My taxidermist is not speedy by any means, but I think he does great work so I let him take his time. He also sends his stuff out to get tanned, I believe down in OH that and he always has a bunch of work to do.
Here are two mounts I just got back within the last two months. I see allot of great mount posted on the net, but then again I see some pretty shabby looking ones as well. But if the folks are happy with them thats all that matters. I do get a kick out of the guys that won't spend the extra $150 to go to a good taxidermist, you have to look at the darn thing the rest of your life.