I did a little checking on prices in OR at Taxidermist I'm familiar with. They all ran 190.00-200.00 per linear ft. with a minimum of 950.00-1000.00 except one and it was 165.00 per linear ft. Personally I would not go with the cheaper one, but it is available. There may be a little discrepancy on price because some taxidermist measure nose to base of tail and some to the end of tail, but it wouldn't make but a little difference. I personally would look at their work and pick the one that looks like your bear when he was alive. that's always my criteria, I want to look at an animal that looks alive. Good luck with your choice, a good bear rug looks pretty cool!