Its my understanding that real tonquin musk is no longer available, and hasn't been for quite some time. So why the high prices of the imitaion tonquin musk.
Not everyone is charging $14/oz, so what is the difference in quality and price?

The difference in quality of the synthetics is as varied as night and day. The synthetic sold by Paul Dobbins is as close to to the genuine as one can get so it is worth the price being asked. Click on Dobbins catalog at the top of this page for price and description. Ace

The cost of artificial tonquin musk is still costly to purchase at wholesale pricing so the cost of the good material is still going to command a good dollar if it is not cut.

I dont cut my material unless indicated. Paul does the same I am sure.

You're right Bob, the oils I have aren't cut, and that's why they are so much more than others. Once you use an uncut oil in formulation and then you switch suppliers and get an oil that's cut, you will soon find out the difference in your lure.

On the other hand, if you're using oils that are cut (diluted) and switch to uncut oils, you'll have some adjusting to do.

I'm currently out of the Tonquin musk oil in my catalog. That was Dave's and since he passed away, I've not been able to get the blend right to get his tonquin smell. I have his old formula that he used, but he improved on it and that new formula I don't have. Until I figure it out, I won't have any Tonquin for sale.

Got some still from V.E. Tingley back in the 70's. Bought some from Bob Dewey too,( who bought Tingley's Northland but later sold out to Sterling Fur). Not for sale 300 miles from Broadus Montana though! Ha!