A version of my rant should be a sticky. It could be called, "How to work with Craftspeople"
It's all about clarity in the relationship.
All doublegun owners, furniture collectors, clock afficionado's, competition shooters, and anyone else that requires unique, specialized services, should respect the craft person's time and abilities. (You don't have the skills or the time, that's why you called me)
All craftspeople should know when they take their first paid job, that "When your living comes $50.00 at a time, you cannot afford to lose repeat customers".
I bear no ill will toward anyone plying their trade well. I actually send work to beginners so that as their skill develops, they are ready for more challenging jobs. I like seeing apprentices grow and develop. And not every task requires Michaelangelo. Specing a micro-finish may or may not be acceptable to some craftspeople.
But I am always clear in my expectations on the front end, and I would urge anyone using a craftsperson of any form to save themselves the aggravation, and get things straight at the beginning. It's cheaper.
