11/13/2023
Well said, in my opinion.
☀️Good Monday Morning.
With the cost of Taxidermy supplies and shipping both continuing to be adversely affected by hyperinflation across the US, I recently conducted a price check for the '23/'24 Season on DUCK mounts only. 
The 3 universal variables in Taxidermy that will never change are, "How long?" How much?" and "How good?" With that said, the numbers I collected represent a 👁️ completely random, nonscientific, sampling of prices across the country. I did concentrate on researching well-established shops that turn out quality work. These numbers are not final nor conclusive. Highest price I found was $625 in Illinois ($775 in Iowa has been reported/verified since first posting) and lowest price was $350 in Florida (1 established FL Taxidermist self-reported $475 after posting)
🇺🇸 It appears the Average Median Price for a quality commercial Duck Mount in the US is currently $425 - $450.
Additionally, there are a few shops that offer an "express service" that can increase the price of a Duck Mount to twice the retail cost. Other shifts that are evident in the industry are seen in notices found on some of the websites and include:
* "Limited Availability"
* "Not taking birds until caught up."
* "Call for pricing".
* Found some "Turn Around Times" up to 4 years with 18-24 month common.
Click on the Pic to Check Out the numbers below~> ⭐️Again, these were published & self-reported prices on a single waterfowl mount from vetted, established, commercial shops producing quality work as of November '23.
