53 Shaman dilemma: sell fungi for epic?

[Henlolizar]

At 53, my shaman is struggling to find places to level safely without his epic. My JBB seems to be reaching the end of its useful life, though it has served me well, but I'm still 45k away from buying my epic even if I sell the JBB. My dilemma is this: Do I sell my beloved Fungi Tunic so that I can buy my epic asap? I'm too casual to realistically compete for a Child's Tear through a guild, so purchasing the MQ is my path of least resistance.

Does having my epic at 53 outweigh giving up my Fungi? I suppose root-rotting multiple mobs w/ epic means I'm no longer face tanking, so that might mean I could safely forgo the extra regen during fights?

Thanks for any advice!