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The Tattoo Megathread vs. Tramp Stamp

Colour is done!

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I don't know how well they work, but there are tattoo creams that are supposed to help make the tattoo fade. Once again, no idea if they actually work, but it's an idea.

I almost got a celtic heart knot with my old best friend, and Id be wanting to remove it just like you. Id take sandpaper to my skin to get rid of that memory, ugh, fuckin bitch. I think as a general rule it's a bad idea to get tattoos with friends, cause it seems like even the most unexpected can happen and then you are left with a nasty, permanent reminder :(
 
I can see a rose working. Perhaps you can just have them add to it to make it a different kind of Celtic knot.
 
Just got this done yesterday, my first tat:

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Jinx Proof Tattoos in DC, where I got it done, has a husband and wife who work there who create amazing work. Here are my favorites:

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Eric Doyle

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Susan Behney-Doyle
 
I'm very happy with it! The diamond-like shape is the geographical outline of DC, where I am proud to have lived all my life. The Xs and bars are a modified version of the DC flag appropriated from the local punk culture. I chose the modified version because I wanted a recognizable symbol of DC without wearing the government's flag (which every other DC resident seems to have anyway).
 
Cool! Yeah I thought it was a US state but I'm not from the US so I wasn't sure ;)
Looks good man :)
 
12 Character Tattoo - Concerns on Cost

Hey

Here's the lowdown guys....this will be my first tattoo. It's only two words (Comprised of 12 characters). It's in a different language, as well.

Here's the problem: I obviously want it to be done to perfection but this obviously isn't a very complex tattoo. There is a shop that was recommended to me by a friend (NYC) that I visited yesterday. It was very impressive and the people there made me feel at ease. It's the real deal. I almost feel they are TOO qualified for what I want. Their minimum is $100 and they were telling me my cost could be about $150.00. Doesn't this seem excessive to people for a two word tattoo? I have no knowledge of the tattoo industry but I always thought something like what I wanted would hover around $75.

Please let me know what I should do. I did look at a few other shops but they seemed pretty damn grimy. This is obviously something I don't want fucked up as it will be a part of me, but it is a lot of cash. Look forward to advice.

Cheers
 
How large is the tattoo?
The size could be contributing to the cost of it. Also, the more reputable and established the shop, the more likely the cost will rise. It's like most other things you buy, you are paying for quality. Does $150 sound a lot for something that will last a lifetime?
 
The last tattoo artist (and will never go to any other artist again) charges $120 an hour and has a one hour minimum. With a tattoo you really shouldn't be looking at cost necessarily, paying for a reputable artist is worth every single penny. You really do get what you pay for as this ink is going to be on your body for the rest of your life.
 
Hmm.... I got an awesome tattoo that covers the whole middle part of my lower back, it cost me 80 but I got it in Thailand. I don't know really what it would have cost in America but people always say it would have been wayyyyy more than 80, so apparently they are super expensive. I realize going to Thailand is probably not an option. lol One of my friends spent like 700 dollars on his shoulder piece, it's so crazy. I would probably never get another one until I go back to Thailand because now I'm spoiled.

So my answer is yes I think that would be too expensive for me, for a small piece. edit- I just realized I took the fact that it was two words to mean it was small, I suppose it could be two words written gigantically? That would explain the price.
 
Nope, two words, very small...keeping it nice and simple. But, yes, i'll probably cave and just pay the amount. I was just hoping it would be around $75.00
 
My first tattoo was a small cluster of blue stars on my foot. It took about 30 minutes and cost me AUD$150 (which back then was probably about USD$100). That was 7 years ago.

These days, I think USD$150 is pretty reasonable. Also, as others have said, you want them to do a good job as it will be with you for life. Go for it man :)
 
dont try to look for a bargain on something like a tattoo, if you dont have the money for it now, wait save up and then go to someone good...you get what you pay for...and remember to TIP your artist well, this is gonna be on you forever and if you go back to the same person your tattoo will usually be less if they know you will tip them well...they split the tattoo cost with the studio they are at, but keep the tip
 
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