It's not just about price, it's also about availability. Other than a cancellation, why would anyone decent be available at such short notice? Waiting lists for good tatooists are months at the moment, unless you get lucky.
My advice, for what it's worth - and presumably this is for a small piece, is to phone around the good shops the day before and ask if they have any last minute cancellations. And don't expect to pay peanuts unless you're planning on a cover-up next year.
It's not just about price, it's also about availability. Other than a cancellation, why would anyone decent be available at such short notice? Waiting lists for good tatooists are months at the moment, unless you get lucky.
My advice, for what it's worth - and presumably this is for a small piece, is to phone around the good shops the day before and ask if they have any last minute cancellations. And don't expect to pay peanuts unless you're planning on a cover-up next year.