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Frequency Tattoo Company logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%30+2.1Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORE

Frequency Tattoo Company

Philadelphia, PA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #9Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 19 tattoo parlors · 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other tattoo parlors (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Frequency Tattoo Company is better than 92% of tattoo parlors.A
92
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Frequency Tattoo Company is better than 93% of tattoo parlors.A
93
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Frequency Tattoo Company is better than 99% of tattoo parlors.A
99
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Frequency Tattoo Company is better than 100% of tattoo parlors.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Frequency Tattoo Company is better than 100% of tattoo parlors.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Frequency Tattoo Company is better than 30% of tattoo parlors.D
30

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Frequency Tattoo Company for 8 kinds of job.

Frequency Tattoo Company for tattoo design

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.5
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.80
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$150–200
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$74–$233
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 70/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tattoo design”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#16 / 18

All 5 Google reviews tagged “Tattoo design”

Brp76Local Guide · 47 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

I've been tattooed by Liz Glitz 2x. Both tattoos were very high quality & fairly priced. Got a great deal on the eye! Butterfly lady head was fully custom & she nailed it! Just a heads up, if all artists are working that day, it is just a bit cramped. With no dividers between stations, it's a very open shop feel.…

Paid $400–450Color ink tattoosTattoo aftercareTattoo design
KevLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

I got inked by BG, a wonderful and talented artist. They have excellent artwork and I am more than satisfied with my new piece. I was looking for a queer-friendly place and the owner assured me that they welcome everyone and as soon as I walk in the shop, “I’d see it for myself.” And he was right! What a cool, chill…

Paid $450–500TattoosTattoo designTattoo aftercare
CarolineLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

I had a great experience getting tattooed by Cece recently! She’s so gentle and speedy and her work is really amazing! Super happy with my new tattoo and will certainly be back. Frequency was very comfortable, super clean and easy street parking too!

Paid $250–300TattoosTattoo design
sage4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

I have gotten 2 tattoos by Ale at frequency and I cannot recommend her enough!! my first one by her was done in 2021 and is def my most complimented tattoo. They heal perfectly, shop vibes are 10/10, and Ale is so accommodating and such a joy to chat with!

Paid $300–350TattoosTattoo design
ceeLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $150–200TattoosTattoo designAbstract tattoos

Price

$196+24% vs typical tattoo parlors

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 0%Reasonable 0%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Tattoos41$114–$340
Color ink tattoos8$144–$536
Fine line tattoos7$132–$359
Tattoo design5$74–$233
Solid black work tattoos4$169–$410
Piercings3$20–$81
Tattoo aftercare2—
Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings2$183–$485

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