How much money is spent on tattoos each year?

tricky question:

as far as what it costs in material to shoot a tattoo? an average one doesnt have 4 bucks in it.

but a good gun brand new can cost, good ink is like 12 bucks a bottle, and youll need quite a few. needles are like 50 for 25, barrels a buck apiece. licensing can cost some cash.

but when it comes to tattooing, youre paying for the artists time.