Questions about Michelle Nelson's Taxidermy

[h20hunter]

PNW....

Other than the comments posted by Michelle here have you had contact? Any resolution? Updated timeframe. Did she mention the delay on the turkey fan that was mentioned?

[Skillet]

I guess we will see.  Until then I will not jump to the conclusion it will not be. 

She did mention while we were discussing the turn around on my Bear that she was hoping to be back to a 12 month return time by this Hunting Season.  Not sure which one she was referring too.  I am going to assume Bear Season in August but I didn't ask.

12 months seems incredibly optimistic.  I would think an 18 month turn for that quality of work is an admirable - and achievable - goal. 

If she was able to do it on an 18 month average turn, I would be among the first to congratulate her on turning this trend around for benefit of everybody involved.  Please keep us updated on the progress of your bear.  Maybe even start your own thread with a positive vibe to it and let her know you will be publishing updates on here when there is good news to share.

Just a thought...

[Rainier10]

I guess we will see.  Until then I will not jump to the conclusion it will not be. 

She did mention while we were discussing the turn around on my Bear that she was hoping to be back to a 12 month return time by this Hunting Season.  Not sure which one she was referring too.  I am going to assume Bear Season in August but I didn't ask.

12 months seems incredibly optimistic.  I would think an 18 month turn for that quality of work is an admirable - and achievable - goal. 

If she was able to do it on an 18 month average turn, I would be among the first to congratulate her on turning this trend around for benefit of everybody involved.  Please keep us updated on the progress of your bear.  Maybe even start your own thread with a positive vibe to it and let her know you will be publishing updates on here when there is good news to share.

Just a thought...

I think everyone here has been impressed with her work and would love to have that quality of work done in the timeline quoted.

My taxi is always a year out on mounts when he gives me  timeline.  Deer, bear and cougar have all been done by the same guy.  Sometimes it's a year and sometimes it 14-15 months, I understand missing the mark a little.  Hopefully Michelle can get to that point.

I really hope that your bear and the others that she is starting now get turned over when she is quoting, whatever that timeline is, 12 months, 18 months or two years, just as long as you know going in what to expect and she gets close to that timeline I think anyone would be happy.

[Special T]

I dont know Michelle, havent done anything with her and cannot speak to how good or bad she is.

At least HALF of the problem is the buyer in this situation. I asked around and visted several Taxi's BEFORE i even went on my guided hunt, and picked a Taxi to dropp my $ on. I looked each of them up and talked to people who had had work done that I knew or found. I wasnt willing to drop close to a grand on a Elk mount without doing a little research.  BOTH on the Taxi and how best to prepare the cape so that i got the best product. My mount did take an extra 3 months because it took a long time to get it taned.

There are several threads on here about dissatifaction...

Research on where to hunt, kind of weapons and gear seem to take precedence over what to do with a mount.

Im sorry this isnt a pleasurable experience for you...

[Bigshooter]

Bigshooter you may want to get correct information from trapperguy22.  His Bear was in my shop for 3 years 5 months.  It took him 5 months to come pick It up!

To the OP. . . .set up your VM and I would at least be able to leave you a message.  I have called you 3 times and your phone rings for infinity.  I have not received any E-mails or Texts from you either.
 
To the Drama Queens. . . You complain when I got on regularly to check messages, posted once in a while, and responded to threads such as this.  Saying I spent to much time on HuntWA and not enough time working.

Now you complain because I am never on here.  Make up your minds. 

I have a phone #, an E-mail Account, and a Website with all my contact information.  People can contact me using those methods if I don't reply to HW Messages.  It's pretty easy to get ahold of me.

He dropped it off October 2010 and picked it up 45 mins after you called.

[Miles]

I dont know Michelle, havent done anything with her and cannot speak to how good or bad she is.

I think this means you are one of the lucky ones. 

[Bob33]

I dont know Michelle, havent done anything with her and cannot speak to how good or bad she is.

At least HALF of the problem is the buyer in this situation. I asked around and visted several Taxi's BEFORE i even went on my guided hunt, and picked a Taxi to dropp my $ on. I looked each of them up and talked to people who had had work done that I knew or found. I wasnt willing to drop close to a grand on a Elk mount without doing a little research.  BOTH on the Taxi and how best to prepare the cape so that i got the best product. My mount did take an extra 3 months because it took a long time to get it taned.

There are several threads on here about dissatifaction...

Research on where to hunt, kind of weapons and gear seem to take precedence over what to do with a mount.

Im sorry this isnt a pleasurable experience for you...

I don't agree with that. When members were taking items to her three to five years ago, she had a good reputation that justified using her services.

[Miles]

Its too bad this site protected her for so long by removing threads like this when they first started popping up.  I'm sure it could've helped steer some others away from her "business", and prevented a lot of customer headaches.

[Special T]

I dont know Michelle, havent done anything with her and cannot speak to how good or bad she is.

At least HALF of the problem is the buyer in this situation. I asked around and visted several Taxi's BEFORE i even went on my guided hunt, and picked a Taxi to dropp my $ on. I looked each of them up and talked to people who had had work done that I knew or found. I wasnt willing to drop close to a grand on a Elk mount without doing a little research.  BOTH on the Taxi and how best to prepare the cape so that i got the best product. My mount did take an extra 3 months because it took a long time to get it taned.

There are several threads on here about dissatifaction...

Research on where to hunt, kind of weapons and gear seem to take precedence over what to do with a mount.

Im sorry this isnt a pleasurable experience for you...

I don't agree with that. When members were taking items to her three to five years ago, she had a good reputation that justified using her services.

the people 3-5 years ago if still having trouble have reason to be upset. All I point out is that due diligence in part of the purchasing decision. I have no problem with people calling her to the carpet, but I would find it hard to  place all the blame on her when anyone didnt checkup on a big purchase.

[dscubame]

I haven't had any problems getting ahold of her over the last 3 months or so.  I can't remember the exact date I dropped off my Bear.  It was after the first of this year.  I have called her at least 3 times. Once she picked right up, 2 other times she called back with in an hour or so.

Sorry to hear this.....

I don't understand you comment?  What are you referring to?

My guess is he thinks this may be your first experience with Michelle and only being in three months things are going well.  He may be concerned for what is ahead of you.  If you have taken stuff to her before and have had success you are probably good to go.  It is possible that your positive interaction so far is because things have changed and she is trying to be more responsive which is what I think everyone is hoping for.

I hope you get your bear back in the timeframe she quoted you and I am sure it will look awesome when you get it back.  I have nothing but good things about the product she puts out.  The timeframe that it gets done in relation to the quoted timeframe is what the issue has seemed to be in the past.

Good luck,

Correct.

[Miles]

I haven't had any problems getting ahold of her over the last 3 months or so.  I can't remember the exact date I dropped off my Bear.  It was after the first of this year.  I have called her at least 3 times. Once she picked right up, 2 other times she called back with in an hour or so.   

You must have better luck than most...  You had to call her three times within 4 months of dropping off your bear? 

[boneaddict]

Pretty easy to tell when someone's home if you are calling from the same house.

[Miles]

Hi Michelle, this is Michelle, are you available?     

[Timberstalker]

Pretty easy to tell when someone's home if you are calling from the same house.

Hi Michelle, this is Michelle, are you available?     

Somebody start the popcorn.......

[boneaddict]