englum - I never said that $250 mounts are junk, I did say that I would never touch one for that. I will also say that for a $250 mount, you got your monies worth. Like Bill Yox said for every taxi there are customers, as long as you like your great. There are differences in price because of differences in quality and details. You might not be able to the difference but I can assure you that everyclient of mine does notice. I don't take in a lot of work like some because I want to spend as much time as I can with my children while they still think that I know everything. The majority of my clients are refered or past clients. The bow shop that I use has 2 of my mounts hanging there along with 20 or so of others, when someone asks about a taxidermist, they tell them to look at my 2 and then the others. If they can tell the difference and want to pay for that difference, they give them my card. I have 5 bears to pick up from them right now. I'd rather mount bears then deer anyhow.......