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Complaint Review: Precision Tattoo & Body Piercing - Edgewood Maryland
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Precision Tattoo & Body Piercing
1967-B Pulaski Hwy. Edgewood, Maryland, U.S.A.
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Precision Tattoo & Body Piercing dangerous piercing, not standing behind his work, did not ask for minor's ID, ripoff Edgewood Maryland
*Consumer Comment: The good news...
*Consumer Comment: *sigh*
*Consumer Comment: Precision Tattoo is a Fine Establishment
*Consumer Comment: Precision Tattoo is a Fine Establishment
*Consumer Comment: Precision Tattoo is a Fine Establishment
*Consumer Comment: Precision Tattoo is a Fine Establishment
My daughter has been bugging us to get her nose pierced for over 2 years. Finally, after she turned 16 we relented. I know several people at work who have had it done and they didn't have any problems, so I didn't think it was that big of a deal, something akin to getting your ear cartiledge pierced.
I was VERY wrong! When we got there, for one, he did not ask for ID or proof of my daughter's age. He asked for MY ID, but not hers. Of course, I find out later that they are required to ask for that, and the reputable places won't do it without an ID.
Anyway, the ring that she wanted was a small flower. He at that time told us that if she got that one, it would require a needle, not a gun. And that that would require a much longer healing time, in addition to being more intrusive. He said that using a gun was much less painful, and he advised us to use a gun.
I wasn't happy with the after-care instructions he gave us, so we looked it up on the Internet and found that pretty much 100% of the places said NOT to use a gun, that it was much more damaging to the tissue, not to mention that it wasn't as sterile.
Also, her nostrils are thicker than most. She has the same problems with her earlobe and we have to get extended posts. So a few days later, the piercing began recessing into her nose. Of course, where we originally took her was closed both Monday and Tuesday, so I took her to several other places that said that either they wouldn've have done it at all, or would've used a needle with an extended post. They ALL advised us to take it out. Which we did.
We bring her back on Thursday, and he said that he would redo it for half price, after we were were arguing with him. He was very condescending, and said that we must think that we're medical students now after reading the Internet. HELLO, the internet is a very valuable research tool! Then he went on to say that we could take our business elsewhere.
My husband was NOT happy with this response, and he went back up there. So they argued, and Jim (the owner) got VERY defensive and rude. When my husband went to take a business card, he wouldn't let him! He got physical, and they both (him and his wife) tried to physically push him out of the door.
Ironically, one of the places that we took my daughter to afterwards said that he knew him, and had been in his shop. He said that he was a truck driver, he only pierces on the side. He also said that he has gotten his customers often, because he did a bad piercing or tattoo. And also that his shop is just very dirty.
This man should've stood by his work, which he didn't do... and on top of that got so ANGRY, we couldn't believe it! At least that explains why his shop was completely empty everytime we went there.
I would not recommend that he be used for ANY purpose. I work for a newspaper and am going to try to have an editorial about him and his shoddy business practices.
Laura
Bel Air, Maryland
U.S.A.
I was VERY wrong! When we got there, for one, he did not ask for ID or proof of my daughter's age. He asked for MY ID, but not hers. Of course, I find out later that they are required to ask for that, and the reputable places won't do it without an ID.
Anyway, the ring that she wanted was a small flower. He at that time told us that if she got that one, it would require a needle, not a gun. And that that would require a much longer healing time, in addition to being more intrusive. He said that using a gun was much less painful, and he advised us to use a gun.
I wasn't happy with the after-care instructions he gave us, so we looked it up on the Internet and found that pretty much 100% of the places said NOT to use a gun, that it was much more damaging to the tissue, not to mention that it wasn't as sterile.
Also, her nostrils are thicker than most. She has the same problems with her earlobe and we have to get extended posts. So a few days later, the piercing began recessing into her nose. Of course, where we originally took her was closed both Monday and Tuesday, so I took her to several other places that said that either they wouldn've have done it at all, or would've used a needle with an extended post. They ALL advised us to take it out. Which we did.
We bring her back on Thursday, and he said that he would redo it for half price, after we were were arguing with him. He was very condescending, and said that we must think that we're medical students now after reading the Internet. HELLO, the internet is a very valuable research tool! Then he went on to say that we could take our business elsewhere.
