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WordPress page from davetedder.com: "Pricing Guide" (https://davetedder.com/pricing/) Dave Tedder's published pricing for Japanese tattoo work at The Custom Tattoo Company. Ranges based on scope, time, and typical investment. Final quotes depend on design, placement, and existing work. Turtle Back (Kame-no-koh): Full back coverage collar to below beltline. 4-6 sessions, $4000-$6000, $300 deposit. Turtle Back with Short Pants (Kame-no-koh to Hanzubon): Full back coverage collar to above knee. 6-8 sessions, $6000-$8000, $300 deposit. Long Sleeves (Nagasode): Full arm coverage shoulder to wristbone. 3 sessions per arm, $3000-$4500 per arm, $300 deposit per arm. Long Sleeves with Chest (Nagasode to Hikae): Full chest/arm coverage pectoral to wristbone. 4-5 sessions per side, $3500-$5200 per side, $300 deposit per side. Long Pants (Naga-zubon): Full leg coverage hip to ankle. 5 sessions per leg, $5000-$7000 per leg, $300 deposit per leg. Open Front Suit (Gaijin-Munewari): Full body coverage with open ribs and stomach. 24-27 sessions total, $19000-$27000 total, $1000 deposit. Split Front Suit (Munewari): Full body coverage collar to ankle with split front. 28-33 sessions total, $23000-$33000 total, $1000 deposit. Full Front Suit (Donburi): Full body coverage collar to ankle with solid front. 28-33 sessions total, $23000-$33000 total, $1000 deposit.