I hand sharpen my own most of the time but occasionally take them in to be ground and trued up. One place near me charged $7 and over heated my chain--every tooth was blue. Needles to say that was the first and last chain they will do for me. Another shop nearby charges $4 and does an excellent job.
If you asked nice, and perhaps brought a beer I would sharpen your chain for free so long as I had the right file. For two beers I would show you how to file yours own chain. For three beers, you will know how to sharpen your own chain AND have an ear full about how hand filing is the only way to go...
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