Aces Tattoo

I went to Ace's tonight for my birthday with some friends to get a small
cross tattoo on my foot. First, they did not even I,D. me. As of yesterday it would have been illegal. The tattoo artist was completely rude from the start, making me and my completely respectful  friends feel completely unwelcome with the harsh tone and numerous eye rolls. Once I was on the table, he kept jerking my foot around, being completely rude about the spot where I wanted the tattoo. His artwork was crappy and not at all what I wanted. And after about ten minutes of his bullshit, I politely asked what time the store hours were tomorrow, sine I clearly didn't want an unprofessional and  rushed job on a piece of work that would be on my body forever. In a rude tone, he says "You're seriously not going to do this right now?" with a dramatic sigh. I got up and stormed out of the store with my friends, who were considering coming back tomorrow for tattoos of their own. The price of $100 for a two inch tattoo was a little much as well. Complete lack of social skills and manners, don't waste your time.

I was on the search for a reputable, clean, skilled tattoo shop with a level of artistic talent that wouldn't make me regret letting someone permanently mark on my body.  I asked around and everyone I asked told me to go to Aces.

I would HIGHLY reccommend Aces for anyone who is looking to get a tattoo at a reasonable price from a very skilled artist.  All of the tattoo artists knew what they were doing, and were able to speak intelligently about how they would or would not reccommend a certain design.

My friend wanted a new piece for her shoulder but did not have it totally worked out on placement or design.  Within minutes of talking to Jake, he drew it out for her.  With his reccomendations on placement and size, she came out with something she is completely happy with.

I needed my foot tattoo fixed, and again, Jake had a vision.  He was able to make us both feel comfortable and helped us through the pain with comedic conversation.

My only complaint about this place is how difficult it is to get in - which I take as a good sign.  After speaking with someone on Sunday about making an appointment, I was told to just walk in on Monday.  When we did, we had to make an appointment 4 hours later.
However, I always like to think, if it's on your body, it's worth waiting for someone who will do the best job.

I guess this is more of a review of the artist Jon McCann than Aces. I travel all the way from Bend, OR so Jon can do my work. Over the past seven years I have 6 pieces by him and one cover up, all absolutely gorgeous. I used to go to him when he owned Absolute Tattoo on Wells but I hear he's moved to Aces so I will be scheduling my next session there. Seriously worth the 8 hour drive.