First Place Tattoos

Category:	Tattoo Shop
Address:	128 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, USA
Phone:	+1 908-852-8989
Site:	firstplacetattoos.com
Rating:	4.5
Working:	3–10PM 3–10PM 3–10PM 3–10PM 12–10PM 12–10PM 3–8PM

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Reviews 18

Melissa Prisco

I called in advance and reserved a time slot for a twenty minute tattoo at 6:00pm. I enter the building confused and untreated, for it was the first time Id ever been there. When one of their employees finally noticed me and asked me how they could help me, they were rude and short. It was my first time at your tattoo parlor and my first impression was already not to a good start. My tattoo artist Evan came out twenty minutes late for my appointment and gave me a half fast handshake. It took him an additional ten to fifteen minutes to get my design on the tracing paper (why is that so hard not like he had to draw anything up). He then told me he was “going to set up his tools” twice before he actually went to set his supplies up and did not come back for an additional twenty minutes. Evan did not provide a welcoming environment. I felt uncomfortable and a burden to his poor time management. My tattoo was rushed and was not quality. My tattoo required no advanced tattoo art technique (shading, color, filling, etc), it was simply just tracing a sentence of letters (not even a complex fancy font). Some of the letters are not the same as the orginal design I gave him. When my half fast tattoo was complete, he rushed me to get out of his room and did not guide me to where I had to pay. Evan was not sure how to charge me for the tattoo either, which also showed me his unprofessionalism. NEVER going there again. worst costumer service ever.

james lanning

Having been born in NJ, but raised in a military family, I came to visit family that I havent seen in 25 yrs. Only being here for a week, I decided that I wanted to get a tattoo done as a way to keep a part of NJ with me forever. When I called and spoke to Ana, she asked what I was looking to have done, as they were booked solid for my entire vacation. I described the situation and that I was looking for something simple. Ana said if I wanted, she would stay after closing time and help me out. Now while I didnt get what I had in mind, we came up with a better idea and she knocked it out of the park. Very nice, clean shop. Friendly staff. Best of all, I get to go back to Arizona with a killer kick ass piece from my home state. I couldnt be happier.

A Private User

Great place, artists are friendly, give great advice, good prices too. The places atmosphere is better than 5 stars, maybe 5 stars and a thumbs up, or maybe 5 stars and 20 points, or 6 stars would be more appropriate. The place is very comfortable and clean and professional. Overall, loved the artwork and cant speak highly enough about the experience.

Bellamar Otero

Went in for my first tattoo, they treated us very nice and were verg welcoming from the start. I had Ana and she made me feel very comfortable and calm, she made me really trust her which is hard for me because Im a bit of a perfectionist. I loved my tattoo would go again to her. Only detail I set up my appt for 9pm and they ended up taking me at 10 :/

A Private User

I went in one day asking for a coverup tattoo, there were no artists available, so I made an apt for the following Sunday. I showed up at the designated time and my artist wasnt there, drove 30 minutes for nothing, they took my name and never called me back to reschedule, that was two weeks ago. Very unprofessional.

A Private User

The artists are so chill and pretty cool people. Nothing is too expensive and the art is amazing. I compleatly would suggest getting your first, 20th, or last tattoo here. I drive an hour just to go to this shop even though I have about 4 in my general area at home

Jim Scott

Got my first tattoo here just last night. Ev spent a lot of time with me discussing options beforehand; very knowledgeable and thorough, and everything came out perfect. Ill definitely be back, both for myself and to refer anyone else I know.

Maria Goncharenko

The staff is very helpful and welcoming, even if you ask five thousand questions. Got my piercing here, and planning on many tattoos. Definitely a safe place to go to. Most of people I know come here and their tattoos look incredible.

A Private User

use to love going here. customer service severly declined over the years. tried two different artists to draw up work for me and they would change the appt or never return calls. now i go to pure ink.

Reed Loiacono

Went there for my first tattoo. The guys there were super cool and professional, and my tattoo came out better than I could have hoped! Ill definitely be going back to first place for my next tattoo.

Chrissy Johnson

I been getting all my tattoos at first place since i was 18 years old. I love them all there great artists and so friendly. Prices or good. My whole family goes here. Wouldnt have it any other way..

A Private User

Got a tattoo there. It was pricey but you do get what you pay for. I would go back when I save up enough. I was happy overall except for the fact that I paid 60% more than anyone else quoted me.

Rebecca Corter

Great place to go!! Everyone was very friendly and inviting from the minute you walk through the doors. Was only a 15 minute wait to get my piercings done! Highly recommend

Jennifer Lynch

Clean place and friendly/helpful staff.. Ive gotten 3 of tattoos there so far and definitely more to come. An hour drive for me but totally worth it!

A Private User

Mike was honest and a pleasure to work with. He is a great artist and an even cooler dude! I will be back and refer everyone I know to his company!

Jon Paul Ward

My wife, and all the children with ink have had it done here. Cant recommend this place enough if youre in the area.

lakesha cameron

I got a tattoo by jeff and 3 piercings and I love this place I totally suggest first place!

Samantha Slevens

Julian is great!