Willyhunts2 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 How much should you tip on a good mount? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 This will be interesting. I actually never gave it a thought before now. I quit mounting things many years ago due to the high prices. I'm not saying the taxidermist don't deserve these new prices because of cost increase and their ability to do outstanding work. I just can't afford them anymore. I'm looking forward to see what others have to say about tipping. Good topic! TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willyhunts2 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 Thanks for your input tj. I ask because I'm having a turkey mounted right now and I've heard everything from 5 percent to 30 percent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 13, 2011 I never considered it, or heard of doing so. The way I look at it is, the price is set for a service and a quality job is expected. If it is not performed then we talk about why and whether some of the money is returned. This of course goes without saying that I give the taxidermist an animal that was prepped correctly and taken care of. I always give 50% of the money upfront and pay the rest usually before the mount is done. I don't expect museum quality mounts from the average taxidermist but if that is what I want then I research the taxidermists out there and choose accordingly. Going this route you can expect to pay more and have a longer wait. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willyhunts2 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 This is the first mount I've had done and have always heard if people tipping. So the price is set no tipping? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted August 13, 2011 about the same amount that you would tip the guy who hands you your food in the drive thru at McDonalds... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willyhunts2 Report post Posted August 13, 2011 Really? I had no idea. I guess I've always heard of people tipping there taxidermist. Good to know thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
