I don't know why people here are having bad experiences. I wish they weren't but I'll tell you mine. Mick is great. He's the owner and only current artist and runs a great shop. Did the tattoo exactly how I drew it up and at a really reasonable price. He was meticulously clean and even the grips for the machine came out of fresh plastic packaging. Hes easy to talk to and checked on me a few times -- especially because it was my first tattoo. I'd DEFINITELY reccomend Mick to all my friends. He charges by the piece instead of by the hour so you can be sure he won't rip you off by taking his time like some other places. Read Less