I think, if the expensive option can demonstrate why it costs that much, I would pay for it without thinking twice.

There are many scammers who inflate their prices because expensive equals good quality, and that’s not always the case. To avoid falling into this bias, I would ask them to simply explain the work to be done, and if I’m convinced (and can afford it), I would pay for the more expensive option.

However, these days it’s hard to find someone who wants to work in those professions (which sector are they migrating to?)

Almost weekend :)