Could someone tell me if a 12 yr old tan on a shoulder elk is worth buying from a customer.He wants a 100.00 for this med sized bull elk.It seems to be a nice tan,but will I have problems after soaking?
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....Buy it. Most tan's deteriorate after a year. That's not saying it won't be ok, but I wouldn't bet on it. Anything that I have tanned, that won't be used within six months goes in the freezer and is stored that way until I need it. I have used tanned skins that were as old as six years without any major problems, but I did notice a decrease in workability.
If you and the client live in a dry western state where the cape has not been subject to much humidity the odds are better that it may still be good. Twelve years is a long time for a tan. If he woud be willing to let you soak it up and see if it's good, then OK. Otherwise I stand by my first statement....DON"T BUY IT!