Opening a Tattoo Shop in ED

[maxxi]

Could we not ease into this maybe, and open a transfer shop first?

*licks back of hand and presses down on blurry picture of anchor*

[fishfoot]

I think having a tattoo shop in the lordship lane or surrounding area might be good with the right artists and a welcoming atmospher , having a few tattoos myself and wishing to add the names of my children to new designs would make me visit, but as for prices that would be the selling point for some clients

just my op but hope this works as a business plan and should you get it right I will be knocking on the door

[DulwichFox]

I Guarantee if a Tattoo shop is opend up locally... Sainsbury's will start doing them at a discount price.

[silverfox]

The idea is a bit...how shall we say...Peckham

[DulwichFox]

silverfox Wrote:

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> The idea is a bit...how shall we say...Peckham

Well I come from Peckham.. Lived there 28 years and have lived in ED since 1980..

I do not have any Tattoos....

Just how many Forumite have them. ??

Seems to be more popular with the ladies these days ..

[KalamityKel]

DulwichFox Wrote:

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> silverfox Wrote:

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> > The idea is a bit...how shall we say...Peckham

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> Well I come from Peckham.. Lived there 28 years

> and have lived in ED since 1980..

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> I do not have any Tattoos....

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> Just how many Forumite have them. ??

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> Seems to be more popular with the ladies these

> days ..

Since when did the forum represent the majority of East Dulwich? Since when did the forum get such a snobbish attitude? oops sorry silly qs!!!

ignore the negative attitudes pedro. At least you wont have to put up with "those" kind of customers ;-)

[Asset]

I'm of the understanding that people travel to tattoo parlours on the word of mouth recommendation for the tattoo artist. You can open a tattoo parlour where you like but if no one is interested in the artists you have then you'll just be doing trade in tiny butterflies on the shoulder or tramp stamps......Fair enough but maybe not sufficient to sustain a business.

PS - my son wants to be a tattoo artist maybe he can come and do work experience with you when you open.

[Otta]

I live the idea, and have been meaning to update my "ink" for years, but never seem to get round to it.

Having somewhere local would help.

So you do freestyle?

[joom]

I think a tattoo shop would be better around Bellenden Road, it's rather trendy round those parts and has an arty vibe... just my penneth's worth :)

[Curmudgeon]

take a place in the indoor market if anywhere - rents in ED are ridiculous

I don't think you'd make it work here tbh - but hell what do I know?

[Frankito]

Renting some spacewouldbe a good idea, that way you could check that there is demand enough. I wonder if one of the local barbers wouldperhaps rent you some space..

I am not into tatoos myself but always keen to support local business..

[jennyh]

doublesj Wrote:

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> Do you have Farrow and Ball ink?

Ha hilarious

[Miacis]

Please no, I'm begging you. Seriously I have begun to loathe tattoos whereas previously I just didn't want one myself. If you were going to open up coudl I suggest you draw up a code of practice:

Nothing on the face or neck - except with written permission from grandchildren

No Tats for anyone under 25 - with stringent id conditions.

all to be hown aged pictures of themselves with tats aged 70

I just get so depressed seeing how young people have mutilated themselves for life

[????]

I've said my bit on Tatoos before - Regiment, ship, Prison or Football Team.....all else is middle-class w*nk

[Dulwichmudlark]

well thats if you can get through the comitte that controle all the shops along the lane its tightly controled hences alll the up market shops and nothing common

[peckhamasbestos]

will it be like Miami Ink?

[Take Note]

KalamityKel Wrote:

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> DulwichFox Wrote:

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> > silverfox Wrote:

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> > > The idea is a bit...how shall we

> say...Peckham

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> > Well I come from Peckham.. Lived there 28

> years

> > and have lived in ED since 1980..

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> > I do not have any Tattoos....

> >

> > Just how many Forumite have them. ??

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> > Seems to be more popular with the ladies these

> > days ..

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> Since when did the forum represent the majority of

> East Dulwich? Since when did the forum get such a

> snobbish attitude? oops sorry silly qs!!!

>

> ignore the negative attitudes pedro. At least you

> wont have to put up with "those" kind of customers

> ;-)

Exactly KK....I've been wanting another tattoo for years. Lived here all my life- be great to have one on my doorstep. Good luck to you!!!

[Take Note]

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> I've said my bit on Tatoos before - Regiment,

> ship, Prison or Football Team.....all else is

> middle-class w*nk

Can't you spell?

[julieju]

heinz, where did you get that "fact" from totally untrue. and pedro good luck. ed has become over run with expensive shops, pubs and restaurants that many people who have lived here for years cant afford to visit !!!

[tallulah71]

Exactly.....Good luck to you Pedro....can't wait to see it

[Frankito]

Ffs >:D

[tallulah71]

Ha ha Frank

[Frankito]

Tallyho, that wasn't meant for you.. :)-D

[Otta]

Quid, Fair enough opinion about tattoos, but how can you make even this about middle classes.

In your own words, 1/10 ;-)

[IrishDancer]

A Tattoo shop in Dulwich is definitely needed. Hurry and get the premises up and running!!I welcome a new shop other than a Curry house or Estate agent!