Metropolis Tattoo & Piercing, San Diego
Metropolis Tattoo & Piercing offers tattoos, piercings, cover-ups and repair work at 2828 University Ave. Piercings are accepted as walk-ins during business hours; tattoo appointments and price quotes are available by texting Michael Miazio.
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YOUR CONCEPT. THEIR CRAFT.Scheduling piercings versus tattoo appointments
The shop accepts walk-ins for body piercing services every day during business hours, so you can visit without an appointment for piercings; for tattoo work the shop requests appointment inquiries and price quotes be sent by text to Michael Miazio.
Types of work offered in-house
Metropolis lists a broad range of services at this location, including professional body piercing, jewelry changes and removal, freehand and custom tattoos in full or partial color, black and grey, traditional Japanese, animal portraits, cover-ups and repair, plus aftercare assistance and troubleshooting for healing issues.
The shop location and hours are published for planning visits: Metropolis Tattoo & Piercing is at 2828 University Ave Suite 104, San Diego, CA 92104 and is open Monday through Thursday 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Friday through Sunday 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
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Can I walk in for a piercing or do I need an appointment?
You can walk in for body piercing services every day during the shop's business hours.
How do I request a tattoo price quote or appointment?
Text Michael Miazio at the shop to ask about tattoo price quotes and to book tattoo appointments.
What are the shop hours and where is it located?
Metropolis Tattoo & Piercing is at 2828 University Ave Suite 104, San Diego, CA 92104 and is open Mon–Thu 2:00 pm–8:00 pm and Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm.
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