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taxidermy questions?
« on: July 30, 2009, 09:44:29 AM »
who has the best work and prices on taxidermy in the Skagit area?
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Re: taxidermy questions?
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2009, 09:48:35 AM »
I'd expand just for the fact it doesn't have to be convienient as you'll only go there twice in two years. :)  I'd say westside.

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Re: taxidermy questions?
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2009, 09:50:12 AM »
if there is a link to them or other info that would be great!
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Re: taxidermy questions?
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2009, 09:52:01 AM »
Check your pms

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Re: taxidermy questions?
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2009, 10:26:08 AM »
Best work and best prices just dont go together, you will almost always get what you pay for. Cheap guys are more than likely cheap for a reason, and it is not because they are good. But I am sure there are some good cheap Taxis around.....I guess? Now on the other hand there are the guys that are real good with real high prices.  ;)

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Re: taxidermy questions?
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2009, 10:28:56 AM »
Same concept on mechanics then LOL. 
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Re: taxidermy questions?
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2009, 10:30:05 AM »
I would say generally speaking guys that are cheap are that way to get a clientle because they are starting out.  Until they earn areputation they need to be cheap.  Get a reputation and your prices go up or you flat won't have the time to do the projects and your freezers will be overflowing.  

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Re: taxidermy questions?
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2009, 10:31:30 AM »
Pretty much, but every now and again you may fing a good cheap mechanic.

Thats me Bone, prices have been going up to get to that point.

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Re: taxidermy questions?
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2009, 10:34:45 AM »
Pretty much, but every now and again you may fing a good cheap mechanic

 Or just do it yourself and use the money you save for that taxi work ;)
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Re: taxidermy questions?
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2009, 10:35:45 AM »
When looking for a quality taxidermist the one thing you need to check on is also their specialty, this guy maybe awesome in birds and charges accordingly, this guy maybe awesome in fish and charge accordingly. Go look at their work ask questions, find out what their turn around times are, I know of an excellent taxidermist he just got one of my friends cougar done he had it for 3 yrs 6 months and 14 days. Find out if they do all work themselves, have an assistant. To find the taxidermist that best fits your needs is a hard thing to find. Once you do though you will be happy with the end results. Good Luck to you.

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Re: taxidermy questions?
« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2009, 10:36:22 AM »
course I am cheap as they get (in many ways) and my freezers are overflowing LOL

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Re: taxidermy questions?
« Reply #11 on: July 30, 2009, 10:36:44 AM »
I specialize in freezer burn.   :chuckle:

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Re: taxidermy questions?
« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2009, 10:37:04 AM »
I would say generally speaking guys that are cheap are that way to get a clientle because they are starting out.  Until they earn areputation they need to be cheap.  Get a reputation and your prices go up or you flat won't have the time to do the projects and your freezers will be overflowing.  

Very nicely put.

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Re: taxidermy questions?
« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2009, 10:37:18 AM »
Pretty much, but every now and again you may fing a good cheap mechanic

 Or just do it yourself and use the money you save for that taxi work ;)

damn dude...trying to make a living over here...come on now.

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Re: taxidermy questions?
« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2009, 10:39:32 AM »
course I am cheap as they get (in many ways) and my freezers are overflowing LOL
I specialize in freezer burn.   :chuckle:

Damn do it yourselfers  :chuckle:

I have the same problem with my personal mounts Bone, I have a 23 cubic foot upright full to the brimm with my stuff I havent mounted yet  :bash:

 


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