I got a quote on a tattoo a bit ago, I didn’t make an appointment though because I still need to save up. The quote was that it would take about three-ish hours and it would cost around $450. But what should i leave as a tip? I’ve never been too good at deciding that. I’ll be designing the whole tattoo and drawing it out but he’ll be refining it and sizing it. I was thinking $100? Or more?
Unless you’re a very talented artist or used to drawing tattoos, I’m sure he’ll be doing a lot more than just refining it. (99% of the time it needs to be completely re-designed)
Where I’m from tipping isn’t normal at all and I tipped way too little when I got inked in the states, so can’t really help with the exact amount. Depends a bit on your actual tattoo experience too I guess! I tip when I get good service. I took a cab once in Florida where the driver didn’t use the meter, charged more than twice what I paid the other way, was generally an ass and just quoted me out of thin air, he didn’t get a single cent extra. So I’d say; Find a ca amount that seems okay, go up or down after your session based on how you experience was and how happy you are with your tattoo 🙂
@Sirantha 138685 wrote:
I got a quote on a tattoo a bit ago, I didn’t make an appointment though because I still need to save up. The quote was that it would take about three-ish hours and it would cost around $450. But what should i leave as a tip? I’ve never been too good at deciding that. I’ll be designing the whole tattoo and drawing it out but he’ll be refining it and sizing it. I was thinking $100? Or more?
I use 20-25%,around a $100 on a $450 tattoo of you’re happy with it is good imo.
Maybe you should and wait and see how it turns out before planning the tip. If is all wonky and crap you won’t be leaving a tip at all.
3 hours sounds like a real long time to tattoo a quote. What and where and how big?
Bake some cookies they will be much longer remembered than some money!
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