With surfboard prices rising more people are getting there boards repaired to prolong the life of their boards. They figure that spending $200-$300 on repairs can put off buying a new $700 board of the racks. I personally like the idea of repairing buckled boards for various reasons.
The biggest being that it keeps another board out of the land fill. And it will also save you some money. One reason I would not suggest getting a buckled board fixed is if you plan on selling the board. Many people are hesitant on buying a used buckled surfboard, so the re sale value will drop dramatically.
Your best bet is to talk to your local ding repair guy and ask what we thinks, because every buckled board is different.
