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While we welcome members of all levels, we STRONGLY advocate staying away from skin until you've received formal training from someone who works in the field. Hell, even hair stylists must complete over a year of courses, pass a state health board exam, and apprentice under a professional studio before earning a chair.
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 Dec 31 2007, 09:39 PM
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I think we need a sticky of recommended tattoo equipment suppliers in the "The Apprentice" - Q & A Corner » Equipment: Machines, Power Supplies, etc... section of the forum. I know i always question if a company comes through on what they promise and it would really help everyone out. I know i dont order from a company unless i see others recommending it, because if yall have ever did a search for tattoo equipment it brings up alot of results and you never know if they have quality stuff and if they stand behind what they sell.
-------------------- "Piercings and tattoos arent a statement, its a lifestyle." quoted from me when i was asked whats my deal with steel and ink.
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Aug 21 2008, 12:07 PM
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QUOTE (JimmysGirl @ Aug 18 2008, 10:19 AM)  Not sure how many of you also do piercing... but was recently recommended a company called Metal Mafia... they have some really cool jewelry, AND they have GREAT prices... I'm not sure if you have to be referred to them or how it goes... when i told them I was referred they asked for all the other people's info too... so if anyone decides to use them tell them you were referred by Double-0 Ink at 731 Hwy 211, Suite A, Winder, Ga 30680... we requested a catalog and they sent it very quickly along with some samples of their Jewelry for quality purposes... Highly reccomend!!  i actually requested a catalog but need to be working in shop to receive it https://shop.technicaltattoosupply.com/TABSTYLE/index.asp great people i got my package in 3 days
-------------------- We are all just prisoners here of our own device.....
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Sep 9 2008, 07:38 PM
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Hey all.....
Just found this site and registered....figured I would chime in with my supplier picks...I have been using TTS>>>>>great turnaround times, Pulse>>>>> High quality stuff/ bulletproof machines!! Needlejack tattoo supply >>>>> good customer service, good selection Just my 2 cents Rob -------------------- Just my 2 cents
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Sep 11 2008, 02:13 AM
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Inkcraft makes a mighty fine machine, they only sell j frames now, but they were selling what looked to be chinese ones. needles and tubes are very sturdy. This is another place, though fifty dollar minimum order. Their Vivid inks are surprisingly good too.
My experience with superior was ok, I felt like they just sell it because people will buy it, kinda just in it for a buck. (MY opinion.. i know others will dissagree) Element is the bees knees though, they ship lighting fast and some quality stuff. Needlejig.com is also very good. You will get answers to all of your questions straight from the owner. |
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Sep 21 2008, 07:11 PM
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Anyone know of a supplier that sells textured needles already sterilized on the bar?
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Sep 21 2008, 07:20 PM
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Painfull pleasures. they have a link at the top of this site.
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Sep 21 2008, 08:14 PM
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QUOTE (poconosrob @ Sep 22 2008, 05:11 AM) Anyone know of a supplier that sells textured needles already sterilized on the bar? needlejig.com |
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Sep 21 2008, 08:34 PM
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Cool...thanks
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Oct 15 2008, 03:57 AM
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Hey! Whats the deal with micky sharpz Australia. I tried to navigate my way to the Australian supplier, but the site does not exist!? Anybody know who sells mickeys in AUS?
I´m looking for a shop here in AUSTRALIA that would be able to put together a kit that have good quality machines and starbright/intenz/moms inks. Ordering from usa would have around 300AUS postage (so I´ll prefer ordering inside AUS). http://www.tattink.com.au/ only sells to pro´s (other than that the shop has all what I would need) http://www.bstattoo.com.au does not seem to have power supplies (mailed them about that thou) Some shops have random info about machines (don't look too good) and they don't sell well known inks... I really don´t want to buy anything that comes in a random bottle. Even thou it´s going to be tattooing fruits for few months and building up a portfolio to apply for a apprenticeship, listening all the pro´s about getting the kit good from the beginning, I decided to invest a fairly good amount of money to that. I´ve build up a guide ok flash portfolio, now I just need to prove i have steady hands. I would really appreciate help in finding a shop. All links are wellcome! Thanks! -Sara -------------------- |
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Oct 15 2008, 04:08 AM
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Micky sharpz Aus used to have a website but it shutdown about 9 months or more ago but the distributor for Micky Sharps is right there in your state in QLD.The shop that is the sole distributor for sharpz will not sell to you unless you are a pro and can prove it.
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Oct 20 2008, 12:19 PM
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Not really cheap but the deliver very fast and its in the Netherlands so no problems with tax and import vat and it looks the are only selling quality stuf.
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Oct 31 2008, 02:52 PM
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I usually deal with (in the US) Pulse for grips,clip cords,etc... I've also dealt with Nex Generation for Machines, PSU and grips. Both are great to deal with and ship quickly! Kingpin are also worth checking out!
-------------------- Glorious Dawn Upon The Plateau Of Might Now Burns!
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Oct 31 2008, 02:54 PM
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QUOTE (poconosrob @ Sep 22 2008, 02:11 PM) Anyone know of a supplier that sells textured needles already sterilized on the bar? http://www.needlejig.com/index.php?main_pa...a2bd7813743cf75 -------------------- Glorious Dawn Upon The Plateau Of Might Now Burns!
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Nov 1 2008, 11:34 PM
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The best supplies are not going to be the cheapist supplies you can find. If you are looking for cheap supplies then you're looking to produce cheap looking tattoos. A great supplier for machines and needles is atimemachine.... Those big curved mags are the shit and very high quality and danny fowler machines are great! Alot of other places do sell good stuff but I'll stick with a place I can always depend on to deliver me top quality tattoo supplies...
