I can guarantee there aren’t any processors out there getting rich and taking advantage of people. They’re charging that rate because it’s hard work that takes time.
Depends. I would say there are some getting rich. They charge a $5 processing fee for you to give them your confirmation number information or $10 if they have to help you find the confirmation Information. Then there’s the $40 nonrefundable deposit. If you don’t want to wait 6-11 months to get your deer back, there’s the $50 rush and $100 double rush fees. Then folks get tired of waiting and abandon the deer so the processor keeps $45 and sells the deer to folks on Facebook. Suspect there is plenty of profit or he wouldn’t do it full time for a living.
You post a lot about that particular processor, but eventually you will have a subpar experience anywhere that takes whole deer (instead of deboned deer like is becoming the norm). Do the math if you think they’re getting rich. 800 deer times what, an average of maybe $175 per deer? That’s $140k in revenue. Minus operating supplies, and other direct costs like hired help, electricity, equipment, I think the writing is on the wall these processors are scraping out a very modest income on the strength of their backs and being tough enough to be on their feet all day.
I have a feeling your insurance biz grosses more than $150k a year, and not all of that is profit in your pocket. Be fair.
