Planet New York

I've gotten four out of my six tattoos done at this shop, and each one was amazingly well-done. Every artist is talented, knows what they're doing, and will do a great job every time. They are also reasonably priced. I've made many trips down from the Capital Region to get tattoos here, as there are absolutely no shops in the Albany area that are anywhere near comparable to PNY.

Also - I am SO glad that they changed their shop entrance. I remember having to go through a maze of hallways to get to the front door, but the new entrance and renovated shop are fantastic.

I only have one problem with this place. It's kind of a big problem - as in, big enough for me to not come back. I have never felt comfortable at this shop. There is an overbearing feeling of arrogance in the air whenever I walk in. I completely understand why, as every single artist there does beautiful work. However, I personally feel that it doesn't matter how great your work is - if you don't treat your customers with some sort of kindness (or if you act like they're an idiot, or insist that a communication error is all the customer's fault), then they probably won't come back for more business. Sadly, I am done with the attitude I seem to get every time I walk in the door, though I'm extremely happy with the tattoos I've gotten while I did patronize the shop.

I have had all my piercings and my tattoo done at Planet New York and have always been pleased.  Last Wednesday we went in to get my friend her first tattoo, unfortunately they couldn't do it that night so we made an appointment for the next Wednesday.  Well we went at our scheduled time and the artist did not have an appointment written down, didn't have a drawing, and didn't even remember us!  We rescheduled for this morning, and to Greg's credit (the artist) he did feel so bad he came in super early to accomodate.  The tat is freakin' beautiful.  He does all custom stuff.  
The original Wednesday I decided to get my nostril done.  Dan was the piercer and he was great.  Very gentle and calming.  The piercing is wonderful and I have had no problems with it.
So, though sometimes the guys get a litte fuzzy-headed about stuff, the work is real quality.  I would highly recommend them.