I liked this guy's trunk... I'm not really convinced by the jin,
Very nice material to build upon. As for the Jin... Nothing new to add to what has been previously said. Unnatural, not pleasing sight at all. Remove it or re´work on it.
and am thinking about a pot, but I may wait a couple of years on that.
what are your thoughts?
I don´t know the backgrounds of the tree. When you bought it did you ask when it was last repotted?
If it´s been less than a year, maybe it wouldn´t hurt leaving it in the pot for another year or maybe two (they are slow growers after all), so the tree might get properly settled. In the meantime you can work the upper part, branches, bark, etc. If, on the contrary, has been in the pot for a long time and it is root bound, maybe repotting next spring before the new buds begging to extend might be the right thing to do.
As a side note... Do keep in mind that these trees don´t enjoy to much having wet feet. So, a free draining mix might help your repotting case, if needed.
Alain