Tell Me The Truth

Around here, a little old man would sharpen scissors for $1....he has passed away. Our guild was looking for someone to sharpen scissors at our quilt show. It was hard to find someone. When we did, he charged $5. Since then, the husband of a local LQS and small quilt shop owner has started sharpening scissors. I think he charges $8. He came to our quilt guild meeting, and gave a demonstration. I learned there is more to sharpening scissors then just sharpening the blades. He explained that the "set" of the blades (how the blades meet each other) is important along with the sharpness of the blades. I don't know how much the equipment is going to cost and if there are others in your area offering the same service. Those would be two important items to consider. Does he like to go to quilt shows? flea markets? farmers markets? Does he want to do it? How bad does he want to do it? Has he been his own boss or has he always worked for someone else (is he a self starter)? Does he have the temperament to deal with the public (mine doesn't)?
Go for it....

There used to be a guy in our area that had a booth at our local once a week farmers
market. In our area there is a market set up on every day of the week in different surrounding
cities. I think he charged $10-$12.

I think that your husband has a very good idea. It is hard in today's busy world to find personal service people. In the hair salon that I have been going to for years, they have a gentleman come periodically and sharpen all the scissors and razors for everyone in the shop. The gentleman has a van that he does his sharpening in on-site. He has been performing this service for them for many years and has built up a good clientele. Perhaps this could be an option for your husband to acquire more customers. Good luck to your hubby in his retirement.