I was told when I came here a few days ago I had better have a thick skin and now I know why. Bottom line is this If I were a millionaire I wouldn't bat an eye at 3000.00 but I am not. As bad as I want this done I simply can't afford it. I simply refuse to pay someone that kind of money to inlet a stock if the gun were made of gold. What people charge is what they charge. I came up the hard way so I have a different view on monetary value of things. If I have presented the wrong impression I apologize. I will find a compromise somewhere. This could be my last post. I haven't decided yet.Seems I have stirred the pot a mite. I do thank everyone who gave me names to contact and have helped me in any way.
JHolland
Yes, accusing people of gouging others does certainly put off the wrong impression. You came here to looking for help and instead you diminish.
Btw, it’s not hard to rack up close to around 100hrs stocking a basic sidelock with forend, traditional oil finishing, and checkering. And that’s fast. Also doesn’t include the stock blank which could be $400-$600 for something decent…heck I’ve used blanks around $3k alone! Not something you want to mess up and have to replace.
So let’s assume $25/hr, minus expenses. Really taking advantage of people there.
An aerospace shop would bill around $15,000-$20,000 easily in my neck of the woods for that time.
