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30th March 08, 08:18 PM
#11
We should start a tattoo pics thread over in the pictures forum!
(That being said, I'll have to have my sister take a picture - it's darn near impossible to photograph your own back! LOL)
I tipped when I had my last work done since he did a custom job, not flash off the wall. It's harder than I realized to cover up old work. I love the new version and will be going back for more!
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30th March 08, 08:37 PM
#12
 Originally Posted by kiltedinUSMC
I tip my tat guy. In my eyes its being very greatful for his or her time and talent.
Tip for tat!? Sorry, the punning possibilities are endless.
Be well,
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30th March 08, 09:21 PM
#13
Generally I'd say yes, tip the artist. There are some things I would consider that would make me decide not to however.
If the artist owns the shop and is the sole artist, or is doing the tat somewhere out of the shop then maybe not. In those cases establish a set price and the artist is probably most, if not all of that money.
If it's an artist in someone elses shop, or even the owner in his own shop where several artists work then I think a tip would be in order.
Like any industry, tip according to the level of service you receive. If it's a custom piece, coverup, overly elaborate, or if you are making any special requests then a bigger tip is probably in order.
And no, tips don't always have to be cash... my first tat came when I worked at a pet store. The artist owned his shop and had a large fish tank in it, but could never get everything set up right. I fixed his tank problems, he hooked me up with my first tattoo.
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31st March 08, 02:07 AM
#14
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31st March 08, 06:54 AM
#15
A tattoo artist should get a tip just like a good server in a resturant.
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31st March 08, 09:26 AM
#16
I always tip my tattoo artist.
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31st March 08, 04:26 PM
#17
Well, the tat came out great! And I did tip the artist/shop owner, which was much appreciated (so, thanks for the input!).
Will take a pic when the area calms down a little bit....
Brian
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." ~ Benjamin Franklin
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31st March 08, 04:33 PM
#18
 Originally Posted by Woodsheal
Will take a pic when the area calms down a little bit....
Looking forward to it! I know you probably will, but follow your artist's care instructions to the letter.
"Touch not the cat bot a glove."
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31st March 08, 04:44 PM
#19
This is something that has always confused me. If you have agreed with a person on the price for a service why "renegotiate" and leave a tip. The concept of a tip was "To Insure Prompt Service."
If you negotiate a price for a kilt with Barb or Rocky or Matt or . . . do you send them a tip after you receive their artful work?
Please I am not running down the concept of tipping I just wish there was a list of you to tip and who not to tip and why.
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1st April 08, 09:37 AM
#20
 Originally Posted by cacunn
This is something that has always confused me. If you have agreed with a person on the price for a service why "renegotiate" and leave a tip. The concept of a tip was "To Insure Prompt Service."
If you negotiate a price for a kilt with Barb or Rocky or Matt or . . . do you send them a tip after you receive their artful work?
Please I am not running down the concept of tipping I just wish there was a list of you to tip and who not to tip and why.
Hear Hear.
MrBill
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