frequently asked questions
Q: WHY SHOULD I TRUST SHARPEN BY MAIL WITH MY SCISSORS?
A: Sharpen By Mail is a division of Shear Precision® Sharpening which has been sharpening since 2008 and is rated an A+ by the Better Business Bureau. All technicians are NBTSG certified Master Sharpeners.
Q: HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET MY SCISSORS BACK / WHAT IS THE TURN AROUND TIME?
A: That depends on the workload when we receive the scissors but our goal is to have the scissors back in the mail to you within a week after we receive them. It normally does not take that long but there have been a couple of instances during peak times when we had to work a weekend to get stuff out on time. Clipper blades can take a day or two longer depending on the quantity.
Q: HOW DO YOU SHIP THEM BACK?
A: Return shipping is by United States Postal Service (USPS) Priority Mail. Additional insurance is also purchased from USPS to cover the estimated value of the scissors. USPS may require a signature for delivery on high value items that have been insured.
Q: HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
A: Here is our price list:
- Premium Honed Beauty, Barber, Grooming Scissors (AKA Convex and Semi-Convex / Japanese Style) - $25.00
- Standard Non-Honed Beauty, Barber, Grooming Scissors (AKA Bevel / German Style) - $15.00
- Industrial & Tailoring Shears - $10.00
- Fabric, Pinking, & Paper Shears- $8.00
- School & Embroidery Scissors - $5.00
- Clipper Blades - $6.00
- 5-in-1 Adjustable Blades - $15.00
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Create the No Postage Necessary USPS Priority Mail Merchandise Return Shipping Label Here.
Q: HOW SHOULD I PACKAGE MY ITEMS TO SEND THEM TO YOU?
A: We STRONGLY recommend that the scissors and blades be wrapped and protected by padding and placed in a BOX for shipment. Ensure that all sides of the box are secure to prevent the scissors from coming out. We also recommend that the package be insured for the full replacement value of the scissors. All three of the major shipping companies (USPS, FedEx, and UPS) do a good job of delivering packages to our address but some are more expensive than others.
Q: HOW DO I PAY FOR THE SHARPENING?
A: We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, and personal or business checks. If you have any concerns about providing payment through the mail simply add a note with your scissors and we would be happy to text you for payment information or send you a PayPal or Square invoice via email. Payment must be received in full before the scissors are returned.