Welcome to Good Old Times Tattoo Berlin! We’ve outlined our key shop rules to ensure you have the best experience possible. Please read through them before you come in 🙂
Minimum age 18
We do not tattoo minors, even with parental consent.
As you age, your skin undergoes natural changes. It doesn’t grow evenly; it can stretch or shift as you mature, which can affect how a tattoo looks over time. Since the ink embeds in the skin, it moves with growth, potentially leading to distortion. To ensure your tattoo remains vibrant and well-defined for years to come, we strongly recommend waiting until you are at least 18. This way, you’re more likely to enjoy a lasting, high-quality tattoo.
Cash only
In God we trust, all others pay cash.
No piercings
As a studio that specializes exclusively in custom tattoos, we focus all our time and energy on providing the best possible tattoo experience. To maintain this level of dedication and attention to detail, we do not offer piercings. Our commitment is to delivering top-notch tattoos, so we concentrate solely on that aspect of body art.
Animals & kids
We strictly do not allow children or animals in our shop.
Please understand that our shop is not a playground. Expecting a child to sit still for hours and avoid touching everything during your session is unrealistic. Additionally, our artists require complete focus and tranquility, which is not possible with a toddler in the shop.
While we appreciate that your dog may be very clean, animals can still shed hair and may disrupt the highly sanitized environment we maintain. To uphold our strict hygiene standards, we cannot accommodate pets in the shop.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
At our shop, the health and safety of our clients are always our top priority. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, we strongly advise against getting tattooed during this time. While tattooing is generally safe when done in a professional setting, the risk of infection, allergic reactions, or complications can be higher during pregnancy due to changes in your body and immune system.
During breastfeeding, there’s also the risk of transmitting harmful substances or infections to your baby. Even though infections from tattooing are rare, we believe it’s better to wait until after this sensitive period to ensure your health and your baby’s well-being.
Once you’re past pregnancy and breastfeeding, we’ll be excited to help you with your next tattoo in a safer and more comfortable environment!
Minimum tattoo charge 100€
Regardless of the tattoo, the starting price is €100 per person.
“But my tattoo only takes 5 minutes.“
In our studio we focus on custom, not mass-produced tattoos. If you’re looking for a cheap and quick tattoo, you’re definitely in the wrong place. The reputation of Good Old Times Tattoo and our commitment to high-quality work means that even for a simple design, like a heart, we will provide a thorough consultation. We’ll discuss and advise you on the best placement, size, and design to ensure you leave our shop with the best tattoo possible.
Also understand that our tattoo artists invest the same amount of time, effort, and materials whether you’re getting a small dot or a large dragon on your back. The preparation, setup, and hygiene standards are consistent for every tattoo, regardless of its size or complexity. This ensures that every piece we create meets our high standards and delivers the best result for you.
Tattoo Deposit
We require a minimum deposit of €100 to book a tattoo appointment. Please note that deposits are non-refundable.
For more details, please refer to our “Appointment deposit” blog post.
Tattoo final charge
The preliminary work, including the consultation, design preparation, any potential changes to the design on the day of the appointment, and hand-drawn details directly on your body, are all part of the time and effort the tattoo artist invests to ensure you receive a high-quality tattoo. By the time the artist begins tattooing, they have already dedicated significant energy to your design. Even if the tattooing itself takes “only” an hour, the artist may have spent one or more entire days preparing it. We include this entire process in the final price of your tattoo session.
The final price depends also on the kind of project. For a single design that can be completed in a few hours, we mainly consider the design, the body part, and the size to determine the final price. Please also note that the price communicated before the tattooing begins is an estimate. We will provide the exact final price only after the tattoo session is over.
For projects requiring multiple sessions, we charge an hourly rate of 130€, with a minimum booking of 5 hours per session. If you and the tattoo artist decide to continue beyond the 5 hours, additional hours will be charged at 130€ per hour.
tattoo Touch-Up
If we determine it is necessary, we offer one free touch-up session between 6 weeks and a maximum of 3 months after your tattoo appointment. Should you come in for a check-up after the 3-month period and we find that a touch-up is needed, this will be at your expense.
Consultation
In the evenings throughout the week, we are pleased to offer consultation appointments to discuss your future tattoo projects.
To book your consultation slot, a deposit of €50 is required. This deposit will be applied toward the total deposit needed to secure your tattoo appointment, which is an additional €50, €250, or €450, depending on the project. Therefore, a total deposit of €100, €300, or €500 must be paid to confirm your tattoo appointment.
For more information about our consultation appointments, please refer to our blog post.
Be on time
Our daily schedule is very busy. If you arrive late, we cannot guarantee that your appointment will proceed as planned. If we need to reschedule due to your delay, you will be required to pay a new deposit.
A delay of 15 minutes will result in an automatic cancellation of the appointment and the forfeiture of your deposit.
Come alone
For consultations, tattoo appointments, or if you wish to spontaneously get tattooed, only those with appointments or those getting a tattoo are invited to enter the shop. Friends and family are welcome to wait outside on our benches. As our shop is not a social venue, we aim to avoid unnecessary foot traffic. This helps us maintain a relaxed environment and ensures a better tattoo experience for our clients.
Bring limited belongings
As we do not have additional storage space, please arrive at your appointment with minimal belongings. If you’re planning a shopping spree at Alexa, kindly leave your shopping bags at home before coming to the shop. Similarly, if you’re coming directly from the airport or heading to the train station after your tattoo, please be aware that we cannot accommodate large luggage or travel bags.
Bring only what you need for your tattoo appointment.
Good vibes only 😉
For any information, feel free to email us at info@goodoldtimestattoo.com or call the shop at 030 49080100. For tattoo inquiries, please fill out our contact form.
We look forward to seeing you in the shop 🙂
Your Good Old Times Tattoo Team