Taxidermist outrage?

[bctlaw]

I thought my Africa experience couldn't get worse. For those of you who haven't read my report, it's here (http://www.africahunting.com/south-...outh-africa-disappointment-steyn-safaris.html).

Now, 16 months later i hear from the taxidermist. They tanned a steenbuck hide and a warthog hide. Bleached both skulls. Cost...

$4,360.00. Without shipping.

Ben

 

[spike.t]

I thought my Africa experience couldn't get worse. For those of you who haven't read my report, it's here (http://www.africahunting.com/south-...outh-africa-disappointment-steyn-safaris.html).

Now, 16 months later i hear from the taxidermist. They tanned a steenbuck hide and a warthog hide. Bleached both skulls. Cost...

$4,360.00. Without shipping.

Ben

just those 4 things? :wow:

 

[huntsolo101]

Are you sure they are not charging you in rand? If you convert the charge it would be 428.00 US dollars.

 

[bctlaw]

That is what I am hoping. But they used dollar signs instead of R's. I asked the question, and will update when i hear.

 

[BRICKBURN]

HOLY CRAP!

I suggest they look at the name on the invoice and send you the proper one.

When you are ready please let us know who to avoid?

 

[BRICKBURN]

Are you sure they are not charging you in rand? If you convert the charge it would be 428.00 US dollars.

I hope so!

 

[enysse]

There has to be a problem! No way should it cost that much, $500 sounds more in the ball park.

 

[Warbird782]

WOW to price and WOW to the time span! 16 months!! I hunted in RSA in May and my animals are on their way home already. I had 10 shoulder mounts and numerous rugs. Hunters and Collectors in Port Elizabeth took very good care of me!

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

Hey Ben,
If you are uncomfortable posting any details of the taxidermist here on the thread, you are welcome to PM me the details of the taxidermist and maybe a copy of the invoice. I will contact them and see what I can figure out and do for you from this side.

Take Care,
Marius Goosen

 

[bctlaw]

Thank you, Marius. I'll give them a few days to clear up the Rand/Dollar question. I might take you up on tour offer.

Ben

 

[bctlaw]

IT WAS RAND!!!!!!!! :-D

 

[BRICKBURN]

IT WAS RAND!!!!!!!! :-D

Goods news. Finally.

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

Great to hear Ben!