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doublelogo · Tattoo lover Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 4

i just finished up my first tattoo and i really didn't know any of the proper etiqette for the process. i don't think i was too big a **** to the artist, but who knows once i was out the door.

anyway, i'm wondering about the cost of the tattoo. we arranged a price as i was sitting down to have the tattoo done and i'm wondering if i owe any more than that?

what is expected post tattoo? are you supposed to tip your artist? is the cost you are quoted the entire cost with that figured in already? i just don't want to have the artist think i'm a **** because i didn't know what was supposed to happen.

thanks.

Garyzda1 · Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:10 pm Post subject:

Many artists expect a tip and many customers do tip them. Since you are making this post......... Sounds like you feel a little bad that you didn't tip. Don't worry about it. If you agreed on a price beforehand and you didn't try to haggle the artist down....... He/she should have no complaints about you as a valued client.

Welcome to the board. Smile

doublelogo · Tattoo lover Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 4

i wasn't really prepared i guess. my understanding was that we would need one more session, but i healed well enough in one week from the last session, that he just finished up the whole thing tonight.

what is a guideline for tipping? i mean how much should i tip for a $500 tattoo?

thanks.

blamski · Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:07 am Post subject:

i'm not sure if there is a guideline for tipping - i just gave what i thought was appropriate which was an extra 20 euros on top of a 250 euro piece. tipping is always more effective when it is spontaneous, the almost obligatory aproach in the us devalues the whole gesture in my opinion.

like garydaza said, if you paid the price agreed before starting the work i very much doubt the artist would have considered you a ****. if you want to show your appreciation to the artist you could always go back to show them the finished and healed piece and leave him/her the price of a couple of beers while you're at it.

mmm36 · Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:53 am Post subject:

For one thing all I can say is thanks that I live in Australia. This tipping thing is something we dont understand and I don't want to. I hope it never weaves its ugly head into here like most things do. Cause I will never tip.

rowdy · Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 6:25 am Post subject:

Over here in england as far as i know we dont tip at all for tatoos ,i dont think its rude but i just dont think it happens.If you go in a restaurant though you would leave a tip.

Garyzda1 · Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 12:20 pm Post subject:

Tipping....... Isn't that a city in China? Laughing

dickyknee · Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 3:20 pm Post subject:

If you agreed on a price , then that's it .....simple ...
enjoy your tattoo Very Happy

If you are worried about not tipping , maybe pop round the studio in a week or so to show him the healed tat and take him a 6 pack of beer ....

rowdy · Posted: Sun Oct 28, 2007 5:17 pm Post subject:

If ya going to tip then shouldnt you have a little extra ink maybe or am i just being a tight bugger????. Smile

oh_bugger · Tattoo addict Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 518

[quote="rowdy"]If ya going to tip then shouldnt you have a little extra ink maybe or am i just being a tight [b]bugger[/b]????. Smile

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i have never tipped an artist. i did try once but he was to stable and all that happened was a funny kind of wobble.

rowdy · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:14 am Post subject:

trust you daft sod.lmbo Very Happy

Ed Sr · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:56 am Post subject:

Tipping in the States is way out of hand. Even bathroom attendants get tips.
As far as the Tattoo goes I sometimes get tips from customers and many times do not and I never let it affect me. In my opinion a great tip is bringing friends back for ink. Don't feel bad about not tipping but it would be nice to stop back to show your artist how much you like your healed tat.

rowdy · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 6:04 am Post subject:

Repeat visits for more work, new tatts, big smiles, bring a friend to get a tatt.Ithink any and all of the above are more important than any tip.If i leave youre studio with a big smile on my face because of the work youve done,you could put your price up 20,dollars and id still come back happy.Good workmanship and a nice atmosphere will gaurantee more visits which means more money.

Galilee · Tattoo lover Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 31 Location: Kent

I always tip my artist at least £10 a session. I'm sure he makes it hurt less and heal faster if I tip.

Very Happy

dickyknee · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 3:34 pm Post subject:

[quote="oh_bugger"][quote="rowdy"]If ya going to tip then shouldnt you have a little extra ink maybe or am i just being a tight [b]bugger[/b]????. Smile

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i have never tipped an artist. i did try once but he was to stable and all that happened was a funny kind of wobble.[/quote]

try catching him off guard next time , they are easier to tip when they dont expect it .............. Laughing

Ed Sr · Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2007 9:12 pm Post subject:

Now THATS funny IIIIIIIIIIII Like it LOL

Garyzda1 · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:01 am Post subject:

[quote="oh_bugger"]
i have never tipped an artist. i did try once but he was to stable and all that happened was a funny kind of wobble.[/quote]

Laughing

Ah ha ha ha ! Good one.

TJ_tats · Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:42 am Post subject:

I have gotten tips before but it isn't often. I'm not offended myself, provided your tipping me because you are very pleased with your piece. I wouldn’t want tipped just because you feel you should.

marinaaxid25 · Tattoo lover Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 23 Location: NYC

Generally-speaking, it's very similar to going to get your hair cut. You tip the hairstylist/barber; tattoo artist is no different, since they are providing you a service.

rowdy · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject:

but you are paying for his service,so why do you have to give extra .The electric company is a service but you dont tip them do ya.??

oh_bugger · Tattoo addict Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 518

[quote="marinaaxid25"]Generally-speaking, it's very similar to going to get your hair cut. You tip the hairstylist/barber; tattoo artist is no different, since they are providing you a service.[/quote]

I have never tipped a hairdresser in my life. I think this is one example of the complete difference between the UK and the USA, clearly our way is better.

marinaaxid25 · Tattoo lover Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 23 Location: NYC

I tip because my tattoo artist goes out of his way in getting what I want.

...and I refuse to get into a debate as to which country is better. It's stupid, so let's not even go into that kind of topic.
US differs from UK customs, alright?

rowdy · Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:01 pm Post subject:

Damn right ya can smugggle things through u,s customs a lot easier than english customs. Smile

oh_bugger · Tattoo addict Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 518

[quote="marinaaxid25"]...and I refuse to get into a debate as to which country is better. It's stupid, so let's not even go into that kind of topic.
US differs from UK customs, alright?[/quote]

Refuse as much as you wish i was not inviting a debate merely making a comment (which in line with most of the stuff i put on here was complete gibberish and meant as a joke).

However i am curious as to why a disscusion about the differences between the two countries would be branded as stupid, and on what basis we should "not even go into that". Indeed I am tempted to raise a thread in the general section of this site purely to discuss the differences however that would most likely be quite juvenile so i wont.

rowdy · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:06 am Post subject:

However i am curious as to why a disscusion about the differences between the two countries would be branded as stupid, and on what basis we should "not even go into that". Indeed I am tempted to raise a thread in the general section of this site purely to discuss the differences however that would most likely be quite juvenile so i wont.[/quote]

Go on o.b. do it i would Laughing

rowdy · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:08 am Post subject:

You know they say you experience youre second childhood when you are getting old im having mine now Rolling Eyes