pj - Sorry to hear about your problems. Unfortunately, if this taxidermist had proper contracts that cover his butt, you're in for a fight. MY contract covers my butt well, from deposits to how long they have to pick it up. But it sounds to me that this guy may not be that cautious. Capes generally run according to size - from $60 - $150 tanned Green - ?. I would contact the guy, better yet drive over there, and talk to him. Let him know that you really don't want to proceed with legal action but you want your horns. He may return your deposit or 1/2 of it, but don't count on it. Remain calm and don't threaten him, talk to him like you would want to be talked to. Yelling is for children, threatening him will get you in trouble. I know this is difficult but try to do your best. It's guys like this that make it hard for serious taxidermists to get treated as professionals. Hope it helps. If worse comes to worse, take him to court.