All 3 of mine have taken a credit card without batting an eye.I find it hard to believe anyone at a proper studio is going to balk at taking card payment. They're a business.Cash only tattoo is a giant red flag you're dealing with a fly-by-night scratcher. Run.
The artist I just got a tattoo from was fine with taking a credit card. I thought it was weird too, but they are out there
I'm betting that a tattoo artist isn't going to be as civil or forgiving as a graphic designer about getting stiffed.
If Ryan Gosling gained 100lb...
I see it too!