Article: If you are getting a small tattoo such as a single word in a basic font or a small symbol with no shading, you may be subject to a shop minimum. Your artist or the shop manager should be able to tell you the minimum. Getting your tattoo done at a popular shop could increase the price you pay for your piece. If your shop has a world-famous artist working at it, expect to pay more. Likewise, if your shop is locally popular and consistently booked due to its reputation for high-quality tattoos, you can expect your tattoo to be more expensive. Sites like Yelp are great places to check to get an idea of how much a tattoo could cost. Check online reviews for your shop to see how much people have paid in the past for pieces of similar size and with similar styles and levels of detail.

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Inquire about the shop minimum if you are getting a small piece. Consider the popularity of the shop. Check online reviews for the shop.