taxidermist time frame question.
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Depends on how back logged he is with mounts to do. First in should be first out and so forth. Probably an average depending on work maybe 1-1/2 years. I waited over two years to get my double Antelope Pedestal back and still not happy with the work.....that's another story.
Brian
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Brian
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The very good business professionals, well organized and driven taxis run 3-6 months typically for the best available turn around. It goes up from there. The hobbiest, turned earn-an-extra-buck guy working out of his basement, or the just down right crappy business professional can easily go 2 years or longer. Beyond 2 years, you should really start to worry.
springvilleshooter
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If your taxidermist takes more than 12 months, find another taxidermist. The best two taxidermists I know take 6-8 months. These guys do the volume too. Good craftsman with good work habits will put out the product. I think you chances of getting ripped off or getting a crappy mount go up exponentially after a year.---------SS
pushin_30
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Every taxidermist is different!! I used to use one that was 18 months to 2 years out! Did a GREAT job is just didn't like the wait, so i changed taxidermist's. I shot a buck this past year on Sept 5th and go my deer back last week!!! Now thats the turn around i like!! He does unreal work as well and a lot better turn around. I know of another taxi that is running 5-8 month turn around.
If you don't like the turn around your getting I would be looking for another taxi!!!
If you don't like the turn around your getting I would be looking for another taxi!!!
I have called several times the last couple weeks and haven't got an answer or call back.He told me about year when I dropped it off. It is just weird that I dropped it off and dont here any updates about it for over a year. I dont want to pressure him and make this a bad situation, but an occasional update wouldn't hurt I dont think.
trophyhunter
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Guys that do good work are in high demand....they get overwhelmed with work....the good ones take well over a year to 1 1/2 years in our area....anybody that kicks out mounts in 6 to 7 months either does not get the work or maybe is off in a rural area......I wouldn't sweat it....getting no reply because your not the first guy with this problem.....those taxi's get so much of that.....that they just tune everyone out till yours is done and they want your money.....just my 2 cents?
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KillaB
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I know taxidermy, I do a little myself and I have a buddy that does it full time.
Since taxidermy is mostly a self owned/run business it all depends on the level of work ethic that your guy carries.
I know that working on your own schedule can be difficult at times with family, friends and of course all the hunting and fishing that comes along with it.
If he can't do it with an 8-12 month turnaround time, then he probably has other big agendas in his life as well.
For example, my buddy's full time taxidermy business does anywhere from 120 - 170 animals per year and still has the tenacity to turn his work over in less than 8 months and that doesn't include the waterfowl, damage repair, and fish he puts out. His work ethic though is second to none and treats his business like any ordinary 9-5 jobs with occasional overtime.
Seems during the hunting season, most taxidermist are out on some big hunting trip and can't attend to their customers' needs therefore losing time and money in the process. There can be other factors such as tanning services taking too long, damage repairs such as tears on returning capes and of course some people are just plain slow. I am sorry to hear about the turnaround time because waiting that long for any taxidermy mount will drive a man crazy.
One last thing of note, make sure you only pay the bare minimum, if the guy wants the rest of his money, he'll finish your work sooner.
Since taxidermy is mostly a self owned/run business it all depends on the level of work ethic that your guy carries.
I know that working on your own schedule can be difficult at times with family, friends and of course all the hunting and fishing that comes along with it.
If he can't do it with an 8-12 month turnaround time, then he probably has other big agendas in his life as well.
For example, my buddy's full time taxidermy business does anywhere from 120 - 170 animals per year and still has the tenacity to turn his work over in less than 8 months and that doesn't include the waterfowl, damage repair, and fish he puts out. His work ethic though is second to none and treats his business like any ordinary 9-5 jobs with occasional overtime.
Seems during the hunting season, most taxidermist are out on some big hunting trip and can't attend to their customers' needs therefore losing time and money in the process. There can be other factors such as tanning services taking too long, damage repairs such as tears on returning capes and of course some people are just plain slow. I am sorry to hear about the turnaround time because waiting that long for any taxidermy mount will drive a man crazy.
One last thing of note, make sure you only pay the bare minimum, if the guy wants the rest of his money, he'll finish your work sooner.