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Nov 21 2008, 05:53 AM
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If you're in Canada, Studio one is pretty good.
They don't have everything, but they still have plenty of supplies. Fast shipping, good comms.... http://www.studioonetattoosupplies.com/index.html May look expensive, but you save in the end... Duty/Customs fees and other provincial taxes... If you ask, they will also send you a free catalog. -------------------- Loneferret
___________________________________________________ *** The comments expressed in this reply are those of it's owner, and does not necessarily reflect opinions of the rest of the moderating team or other forum members. *** "Freedom is a right for all sentient beings..." I want to become a tattoo artist so I can shed this geek image people have of me... I swear that mans put more machines in kitchens than huck spaulding. |
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Nov 21 2008, 06:08 AM
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QUOTE (ManticoreRich @ Jan 16 2008, 10:46 AM) I have found Spaulding & Rogers machines to be nice, well constructed, and both 8 & 10 wrap do a nice job. Barber DTS. I have purchased loths of things from these guys, well priced and good quality. (Cheap Needles) iMax International Well priced and as a member of the EU does not incur any Import Tax to the UK. (Good Dissposable Tubes) These are the 3 that I deal with and have had good experiances with, hope they can help you also! I have been looking that Imax international websites long time and just thinking how quality of their tattoo machines are? If i choose buy imax machines what i get to my hands? piece of crap or something what will work? If there are something wrong about their machines witch is it? weak coils or something else forexamble? Their websites said: 4. CUSTOMER IN THE EU (European Union) If you are a registered company supply your commercial VAT (Value Added Tax) identification number when placing your order so you will not pay 20% VAT, otherwise you have to pay the Italian rate of tax 20% VAT. Anyway when you get the parcel in your country you will not pay any tax or duty. I live in eu and i don't have any registered company so they ad 20% VAT to their prices? How that work when i buy a stuff from there? Are they automatically add that 20% VAT to the final amount or do i have to count myself that 20% increase? Believe it or not I have seen so many sort of thing in my life, that this is not a foregone conclusion at me anymore. Sorry about asking this on here, but i can't find better topic... This is very helpful topic and i think information what i ask will help some other people as well who are planning to buy something from imax international. Edit: oh their wesites said also: 2. PRICES All the prices shown in this catalog do not include 20% Italian VAT. So will there be this + 20% from charge when i order from there, or do I have to put it there myself? Can someone help, which has ordered from there sometime? 
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Nov 27 2008, 10:50 AM
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QUOTE (Henbane @ Nov 21 2008, 03:08 PM) I have been looking that Imax international websites long time and just thinking how quality of their tattoo machines are? If i choose buy imax machines what i get to my hands? piece of crap or something what will work? If there are something wrong about their machines witch is it? weak coils or something else forexamble? Their websites said: 4. CUSTOMER IN THE EU (European Union) If you are a registered company supply your commercial VAT (Value Added Tax) identification number when placing your order so you will not pay 20% VAT, otherwise you have to pay the Italian rate of tax 20% VAT. Anyway when you get the parcel in your country you will not pay any tax or duty. I live in eu and i don't have any registered company so they ad 20% VAT to their prices? How that work when i buy a stuff from there? Are they automatically add that 20% VAT to the final amount or do i have to count myself that 20% increase? Believe it or not I have seen so many sort of thing in my life, that this is not a foregone conclusion at me anymore. Sorry about asking this on here, but i can't find better topic... This is very helpful topic and i think information what i ask will help some other people as well who are planning to buy something from imax international. Edit: oh their wesites said also: 2. PRICES All the prices shown in this catalog do not include 20% Italian VAT. So will there be this + 20% from charge when i order from there, or do I have to put it there myself? Can someone help, which has ordered from there sometime? When you order by them the will put 20% vat on the order amount at the end. So you will pay the price + 20% vat. |
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Nov 28 2008, 08:53 AM
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QUOTE (ronan @ Nov 27 2008, 08:50 PM) When you order by them the will put 20% vat on the order amount at the end. So you will pay the price + 20% vat. thank you very much! One time I looked internet shop and tried to order some cool stuff ... It was so dam confusing! bill what they gave you... that was only what stuff cost. You must add some bonus by how much that packet weight... And you must yourself add some more money depending what way they send the packet to your country. Nothing is more disruptive than pay way too little and then you know know nothing. Just wait and wait and nothing happend.  I think someone else will like to read your information before they order anything. 
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Dec 20 2008, 07:31 PM
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Great thread, thank you all.
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Dec 20 2008, 10:59 PM
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QUOTE (Daved88 @ Sep 11 2008, 05:13 AM) Inkcraft makes a mighty fine machine, they only sell j frames now, but they were selling what looked to be chinese ones. needles and tubes are very sturdy. This is another place, though fifty dollar minimum order. Their Vivid inks are surprisingly good too. My experience with superior was ok, I felt like they just sell it because people will buy it, kinda just in it for a buck. (MY opinion.. i know others will dissagree) Element is the bees knees though, they ship lighting fast and some quality stuff. Needlejig.com is also very good. You will get answers to all of your questions straight from the owner. I would have to disagree here, I had one of inkcraft's j frames its not a very good machine, would heat up easily, just another cheap chinese machine if you ask me. and as for the vivid ink.. its shit, maybe ok for practice but thats it. |
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Jan 4 2009, 04:32 PM
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flyingirons is a good spot to get some kick ass binding posts.He also sells on ebay under username tripletreecustoms.You can also get coil cores and some other machine parts through them.I ordered some binders and got them in like 3 days,plus the shipping is cheap.
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