I finally got it!

Stumbled upon a local add this afternoon and the guy turned out to live in my neighbourhood. He agreed to €350 and I just had to jump on it. Everything is in mint condition and seems to be complete; box, instructions, all minifigs, even spare parts… But lord, everything Ive read about having to see it in person to fully grasp the size of this set still didn’t prepare me for how true that statement is. Soooo, is it wise to completely deconstruct it? I guess somewhat by reverse order of the...