Where to get cheap tattoos in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – Superstitious? Maybe. Broke? Possibly.

Either way, Friday the 13th is a tradition for San Antonio tattoo shops, and plenty are offering discounted flash tattoos tomorrow.

Flash tattoos are pre-drawn designs sold at set prices. Prices, hours and rules vary by shop, and many have limits, so check before you go.

$13 to $31 tattoos

• Doomsday Tattoo, 910 San Pedro Ave.: $13 tattoos during a 24-hour event, midnight to midnight. Early sign-up starts at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cash only, 18 years or older with valid ID. Food and vendors on site.
• Cherubs Tattoo, 1601 Guadalupe St.: Tattoos and piercings are $20 cash only ($13 plus a $7 tip), with more than 100 designs. Arms and legs only, first come, first served. Open 24 hours, with the shortest wait times between 3 a.m. and 10 a.m., the shop says.
• Voodoo Tattoos, 202 Aransas, Ste. 4: $20 to $50 flash tattoos and body piercings. Doors open at 3 p.m., first come, first served, and customers sign in on arrival. There’s a limit of three flash tattoos per person, and no outside flash designs. ID is required for tattoos, and minors can’t be tattooed. The shop says minors who want piercings will need to bring a birth certificate, ID and a parent or guardian with photo ID.
• Twisted Tattoo, 7142 San Pedro Ave. #112 and 25020 Blanco Rd. #150: Flash starting at $31, tip not included. Shop is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. by appointment only, arms and legs only, 18 years or older.
• Wizardry Ink, 4451 Walzem Rd.: $31 and $61 flash, plus a required tip. There’s also $20 piercings plus a jewelry fee. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to midnight by appointment only, with an additional $10 deposit to hold a spot. Jewelry is 13% off.
• Livewire Tattoo, 12991 Potranco Rd Ste 119: Flash at $13, $31 and $100, and piercings at $13 and $31. Open 11 a.m. to midnight.

$60 to $330 tattoos

• Blackline Tattoos, 738 Isom Rd.: Flash from $31 to $130, noon to 10 p.m., first come, first served.
• Eternal Courage Tattoo, 1629 S. Presa St.: $130 flash from noon to 9 p.m. Gravves Coffee will also have a pop-up from noon to 4 p.m.
• Fortune Brothers Tattoo Co. 918 Oblate Dr.: Flash at $100, $150 and $200 from 2 p.m. to midnight. Customers can also bring their own flash.
• Dynasty Tattoo, 6409 Northwest Loop 410: Larger tattoos at $60, $100, $130, $230 and $330, walk-ins only. Bring your own design for 60% off. Doors open at noon, and the last walk-in is at 10:30 p.m. Piercings are $13 all month.

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