Albert1754 0 Report post Posted August 9, 2016 Apologies if this is the wrong forum or if it has been answered previously. I just bought a new pair of Bauer 1N with LS4 steel and was wondering what people's experience with No-Icing Sports sharpening has been. How much total are you paying for sharpening and mailing the blades back and forth? How long does it normally take including shipping? Any issues? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted August 9, 2016 Most folks around these parts are happy with the profiling/sharpening services that they receive from No Icing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
z1ggy 81 Report post Posted August 9, 2016 Extremely happy with service from them. Shipping, I use a flat rate envelope, and I get my blades back usually within 5-7 business days of when I sent them. Highly recommend if you don't have a competent LHS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2096 Report post Posted August 9, 2016 I was using them because the local sharpening was garbage and I wanted FBV. $5 for the flat rate shipping, plus however much the sharpening was, plus return shipping. I bought a second set of steel and just kept swapping them so they'd both have even wear. I basically always had a set in transit. They did a pretty good job, but $20 for a sharpening (including shipping both ways) started adding up. That's one of the main reasons I got the Sparx. I did once have a mixup regarding a set of runners that were stamped with the wrong size (WTF) that they wouldn't take care of me on, but otherwise the service was always great. I would definitely recommend no-icing though as far as quality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stick9 896 Report post Posted August 9, 2016 BTW - The owner Bob is a member here. His screen name is 'jimmy'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted August 9, 2016 Rumor has it that he is contemplating retirement and looking to sell the shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coldclay 53 Report post Posted August 10, 2016 I've been using No Icing for about 2 yrs now. Turnaround time is ALWAYS within 5-6 days and 95% of the time the sharpening is consistent and quality work. I always get FBV and have had them profiled 4 sets of steel so far. I also have 2 sets of steel and I ship out a set every 3 weeks. Pricing: FBV: $7.50 Shipping to No-Icing: $6.50 Flat Rate via USPS Shipping from No-Icing: $6.50 Flat Rate via USPS So yes, at the end of the day, it's not cheap for sharpening... I'm almost always happy with No-Icing's work and have been a very loyal customer. They know what they're doing and I'd recommend them to anyone. But I have to be honest, I did once write them an email, stating that some of my recent sharpening didn't 'feel' as sharp (by my feel/touch and by the way I was skating) and I just thought they would perhaps take care of me for being such a long time steady customer, and make sure things are consistent. I got a reply basically saying that it was me, not them... and sort of made me feel that I didn't know what I was saying. That was a little disappointing, but maybe I was expecting too much customer service. I tell ya, customer service goes a loooooooong way and sometimes, even when the customers are wrong, you should still make them feel like they're right... Just ONE courtesy complimentary sharpening would've made me feel so satisfied! Just ONE free sharp out of the hundreds of dollars I've given them! Oh well... After that little issue, I started trying other places and recently a local rink I started to go to do Blademaster and I tried it the other day and it was basically the same as FBV and the cost was $10, so I may slow down on sending steel to No-Icing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zorlac 22 Report post Posted August 10, 2016 A great place to have your blades done up... especially if you're interested in a custom radius. Bob is very knowledgeable, the service is precise and fast, shipping is fast and easy. May I recommend a second set of blades to always have a fresh set. EVERYTHING you need to know to begin this process is on the noicing website. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
z1ggy 81 Report post Posted August 10, 2016 22 hours ago, chippa13 said: Rumor has it that he is contemplating retirement and looking to sell the shop. Yikes. If true, hopefully next owner does as good of a job and keeps quality high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yipperzz 28 Report post Posted August 15, 2016 Will the sale be announced if it happens? I'm going to need a sharpening soon and hoping I can get it done before anything happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JONES199 6 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 They do a great job .... really fast turnaround. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy 194 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 On 8/9/2016 at 1:52 PM, chippa13 said: Rumor has it that he is contemplating retirement and looking to sell the shop. Rumor is wrong. I'll be sharpening skates till I die. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chippa13 1844 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 Here's hoping for many, many more years of sharpenings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkStar50 679 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 2 hours ago, jimmy said: Rumor is wrong. I'll be sharpening skates till I die. Old sharpeners never die. They just grind away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyers10 57 Report post Posted August 16, 2016 3 hours ago, jimmy said: Rumor is wrong. I'll be sharpening skates till I die. I have this picture in my head from the mighty ducks of jimmy being Hans and sharpening away in the dark for years to come. Keep it going! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yipperzz 28 Report post Posted August 17, 2016 11 hours ago, jimmy said: Rumor is wrong. I'll be sharpening skates till I die. I'm so happy to read this. I love the sharpenings from no-icing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
