Re: Is there much demand for skull cleaning?
[Re: KeithC]
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11/12/19 11:17 PM
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My brother has made a good living cleaning skulls and bones but is always looking for another market as it can be small at times. I would suggest starting off small and work from there. Once you start making connections then you can expand.
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Re: Is there much demand for skull cleaning?
[Re: KeithC]
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11/12/19 11:23 PM
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I'm not sure Keith but for the first time I seen an advertisement in the bargin shopper for skull cleaning the other day. I believe he is Amish and offers it done chemically, boiling or with beetles.
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Re: Is there much demand for skull cleaning?
[Re: KeithC]
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11/12/19 11:57 PM
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I think if their is a lot of deer hunters around where you live you might make some money their. I personally like the euro mounts. $125 compared to $400. They make the antlers look bigger. Maybe get a couple of other skulls ( beaver, coyote, etc.) cleaned and advertised. If it is legal in your state I'd say some good advertisement might get you some business.
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Re: Is there much demand for skull cleaning?
[Re: k snow]
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11/13/19 02:37 PM
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Local guy here did my otter skull last year for $20, gets $50 for deer. He does it with beetles. Not sure how busy he is though. What was the turn around time for getting your skull back? Keith
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Re: Is there much demand for skull cleaning?
[Re: KeithC]
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11/13/19 06:00 PM
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Kieth, my buddy was never really an avid hunter or trapper at all. About 5 years ago he started dabbeling in it and had the beetle setup and all. He put business cards at butcher shops, Taxidermist’s etc. he built a dedicated shed last year. He does well for extra income. I was just there last week, he had elk, gators lots. I think people are done paying $500 unless it’s a great deer. Word and hunting circles travel fast. He raised his price from $90 to $125 this year, which I thought was too much but I don’t think it’s slowed him. After initial $$$ I don’t think you have much costinto it?
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Re: Is there much demand for skull cleaning?
[Re: bass10]
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11/13/19 06:02 PM
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Killbuck that’s dirt cheap and not too far from me can you pm me his number?
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Re: Is there much demand for skull cleaning?
[Re: KeithC]
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11/13/19 06:29 PM
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In Oregon I sold nearly every skull I had even muskrat. Beaver skulls sold 20-30 and an otter skull I sold for 80. I just macerated them.
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Re: Is there much demand for skull cleaning?
[Re: KeithC]
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11/13/19 06:45 PM
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You may check the local Taxidermist and see if there is any intrest. I know a guy here that had a bunch of the beetles and did a lot for the local taxidermist as well as private also.
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