They might be undercutting other shops, that’s also a new poison in our industry. Tattoos were always considered a luxury and I’m seeing it more and more where really beautiful flash pieces are going for $50.

Could depend where you live. I’m in a city where rent is bloody insane, minimum wage isn’t livable and food is expensive.

Tattoo artist here. We’re also being hit hard. I’ve always booked my Halloween flash for the last six years, this nothing, very telling. November is looking grim.