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I was hoping someone here could give some feedback on recent trophy shipping costs from Zim to the US (TX). I did a search on here and didn't find any recent 2010 or newer shipping costs guys have been paying. I received my invoice for an ele tropy taken last May that is ready to ship and it is much higher than I paid in 2004. Shipment contents: 1 29 kg tusk 3 TANNED skin panels 4 tanned feet 1 tail 1 leg bone 1 skull $2700.00 USD Freight consultants is shipper Does this look to be similar to what others are paying recently? Thanks in advance  6x NFR Qualifier NFR Champion Reserve World Champion Bareback Rider PRCA Million Dollar Club 02' Salt Lake Olympic Qualifier and an all around good guy! | ||
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I can't compare exactly not having shipped an ele skull and tusk; however,my buffalo with skull, cape, and backskin was $1,028 for shipping last year. Based on this, your $2,700 for the much larger weight sounds more than fair. "Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult." | |||
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It would be nice to sometime see an updated photo of your trophy room,silwane.Your trophy room has to be my favorite! BTW,I paid 1100 for two buff and a kudu. | |||
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since things are tanned you might save $$ on ocean freight, i know they won't ship raw skins, but tanned stuff is ok | |||
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That is right in line. Big crate with the head... Mike | |||
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+1 I am outdated as I shipped my elephant skull back in 2004, but $2,700 sounds fair. My crate contained: Ele skull, jaw & tusks Two buff skulls Lion skin and skull Freight was $1700 I would assume your crate will be similar in size and weight to mine. BTW, I really regret the fact that I did not bring back one of my elephant's leg bones. I shot my lion off a bait that consisted of my elephant's "drumsticks". I wish I had not left them there. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Shipping has nothing to do with weight---It is volumetric dimensions of the crate. Costs look in line. | |||
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In April of 2010 I shipped 2 buffalo skulls, 2 capes dipped and packed and a kudu euro mount for $1031 from South Africa. It cost another $550 for dip and pack and get it from Zim. I hunt, not to kill, but in order not to have played golf.... DRSS | |||
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If it's Taxidermy Enterprizes then yes , that's about right for them. Jerry Huffaker State, National and World Champion Taxidermist | |||
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One buff horns, skull and hide. 1 zebra hide, 1 bushbuck hide and horns. Weights and Measurements of the Consignment Number of packages :1 Actual Weight :113 Kgs Volumetric Weight :174.5 Kgs Chargeable Weight :174.5 Kgs From Zim to SA to Baltimore, $1698.00 due to arrive march 31st. The danger of civilization, of course, is that you will piss away your life on nonsense | |||
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Thanks everyone for the replies. That's why I love this place, you can always count on people to help out with good info. Shootaway, thanks for the trophy room comment, much appreciated. 6x NFR Qualifier NFR Champion Reserve World Champion Bareback Rider PRCA Million Dollar Club 02' Salt Lake Olympic Qualifier and an all around good guy! | |||
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That is almost always true for trophy shipments, but in cases where the the crate is small but heavy the price can be based on the weight instead of the volume. Notice below, in Hutty's post the actual weight and Volumetric weight are both listed. The "chargeable weight" is based on the higher of the two.
Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Sounds like a big crate for all that stuff. Price sounds about right. Will J. Parks, III | |||
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I just paid my bill for last years hunt in Zim and it was $1700 and change for buff, leopard and several plainsgame. Your price sounds about right. | |||
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