Tattoo Question for those that have one..

[cape cod basser]

What are you paying an hour to get one?

Do you tip on top of your payment?

The two I have spoken to recently are between $150 to $180 an hour in my area. Just seems like a large amount and then tip on top of that?

Some don't like them. I get it.
I'm asking a simple question to those that do get them.

Thanks.

[phlipnstik]

You get what you pay for. If you want something done well then research your local artists and if they are more than others, then there is a reason for it. They do quality work.

[12poundbass]

I agree. You get what you pay for. I’ve gone cheap and gone expensive, neither were bad but you can tell the difference by far.

[Phrog Phil]

Pat, my frog tattoo was $150 and took roughly an hour. My skull was a Halloween special for $30.

[dbs1]

What happens if it’s a crap job or u decide in a year u don’t want it? Circular sander or belt sander?

[21XDC]

How much per hour to remove a tattoo?

[ProVle]

I hear you can save some money south of the border! (sic)

[phlipnstik]

Tattoo removal is extremely painful and takes many many sessions. I started to have one removed and after three sessions (10-12 more to go) I said screw this and just has the area tattooed over with a larger coverup.

[geodebasser]

I hear you can save some money south of the border! (sic)

Don't know the reason
Stayed here all season
Nothing to show but this brand new tattoo
But it's a real beauty
A Mexican cutie
How it got here I haven't a clue

Wastin' away again in Margaritaville

[mastergun]

I don't tip jobs that don't traditionally receive tips. It they rely on tips for "income" then raise your prices.

[mastergun]

You get what you pay for. If you want something done well then research your local artists and if they are more than others, then there is a reason for it. They do quality work.

Then charge and pay for the quality work. Don't make the next job depend on some obscure tip.

[12poundbass]

What happens if it’s a crap job or u decide in a year u don’t want it? Circular sander or belt sander?

Nah, those take too long. Skinning knife, you’re done in 5 minutes, in a couple months you have a fresh canvas.

[Rangerdeepv]

Always do lots of research and look at examples. If there was ever a definition of you get what you pay for it is body ink. I tip like a server gets i.e. 20%.

[Dixie-Raven]

I paid for the tattoo itself and not by the hour.

[D.Moore]

I paid for the tattoo itself and not by the hour.

If you rob a bank you can get one for a few packages Ramen noodles. I’ve seen some pretty good jailhouse tats!

[dbs1]

Nah, those take too long. Skinning knife, you’re done in 5 minutes, in a couple months you have a fresh canvas.

So…manual fillet knife, or electric???

[Yamaharacer]

100 an HR at all 3 diff artist ive ever used

[12poundbass]

So…manual fillet knife, or electric???

Well played.

[RazorCat]

If I’m paying someone $150+ per hour (for pretty much anything) I really don’t think I would feel obligated to tip them.

[99R93S]

I have several all from same artist. My suggestion is don’t look at price, shop around for someone who’s art you like and you feel comfortable with. I also do tip, it’s pretty customary in most shops.