19 Reviews

Tattoo Bobs

Rockford, Illinois
Reviews
Jodi H.
24 Jun 2019
REPORT
I had Michelle start a tattoo on my collar bone. It wasn't painful at all and she did a fantastic job! Very happy with her work!
Angela G.
27 Jan 2019
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great place, i've gotten all my piercings here and more in the future! the staff is very layed back and all of my piercings have come out very well.
Aleyshia P.
15 Sep 2018
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Saw a lot of reviews noting how rude the employees are but I can't relate, I've had a great experience each time I've gone here. Everyone is cool and knows what they're doing. I've been here on 3 diff... Read More
Saw a lot of reviews noting how rude the employees are but I can't relate, I've had a great experience each time I've gone here. Everyone is cool and knows what they're doing. I've been here on 3 different occasions for my nose, septum, and ashley piercings in the span of a little over a year. Never had an issue and was always well informed on how to care for them. The prices were great too. Read Less
Tommy S.
3 Sep 2018
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Love how if you give this place a bad review they call and threaten you ! Sorry but the owner is A childish person that threatens young women and has his friends join in .
carlo b.
7 Apr 2018
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Was told about this spot by a friend but then found out they have an artist there who likes to use the N word. I know a lot of tattoo studios are wild but that's a little too wild for me
Kitten R.
23 Feb 2018
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Clean, professional, and the perfect piercing on the cheap! The art for the tattoos left a little too be desired, but my friend and I both got pierced here, and it was painless!
Cody Johnson
17 Feb 2018
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Always helpful and people! Gotten all but one of my tattoos and piercings here
Megan Sula
19 Jan 2018
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I've gotten 7 tattoos by Bob and I love them all. I've only gotten one tattoo somewhere else and I had Bob fix it because I wasn't happy with it. He also pierced my ears, belly button and industrial
Sama Bee
5 Dec 2017
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Ive had all my piercings from these guys from 2012 to now . Always professional, nice, and clean !
Hadyn Bossany
21 Oct 2017
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I would only recommend this place if you prefer to be mistreated and condescended by the owner himself. I went in with my fifteen year old sister, unaware that she needed a parent or guardian to have ... Read More
I would only recommend this place if you prefer to be mistreated and condescended by the owner himself. I went in with my fifteen year old sister, unaware that she needed a parent or guardian to have her cartilage pierced, and was made to feel an inch tall for not having the knowledge of that. He was super passive aggressive and for lack of a better word, an ass. They’re a clean place, but if you’re looking for a tattoo shop that’s friendly and congenial, anywhere is good compared to this place. Read Less
Brynna D.
6 Aug 2017
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I've gotten 4 piercings done at tattoo bobs (3 in my ear & my belly button) and all of them have turned out great and none have gotten infected. However, if you're looking for a place for lots of smal... Read More
I've gotten 4 piercings done at tattoo bobs (3 in my ear & my belly button) and all of them have turned out great and none have gotten infected. However, if you're looking for a place for lots of small talk & comforting atmosphere, this place may not be for you. Overall, my experience was very professional & I will definitely go back. Read Less
Mayfair Wells
1 Jun 2017
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For $10 piercings... Not bad.
Serena Incendia
10 Feb 2017
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Had a great piercing experience there :) clean, professional, and quick. All my piercings turned out awesome.
twilightmom1988 the real page
31 Dec 2016
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Really great place. Got all my piercings here
Mc Moofly
26 Nov 2016
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Cheap af piercings, wouldn't trust this place for a Prince Albert but snake bites and nose piercings are πŸ’―
EEberlin 77555
23 Sep 2016
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I'm always referring my friends to get their piercings done here. He's really nice and it's such a great deal. He does a great job with tattoos as well.
Tyler R.