My husband was NOT happy with this response, and he went back up there. So they argued, and Jim (the owner) got VERY defensive and rude. When my husband went to take a business card, he wouldn't let him! He got physical, and they both (him and his wife) tried to physically push him out of the door.
Ironically, one of the places that we took my daughter to afterwards said that he knew him, and had been in his shop. He said that he was a truck driver, he only pierces on the side. He also said that he has gotten his customers often, because he did a bad piercing or tattoo. And also that his shop is just very dirty.
This man should've stood by his work, which he didn't do... and on top of that got so ANGRY, we couldn't believe it! At least that explains why his shop was completely empty everytime we went there.
I would not recommend that he be used for ANY purpose. I work for a newspaper and am going to try to have an editorial about him and his shoddy business practices.
Laura
Bel Air, Maryland
U.S.A.
6 Updates & Rebuttals
Redheadcheryl
Perryville,Maryland,
U.S.A.
Precision Tattoo is a Fine Establishment
#2Consumer Comment
Fri, May 30, 2008
I've had tons of tattoo work done by the owner of Precision Tattoo and so has my husband. We both have extremely large tattoo pieces and have been at Jim's location many many times over the years. The statement in the original ripoff report by Laura stated that the owner Jim was a truck driver - this is completely untrue, he is a tattooist and has been in business for many years. Precision Tattoo has also been featured in tattoo magazines as well as tattoo "trade" magazines (I should know, my own personal tattoo's are featured). I also have had several piercings done and haven't had any problems whatsoever. My best advise to anyone thinking of getting a piercing or tattoo is to do your homework before you jump into it and make your decision based on your own logic and personal perceptions. If I went into a "dirty shop" I certainly wouldn't get work done there-so why would you get pierced there to begin with if you found it to be so dirty? I have found that Precision Tattoo has always maintained a clean, healthy and sterile environment. As far as piercings and tattoos are concerned...you have to be extremely diligent in your hygiene habits as far as cleaning and maintaining the care of recently tattoo/pierced skin. I will at anytime advocate for Precision Tattoo's reputation, I am a professional individual in the health care business who practices intelligent decision making especially when it comes to my own body and the care of same. Precision Tattoo is fine, do people have reactions and/or problems, sure, you would anywhere, you can be allergic to specific colors of ink or have a bad reaction to a piercing because of improper care or even allergies to the jewelry used in the piercings. Just remember everyone...there are two sides to every story - personally I highly recommend Precision Tattoo!
Redheadcheryl
Perryville,Maryland,
U.S.A.
Precision Tattoo is a Fine Establishment
#3Consumer Comment
Fri, May 30, 2008
I've had tons of tattoo work done by the owner of Precision Tattoo and so has my husband. We both have extremely large tattoo pieces and have been at Jim's location many many times over the years. The statement in the original ripoff report by Laura stated that the owner Jim was a truck driver - this is completely untrue, he is a tattooist and has been in business for many years. Precision Tattoo has also been featured in tattoo magazines as well as tattoo "trade" magazines (I should know, my own personal tattoo's are featured). I also have had several piercings done and haven't had any problems whatsoever. My best advise to anyone thinking of getting a piercing or tattoo is to do your homework before you jump into it and make your decision based on your own logic and personal perceptions. If I went into a "dirty shop" I certainly wouldn't get work done there-so why would you get pierced there to begin with if you found it to be so dirty? I have found that Precision Tattoo has always maintained a clean, healthy and sterile environment. As far as piercings and tattoos are concerned...you have to be extremely diligent in your hygiene habits as far as cleaning and maintaining the care of recently tattoo/pierced skin. I will at anytime advocate for Precision Tattoo's reputation, I am a professional individual in the health care business who practices intelligent decision making especially when it comes to my own body and the care of same. Precision Tattoo is fine, do people have reactions and/or problems, sure, you would anywhere, you can be allergic to specific colors of ink or have a bad reaction to a piercing because of improper care or even allergies to the jewelry used in the piercings. Just remember everyone...there are two sides to every story - personally I highly recommend Precision Tattoo!
