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July 20, 2006

Putting off my tattoo

Asian Dragon Tattoo
My tattoo, as it stands now.
$150 per hour is a considerable amount of money to spend on permanently decorating my body in ink.

Don't get me wrong—the work is most definitely worth it, considering the talent of the artist and the scope and nature of the artwork. It's just that this tattoo is costing me considerably more than I expected when I began initial discussions with the artist. Originally conceived as a present to myself for quitting smoking, the total cost has quite offset any savings I might have incurred by not buying cigarettes.

On the other hand, I have remained a non-smoker, not willing to explain a huge tattoo for which I've publicly announced was a direct result of my quitting smoking. How embarrassing that would have been! Better to stay non-smoking.

The last time I went in, I told him I had $150 on me and we'd stop when that ran out. It worked.

Since when was the art of getting tattooed reserved for the wealthy?


Later: He left a message to let me know he can't take me when we originally planned, asking me to make an earlier appointment. I consider that a certain sign. When I call him back it's to tell him to postpone the work. There will be time and money for it later. Today, I need to spend on other things.

Posted by Bastique at July 20, 2006 3:38 PM

Comments

Here it is.Very simple brother in ink who does not smoke. You are paying too much for this tattoo. At my store we agree on a set amount with time frames to finish it. What you have there is something we would charge you approx. $600 cad. dollers. If we went over this time, it is our problem, not the clients problem!!
In fact we would have this tattoo finish with in two sits, one sit if you can handle it.

Chucksterofto, owner of MoonShin Tattoo
Mississauga, Ontario Canada.
www.moonshintattoo.com
E mail me and if you are close, check us out on our website
Lastly brother, if are getting really burnt, fly here , meet us,lets talk and finish this back on a budget that is affordable and finished quickly.

Posted by: Chucksterofto at November 11, 2006 6:00 PM

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