My Uncle got his buck back a couple months ago. He paid something like 380 for his. He came in town and looked at mine and was pi$$ed!! When we told him how much my Taxi was charging he didn't think it would be any good, so when we got mine back and checked it out he couldn't believe it. My girlfriend's dad is the same way. He's been using the same taxidermist for about 15 years-- the guy does decent work but charges like 300. He's now said that he's gonna give my taxidermist a try next time he needs a mount. Makes me feel good knowing that Im giving this guy business from other people. They both couldn't believe the quality of work this guy did for a $220 mount.

Well there ya have it, my point illustrated perfectly! Englom can honestly say he thinks his friends mount is equal to or exceeding the higher priced stuff as well as the award winners. What can you say to that? Of course, we who do this know where those differences are, as do discriminating customers. But, and Im not trying to sound like a snob, theres so many that see thru the same eyes as he does, why argue? Thats the good thing about this industry. There surely IS a $600 deer head, as well as a $200 one, which that one is. But, theres the same clientele too, so its all good. All you guys in here who are taxidermists should really pay attention to Englom, hes illustrating points here even though that wasnt his intent. But its very humbling. If you wanna do work of that type, at that price, now you see theres plenty that will support you. If you dont and choose a different path, respect those that are, and humbly move in that direction and count your blessings!