14 Mar 2015
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The guys who run this place don't greet you and aren't very welcoming. They act like they don't want you there because of their sarcastic comments. How can you run a respectable business acting like t... Read More
The guys who run this place don't greet you and aren't very welcoming. They act like they don't want you there because of their sarcastic comments. How can you run a respectable business acting like that? My friend wanted a septum piercing. They advertise "Home of the $10 piercing." Well, nice false advertising. It was $20 so I offered to pay for it with my card. I put the card on the counter and he says "Our ATM loves those" in a smart-ass tone. What did I do to you, and how should I know I can't pay with my card? I asked "Where is your ATM?" and points and says "Over there!" like he was tired of dealing with me. What the hell was his problem?My friend got her septum pierced too low and it was crooked. It didn't look like it was professionally done. I wonder if the guy who did it has an actual piercing license.All in all, it was a terrible experience. So don't give these rude idiots any of your money. Read Less
Ashley S.
11 Jan 2015
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I called before arriving as I was curious to see if the piercer could put a clear retainer in my nose instead of a stud when he pierced it. Mind you, this was not my first nose piercing nor was it my ... Read More
I called before arriving as I was curious to see if the piercer could put a clear retainer in my nose instead of a stud when he pierced it. Mind you, this was not my first nose piercing nor was it my first piercing in general. I was told this was not possible, and that if I needed to hide the piercing for work, I can just put a bandaid over it. (Thanks, genius.)So I arrived and was trying to make small talk with the piercer (dark hair, dermal face piercing, lip ring) and he was incredibly curt with me. I brushed it off because maybe he is just quiet.I asked him if they sold hoop nose rings for when I eventually want to swap mine out and he said that I need to have the hoop "custom made"...which isn't necessarily true...I could just buy a hoop. I also asked if it was possible to put a different type of nose ring other than the "L" shaped rings, as I have had my nose pierced before and the bent part always manages to turn and stick out of the nostril. He informed me that he would rotate the bent part into my nostril so it wouldn't be a problem...? Right...but what happens when it rotates? He said it wouldn't unless i messed with it...also untrue.I'm sitting there thinking that I really shouldn't let this guy stick a needle through my nose, but I do anyway because I already paid him. I asked him if he could please talk to me to distract me...and he just stuck the needle in. He didn't sanitize my nose, he didn't verbally explain the aftercare. If this was my first piercing I would not have known what to do...Unhappy but still pleasant, I left. Unfortunately, my car is rear wheel drive and I was not able to back up over the snow and ice. I tried to get myself unstuck for about ten minutes, but couldn't. Β Mind you, I'm directly in front of tattoo bobs. I walked in and explained the situation and asked if he could assist me. He sighed and asked the owner (Bob) if he wanted to help me get my car out. Bob loudly sighed and said, "not really..." As he was putting on his jacket.Are you kidding me? I refused their help and walked out. I spent another 15 minutes trying to get my car over a tiny snow mound until some random people took 2 minutes to help me.All in all, very bad customer service. I know you guys don't make much off of piercings, but if you're going to act like an ass anytimesomebody comes in to get one done, don't advertise how cheap they are. That's how to get a bad rapport and make people never want to visit your shop for tattoos (which I'm in the market for). I will not be returning. Read Less
Azaria T.
18 Dec 2013
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If I could give it negative stars I would! I got my triple helix done here (its 3 cartilage piercings) and I am beyond upset if you look up pictures or if you have any common sense at all you would kn... Read More
If I could give it negative stars I would! I got my triple helix done here (its 3 cartilage piercings) and I am beyond upset if you look up pictures or if you have any common sense at all you would know that they should be even...they are so uneven it's ridiculous it looks like a blind person pierced me it's seriously that bad I have no idea how they could have messed it up I was perfectly still I took it like a champ so they can't put any blame on me...and this is not something that will just close up overnight now I have to wait probably over a year just to get it done THE RIGHT WAY all because they obviously don't care if the piercing gets done right and not only that there rude too so if I go back and complain they will try to find any reason to say that it was my fault and that's bs they never take responsibility! If I could get this place shut down I would I really don't understand how you can mess up something so simple they should know that this is someone's body and this is forever not just oh I think I'll wear this for a day. if you can't do something right don't do it at all! There is no reason I should have to get this redone but they gave me a damn good reason I really want them to pay for me to get it done right because they messed it up BAD please don't go here to get anything done because you really do get what you pay for! Read Less
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5847 Forest Hills Road
Rockford Illinois 61114
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Tattoo Bobs

Rockford, Illinois
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5847 Forest Hills Road
Rockford Illinois 61114
Monday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Tuesday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Wednesday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Thursday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Friday
12:00PM-23:00PM
Saturday
12:00PM-23:00PM
Sunday
12:00PM-18:00PM
Jodi H.
