deadsp0t

Welcome to the forum!

'High' price does not always equal high quality, true enough.. But.. High quality generally draws a high price.. The more work I have done the better my artist does on the price, I also show up early for my appointment and tip well. I believe all these factor in to pricing, as well as we have lots in common and chit chat throughout my sessions. Its no secret that personality can affect pricing(in any trade like this) some customers can be extremely difficult to deal with. I would be inclined to believe the initial quote was given to make you aware of what you could be up against financially.. I've also herd some artists work commands nearly 2x that($100/hr). Do you like you plan and talk to some other quality shops/artists and let us know what they tell you.

Fuck, the tattoos in the link look like shit.. I'd like to withdraw my last comment please.. ;)

Agreed.. The first pic looks as though he is trying to reinvent the wheel.. I can see why it would appeal to some ppl but I'd prefer the second one personally.

This likely the case with 'tattoo shows' but before assuming a shop owner who doesn't tattoo is doing while the 'fad' lasts could likely be pretty far off base.. If a non tattooing person owns a successful shop, my first assumption would be he/she has a passion for tattooing but is not artistically inclined enough to tattoo and do a good job and instead employees ppl who can and 'lives his dream' through them.. I say that because I know a guy like this..

Welcome! Great looking tattoos!

Welcome! The tattoo looks good. Whenever I've been slightly unhappy with part of one of mine, a buddy has always said 'just get another and you'll forget all about it'.. It works too ;)

You're only talking about roughly $100 per/hr. in my own experience and what I hear from friends, that is not unreasonable for quality work.

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Excluding blatant work of scratchers, art is subjective in any form, tattoos included, always has been, always will be.

About 30 miles SE of Raliegh in Smithfield, I get tattooed in Raleigh though.

Welcome! I'm from NC as well :)

Welcome to the show! Your tattoos look great!!

The tiger with the hour glass is cool stuff! I just followed him on IG, love seeing quality work!

Welcome to the site finally! ;)

Well there ya have it.