Where To Sell Mounts
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From: HuntinFoolUtah
19-Apr-15
I have a buddy whose dad is looking to sell a very large collection of mounts. He has the grand slam of sheep, numerous elk deer and antelope, a few moose, a bison, and a few other odds and ends. Unfortunately he has been diagnosed with cancer and he has decided to sell his mounts to help pay for his medical bills. I've talked to him for quite a while about it and he says he is definitely sure that he wants to sell them, but I honestly have no clue where to start. Do any of you guys know of someone or someplace that might want to buy them here in Utah. Thanks in advance.
From: TreeWalker
20-Apr-15
You can go on eBay and restrict the search to "Sold Listings" and get an idea for what that marketplace values specific animal mounts that are not very high scoring or historically important.
Mounts tend to be very personal trophies. As such, the market for resale tends to be interested in very high scoring or historically important mounts. I presume mine will end up donated to the local gun range by my wife except for one or two the kids might want to display.
Sorry to hear about your friend's father.
From: TXCO
20-Apr-15
Cabelas and Bass Pro buy some.
From: KJC
20-Apr-15
If he wants to move them all in one sale, his best bet is to use a taxidermy auction company.
From: LBshooter
20-Apr-15
In addition to whats already been mentioned tell him to contact interior designers, they like to use mounts for clients and they generally have clients who aren't afraid to spend money.
From: Charlie Rehor
20-Apr-15
You can sell the entire collection at once if desired. Go to the B&C and or SCI websites for leads or google the topic. Good luck! C
From: cityhunter
20-Apr-15
Sorry for his illness GOD bless !!
From: HuntinFoolUtah
20-Apr-15
Thanks for the info guys, it would be nice to sell them all at once.
From: CPAhunter
20-Apr-15
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Taxidermy-Mounts-Wanted/532336.uts
From: Rayzor
24-Apr-15
Careful which state you send them to. Illegal some places. VA for one. Over $300 and its a felony for buyer and seller here.
From: Rayzor
24-Apr-15
Careful which state you send them to. Illegal some places. VA for one. Over $300 and its a felony for buyer and seller here.
From: cityhunter
25-Apr-15
rayzor wow felony for selling legal game mounts ?
From: Knife2sharp
25-Apr-15
HuntinFoolUtah, if you are still looking, go to antlersbyklaus.com and reach out them. They have been doing all the taxidermy scenes at the Field and Stream stores. In the past year or so they've moved into a large facility where they can store them. He also does the replicas for Cabelas and Bass Pro so he'd benefit from getting them first hand instead of them. This is the perfect time because with all the new F&S and Cabellas stores, there is a demand for them.
From: Knife2sharp
25-Apr-15
If he hasn't found anyone and they're still available, PM me his email address and I will have Klaus or Nola contact him if they're interested. I sent him a text and awaiting his reply.
From: Rayzor
26-Apr-15
Yep. I looked into it several years ago. VA has some screwed up laws when it comes to that. I'm sure they are meant to nail the poachers but I wouldnt want to be the one to test them. I'd say they aren't the only state like that but don't know that for sure.
