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On the recommendation of my outfitter, I used Trophiendienst for taxidermy (all PG) and Yellow Shark Logistics for the shipping. I am very pleased with the taxidermy as delivered. However, in the interest of full disclosure ...
I had some very specific mounts and poses in mind for my taxidermy, so in addition to describing the work, I also provided photographs of how I would like them done. Friedel was very proactive in keeping me informed throughout the process, and when the work was finished, I was told that they would email me a photo of the crate once it had been packed. I asked for a photo of the mounts before they were wrapped and crated, so I could see the completed work. Not how they usually did things, but I was insistent and Friedel emailed me the requested photos.
Everything looked great except for the Oryx and the Springbok, where the taxidermy forms used did not match what I had requested. Louw (the owner) quickly became involved, and once my concerns were understood he graciously offered to correct the forms and re-mount both animals. No cost, but it would delay shipment by a few weeks. It was well worth the wait, and as mentioned earlier I am very pleased with the final results.
Yellow Shark Logistics (who is or was a site sponsor here) was a pleasure to deal with throughout the process. Very efficient, good communication, and reasonable pricing.
I had some very specific mounts and poses in mind for my taxidermy, so in addition to describing the work, I also provided photographs of how I would like them done. Friedel was very proactive in keeping me informed throughout the process, and when the work was finished, I was told that they would email me a photo of the crate once it had been packed. I asked for a photo of the mounts before they were wrapped and crated, so I could see the completed work. Not how they usually did things, but I was insistent and Friedel emailed me the requested photos.
Everything looked great except for the Oryx and the Springbok, where the taxidermy forms used did not match what I had requested. Louw (the owner) quickly became involved, and once my concerns were understood he graciously offered to correct the forms and re-mount both animals. No cost, but it would delay shipment by a few weeks. It was well worth the wait, and as mentioned earlier I am very pleased with the final results.
Yellow Shark Logistics (who is or was a site sponsor here) was a pleasure to deal with throughout the process. Very efficient, good communication, and reasonable pricing.
