Frequently Asked Questions
The Middleton Tattoo Studio was opened for trade in August 1981 by its owner and operator Louis Molloy, who was 18 years old at that time. The studio has gone on from strength to strength and is now one of the most highly regarded and successful Tattoo Studios in the UK. |
Q: I want a tattoo but am not sure what I want?
A: If you want a tattoo, there isn’t much point in contacting the studio till you know what you want. I can’t think for you as a tattoo is very individual and what one-person likes another may not. When you do know, then get in touch. Alternately you can call into the studio to look through our designs.
Q: How big and where?
A: Similar answer to above. Think about size and placement. You can’t do vast amounts of detail on a small tattoo, it does not look good. Think about where you want it, as you will be wearing it for life.
Q: I want a full back tattoo, how much?
A: How long is a piece of string! The more information you give the simpler it is to give a price. Two tattoos can be the same size but one can be three times more expensive because of the detail and placement. (This can apply to any tattoo).
Q: How long is the waiting list?
A: This depends on the time of year. Summer can be 4-8 months and wintertime is less. Evenings and weekends tend to get booked up first so if you can get in midweek through the day your waiting time will be less.
Q: I want you to draw me a design yet you seem reluctant to do it?
A: I will draw a design on the strict understanding that this has to be paid for. To many times I have had my time wasted by people who then decide its not what they want or whatever but the fact is this takes up time and has to be paid for (£20 for a basic sketch or more for a full colour picture).
Q: Can you send me some examples of tattoo designs?
A: No. If you want to see the portfolios you will have to come to the studio to look at them. I have sent work out in the past only for people to then take them to another studio to get tattooed.
Q: Why do I have to pay a deposit with the booking?
A: This secures the appointment and is a guarantee for me. All to often people want the tattoo done there and then. This is almost impossible to do and hence why the appointment is needed. Sometimes people then change their mind or whatever but don’t always bother ringing up to tell us thereby wasting my time. A deposit can be paid by credit card (if this is done then it is NON REFUNDABLE*) or cash (which is refundable with a 7 day cancellation notice). There is a 7 day cancellation notice and if after confirming your booking that you don’t turn up you will be charged the full amount of the tattoo. * This is because I have to pay VAT and tax on a credit card deposit and with bookings being so far ahead it is a paperwork nightmare to do the refund therefore CREDIT CARD DEPOSITS ARE NON REFUNDABLE!!!
Q: Can I book online?
A: No, It is much simpler to call the studio.
Q: Why are your email responses very short?
A: I have to answer anything between 20-50 emails a day so I give a brief answer to the question and no more as I don’t have the time but be assured I will answer your questions unless they are stupid or abusive in which case they will more than likely be ignored.
Q: Why are you rude to telesales people?
A: Because they are parasites. If I want something, I will ask for it and I don’t appreciate people wasting my time.
Q: When are you open?
A: Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm. Always call before coming down to the studio as sometimes I may finish early or may be away on holiday.
Q: Why do you like a customer to supply you with some form of visual images
A: Everyone has their own ideas of what they want and they see it in a certain way, however, this might not be the way I see it. Providing me with visual images of styles and types of work you like will help me to give you the tattoo YOU want and not so much what I think you want.
Q: I ring but get no answer?
A: The phone line is answered between 11am and 5-30pm. The reason for this is that due to the volume of calls. If I answer the phone every time it rang when the receptionist was not here I would never get any work done so please be patient and ring during the times quoted above.