Post by: Whtlhunter170 on September 01, 2022, 07:01:14 PM
Post by: cwuhunter on September 01, 2022, 08:03:02 PM
Post by: link on September 01, 2022, 09:32:48 PM
Post by: bhawley76 on September 02, 2022, 06:50:54 AM
Post by: lewy on September 02, 2022, 07:16:44 AM
I dropped a cape off a big blacktail and a deposit in 2015 to a different taxidermist. Touched bases with him for two or three years, then radio silence. I'm sure glad I didn't leave him the antlers. I'm sure someone could guess who.
*censored*
(this was reported as a threat, which is against forum rules)
Post by: bornhunter on September 02, 2022, 07:27:21 AM
I dropped a cape off a big blacktail and a deposit in 2015 to a different taxidermist. Touched bases with him for two or three years, then radio silence. I'm sure glad I didn't leave him the antlers. I'm sure someone could guess who.
I’d be showing up on his door step about supper time
:yeah:
Post by: Pegasus on September 02, 2022, 09:36:57 AM
Does anyone know how to get ahold of Todd peyser, I have 3 deer that he has had for 5 years and would just like to get my horns back, I’ve called his cell phone but mail box is full and he won’t respond to my texts… I’ve heard every excuse in the book as to why there not done. Any help would be appreciated
If he has had your deer for five years and now won't respond, I would involve law enforcement. Sound like theft and fraud to me.
Post by: jrebel on September 02, 2022, 09:52:09 AM
My take away.....
1. Do your homework
2. never leave the antlers with a taxi until they are ready to work on your animal.
3. a contract is a requirement....cost, time frame, signatures, etc.
4. you get what you pay for.
Good taxidermist should charge a premium so they can afford to hire help.....it is is business. If a person is not wiling to pay a premium, they can gamble with the competition.
Way to many stories year after year exactly like yours. I too fell victim at one point....and won't ever let that happen again. I hope you get your animals back....I personally would be knocking on doors.
Post by: Bushcraft on September 02, 2022, 12:10:45 PM
I know a guy that's been waiting for 5-6+ years on a simple shoulder mount for a giant 220" muley.
The best thing he can do at this point is to:
- Give everything back to customers (or at least those that want their stuff back).
- Have them eat their deposits, just like they would in a bankruptcy.
- Take the lump to his personal and professional reputation
- Just focus on rebuilding from scratch
Yep, it sucks for his customers that have been waiting in limbo to have lose their deposits to start over with another taxidermist, and the hit to his reputation also sucks...but can it really get any worse at this point?
Post by: workstohunt on September 02, 2022, 12:36:15 PM
Took a bobcat I got with my dad to a taxidermist and half down to boot, for a full size mount. He was well known on this site and thought to be trust worthy. Its been 9 years and doesn't return any calls or emails.
You never know for sure.
Post by: bugs n bones on September 02, 2022, 01:13:12 PM
Post by: jshay on September 02, 2022, 05:37:51 PM
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Post by: fishngamereaper on September 02, 2022, 05:49:03 PM
They license the taxi's.
Maybe enforcement could do a business check. Paperwork, possession of antlers etc...
Definitely some civil litigation options but there gets a point when it's just plain *censored* ..
this post has been reported, the portion that was obviously an unproven accusation has been censored
Post by: Rainier10 on September 02, 2022, 06:16:05 PM
Post by: Limhangerslayer on September 02, 2022, 09:47:49 PM
(this post was reported as an unproven accusation and was obviously speculation so it was removed)
Post by: dvolmer on October 09, 2022, 01:15:17 PM
Post by: skills on November 06, 2022, 01:46:14 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on November 06, 2022, 01:48:38 PM
You all probably better not be watching Facebook today. Some of you will be really angry.not a facebooker. What’s the skinny?
Post by: skills on November 06, 2022, 01:52:47 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on November 16, 2022, 01:29:58 PM
Makes me sick thinking about it and brings back bad memories....
Post by: HillHound on November 16, 2022, 01:49:04 PM
He had a Colorado tag and shot a beast of a buck.I suppose each to his own, but I don’t think I would be posting pictures of my big bucks when I had so many people upset at me for keeping/losing their trophies.
:twocents:
Post by: cwuhunter on November 16, 2022, 02:13:46 PM
Post by: Pete112288 on December 09, 2022, 02:20:19 PM
Post by: cwuhunter on December 14, 2022, 07:18:03 PM
I say start with talking to WDFW. Just went through a very similar situation. Got in contact with a WDFW officer and one visit to the guy's house, and now I have possession of my stuff again.
So this is possible?
Anyone have any updates with Peyser? It’s a principal thing at this point with me. Doubt I’ll ever get the deposit back (50%) but want some repercussions
Post by: Whtlhunter170 on December 15, 2022, 07:24:59 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on December 19, 2022, 07:16:10 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on December 19, 2022, 07:21:50 AM
Took 5 years but I did just manage to get 2 of my 3 heads back.@Whtlhunter170 glad to hear you got two of the three. Any chance of getting the third or is it just a total loss?
Post by: chukardogs on December 19, 2022, 09:45:33 AM
At what point does a situation like this become larceny? This individual/company has possession of your property which there should be proof of in receipts and copies of the proof of down payments. There should be a consensus as to a reasonable amount of time for this company/individual to complete the jobs or return the items unfinished. After this time span has expired, law enforcement should get involved. Unless the items in question have been destroyed in a fire, stolen, taken in a bankruptcy situation, it should be a simple case to make. Any item that is not completed in the time frame that's considered reareasonable should be considered stolen. If this were the case, the company/individual would have incentive to complete, return or renegotiate new terms on the items.
