Ok, so I'm new to all this and gathering info on Razors, strops, honing, different honing methods/stones...etc...etc

Simple question.... If honing is recommended why doesn't everyone do it?
Obviously the real question also incorporates "How often do I have to hone my straight razor?
Well there is not a simple answer.... This does NOT help newbies like myself.
I have seen all kinds of recommendations.... From once every 20 shaves to once a year or so.

Well let's go with once a month just for the fun of it.... At $20-30 plus shipping for an expert to do it..... Wouldn't it be better and more economical in the long run to learn how to hone on a beautiful Naniwa Supersone that can be purchased from Lynn for ~ $173 (they pay for themselves in a year)?
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So if we do this for self satisfaction, the art of it and nostalgic experience... Why doesn't everyone have honing stones and hone themselves....?