Nate... I am listing below some info.... First is the name and contact info for the Pres of the Four Seasons Bonsai Club... the second are some shops in the Detroit area. I know nothing about the club I am listing or the shops but if this club is near you JOIN!!! first hand help is what is best!!!
As for working on the tree, it sounds like it is being shipped to you! If this is the case go slowly, you do not know what has and has not been done to it. Repotting is possible in the spring but await a more knowlegable persons thoughts.
Jay
President and Website, Todd Renshaw, email:
scott13@wwnet.com, phone 248.585.9916
American Bonsai, Rochester Road near 12 Mile Road in Royal Oak, (248) 542-2421. Call for hours. Has bonsai, pre-bonsai, pots, tools, books, wire, and other supplies. Also offers instructional classes! Seems to specialize more in indoor varieties.
Bonsai House, 8653 Inkster Road in Westland, (313) 421-3434. Call for hours. Has indoor and outdoor varieties of bonsai, pre-bonsai, and other supplies.