FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where do I park?
There is a new (inconvenient) parking system downtown. You will not be able to top up your time over 2 hours on the street in front of the shop. If you are in for a longer session, we recommend parking on the adjacent street which has 4 hour parking, or in one of the nearby paid hourly lots, or factor in the cost of a parking ticket to your day.
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Do you sell gift cards?
You can stop by or send an e-mail to classictattooreddeer@outlook.com if you would like to purchase a gift card so we can arrange a time for you to stop by. Since we are operating as appointment only, the shop may close early some days. Gift cards are cash only.
What are your prices?
Pricing varies depending on size, detail, and time.
You must contact an artist directly to get an estimate.
Hourly rate: $180/hour + tax.
Shop Minimum: Our minimum fee for small tattoos is $150 + tax.
Smaller, single sitting tattoos are priced by the piece and your artist will give you an estimate upon request. Large scale pieces that will take more than one session are priced by the hourly rate.
How do I book a consult or appointment?
Some consults can be done over e-mail, so it’s best to get in touch with an artist directly to explain your idea, and they can decide if an in-person consult is necessary.
You can find their contact information on their Artist pages, but for new clients we recommend filling out our booking form.
Once your consult is completed, you will then have the opportunity to book an appointment.
Do I need to leave a deposit to book in?
Every appointment requires a minimum deposit of $150 to hold your spot. Full day bookings require a larger deposit of $250. It will come off of the total price of your tattoo once it is completed. All larger tattoos, such as sleeves, backpieces, etc, could require larger deposits, and will vary depending on what you are looking to get.
The deposit for multi-session tattoos will carry over from appointment to appointment, and will come off of your LAST sitting unless you choose to use it sooner, in which case you will need to leave a new deposit for future appointments.
DEPOSITS ARE TRANSFERABLE BUT NOT REFUNDABLE
The deposit is not a drawing fee. Your design will be prepared for your appointment, and be ready for viewing at the time of your appointment.
48 HOURS NOTICE IS REQUIRED FOR CANCELLATION OR RESCHEDULING. IF THAT IS NOT GIVEN, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR DEPOSIT.
When do I see my design?
Your design will be ready for viewing at the time of your appointment, unless otherwise stated by your artist. We know the anticipation is hard, but it’s genuinely easier to discuss changes face to face.
There is always time to make small changes to the design at the time of your appointment, if need be. If the design needs to be re-drawn completely, your appointment will be rescheduled for another day.
How should I prepare for my tattoo?
Exfoliate and lotion the area you’re getting tattooed in the days leading up to your appointment. Hydrated skin takes pigment much easier!
Eat a good meal within an hour of your appointment. Getting tattooed can be pretty exhausting and you’ll fare a lot better if you aren’t hungry! Bring snacks if you will be sitting for awhile, but there is generally a lunch break when you’re in for a full day.
Wear clothing that leaves the area you’re getting tattooed easily accessible. Ask your artist if you’re unsure what would be best! For example, tank tops are much better than T-shirts when getting your upper arms tattooed, and, for women, usually a strapless shirt (or a tank top you can slip your arm out of) is the best bet for a shoulder blade tattoo.
Do you take walk-ins?
YES! We are always accepting walk-ins pending availability of the artists. Check out our Facebook and Instagram, as we’ll be posting there whenever an artist has time for walk-ins.
Do you do cover ups?
Yes! We will always try to find a way to accomplish your cover up, however, it’s important to understand that not every cover up is possible. Some pieces are just too dark or complex to be covered by what you’re hoping to replace it with. Your artist will always be honest with you, and will try to work with you to achieve the best possible result.
Do you do piercings?
No, we do not offer piercings.
Do you tattoo hands, necks, or faces?
Tattooing hands or necks is at the discretion of each artist, but generally speaking, if you are not heavily tattooed already, we won't be tattooing your hands or neck.
We will not tattoo faces. Period.
Do you tattoo under the age of 18?
We adhere to provincial standards and do not tattoo anyone under the age of 18. A valid ID must be presented at the time of your appointment.