Big decision

[Inkslingers]

Originally Posted by framey

hmmmmm
gotta disagree with ya there jack
tattooing isnt a luxury for those that do it everyday its their job lol

I believe he ment it's a luxury for those getting the tattoo, but I could be wrong, there's a first time for everything...either way, if you have a job in this economy you may just want to hold on to it. Two years ago I couldn't tattoo enough to keep up with the demand, but times have changed... I just don't think I'd want to be a beginner and doing this as my only means of support with things being as they are.

[comrad]

Shit...never thought id say this, I agree with inkslingers.

times is tough.

[Peridot]

It is a big luxury to the collectors like me, and one that I have to save hard for. I'm trying to get 3 - 4 hours worth of money together at the moment, tis hard.

I know its hard on the artists too, not having the volume of customers through the door? One woman's luxury is another's living?
Hard times ahead me-thinks!

[comrad]

Volume has decreased very noticably. Theirs days where Im sat about twiddling my thumbs, can't find influence to draw and theirs not been a customer about all day. Big pieces have near enough vanished and regulars say Hi when im out and about but rarely get any work in. Im two either selling off stuff I don't really need and once again im looking around for a part time job just to keep my ass open.

[deebo]

i must be really lucky where i am cause there is still demand and i have regular work..i hardly booked up for weeks but im not doing badly just yet. I need to do more advertising though, cause ppl are coming in and still had no idea i was there lol!

[BENT]

I feel blessed to be next to a very large military base ,we can count on being jammed up twice a month on paydays and the regulars and civilians fill the voids

[comrad]

I advertised quite abit, and still get the "I didn't know you were here" but recommendations are the most we get. This week Ive done 2 small pieces and one medium sized piece, last week I had nobody.

proper died off.

[Inkslingers]

Originally Posted by BENT

I feel blessed to be next to a very large military base ,we can count on being jammed up twice a month on paydays and the regulars and civilians fill the voids

Did the military thing for a number of years...1st and 15th of the month was nice!!!

[Karl]

Originally Posted by comrad

Shit...never thought id say this, I agree with inkslingers.

times is tough.

and me, best post he made so far

[Karl]

Originally Posted by deebo

i must be really lucky where i am cause there is still demand and i have regular work..i hardly booked up for weeks but im not doing badly just yet. I need to do more advertising though, cause ppl are coming in and still had no idea i was there lol!

good for you, there ain't that many around in the UK at the moment from what I hear

[deebo]

well if it goes tits up then im takin you up on that offer and coming for a visit hahah

[Karl]

no probs, if I don't go tits up first lol

[Inkslingers]

Originally Posted by Karl

and me, best post he made so far

I take it you did not see the post on me getting your portrait done then?

[Karl]

Originally Posted by Inkslingers

I take it you did not see the post on me getting your portrait done then?

don't think that was a good post at all, time will tell how I had to take that

[comrad]

Originally Posted by Karl

no probs, if I don't go tits up first lol

Your pretty much gonna have the whole forum in your shop by end of year.

[jfisher666]

gota admit i think its a bit selfish to rely on ur wife like that craig espeically when u already have kids.

as for the buisness side of thigns sounds like alot of u guys are the same...we only open 3 days a week...thurs and fri arent very busy but saturdays always fully booked

[Craig Nicholson]

Well it's not down to just being selfish it's down to what makes us both happy. I spoke to Gill at great length about this and she totally agrees with it or it wouldn't happen. I have a couple of businesses being started too which will take up a bit of time but earn a bit of money. I just got to be happy in my life and so does Gill - we have always agreed money isn't that important as long as the bills can be paid.

[jfisher666]

then good luck