The tipping servers thread got me thinking and I didn't see this in a search. Wondering what you better hunters than myself normally tip your taxidermist or if this is a thing? I have a couple deer and 1 elk shoulder mounted I tip 20% on those. Wondering what others do.
Tipping Taxidermist
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I have only done it once and that was on my bison because I thought he WAY under charged me. Everything else at any taxi i have ever used was I paid what I was quoted, why would I pay more for a service than both of us agreed to?
Corn king 60
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I say if want x amount to perform ANY job that’s what I’m paying.
I’m getting ready to pour about 40 yards of concrete.when the trucks get here I’m not tipping the drivers or the concrete company. Tipping waitresses (which I do) is different in my opinion. Most are paid poverty wages.
Nick87
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Same.
Gellar
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Most taxidermists are a one man show. I’d assume they are setting their price accordingly.
If it was like a kid working as an apprentice for an experienced taxidermist and he did good work, got my mount back early, etc I’d consider a tip.
If it was like a kid working as an apprentice for an experienced taxidermist and he did good work, got my mount back early, etc I’d consider a tip.
geetar
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I haven't ever tipped a taxidermist. I have told a couple to keep the change when it was maybe $15-25 more.
rjthehunter
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I have never given it a thought until this post. Definitely won't do it either.
This tipping thing is getting out of hand. I wish tipping would cease to exist.
This tipping thing is getting out of hand. I wish tipping would cease to exist.
Nick87
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You get tips for walleye clients?
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Theoretically, if I was single and she was cute, I’d probably give her a tip.
rjthehunter
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Yes, I'd still rather it go away though. If I did the math, I'm sure I tip more throughout the year than I'm getting tipped during the season.
Nick87
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Your probably buying more stuff than you have fishing customers? I get it. But if you did away with tipping that would change the dynamic of a lot of things. For instance if my wife made an hourly wage it probably wouldn't be near what she makes on tips. She has the right personality (we are opposites there for sure) and hustles the place is a mad house on weekends. She'd definitely quit and find something else as would many, I'm sure. I don't entirely disagree but you'd get some real lousy service then as well. It's a double edged sword for sure. Look at bid work vs a t&m change order for example in your world.
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Your wife is a taxidermist?
Nick87
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That'd save me some money. Waitress.
I could see it if said taxidermist was in high demand and I was a regular customer. I know taxidermists don't go in order received, because the only thing I've used them for is my set of turkey slam fan, beard, legs. Those come back quicker because they can fit them in while there's down time between steps of bigger projects.
Filler is what one called it. He has several others working for him and makes goes on safaris money with his shop. He said hustling like that is the only way to make a real living at taxidermy.
If you think of tipping as bribing it makes much more sense.
Filler is what one called it. He has several others working for him and makes goes on safaris money with his shop. He said hustling like that is the only way to make a real living at taxidermy.
If you think of tipping as bribing it makes much more sense.
Benfromalbuquerque
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10% for a great job or something like a bottle of Johnny Blue. What did the taxidermist do you wrong? Does the taxidermist require you to download the app or donate for kids in Africa?
brownbear932008
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No it's a contractual agreement between the two parties for a service.
kodiakisland
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I have never even considered tipping my taxidermist. Why would I? He offers a service at a price. I agree to that service for said price.
Had a crew of roofers working on the house recently. I can only imagine if I had stood there with a stack of 20s as they were leaving.
Do you tip the dude behind the counter at 7-11?
Had a crew of roofers working on the house recently. I can only imagine if I had stood there with a stack of 20s as they were leaving.
Do you tip the dude behind the counter at 7-11?
Benfromalbuquerque
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Clearly none of you non tippers have tattoos.
Incorrect.
