I bought a $250 dovo and tried sharpening it myself. I have 1000, 3000 and 8000 stones and a strop etc.
It ended up blunter than before.
Then I discovered jewellers loupes and found a very good vid on youtube. Now it's got a great edge.
How much does that guy charge out of curiosity. I have him in line too but didn't know he did sharpening.