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Old 05-29-2023, 11:09 AM
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Hey guys. I have a Buffalo hide that has been fleshed and dried . Can someone tell me if this is legal to sell as is ?
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Old 05-29-2023, 06:53 PM
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Did you trap it?
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Old 05-29-2023, 11:00 PM
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Seeing that this is your first post in 14 years, I doubt you'll reply to my lame humor.

Yes, you can legally sell it.

If it is just fleshed and dried, but not properly salted, it isn't worth much at all.
A salted buffalo hide is worth just a bit more.
The value is in the finished product, tanned hair on or as leather, not the raw hide.
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Old 05-30-2023, 06:18 AM
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Thanks for the response. It was left behind by a Tennant and not really sure what I should do with it. It was hung over a deck railing and is very stiff but looks to be fleshed very clean.
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Old 05-30-2023, 08:02 AM
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It was left behind because it is garbage.
Perhaps something could be made from it, but that is very questionable.

I buy a few raw buffalo hides every year.
With buffalo farming, hides are quite easy to get for $20-50.
A well cared for salted and well scraped hide might get $100.
This one, I wouldn't bother with for free. Too much risk.


IMO, save yourself and prospective buyers the hassle.
Cut it up and into the green bin.
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