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realistic Turkey heads

Discussion in 'Beginners' started by Clouse41, May 24, 2009.

  1. May 24, 2009 #1
    Clouse41

    Clouse41 New Member

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    Just wondering if i made realistic heads with the hairs coming out of it if some people on here would buy them for the price of regular repro turkey heads?
     
  3. May 24, 2009 #2
    Clouse41

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    The price would actually be around $35
     

  5. May 25, 2009 #3
    Clouse41

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    or less im just not sure
     
  6. May 25, 2009 #4
    Gobblingfever

    Gobblingfever 100% PEER GOBBLER ADDICTION!!!!

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    I would think it would depend on your quality. look good, last, not flimsy or breakable, show a picture when you do some and find out.
     
  7. May 25, 2009 #5
    Clouse41

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    I will but my question is would people pay for a more realistic one or just settle
     
  8. May 25, 2009 #6
    turkeyjim

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    JMO, A repro is a repro, and you can't beat a freeze dryed head. I get mine from Boondocks. But there alot of freeze dried heads out there. I just don't like a reproduction.
    Jim
     
  9. May 25, 2009 #7
    Gobblingfever

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    Decoys will get fake heads here. Taxi mounts freeze dried heads for me but if a customer wants a replica that's what they will get. The more realistic is always better of coarse then a cheapy that does not look good.
     
  10. May 26, 2009 #8
    redbluffcustoms

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    $15-$20 more on your $35 you could have pretty good freeze dried head or get sum super glue and hair and start gluing on the hair
    and after you fished it, the next time you will be glad to buy a freeze dried one.....
     
  11. May 26, 2009 #9
    Matt

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    I personally like repo heads, it's all in the prep work for realism.
     
  12. May 28, 2009 #10
    alex c

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    If it is good people will buy some like real heads some dont care if you get a customer that wants fast turn around and the repro is good go with it
     
  13. May 29, 2009 #11
    Cole

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    Sorry, but the question seems silly to me. You are asking...If I make a repro head, that looked better than other repro heads on the market, and was less expensive, would anyone buy them?

    No people like spending more on inferior products. ha ha

    My question to you would be, "Can you create a repro head that is higher quality than those currently available for a cheaper cost to the consumer?"
     
  14. May 29, 2009 #12
    John C

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    The best freeze dried head will be eaten by bugs in a few years.
     
  15. May 29, 2009 #13
    Cole

    Cole Amateur Taxidermist

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    What's a few? I have heads over 20 years old.
     
  16. May 30, 2009 #14
    Gobblingfever

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    What?!?! Hmm I wonder who's BEST heads you have seen do this? I haven't
     
  17. May 30, 2009 #15
    Cole

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    I'm not saying it can't happen. If you have a dermestid problem, they will attack freeze dried heads, as well as any mounts you have. The statement that all freeze dried heads will be eaten by bugs in just a few years is ridiculous.
     
  18. Jun 3, 2009 #16
    Mannequin

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    To my way of thinking even the best repro heads can be improved upon. If you settle for what you get out of the box at any levle you're depriving yourself of a challenge. To me it's the job of the traditional taxidermist to push the envelope and re-create the most realistic presentation possible. I think if you get a repro turkey head that doesn't meet your expectations; fix it.