I need a Christmas angel, if there's one on this board that fits the bill: The young lady I mentioned in the lessons thread who hurt her wrist, whose stepfather has terminal lung cancer, badly needs new blades. (We think her old basic blades contributed to her fall on Saturday night).

Her coach (my hubby's coach and one of our dearest friends) is looking to see if anyone has a pair of used Coronation Ace blades, size 10 and 1/4 available for sale. Please get back to me ASAP.

Gary, sk8pics and all who offered to help--this would be the best way--see if you know anyone who has a set they can part with. The family wants to do its own holiday shopping this year (I think they need the break from home, frankly) and our club is providing Christmas dinner and we're more than set for that.

I appreciate your help with this, everyone, and happy, happy holidays!!!

Many, many, hugs,

Beth

Beth,
I do have a friend with used Coronation Ace blades. She can't remember if they're a 10 or a 10 1/4, but we'll check tonight and I'll let you know. Maybe she could get by with the 10 if no 10 1/4 show up!
Pat

Does anybody have an idea of what new ones would cost?

New, through my own shop would be about $165 plus tax.

Beth

I have a pair at home from the tag sale, I'll check the size tonight.

Yazmeen

My old Coronation Aces are around that size - I'll check at home tonight. Or in the alternative, I'd be happy to contribute to new ones...

The holiday spirit gets to me (sniff) and I'm sure my record in heaven could use a "good" check mark.

I'd be willing to contribute for the young girl to get BRAND NEW blades for Christmas.

garyc ---------- Yes
sk8er1964 ---- Yes
Yazmeen ------ Yes

Anyone else?

I could put the blades on my charge card. Yazmeen could pick them up from her local shop and maybe have them in time for Christmas. Anyone willing to donate could drop me a check at my office address. If we get too much in donations, we could get the young lass some accessories.

C'mon!!!! It's Christmas!!!! I'd like to see the girl have a reason to smile.

I'm a poor college student who would love to give the gift of Aces.

Yazmeen, does/will your pro shop mount blades that aren't bought through them? We could scour the internet (like I know we all have) for a slightly lower price on the blades.

Get into the holiday spirit, boys and girls!

My pro will give me at least a small discount on brand new ones, and I'm sure she'd mount any pair. You guys are wonderful (Gary, you are absolutely unbelievable!!! God bless you!!!).

Let's see what everyone comes up with on used blades--and we'll keep new ones as a possibility also. Thank you, thank you, thank you--you truly are a bunch of angels (now where are those wings when we waltz jump, backspin, toeloop, etc....they always pick the darndest times to be hidden!!!!!)

Again, hugs,

Beth

Happy to contribute some money towards the blades. It took a group effort to get me my new skates so I know how it feels. :-) Just PM with the info.

Jackie

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Count me in.......I checked my old blades, and I have some Aces that are 10", and a pair of 10 1/2"....but both pair have problems and I'd rather she get nice new blades if possible.....Ho, ho, ho!

I have a set of gently used Coronation Comets, but they are a size 10. If those would work, you guys could have them.

I was wondering if they had to be Aces...I have a pair of 10 1/4 MK Professionals I don't need anymore. I'd have to tune them up a bit, but they have a lot of life left in them.

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I have a pair of coronation Aces size 10 1/4. They are in excellent condition. I had them 9
months when I got my new skates and I needed size
10 blades instead. Let me know.

This is a decision I'm going to have to leave up to someone with more equipment experience. I know nothing about blades: styles, makes, types, new, used, etc.

Personally, I think it would be cool to give her "new" blades, but I'd hate to pass up something that would be as good or better for her or make her just as happy.

How do you tune up blades?

I've tuned up my car before. Do blades have points and plugs?

Ok, once again, I need an opinion from experience. New vs excellent used?

I don't have enough experience with blades to know. Can anyone help?

Hee hee...I'd just have to have them sharpened.

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I'm in too.

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Beth,

I've left you a PM with my phone number. Call me on Wednesday.

Gary

Beth, count me in too.

Be glad to help.....if we're buying new...PM me...

Again, thank you everyone:

dbuckley: What are you asking for those blades?

sk8pics: Any luck on your end?

MissIndigo: I'll let you know on the MK's.

Gary and everyone else: I'm going to check in today with the coaches involved (there are four of us working on this, so its possible one of the others has found them, too). I'll get back to you all with their info once I hear from them--which may not be until this evening.

Again, thank you so very much--I'll keep you posted on Operation Coronation Ace!!!!

Hugs and Christmas cookies,

Beth

Hi,
I checked, and mine are 10! I'd be glad to contribute as well.

I just double-checked my MK blade size again and it is 10 1/3, but still might work.

In any case, I'd like to contribute something as well. Let me know.

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My Aces are only 10's.