24 Jun 2019
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I had Michelle start a tattoo on my collar bone. It wasn't painful at all and she did a fantastic job! Very happy with her work!
Angela G.
27 Jan 2019
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great place, i've gotten all my piercings here and more in the future! the staff is very layed back and all of my piercings have come out very well.
Aleyshia P.
15 Sep 2018
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Saw a lot of reviews noting how rude the employees are but I can't relate, I've had a great experience each time I've gone here. Everyone is cool and knows what they're doing. I've been here on 3 diff... Read More
Saw a lot of reviews noting how rude the employees are but I can't relate, I've had a great experience each time I've gone here. Everyone is cool and knows what they're doing. I've been here on 3 different occasions for my nose, septum, and ashley piercings in the span of a little over a year. Never had an issue and was always well informed on how to care for them. The prices were great too. Read Less
Tommy S.
3 Sep 2018
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Love how if you give this place a bad review they call and threaten you ! Sorry but the owner is A childish person that threatens young women and has his friends join in .
carlo b.
7 Apr 2018
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Was told about this spot by a friend but then found out they have an artist there who likes to use the N word. I know a lot of tattoo studios are wild but that's a little too wild for me
Kitten R.
23 Feb 2018
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Clean, professional, and the perfect piercing on the cheap! The art for the tattoos left a little too be desired, but my friend and I both got pierced here, and it was painless!
Cody Johnson
17 Feb 2018
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Always helpful and people! Gotten all but one of my tattoos and piercings here
Megan Sula
19 Jan 2018
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I've gotten 7 tattoos by Bob and I love them all. I've only gotten one tattoo somewhere else and I had Bob fix it because I wasn't happy with it. He also pierced my ears, belly button and industrial
Sama Bee
5 Dec 2017
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Ive had all my piercings from these guys from 2012 to now . Always professional, nice, and clean !
Hadyn Bossany
21 Oct 2017
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I would only recommend this place if you prefer to be mistreated and condescended by the owner himself. I went in with my fifteen year old sister, unaware that she needed a parent or guardian to have ... Read More
I would only recommend this place if you prefer to be mistreated and condescended by the owner himself. I went in with my fifteen year old sister, unaware that she needed a parent or guardian to have her cartilage pierced, and was made to feel an inch tall for not having the knowledge of that. He was super passive aggressive and for lack of a better word, an ass. They’re a clean place, but if you’re looking for a tattoo shop that’s friendly and congenial, anywhere is good compared to this place. Read Less
Brynna D.
6 Aug 2017
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I've gotten 4 piercings done at tattoo bobs (3 in my ear & my belly button) and all of them have turned out great and none have gotten infected. However, if you're looking for a place for lots of smal... Read More
I've gotten 4 piercings done at tattoo bobs (3 in my ear & my belly button) and all of them have turned out great and none have gotten infected. However, if you're looking for a place for lots of small talk & comforting atmosphere, this place may not be for you. Overall, my experience was very professional & I will definitely go back. Read Less
Mayfair Wells
1 Jun 2017
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For $10 piercings... Not bad.
Serena Incendia
10 Feb 2017
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Had a great piercing experience there :) clean, professional, and quick. All my piercings turned out awesome.
twilightmom1988 the real page
31 Dec 2016
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Really great place. Got all my piercings here
Mc Moofly
26 Nov 2016
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Cheap af piercings, wouldn't trust this place for a Prince Albert but snake bites and nose piercings are πŸ’―
EEberlin 77555
23 Sep 2016
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I'm always referring my friends to get their piercings done here. He's really nice and it's such a great deal. He does a great job with tattoos as well.
Tyler R.
