Post by: daydreamn on July 21, 2017, 09:34:11 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on July 21, 2017, 10:06:40 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on July 21, 2017, 10:45:28 PM
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 21, 2017, 11:02:16 PM
Stand and scenery is probably close to $800 and the mount another $600-800. I would say on the low end $1500 and high end $2000 depending on how you tanned the hide, stiched it and components for eyes / nose / etc. Lots of variables....I have seen nice looking mounts go bad due to a bad tan or stich job.
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Post by: YoungGun9 on July 27, 2017, 04:00:20 PM
Post by: Stein on July 27, 2017, 04:27:08 PM
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Post by: jamesfromseattle on July 27, 2017, 04:48:50 PM
$250, I'll bring you one later this year.
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:yeah: I'm bringing you one too for $250. But seriously, that looks great. Don't know what the pedestals cost, but I spent $750 on a shoulder mount a couple years ago (probably overpaid) that doesn't look any better than that.
Post by: bowhunterforever on July 27, 2017, 06:14:33 PM
Stand and scenery is probably close to $800 and the mount another $600-800. I would say on the low end $1500 and high end $2000 depending on how you tanned the hide, stiched it and components for eyes / nose / etc. Lots of variables....I have seen nice looking mounts go bad due to a bad tan or stich job.:yeah: That's a fantastic mount :tup:
Post by: Stein on July 27, 2017, 07:17:51 PM
$250, I'll bring you one later this year.
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:yeah: I'm bringing you one too for $250. But seriously, that looks great. Don't know what the pedestals cost, but I spent $750 on a shoulder mount a couple years ago (probably overpaid) that doesn't look any better than that.
Yeah, looks beautiful from the pics. I would agree on the $2k range, $700ish is a fair price for a standard shoulder mount.
Post by: daydreamn on July 28, 2017, 05:32:22 AM
Post by: meatwhack on July 28, 2017, 01:13:31 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on July 28, 2017, 02:24:37 PM
What did you charge for it?If you aren't a licensed taxi I suggest not answering that on a public forum.
Post by: daydreamn on July 30, 2017, 06:25:32 AM
LOL! No taxidermy license required where I live however the county still wants a piece of the pie.What did you charge for it?If you aren't a licensed taxi I suggest not answering that on a public forum.
Post by: Whitenuckles on July 30, 2017, 09:29:37 AM
Post by: Natures Way on July 30, 2017, 04:35:43 PM
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Post by: daydreamn on July 30, 2017, 10:26:55 PM
lets see some close-UPS of the face can't tell anything from ten feet back.it looks ok from there, as we all know even if peoples stuff looks like crap people still like it! So the cost of deer is based on time, material, overhead quality and experience, not all taxidermist quality is on same level. The base is nice, but basic. it is altogether better than a bunch of the stuff on here. There are a few other things that go along with pricing as well.so some of the other things you will factor in also is the cost of becoming a sponsor on here to display your work because even though your asking for opinions you are clearly advertising for work. A business license, A taxidermy license and who ever said you didn't, don't have a clue what they are talking about. good job on the deer and if you would truly like to chat to figure out what all else goes into a shops pricing give me a call we can help you out and you can factor all that in! Also by the way you will never get rich off of taxidermy! just sayin. Good luck
2538753600 Sorry, no close ups, its gone home. No, not every state requires a taxidermy license like Wa. does and no im not looking for any business. Like I said I only do a little taxidermy usually only about two or three mounts a year, and that's because I enjoy doing it. One thing I have learned about taxidermy and pricing is that if you do quality work than you can pretty much name your price that doesn't mean its right to gouge someone just because you might have a few ribbons hanging on the wall. I probably average about forty hours in putting a mount together. My time is too valuable to give it away, just looking for some honest opinions on what someone would expect to pay for a quality mount such as this. Thanks Michael, I respect your input. Only have to look at your work to appreciate good taxidermy, keep it up!
Post by: solomtnhunter on July 30, 2017, 11:35:52 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on July 31, 2017, 04:56:06 PM
:tup:LOL! No taxidermy license required where I live however the county still wants a piece of the pie.What did you charge for it?If you aren't a licensed taxi I suggest not answering that on a public forum.
Post by: Natures Way on July 31, 2017, 11:12:22 PM
Nobody is holding a gun to peoples head to make them bring you things! if you want a Lamborghini your not going to get it shopping at Kia dealerships or at a Kia price! just like taxidermy and taxidermist they are not all on the same level but there is always something for everyone!
Post by: Band on August 01, 2017, 01:44:59 PM
Sorry didn't look up where you are just assumed since you where on a Washington forum that that's where you are. one thing that people should think of when they are talking about" gouging " because someone is good at what there doing so they can charge whatever they want is that they can. They have earned it. One thing I find funny is everyone at there jobs wants to get paid as much as they can but when it comes to a small business owner its refereed to as gouging or he/she charges to much. Because that person realizes what its worth? Lets be honest its not because someone is to expensive its because others are to cheap and don't see the value.I agree with you. But I have noticed that many taxidermists have stopped including prices on their websites. Why make someone call to find out how much you charge? Worried about losing business if your price is higher than average or? :dunno:
Nobody is holding a gun to peoples head to make them bring you things! if you want a Lamborghini your not going to get it shopping at Kia dealerships or at a Kia price! just like taxidermy and taxidermist they are not all on the same level but there is always something for everyone!
Post by: Natures Way on August 01, 2017, 02:31:17 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on August 01, 2017, 02:43:26 PM
Post by: Band on August 01, 2017, 02:57:23 PM
We have higher than average prices because we do way higher than average work!I know and I know. You are working on a friends first buck right now, a very nice blacktail that I can't wait to see in person!
Post by: Whitenuckles on September 22, 2017, 11:30:48 PM
Post by: JKEEN33 on September 23, 2017, 08:15:35 AM
well we like to deal customers on a more personal level! if people are only concerned with what it costs we don't want them as a customer! We are doing 400-450 pieces a year, so no not worried about loosing work because my prices aren't on my site seems to have no affect on my work load. It also takes a lot of time to keep up with all of that on a site. We do have printed price list That we mail to people that are interested in what we do, not just price shopping. We have higher than average prices because we do way higher than average work! That was a great question! Thank you hope this helps
You hit the nail on the head with the personal connection. I've only worked with two taxidermists and both did great work as well as spent a lot of time walking me through what to do in certain situations to take care of the animal and get what I want from it. To me great work and shared knowledge means a lot and adds value.
Post by: HereDuckyDucky on November 02, 2017, 09:16:21 PM
well we like to deal customers on a more personal level! if people are only concerned with what it costs we don't want them as a customer! We are doing 400-450 pieces a year, so no not worried about loosing work because my prices aren't on my site seems to have no affect on my work load. It also takes a lot of time to keep up with all of that on a site. We do have printed price list That we mail to people that are interested in what we do, not just price shopping. We have higher than average prices because we do way higher than average work! That was a great question! Thank you hope this helps
I'm sorry, but I laughed out loud when I read this...considering the fact that I was more than willing to pay whatever your price was but when I asked for a reference picture (or even the name of someone who had prior mount) you told me you "just didn't want to deal with it."
That doesn't sound to me like someone who wants to deal with people on a "personal level."
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Post by: C-Money on November 03, 2017, 08:20:00 AM