newbie w/questions

Hello, I understand that different artists charge different amounts depending on design, time required and other things. However, I am curious if tattoo artists mind when someone comes in and talks to them about a specific thing but have to wait a month before they can get it? Is there a general amount one should have saved before approaching an artist especially if they need to redraw the design to work? Also when looking for an artist are there any specific things to look/ask about when reviewing their portfolio? I have known what I want to get for over a year now and don't plan on getting it for a few months but I don't mind waiting to find the right person either. Thank you!

My biggest advice is, don't jerk the artist around... Don't lead him into thinking that he is going to do this great big peice or what ever.. Level with him right off the bat! Tell him what your intentions are from the get go, and he / she will respect you alot more (my opinion only). Baker sendz....

Tata...go to the very first post on this forum ..."read before posting"...Click on that...scroll down to "getting the perfect tattoo" and there it is!...Pretty much all your questions answered!...TAz