We are waiting on my wife's 1st and probably only buck mount, I knew up front it would be 24 months at least, or he said "more than likely". Brian with "hole in the Wall Taxidermy" in Springtown (now closed and moved to his home) He has done several mounts for me from deer to Elk and is one of the best I have used, but it does take some time. He even raised his price trying to thwart business, but many still used him.
I am willing to wait on my wife's buck even though it is frustrating, I know it will be worth the wait.
On the other hand, knew one that, though never mounted a deer for me, everything else was screwed up. Worst thing about it for me, was I really liked him and his wife, but something sure changed. My only javelina I took in to get mounted (mouth open of course), got it back mouth closed and a little $ back, he said the jaw was too bad to use
WTF, well either call me, or use a commercial jaw like other Taxis?? Now I have a "rat" looking thing that will never hang on the wall.
AH still has a hide from a buck I paid up front for over 4 years ago. I will never go back to his shop and will never recommend them to anyone period.
Some guy's are great personally, but suck when it comes to business and customer service, sad thing really.