One thing you said stood out to me.
"More than what im used to paying". Every individual is free to put whatever price they want on it, and you are free to decide whether to pay or not. Just like anything else. Would you try to haggle or argue about the price of a hotel room? What there is in this particular field is a lack of consideration for the provider. When inquiring about a service, it's probably a good idea to have extra spending money handy. When you call something pricey that says you just don't see the value in it. "Pricey" is a matter of perspective. You get what you pay for most times. I've hired guys who charge 150 an hour and I've hired guys who charge 500 an hour. And believe it or not, the ones that charge more are CHEAPER.
For instance you hire someone for 150, they dont do a good job, you hire another for 150, again, their heart and effort isn't in it, so you hire again and again searching for a bargain. You get to a point you've spent 1000 plus on subpar experiences when you could of paid less for 1 or 2 really good ones. In the end, being cheap costs more. This is why I only hire providers who are 300 an hour or more and I've never been disappointed.