I took an animal to be full body mounted to a taxidermist in the fall of 2009. I paid half up front. I waited a year to contact him about the progress of the mount. By this time, he had completely moved out of his shop and started working for a different Taxidermist in a different city 3.5 hrs away. So after a little trouble finding contact info, I was able to speak to him on the phone. He stated he got behind due to the move, he would have it ready in 5-6 months, and he would call me when it was ready. Another year goes by and nothing. I researched the guy and found out he has had several incidents where people didn't get their mounts back. He also had several liens. I get a hold of him again in the fall of 2012 and he tells me the same story: I"ll have it ready in 5-6 months.
I waited the 6 months and tried calling, but never got an answer. I tried calling the shop a dozen times throughout 2013 and always got the runaround from the clerk, stating he wasn't in at the moment. I even emailed the owner of the shop. He initially answered asking what mount I was looking for. I answered and then never got another response from him. I about gave up hope of ever getting my mount. I contemplated making the drive to the shop to inquire in person, but didn't think I would have any luck.
Well, few days ago I randomly tried calling the guy and he answered. Once again same story: I'll have it ready in 5-6 months. I have my doubts that he even has the cape anymore. It's been 5 years.
Here are my questions:
Do I wait another 5-6 months?
Can I just drive there and get the cape and have another taxi complete it?
What are my options if he doesn't even have my animal?
Any advise is appreciated.
I waited the 6 months and tried calling, but never got an answer. I tried calling the shop a dozen times throughout 2013 and always got the runaround from the clerk, stating he wasn't in at the moment. I even emailed the owner of the shop. He initially answered asking what mount I was looking for. I answered and then never got another response from him. I about gave up hope of ever getting my mount. I contemplated making the drive to the shop to inquire in person, but didn't think I would have any luck.
Well, few days ago I randomly tried calling the guy and he answered. Once again same story: I'll have it ready in 5-6 months. I have my doubts that he even has the cape anymore. It's been 5 years.
Here are my questions:
Do I wait another 5-6 months?
Can I just drive there and get the cape and have another taxi complete it?
What are my options if he doesn't even have my animal?
Any advise is appreciated.
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