Tipping a tattoo artist

**sexyclicks** · 03-05-2005, 06:01 AM

I did once because he did some nice work

**Bigwilly** · 03-05-2005, 06:25 AM

is it like a waitress or something where they expect a tip?

**BastarD** · 03-05-2005, 06:51 AM

My best friend makes tatoo projects. He does great work, some of his arts are amazing. He is really cheap - his prices starts from 30$. He had situations, while buyer paid him 1000% of his price, just because his project was fuckin amazing..

So I think, yea, you should tip em if work is really good..

**Oncle_Benny** · 03-05-2005, 06:56 AM

yes you have to...but it depends of the job

**TurboAngel** · 03-05-2005, 06:56 AM

When Ms Bunny's friend did 2 for me we allso got him lunch if the count's. Boy oh boy I miss Philly.

**BastarD** · 03-05-2005, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by TurboAngel

When Ms Bunny's friend did 2 for me we allso got him lunch if the count's. Boy oh boy I miss Philly.

Now That's a nice tip :D

**TurboAngel** · 03-05-2005, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by BastarD

Now That's a nice tip :D

I thought it wasn't bad.

**Pete-KT** · 03-05-2005, 07:05 AM

YES tipp them because next time you go to get another one they will remember if u did or not

**Oncle_Benny** · 03-05-2005, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by Pete-KT

YES tipp them because next time you go to get another one they will remember if u did or not

exactly...When I got my tattoo (piercing/tattoo place) I did it and a few weeks later I got a piercing (tip again) and bought a few other things that came out totally free (tip < cost of free things) so you don't loose anything doing it.

**Mikey_219Inc** · 03-05-2005, 07:19 AM

this is not a meal you will shit out tomorrow - its a part of you forever. tip them well ... reputable artists put a great deal of care in their work ... i tip the living bjesus out of them.

**Tala** · 03-05-2005, 07:19 AM

I ALWAYS tip My artist. The better the job and the better the attitude, the better the tip.

**Fletch XXX** · 03-05-2005, 07:20 AM

if you tip anyone in your life, it better be your tat artist.

shame on anyone who doesnt.

**Bigwilly** · 03-05-2005, 07:44 AM

i feel bad i got my tattoo last night ($225) and only had 230 so i only gave him a $5 tip

**JayJay** · 03-05-2005, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by Fletch XXX

if you tip anyone in your life, it better be your tat artist.

shame on anyone who doesnt.

What If you didn't like his work?

**nofx** · 03-05-2005, 07:52 AM

tip them and go out for a drink afterwards

**NickPapageorgio** · 03-05-2005, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by JayJay

What If you didn't like his work?

Then you should have done a little more investigating of his past works. A good tattoo artist doesn't turn skill on and off. A good tattoo artist produces good tattoos. If you convey what you are looking for properly, have checked his past work and haven't pissed him off, things should always turn out right.

As far as tip goes, I always tip ATLEAST 15% on the entire price of the tattoo. More if I am so inclined but never less than that.

**Fletch XXX** · 03-05-2005, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by JayJay

What If you didn't like his work?

you shouldnt even be sitting in his or her chair.

**FelixFlow** · 03-05-2005, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by Bigwilly

i feel bad i got my tattoo last night ($225) and only had 230 so i only gave him a $5 tip

you better not return to that guy again for more work !!

**sherie** · 03-05-2005, 08:40 AM

I tip almost everyone that provides a service. So yep, I do tip him, I don't think they expect it, but it's always nice, especially if they've done great work or spent a lot of time on you.

**Mikey_219Inc** · 03-05-2005, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by Bigwilly

i feel bad i got my tattoo last night ($225) and only had 230 so i only gave him a $5 tip

happened to me before short on cash - go back with a nice tip

**InkedUpMess** · 03-05-2005, 08:54 AM

Originally posted by Fletch XXX

if you tip anyone in your life, it better be your tat artist.

shame on anyone who doesnt.

Well said.

**ssp** · 03-05-2005, 08:56 AM

Do you tip the pharmasist for the medicines you buy to make you better?

**Cassie** · 03-05-2005, 08:58 AM

Originally posted by BastarD

My best friend makes tatoo projects. He does great work, some of his arts are amazing. He is really cheap - his prices starts from 30$. He had situations, while buyer paid him 1000% of his price, just because his project was fuckin amazing..

So I think, yea, you should tip em if work is really good..

i agree. good tattoo artist are a dime a dozen. a great one is hard to come by.

**fl_prn_str** · 03-05-2005, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by NickPapageorgio

Then you should have done a little more investigating of his past works. A good tattoo artist doesn't turn skill on and off. A good tattoo artist produces good tattoos. If you convey what you are looking for properly, have checked his past work and haven't pissed him off, things should always turn out right.

As far as tip goes, I always tip ATLEAST 15% on the entire price of the tattoo. More if I am so inclined but never less than that.

That?s like anything in life itself.......do your homework....investigate.....you wouldn?t want someone who just passed the bar to defend you for double homicide or an intern conduct your double bypass surgery.

**Spunky** · 03-05-2005, 09:04 AM

20 bucks is a decent tip

Tipping a tattoo artist

Tipping a tattoo artist

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