neb, its not just cause he was a muley, he charges the same amount for a whitetail. Its because he gives a lifetime guarantee and gives you an engraved plaque with all the info about your deer, where you took it, day, conditions, etc.and anything else you want on it. Sorry, I shoulda made that more clear. I'm willing to pay a little more becausewe have a great friendship with him and he does such a great job. The turnaround time is always less than 6 months, except for lifesizes, elk, moose, etc.