14 Mar 2015
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The guys who run this place don't greet you and aren't very welcoming. They act like they don't want you there because of their sarcastic comments. How can you run a respectable business acting like t... Read More
The guys who run this place don't greet you and aren't very welcoming. They act like they don't want you there because of their sarcastic comments. How can you run a respectable business acting like that? My friend wanted a septum piercing. They advertise "Home of the $10 piercing." Well, nice false advertising. It was $20 so I offered to pay for it with my card. I put the card on the counter and he says "Our ATM loves those" in a smart-ass tone. What did I do to you, and how should I know I can't pay with my card? I asked "Where is your ATM?" and points and says "Over there!" like he was tired of dealing with me. What the hell was his problem?My friend got her septum pierced too low and it was crooked. It didn't look like it was professionally done. I wonder if the guy who did it has an actual piercing license.All in all, it was a terrible experience. So don't give these rude idiots any of your money. Read Less
Ashley S.
11 Jan 2015
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REPORT
I called before arriving as I was curious to see if the piercer could put a clear retainer in my nose instead of a stud when he pierced it. Mind you, this was not my first nose piercing nor was it my ... Read More
I called before arriving as I was curious to see if the piercer could put a clear retainer in my nose instead of a stud when he pierced it. Mind you, this was not my first nose piercing nor was it my first piercing in general. I was told this was not possible, and that if I needed to hide the piercing for work, I can just put a bandaid over it. (Thanks, genius.)So I arrived and was trying to make small talk with the piercer (dark hair, dermal face piercing, lip ring) and he was incredibly curt with me. I brushed it off because maybe he is just quiet.I asked him if they sold hoop nose rings for when I eventually want to swap mine out and he said that I need to have the hoop "custom made"...which isn't necessarily true...I could just buy a hoop. I also asked if it was possible to put a different type of nose ring other than the "L" shaped rings, as I have had my nose pierced before and the bent part always manages to turn and stick out of the nostril. He informed me that he would rotate the bent part into my nostril so it wouldn't be a problem...? Right...but what happens when it rotates? He said it wouldn't unless i messed with it...also untrue.I'm sitting there thinking that I really shouldn't let this guy stick a needle through my nose, but I do anyway because I already paid him. I asked him if he could please talk to me to distract me...and he just stuck the needle in. He didn't sanitize my nose, he didn't verbally explain the aftercare. If this was my first piercing I would not have known what to do...Unhappy but still pleasant, I left. Unfortunately, my car is rear wheel drive and I was not able to back up over the snow and ice. I tried to get myself unstuck for about ten minutes, but couldn't. Β Mind you, I'm directly in front of tattoo bobs. I walked in and explained the situation and asked if he could assist me. He sighed and asked the owner (Bob) if he wanted to help me get my car out. Bob loudly sighed and said, "not really..." As he was putting on his jacket.Are you kidding me? I refused their help and walked out. I spent another 15 minutes trying to get my car over a tiny snow mound until some random people took 2 minutes to help me.All in all, very bad customer service. I know you guys don't make much off of piercings, but if you're going to act like an ass anytimesomebody comes in to get one done, don't advertise how cheap they are. That's how to get a bad rapport and make people never want to visit your shop for tattoos (which I'm in the market for). I will not be returning. Read Less
Azaria T.
18 Dec 2013
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If I could give it negative stars I would! I got my triple helix done here (its 3 cartilage piercings) and I am beyond upset if you look up pictures or if you have any common sense at all you would kn... Read More
If I could give it negative stars I would! I got my triple helix done here (its 3 cartilage piercings) and I am beyond upset if you look up pictures or if you have any common sense at all you would know that they should be even...they are so uneven it's ridiculous it looks like a blind person pierced me it's seriously that bad I have no idea how they could have messed it up I was perfectly still I took it like a champ so they can't put any blame on me...and this is not something that will just close up overnight now I have to wait probably over a year just to get it done THE RIGHT WAY all because they obviously don't care if the piercing gets done right and not only that there rude too so if I go back and complain they will try to find any reason to say that it was my fault and that's bs they never take responsibility! If I could get this place shut down I would I really don't understand how you can mess up something so simple they should know that this is someone's body and this is forever not just oh I think I'll wear this for a day. if you can't do something right don't do it at all! There is no reason I should have to get this redone but they gave me a damn good reason I really want them to pay for me to get it done right because they messed it up BAD please don't go here to get anything done because you really do get what you pay for! Read Less
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