It's always interesting hearing this topic come up, at least from my side. This and price. If you guys are happy with your taxidermist, I think that is what you should be looking for. I hope that every client of mine walks away with the feeling that they made a friend and got a good deal. Now granted I charge $475, so the idea of a good deal is subject to what you are expecting. Prime example, I had a guy bring me a deer this year. After talking a few minutes, he asks "You know why I brought you this deer?", No sir I have no idea. He states " I had my first deer mounted in 1983 and it cost me $275. I called 3 other taxidermist and they all quoted $275. You were the only one who didn't. And I figured that any fool that would work for the same wages they did in '83, really didn't need my work" Here is an example of my work, now granted this one with base would run right at $1100........