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Review of 401 Tattoo and Antiquities
401 Tattoo and Antiquities:
401 Tattoo and Antiquities is a unique business that combines two seemingly unrelated categories - tattoo shop and antique store. Located in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, this establishment is a must-visit for anyone looking for a one-of-a-kind experience.
The tattoo shop at 401 Tattoo and Antiquities is known for its talented artists who create stunning pieces of art on their clients' skin. The shop is open six days a week, from Monday to Saturday, and appointments are preferred. The artists are professional, friendly, and knowledgeable, and they take the time to understand their clients' needs and preferences. The shop is clean, and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.
Aside from the tattoo shop, 401 Tattoo and Antiquities also has an antique store that is filled with unique and interesting items. The store has a wide range of antiques, including taxidermy, oddities, and vintage items. The store is a treasure trove for antique collectors and enthusiasts.
The business has received positive reviews from its customers, who have praised the artists' skills and the store's collection of antiques. The business is open to feedback and suggestions, and it strives to provide the best possible experience to its customers.
If you're looking for a tattoo shop that offers more than just tattoos, or if you're an antique enthusiast looking for a new place to explore, 401 Tattoo and Antiquities is the perfect place for you.
From the business
"Custom tattoo studio and Antiquities store"
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- In-store shopping
401 Tattoo and Antiquities Reviews - 86
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nora adame
I was just there last weekend for the first time, loved my two tattoos and the workers were awesome with my friend and me made us feel comfortable and laugh a lot. definitely recommend!!
Stacy Guiteau
Alex did my memorial piece for my mama. I love everything about me piece and Alex is pretty amazing himself too. Everyone there is! Can’t wait to go back.
Tyson Zlockie
Great experience at this place. Great artists and atmosphere. Quality work. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
DJ Rogers
Buyer beware! My dear friend went here last week to get tattooed and contracted MRSA from dirty equipment. Beware and be especially careful of Robert, who is also rude and unprofessional. See Liz's review for more.
Tim Champion
Most of the information is wrong. The tattoo pictures are correct. The tattoo artist are the best around. Web page is old
Liz
Last Wednesday I was very excited to get a tattoo of a star and a rainbow above my heart. I had an appointment with Robert Meyers of 401 Tattoo and Art. I had never met Robert, but he was recommended by Jimmy Bissette, owner of 401 Tattoo. Robert also had very impressive photos of tattoos he had done on the Facebook of 401 Tattoo, and I felt safe having him do my tattoo.
Upon arriving at 401 Tattoo, Robert was rude to my friend who had accompanied me to my tattoo appointment. Throughout the tattooing Robert was dismissive of my friend and myself. I figured if I was getting a very high quality tattoo from Robert like those I had seen online, it was worth tolerating being talked down to for an hour.
When Robert said my tattoo was done, I got out of the seat and looked in the mirror. My heart sank. The star, which was a large part of the tattoo, was not the same as the picture the stencil was based on or the stencil Robert created and I had agreed to. Robert apologized for the asymmetrical star and said it was "on him," that I didnt have to pay him for the mishappen tattoo. As shocked and disappointed as I was, I couldn't bring myself to not pay someone for doing their job (albeit poorly) and I paid him full price for the tattoo and left the shop.
I carefully followed the after care instructions for my tattoo, as I have done for my other tattoos, without incident. But this one was different- on the second day I noticed my skin falling off and color leaking from the tattoo. Over the next couple days the tattoo became hot, red and was oozing pus. It was extremely painful to have any clothing touch the area, no matter how delicately.
When I contacted Jimmy, the owner of 401 Tattoo and let him know about Robert's sub-par work, Robert himself answered my message and requested that I come in to see him. My friend and I went to 401 Tattoo, where Robert looked at the painful, oozing, inflamed, infected tattoo he had given me a week earlier. His response was "no one bats a thousand," and he offered to redo the tattoo once it was healed as well as give me a gift certificate for another tattoo.
I then went to Duke primary care. The doctor diagnosed me with CA-MRSA- which she said was caused by use of tattoo needles or equipment that had not been properly sterilized. To prevent infection, tattoo artists should sterilize equipment including needles, tattoo guns, and ink supplies. I'm now taking the antibiotic clindamycin 3 times a day for the CA-MRSA.
I strongly caution you not to do business with Robert Meyers of 401 Tattoo.
dylan b
James is a great artist in my opinion. New to tattoos and he is easy to work with. Great prices and a relaxing environment
Gabrielle S
Jimmy is amazing! His attention to detail is why I love his work so much. You can really tell that he loves what he does! Highly recommended!!
William Carter
Jimmy is awesome and does amazing work. The shop is clean and professional and Jimmy is relaxing to be around. I can not wait to go back for my next piece!
William Davis
Great place staff very friendly and Alex is a great artist had me feeling like i was at home. Will for sure be the shop i always goto