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To put things in perspective, I created this city search account solely for reviewing Tattoo Factory.\r
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The name says it all-FACTORY. If you are looking to pay for nearly 200 percent of the actual cost of a mediocre predesigned flash piece, go here! You are guaranteed to be ignored for at least ten minutes as the staff does their best to not notice they have customers in store, and then if you managed to lurch someones attention, you will be greeted with monosyllabic sentences and pure gruff. As if the great flash artists could be bothered! \r
Normally, great attitude should be accompanied by great skill, but even if that is the case, if your intention is to be a successful business, customer service, especially in a craft as personal as inking, is essential. As popular as tattooing has become, why would anyone want to perpetuate the stigma of an ""exclusive club"" when trying to run a business? Granted, there are many fucknuts that could be irritating and naive, but as artists and ""gurus"" of the field, shouldn't a welcoming and informational approach be given to uplift the craft? Moving on---\r
My last piece was done in Atlanta. Custom, color, much detail. The artist charged $125 per hour ( which is high, but he is worth it), and my final bill ran somewhere around $450 after 3 sittings (About 5 hours of work-he cut me some slack). Final piece- roughly 8x 6 inches. \r
Let's compare.\r
A 3x 4 flash (once again, predesigned no custom) no color, all black, which time estmates at perhaps 40 mins, is quoted at $200. In hourly rate terms, that is ridiculous and gouging. \r
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Tattoo enthusiasts, and first timers especially, beware. Don't waste your time, skin, or money on this ridiculous place, unless you know an artist who is an exception. In that case, tell them to move on. You should do the same.
Pros: You are likely to be bum rushed, robbed, and unable to be ripped off before entering shop.
Cons: Cost, customer service, selection
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