thats a frankly disgusting thing to say, what a snob. --- sorry i was referring to SilverFox's comment that it was all a bit 'Peckham.' how vile. I think it would be a great idea ONLY if the shop was done well, so a bit 'Hope and Greenwood.' If it was a trendy tattoo parlour then people from all of South London would come to get inked, lets be honest, how much passing trade would you expect whenever you are? people normally think quite seriously before having a tattoo. So, to recap- do the shop up with taste and flair and it will be a real talking point and attract artistic, fashionable people as well as the more regular football tattoos etc.. Avoid strip lighting, laminate flooring and the like. If your parlour is cool then people might come in to browse and you can sell other items, like jewelery, magazines and art books etc. Heck, why not have a vintage espresso machine and serve macchiatos and biscotti? - lord knows people come with a mate/ boyfriend and they have to wait hours while their friend is tatted up. Make it like a cool salon that people want to come in, be a part of, hang out. And of course get them to spend money on the extras, like Art/ Photography books, ect etc.. Then you aren't reliant solely on people who want tattoos. If it's a slow day for tattoo's its still a good business day for selling books, artworks etc. Keep the theme vintage/ traditional tattoo style. Have a look at these shops in the East End. http://www.thefamilybusinesstattoo.com/ http://www.happysailortattoo.com Actually go in and experience them. Think lush interiors, vintage lighting, old apothecary cabinets holding jewelry, lovely old standing lamps, Edwardian mirrors... who knows, the choice is endless as to how you furnish it but basically I think a really really cool tattoo parlour would be a total compliment to the William Rose Butchers and Hope and Greenwoods and all other independent clever unique retailers that ED has to offer. Cheers! :)
