I agree the scissors are not worth making the SIL or anyone feel bad about using but I don't understand being the victim and having to wait and hope to get a new pair. Buy a new pair or two and call it a day. Gighers are not that expensive either. They use to be, but not anymore. I put my heavy pair of Ginghers in the kitchen drawer, I like the newer ones better, they are lighter and sharper and inexpensive.