Taxidermist-breach of contract?

[Odell]

So i took my deer from 2017 to a high rated taxidermist. I paid top dollar. It’s been two years. I took another deer there last November. I should not have done that. When you pay almost $900 for a shoulder mount and are told 12-16 months it seems like there should be a discount or something when it becomes 24-32 months.

Is there a way to just get your antlers, capes and money back? This is pretty frustrating.

Also zero communication from the taxidermist.


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[92xj]

It seems to be a theme.

If you didn't sign anything there is no contract and you will just have to ask the taxidermist to give you your stuff back and a discount or your money. He could easily say no to the discount and money part.

[bowhunterforever]

There should be a discount. that sucks

[Bango skank]

2 years isnt really all that bad.  Could be worse at any rate.  I know of a local taxidermist that has had several bears etc from some of the guys around here for 3-6 years.  If it was me waiting several years on a rug id be in there demanding my stuff back immediately, and blowing up forums about it.  5+ years? Now thats absurd.  Theyre just letting said taxi get away with it though, i dont know why.  Needless to say, i will never take my stuff there.

[Taco280AI]

Two years IS bad if the customer is told 12-16 months with no follow up communication.

[Timberstalker]

Please post the taxidermist.

[Bango skank]

Two years IS bad if the customer is told 12-16 months with no follow up communication.

I hear ya on that.  Taxis need to be realistic if they give you a turn around time.  A guy is told hed have his mount done in a year, and still no word after 2 years, thats not right.

[Brushbuster]

I'm in the same boat. I took in my 2017 Bull for a shoulder mount & a 2017 Deer antlers just to be put on a plaque. I waited over a year & then contacted the taxi in Jan 2019 for a status update & he wouldn't look up my invoice #s. He just brushed me off with general answers telling me it takes him too long to provide status updates. I have not heard from him since I contacted him in Jan. He is a sponsor.

After my season is over I'll probably just go get my stuff & take it to someone else.

As a side note, my Deer shoulder mount from Oct 2018 I took to a different taxi & had it back in June this year. 

[Bango skank]

I'm in the same boat. I took in my 2017 Bull for a shoulder mount & a 2017 Deer antlers just to be put on a plaque. I waited over a year & then contacted the taxi in Jan 2019 for a status update & he wouldn't look up my invoice #s. He just brushed me off with general answers telling me it takes him too long to provide status updates. I have not heard from him since I contacted him in Jan. He is a sponsor.

After my season is over I'll probably just go get my stuff & take it to someone else.

As a side note, my Deer shoulder mount from Oct 2018 I took to a different taxi & had it back in June this year. 

2 years and counting just to put some antlers on a plaque?  Thats absolutely ridiculous.

[fishngamereaper]

I know some taxi's time delays are driven by the tanners..but if they take more business than they can handle it's on them..no way would I wait more to than a year for a mount..... Euro it and put a nice harvest picture next to it...

[huntnfmly]

Sorry guys but your taxi is busy for  a reason.
I think I know who you are talking about and he does excellent work

[Odell]

Sorry guys but your taxi is busy for  a reason.
I think I know who you are talking about and he does excellent work

Excellent work or not, it’s a business. Lack of communication and missing deadlines is bad business.

A little communication and an apology would go a long freaking way. Instead you get ghosted.


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[huntnfmly]

Sorry guys but your taxi is busy for  a reason.
I think I know who you are talking about and he does excellent work

Excellent work or not, it’s a business. Lack of communication and missing deadlines is bad business.

A little communication and an apology would go a long freaking way. Instead you get ghosted.


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I didnt say it was good buisness practice and I completely understand your frustration just saying he's busy for a reason

[Bowhunter3]

Sorry guys but your taxi is busy for  a reason.
I think I know who you are talking about and he does excellent work

Excellent work or not, it’s a business. Lack of communication and missing deadlines is bad business.

A little communication and an apology would go a long freaking way. Instead you get ghosted.


  do we get to hear who you’re dealing with?

[Born2late]

Sorry guys but your taxi is busy for  a reason.
I think I know who you are talking about and he does excellent work

Excellent work or not, it’s a business. Lack of communication and missing deadlines is bad business.

A little communication and an apology would go a long freaking way. Instead you get ghosted.


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I didnt say it was good buisness practice and I completely understand your frustration just saying he's busy for a reason

If its the same one that has all my stuff i'm willing to wait.He has three deer and and full mount cat.It has been a couple years on the oldest deer but i hate nothing more then looking at a mount and seeing poor quality . I took it to him for a reason,especially my blacktails!!,I know there are other circumstances that put a bigger back log and i understand that happens too.I have had him do a deer for my daughter and everytime i walk in her room and see it , i see it like the day she shot it.It looks great.
Usually once or twice a year i try to send him a encouraging text about it.It goes along ways to be the guy that can look beyond the problem and still be encouraging when they might be struggling to keep up.
I have a small business and understand how you can say its not good business and your right, but If there is a way too put yourself in his shoes and consider how you could work through the problem by being overly patient and hopefully it will work itself out.I know you will get a great mount in the end. Or you can go there and get your stuff and take it to someone else.
Hopeing the best for both parties, Never like to see these posts.
Hope this comes across right