If you were quoted different rates for serviced e.g. custom tattooing, flash work or cover up work. For the sake of avoiding a lengthy debate over what makes a professional tattooists, let agree for the sake of trying to find a realistic average and useful information that a professional tattooist is one who is licensed where required and with at least five years of shop experience. The purpose of this survey is not to disclose individual artists or shop rates but instead to provide useful information to potential clients so, they can better prepare for their tattooing projects. Please do not list any artists or shops by name. While it may interesting to know wheather or not you felt you got your money's worth that information is not necessary.