like ZUBBA said,some will keep the prices down to build up there customer base. most will raise the prices when they feel they have enough work to get thru a year. repeat business is a must in this business,so you must learn to do it good enough to make them keep coming back,if not you will be out of work.
Right on srws....a taxidermist told me that one bad customer mount will do more damage than 10 good mounts will do you good.