Many people think that Friday the 13th is a day of bad luck, but for tattoo lovers, the number 13 is like a lucky charm. This makes the infamous day perfect for tattoo 13 – and perfect for tattoo parlors to run spooky specials.
Here are a few places in Austin that have discounts for Friday the 13th:
All Saints Tattoos
The store will be open until midnight, and the queue closes around 22:00. Buyers can choose from 600 special Friday the 13th designs starting at $31 for a black outline. From there prices rise and the store only accepts cash. Clients can get a maximum of two tattoos per session on a first come, first served basis.
(8303 Burnet Road and 514 E Sixth Street; 512-573-8786 and 512-482-0602 respectively)
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Austin Tattoo Company
From 11:00 a.m. to midnight, and by reservation only, the Austin Tattoo Company will offer palm-sized tattoos in black, yellow, and red for $130 and smaller designs in black and red for $30. Tattoos must have the number 13 on them. The shop will also offer nostril, helix, and lobe piercings for $13 off.
(5241 N. Lamar Boulevard; 512-380-0730)
Flying Tiger Tattoo
Tattoos will cost $31, and special prices apply for flash designs. Clients can bring their own design or have it ordered from their tattoo artist.
(2008 W. Parmer Lane; 512-520-5792)
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black dagger tattoo
Clients can opt for a flash tattoo costing between $100 and $180 to be on the arms or legs. The store only accepts cash and no advance payment for a special offer.
(1223 Rosewood Avenue; 512-524-0908)
512 tattoos
The store will offer arm and leg tattoos for $13 on a first-come, first-served basis from noon until the owner cuts the line. The artists demand a $7 tip.
(13233 Pond Springs Road; 512-527-3668)
A million tattoos, piercings and laser removal
Smaller flash designs will cost $40 and larger flash designs will cost $60 from noon to 8pm. Pre-registration is required and the store only accepts cash.
(8556 Research Boulevard; 512-453-8287)
Iron Rite Tattoos
For $130, customers can purchase a palm-sized flash tattoo from noon to 9pm.
(40120 Industrial Park Circle; 737-738-1852)
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