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Taxidermy Tahr
I have a random question for this area of the forum where I have never ventured previously, I hope you all who inhabit here can help me!
A few days back my missus found a stuffed 'mountain goat' (thar?) on Trademe: https://www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-c...3056666677.htm
Now, this exact piece has a history with us as a couple: he (Jeffery) was in a bar in central Auckland when we went out on our first date! I have a photo of him with us somewhere even.
The price on him is raising quite rapidly, and it is getting near to what I can not afford.
Oh learned folk here, what is a piece like this (without sentimental value) actually worth?
I like tahr too much to shoot one, but out of interest, how much would you be looking at to shoot and have one stuffed to a similar effect (whole body, scenic setup etc)?? Even if I could shoot one, I can guess hauling it whole out of the bush is a real bitch? (I only shoot rabbits which are slightly easier in all aspects)
Cheers
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A shoulder mount is $1200-$1500ish to give you a idea
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if mounting a red stag...shoulder mount igives you buggerall change from 2k....I would suggest you could double it for a full body goat....if you go onto any taxidermist website they have price lists...last time I looked trout were something like $100 per inch.
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Would cost you well north of 5k for a modern full body with some scenery. Obviously would look significantly better than that one.
Trophy and guide fees might be another 6k unless you shot it public
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Thanks all.
$5000 :O
Yep, that's definitely beyond my budget. I wonder if bidders on there know what it's worth?
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To get the full body mount done like that it’s around 5k but taxidermy very really sells close to its purchase price.
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That's a pretty shoddy mount though. $500 would be more than enough...