thanks for the info. i will keep my 8k, which seems a tad more than the going rate of 2-5k. the guy said there would be a contract but still, 8k is alot of money. guess ill have to hit the pavement and look for someone else.

ive been accepted as a tattoo apprentice. the guy absolutely loved my work. but he wanted 8000$ from me which included my own equipment. too much??