Redheadcheryl
Perryville,Maryland,
U.S.A.
Precision Tattoo is a Fine Establishment
#4Consumer Comment
Fri, May 30, 2008
I've had tons of tattoo work done by the owner of Precision Tattoo and so has my husband. We both have extremely large tattoo pieces and have been at Jim's location many many times over the years. The statement in the original ripoff report by Laura stated that the owner Jim was a truck driver - this is completely untrue, he is a tattooist and has been in business for many years. Precision Tattoo has also been featured in tattoo magazines as well as tattoo "trade" magazines (I should know, my own personal tattoo's are featured). I also have had several piercings done and haven't had any problems whatsoever. My best advise to anyone thinking of getting a piercing or tattoo is to do your homework before you jump into it and make your decision based on your own logic and personal perceptions. If I went into a "dirty shop" I certainly wouldn't get work done there-so why would you get pierced there to begin with if you found it to be so dirty? I have found that Precision Tattoo has always maintained a clean, healthy and sterile environment. As far as piercings and tattoos are concerned...you have to be extremely diligent in your hygiene habits as far as cleaning and maintaining the care of recently tattoo/pierced skin. I will at anytime advocate for Precision Tattoo's reputation, I am a professional individual in the health care business who practices intelligent decision making especially when it comes to my own body and the care of same. Precision Tattoo is fine, do people have reactions and/or problems, sure, you would anywhere, you can be allergic to specific colors of ink or have a bad reaction to a piercing because of improper care or even allergies to the jewelry used in the piercings. Just remember everyone...there are two sides to every story - personally I highly recommend Precision Tattoo!
Redheadcheryl
Perryville,Maryland,
U.S.A.
Precision Tattoo is a Fine Establishment
#5Consumer Comment
Fri, May 30, 2008
I've had tons of tattoo work done by the owner of Precision Tattoo and so has my husband. We both have extremely large tattoo pieces and have been at Jim's location many many times over the years. The statement in the original ripoff report by Laura stated that the owner Jim was a truck driver - this is completely untrue, he is a tattooist and has been in business for many years. Precision Tattoo has also been featured in tattoo magazines as well as tattoo "trade" magazines (I should know, my own personal tattoo's are featured). I also have had several piercings done and haven't had any problems whatsoever. My best advise to anyone thinking of getting a piercing or tattoo is to do your homework before you jump into it and make your decision based on your own logic and personal perceptions. If I went into a "dirty shop" I certainly wouldn't get work done there-so why would you get pierced there to begin with if you found it to be so dirty? I have found that Precision Tattoo has always maintained a clean, healthy and sterile environment. As far as piercings and tattoos are concerned...you have to be extremely diligent in your hygiene habits as far as cleaning and maintaining the care of recently tattoo/pierced skin. I will at anytime advocate for Precision Tattoo's reputation, I am a professional individual in the health care business who practices intelligent decision making especially when it comes to my own body and the care of same. Precision Tattoo is fine, do people have reactions and/or problems, sure, you would anywhere, you can be allergic to specific colors of ink or have a bad reaction to a piercing because of improper care or even allergies to the jewelry used in the piercings. Just remember everyone...there are two sides to every story - personally I highly recommend Precision Tattoo!
Beth
Grand Rapids,Michigan,
U.S.A.
*sigh*
#6Consumer Comment
Sun, February 03, 2008
Please do your research before you get any body modification. I'm am body piercer and I have seen countless amounts of just straight up b******* that people have done to their customers. I get people coming in all the time with barbells swollen into their tongues, rings too tight for their lips, nostril screws too short for their noses. You should know what to expect when you go to get pierced, and if something is happening that goes against what you have researched, or even if you get a funny feeling about something, stop what you're doing! Don't assume that these people know the right way to do their jobs.
Jason
Simpsonville,South Carolina,
U.S.A.
The good news...
#7Consumer Comment
Mon, August 22, 2005
Maybe it'll dissuade your daughter from getting any more piercings. Seems those things are as addictive as crack. It was my understanding that MD state law says that a minor cannot be pierced, other than ears, no matter what. Whether there's parental permission or not.
