Make no mistake, tattoos can be pricey and the amount that you have to fork out to get yours done will definitely vary from shop to shop. Normally, there are quite a few factors that play a role in determining the price that a tattoo shop is going to demand and knowing a little about them should help you to see whether or not the price that you’re being quoted is fair.
1. Size of the Tattoo – In general, the bigger the tattoo the more it is going to cost, as large tattoos often can take a lot of time to complete and involve a lot of work. 
2. Detail of the Tattoo – Even small tattoos that have very intricate details which take time to complete could end up being expensive. Bear in mind that large tattoos with intricate details would be even more expensive! But if that’s what you want, then it’s worth it.
3. Experience of the Artist - Needless to say, more experienced artists who have a better reputation are bound to charge more for their work than relatively inexperienced tattoo artists.
4. Custom Design - As you would very well expect, custom designs by an artist would cost more than just the regular types of tattoos. After all, if you want the best, you’re going to have to pay for the best.
End of the day, these are the four main factors that would play important roles in determining how much a tattoo should actually cost. If you feel that a certain tattoo shop is giving you an unreasonable quote, then go somewhere else until you feel satisfied. Unless, of course, you think it over and realize there’s a lot of work that goes into tattoo art and sometimes it’s true that you get what you pay for.
Now if you’re like me, and still on the sidelines of getting that first tattoo, then do second best and wear your tattoo 
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So remember, though, price isn’t everything. Don’t get so caught up with negotiating price with the artist that you compromise quality, safety or who-knows-what-else. Sometimes, paying extra is worth it. Would you rather pay a little bit more and end up with a tattoo that is exactly the way that you envisioned it? Or would you like to save a little and end up miserable with a tattoo that doesn’t come close to the one you envisioned? Good luck!
The choice is yours.