I'm sorry, people put in years of work in search of these trophies and once in their possession, they become cherished property. Someone completely ignoring this fact should be held responsible just as if they'd come into your house and taken the items. They've accepted the responsibility of caring for these items in their possession therefore should be held accountable as such. Just my opinion
Post by: Stein on December 19, 2022, 10:05:20 AM
You have to pay the court $50 plus the fee to get they guy served papers. If you win, you can get that money back from the guy as well a your other deposits.
Collecting a judgement can be fun, but after 30 days you can go after paychecks, bank accounts, assets, etc and also collect on the costs it takes you to get the judgement amount.
If you have documentation that you think is pretty solid (including an original contract of some sort, deposit reciepts and the time/date/method you tried to reach him over the years), I would send a certified letter letting him know you have tried everything you could to get your stuff back and give him a week to get back before I went to court to recover my money.
https://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/resources/?fa=newsinfo_jury.scc&altMenu=smal
Post by: BKMFR on December 19, 2022, 11:23:27 AM
Post by: Whtlhunter170 on December 19, 2022, 06:56:57 PM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on December 19, 2022, 07:05:42 PM
Post by: Yakirack on December 21, 2022, 08:12:29 AM
I’m hoping to get it back, I’ve left a few messages, but haven’t heard anything. I’ll wait till the holidays are over then go after it with a vengeance. The thing is, I can’t say a bad thing about his work, it’s some of the best. Over the years I have used 3 or 4 taxis and I expect a year turnaround, 4-5 years is crazy..
Same here. My dad's buck was dropped off over 6 years ago.
However, no matter how good the work is that's not good work.
Post by: Whtlhunter170 on March 22, 2023, 08:11:28 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on March 22, 2023, 08:21:41 PM
Post by: HntnFsh on March 23, 2023, 05:47:46 AM
Glad you got them back.
No kidding. Sucks that he had to go through this. But very glad he got his animals back. May be worth having them redone when time and money permits if the work is too bad!
Post by: boneaddict on March 23, 2023, 07:56:12 AM
Post by: cwuhunter on March 23, 2023, 07:59:56 AM
Post by: Whtlhunter170 on March 23, 2023, 11:40:20 AM
Post by: HntnFsh on March 23, 2023, 12:23:11 PM
Yeah, 5 years and over 3 years of text messages that I still have on my phone.. when I mentioned the work wasn’t what it used to be, it’s not bad by any means, but it’s not the same… the cape we sent over for my sons buck was a whitetail that had a double white throat patch, the mount doesn’t have that…..
That sucks again.
2 people don't get the proper capes back.
Post by: C-Money on March 23, 2023, 01:49:00 PM
Post by: actionshooter on March 23, 2023, 09:37:35 PM
Post by: skills on March 24, 2023, 09:12:23 AM
Post by: bearpaw on March 27, 2023, 01:49:54 PM
First I'm not an attorney and I cannot offer legal advice. However, several comments in this topic have been reported to the forum as being slanderous and/or defamatory. Please understand that Hunting-Washington has no way to know what content may actually be untrue, slanderous, or defamatory. Hunting-Washington is not taking a position on either side, these issues should be worked out between the business and the customer.
It should be noted that Hunting-Washington is a platform for individuals to publish content that is publicly viewable. Individuals publishing content by making posts on this platform are responsible for the content they publish. Hunting-Washington does not intend to modify or remove posts made by members (the publishers of the content) unless they clearly violate forum rules. Any member (publisher) can modify their own content if they choose to do so.
I do want to offer some informative resources so anyone can review the subjects of internet law, slander, defamation, and liable.
When Can an Online Review Constitute Defamation?
https://www.romanolaw.com/2020/12/24/when-can-an-online-review-constitute-defamation/
WHAT IS DEFAMATION, LIBEL, AND SLANDER?
https://www.traverselegal.com/defamation-libel-slander/#clip=2e7f1ot0gvdw
What is Considered Internet Defamation?
https://www.nejamelaw.com/civil-litigation-attorneys/libel-defamation/internet-defamation/#:~:text=Internet%20Defamation
The Sticks And Stones Of Internet Libel
https://www.wardandsmith.com/articles/internet-libel-legal-recourse-anonymous-business-defamation
Online Defamation Law
https://www.eff.org/issues/bloggers/legal/liability/defamation
If after reading the info provided, if anyone wants to change a post and doesn't know how to remove or modify their post, feel free to send me a message asking how to do that?
When searching for info to provide, I saw it mentioned that the best scenario is for the business and the unhappy customer(s) to work out the issues directly with each other.
Post by: cwuhunter on August 20, 2023, 03:44:45 PM
Post by: snake on August 20, 2023, 08:11:14 PM
Post by: Max W. on September 23, 2023, 07:47:50 PM
Post by: Yakirack on September 26, 2023, 02:52:00 PM
Contact WDFW if you are having an issue with Peyser Taxidermy. PM me if you want a contact name and number.
PM Sent. Check your inbox.
Post by: cwuhunter on September 26, 2023, 03:46:46 PM
Contact WDFW if you are having an issue with Peyser Taxidermy. PM me if you want a contact name and number.
PM Sent. Check your inbox.
Me too
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