Tanning hides

[Travlr]

I inquired. 600 down as deposit, 22 per square foot. Add this and that if they have to flesh it etc.
Yes labour is expensive, but holy........ that's a lot of money to get one's hide back.
As per buying one cheaper at a store........ I've looked at hides whenever I come across one at a store/farm store. Some have such a strong industrial smell, there is no way I would want to take that home.

Tandy leather sells them cheap ($200) and they are decent quality. Go to their website and buy online if there isn't one near you.