Problems with TCI Taxidermist

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TCI has typically a good reputation but I have to say the simplicity of my Dalton & York Cape Buffalo Euro Mount has been very disappointing. It is now going on 17 months and I still do not have any idea when I will finally be receiving it despite paying all fees and even transport. I love Dalton & York but you might want to redirect their Taxidermist recommendation from TCI
 
No communication???
 
Reading of issues including ridiculous fees/charges and wait times is really discouraging for those wanting to get some trophies home.

And it takes away from some of the joy we as client get out of these trips; did for me anyway.

I consider myself lucky to be able to just take pics and forego the whole process last couple hunts, but I already have a pile of taxidermy so thats easy for me to say. (I also regret having spent the money on it, but thats another topic)
 
You may be right. fortunately I have taken great pictures. How hard is it to do a simple euro mount just one? Little communication and never ever use Maple Shipping. It teaches us to pay careful attention to every detail or you will be disappointed. For those that know me “this is not my first rodeo”. To say I am disappointed is an extreme understatement
 
Get D&Y on it. Professionals make sure that your trophies get home.
 
They will be at DSC and SCI in 2025 if you are attending those

I just received an email from them this AM. that my Buffalo leather is back from the tannery from my June hunt. And they are now starting to make the gun slips and products from the leather.
 
@Rare Breed - With you living in Atlanta, going to DSC for a face to face with TCI would be a great opportunity to set the record straight.
 
Good morning folks just to let you know a personal response has been sent to rare breed with factual evidence from Tci justifying reasons for delay which has been caused from both parties and not one sided .

Dalton
Thanks Dalton for your help! If I did something to cause a delay I will gladly accept that and mia colpa!!! After TCI’s handoff to Maple Freight after being told by TCI it was packed and ready for shipment in May it’s now December and that’s what I am struggling to understand why it has not arrived
 
I don’t think Dalton would tolerate incompetence in any part in his chain of operation. He is pretty demanding of all around him.
 
I don’t think Dalton would tolerate incompetence in any part in his chain of operation. He is pretty demanding of all around him.
Please see my follow up post. Dalton and TCI did a great follow up for which I am very grateful!!!!
 

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