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Offline Hyde

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Re: Bear rug whats it going to cost us??
« Reply #15 on: February 06, 2011, 08:12:37 PM »
When I was young and in the Air Force, all I wanted to do was learn taxidermy.  I dreamed about it for years, but there was no internet back then, and talking someone into teaching you the art was all but impossible.  I finally made friends with a taxidermist who eventually (after constant nagging by me) taught me some basics.  I'll never forget when he said "boy... you don't become a taxidermist to get rich... you do it because you love the work, the craft, the art."  He impressed on me that days are long, and the pay is little (compared to how hard you work).  Some years later, I was applying for a job as an aircraft mechanic as a civilian.  I walked into that interview with my AF folder, commendations, letters of recommendation, all my written reviews, etc.  I asked about pay, and was floored when the interviewer told me I would start at 8.00 an hour.  He said the same thing I had heard before... you don't become a civilian aircraft mechanic for the pay.   You do it because you love working on airplanes. 

An excellent taxidermist could probably double their prices and still not really make what they are worth.  The craft and "art" of the trade take years to master.  From what I can tell, our "HW family taxidermists" are all excellent, and worth every penny of what they charge. 

I do have to give a big shout out to Buzzi though.... he spent hours measuring my moose, and writing letters to B&C, and SCI for me.  I tried to pay him, he declined.  I sent a check anyway.... he sent it back.  He wouldn't take a penny.  He's a class act for sure, and an outstanding taxidermist!
Nothing witty here.... move along.

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Re: Bear rug whats it going to cost us??
« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2011, 11:34:27 AM »
you don't become a taxidermist to get rich... you do it because you love the work, the craft, the art."  He impressed on me that days are long, and the pay is little (compared to how hard you work).

Thats for sure.


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Re: Bear rug whats it going to cost us??
« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2011, 11:37:20 AM »
so what does a typical blackie run? 5 feet ?   about 750.00? or am i way off?

Yeah a 5' Blackie at $165 per L/F would run $825.  Plus Sales Tax, in my area it is 7.9%, so $65.18.  Total for the Bear your looking at $890.18.
« Last Edit: December 13, 2011, 06:08:23 PM by Michelle_Nelson »

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Re: Bear rug whats it going to cost us??
« Reply #18 on: February 10, 2011, 12:15:55 PM »
Taxi work goes like this: YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU GET if you are using a taxi that has pride in their work, does not cut corners, tell ya up front the cost etc. Ask around, get opinions but remember opinions are just that. Looking at peoples' work tells the truth.

 


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