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Just some 20 years ago,tattooswere a thing mostly for subcultures.
Nowadays, its rare to meet a young person who doesnt have a tattoo.
The reasons for getting a tattoo can be many: self-expression, love of body art, emotional healing.
But one of the most popular reasons people say they get a tattoo isfor commemoration.
The woman inthis storywished to tattoo something her recently passed sister was planning to get.
And because the tattoo had such sentimental value, she was looking to get a discount.
Unfortunately, thetattoo artist refused, saying that he, too, had bills to pay.
Wondering if that was a jerk move, he decided to consult the Internet.
In this case, its tattoo artists.
Artists take all of that into consideration when they negotiate their prices.
Generally, tattoo artists dont offer discounts for their work per se.
But there are some exceptions.
Some offer discounts for certain events or promotions.
I just recently saw a local artist offering 30% off for moms this Mothers Day.
Others accept lower prices for recurring clients.
If you are asking for a discount, be sure to do so tactfully.
This is especially true when tattooing an artists original design.
Thats not to say that you cant try and talk to your artist about a possibly lower price.
Hunter notes that having a good rapport might help in getting a discount.
In the UK, its 30%.
Tattoos are not just for leather-clad bikers and sailors anymore they have successfully broken out into the mainstream.
But with that popularity comes its own problems.
Many people are starting to think of tattoos as luxury items.
In 2023, the app Tattoodo ran a festival in London where artists offered people free tattoos.
One artist told theBBCthat people are becoming more mindful that not everyone can afford them.
The cost of supplies has increased massively, for professional tattooists, she said.
Because the tattoo is a luxury, its not a necessity.
