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12-03-2008 | 12:33 PM

#11

dukemichaels

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From: Northwest suburbs, Illinois

RE: Mounts

They have to send thier kids to college too.

12-03-2008 | 01:31 PM

#12

M.Magis

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From: Cambridge Ohio USA

RE: Mounts

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ORIGINAL: dukemichaels

They have to send thier kids to college too.

Great answer! Most taxidermists aren't charging enough and are barely making it paycheck to paycheck. They have no retirement plan, no insurance, and no savings. Most have no business sense.I don't know howa full time taxidermistcan charge less than $400 without cutting corners. I only do it as a hobby for friends and family, and I'm still more expensive than what many of you are paying. I just won't lower my quality of life so everyone else can maintain theirs. I have bills and a family too. Taxidermy is still a luxury item. Each person has to decide what it's worth for them.

12-03-2008 | 01:35 PM

#13

buffhntr

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RE: Mounts

price of forms and material took a jump on price

12-03-2008 | 02:26 PM

#14

buckmaster

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From: Virginia

RE: Mounts

$325 all day at my Taxi

12-03-2008 | 02:33 PM

#15

Rory/MO

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From: Jefferson County, Missouri

RE: Mounts

Mine only (

) cost me $335. Great quality too.

12-03-2008 | 02:44 PM

#16

davidmil

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Joined: Feb 2003

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From: Blossvale, New York

RE: Mounts

Because it takes time and people will pay for the work. Same reason free land is now hunted at Dollars per acre..... someone will pay it.

12-03-2008 | 03:44 PM

#17

Sport4

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Joined: Aug 2007

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From: Central Illinois

RE: Mounts

My guy is $200 and will have it back around 2 months later. Be jealous!!!

12-03-2008 | 03:47 PM

#18

tim03b

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From: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

RE: Mounts

Thats a good price, and greta return time. Show me some pics.

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ORIGINAL: Buck Magnet

I am so thankful to have my taxidermist around, I am not entirely sure of the price of a deer shoulder mount now, Rybo has one their now so he could say for sure, but I believe it to be around $320, not only that, but he does great work, and usually your mount is done within 3-4 months. I have a coyote getting a full body mount done with a base right now and that cost me $390. God, I love that guy

12-03-2008 | 04:10 PM

#19

Buck Magnet

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From: Indiana PA USA

RE: Mounts

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Thats a good price, and greta return time. Show me some pics.
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ORIGINAL: Buck Magnet

I am so thankful to have my taxidermist around, I am not entirely sure of the price of a deer shoulder mount now, Rybo has one their now so he could say for sure, but I believe it to be around $320, not only that, but he does great work, and usually your mount is done within 3-4 months. I have a coyote getting a full body mount done with a base right now and that cost me $390. God, I love that guy

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Here is my buck that he did...