General survey. I hear pleating is better for the sale. is it true?

I do,Don't know if it helps in the sale,but I do think it makes the fur denser on the back.

not to highjack your post but what do you mean by "pleats"?
thank you

When you pin the tail on boards with slack in it to make a washboard look.

I do also, I flatten the tail with a window screen then tack the screen to the board.

well said big bob

I believe that NAFA recommends pleating the tail. They also suggest doing it on otter as well.

However, if you are thinking of tanning the pelts yourself or selling the pelts to people who will be tanning them, you should strongly consider stretching the tail for length and pinning it flat.

My experience with tanning pelts that have pleated tails has not been good. Increased slippage and they just don't look as nice.

I don't pleat anything.Otters and coons I just flatten using plastic eave trough screen,then staple the screen.I don't pull the tails for length.I do pull the legs and back for length,then staple.

Yes the NAFA rep demonstrated that and said just dont over do it. Tom

I do. Also mink.

Thanks

I do.

I do it because I want top dollar for my coon and it shows that you care about quality. HP