tedicast Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Just curious as to what everyone is paying, or chargeing for a shoulder mount of a whitetail. I just dropped ny first 6 pointer off, and the cost is $400. This guy does incredibe work, so I don't mind paying. Is that in the ballpark, or is that high? He told me 5 1/2 month turn around...that sound right? Thanks in advance guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted November 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount he told me if it was 2 weeks later, it would probably be 8 months...he does them first come , first done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount The gy we go to has won lots of awards and does amazing work. He is $375 Canadian, so about $425 us. Teh downside is you will wait close to a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted November 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount cool...thanks fisherguy. It seems like my guy is in the ballpark on the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount heheh i am dumb! my math was backwards. $375 canadian is like 325 US. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount Usually it takes 6-12 months here...and costs from $500.00-$600.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount I am paying $300 for a "competition" mount with septum and extra work. He does "regular" mounts for $250, both of which are tanned. There is one guy that does them for $195, but they are preserved hides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount Sounds about right to me and you can't complain about the turnaround time as far as I am concerned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount $150 from a guy I know at work real well who does it for fun just as something on the side. He does a real good job. But the guy that is doing my turkey mount charges $350 for deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount I won't know until I get mine back, I guess. I imagine it's right in the $400 range. Around here (and probably anywhere else) you pretty much get what you pay for. The guy I use is the #1 overall taxidermist in the state of PA, as judged in the state competition. I'd just as soon toss a couple extra dollars to ensure I'm getting quality. I've seen some real crap come from a few locals. I don't care how cheap it was. It was poor work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount Last one I had done, I think I paid $275, that was the 2002-2003 season. His price went up every year, think he retired this year. He did pretty good work and was about the most reasonable for the quality of work he did. There are some around that do a little cheaper work than that, but you get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY911Bowhunter Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount I got mine done last year, full shoulder, right semi sneak - $325 - back in 61 days! Thats 62 days from the day it was killed, 2 days past the drying period! Perfecto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted November 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount [ QUOTE ] I got mine done last year, full shoulder, right semi sneak - $325 - back in 61 days! [/ QUOTE ] 61 days...wow...thats impressive!!! I was happy with 5 1/2 months. You guys have me worried about the tanning vs dry presevatives. I never heard of this, thought they were all tanned. Had I known, I would have asked before i dropped the deer off. Probably a little late now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted November 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount Too bad we don't live a little closer together. I would love to have given the business to another forum member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount I waited for 11 monthes for mine, but the amount of detail is incredible.......Flawless....Daves' mounts run about 500....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount 425 is whtmy buddy paid he will have his head back in jan thats 2 and half months because he paid in full up front i didnt htink tht was too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount [ QUOTE ] I cannot believe he paid in full up front What happens when his head isn't ready in July or the guy ruins the mount. I would never ask for all up front or pay all up front [/ QUOTE ] Ya, but you and I both know it's nice when they do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount oh the guys is very very good we have seen his work at many trade shows .... he showed us pics of a friend of his from africa he will be mounting his trophys from there I think one if a world record too he does magnificent work too will show you pics when the mount is done...that is a very good point though everyone needs too check out the taxidermist before giving them any job too do =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest huntinsanobsession Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount if neer had a deer mounted (mostly cause i have never got one) but know i know the average i better start saving my pennies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntingInMaine Posted November 27, 2004 Report Share Posted November 27, 2004 Re: Average cost for shoulder mount I just sent my first one out to be done and it is going to be around $300 and is suppose to be done sometime in the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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