I think CornFed did not mean anything malicious by his statements. My Grandma always told me plain talk is easily understood.

It is obvious that the quality work is absent when you look at the Eyes, Ears, and Nose. I've been down this road before, and I'll guarantee you 5 years or less from now that Buck will be in even worse shape. I know I've had a couple of Pitiful mounts in my day.

He maybe an award winning taxidermist but that is not award winning work. Price is no true indicator of quality work.

As long as you are Happy that's All that matters. I personally would expect much more for $425, but that's me.

Dan