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Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio 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 64%92+58.4Reliability 28%89+25.1Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE

Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio

San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #27Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 49 piercing studios · 4.9★ from 562 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other piercing studios (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: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.

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.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than 92% of piercing studios.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.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than 89% of piercing studios.A
89
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.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than —% of piercing studios.–
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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.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than —% of piercing studios.–
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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.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than 100% of piercing studios.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.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than 100% of piercing studios.A
100

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Customers hired Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio for 8 kinds of job.

Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio for color ink tattoos

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.49
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.96
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$50–100
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$114–$271
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 95/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Color ink tattoos”: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.#1 / 16

All 49 Google reviews tagged “Color ink tattoos” · showing 20

soam2 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. · Edited a week ago★★★

Very friendly and communicative. Though the tattoo i got (which is a bird) doesn’t have the tail it has in the photo i showed for example, and the beak isn’t colored in. When i walked in I explained my budget was around $200, after they were done with the tattoo they said it’ll be $300 each. I so happen to comply in…

Paid $250–300Color ink tattoosTattoo design
Jennifer1 reviewTotal 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 month ago★★★★★

Recommend 100% Miguel is really friendly and professional! Loved my tattoos!

Paid $200–250Color ink tattoosTattoo design
Vinzel1 reviewTotal 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 month ago★★★★★

Great service by Tattoo Artist Ethan. Awesome and super fast.

Paid $100–150Color ink tattoos
Viylen9 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 month ago★★★★★

Great service!! Thanks for a quick fun experience

Paid $100–150Color ink tattoos
Ron2 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 month ago★★★★★

Outstanding tattoo shop! Amazing top tier artists and a very nice, clean, comfortable shop. The process is very easy and painless due to their focus on comfort. All the work was so great I scheduled my next tattoo before I left!

Paid $300–350Color ink tattoos3D-style tattoos
Saul11 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 months ago★★★★★

on vacation and decided to get a tattoo….rock bottom tattoo was near our hotel so we made an appointment with Miguel. absolutely glad we did ! Miguel was very professional and his work is awesome. thank you Miguel…will definitely look you up again if we are back in the area.

Paid $400–450Color ink tattoos
Felipe4 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 months ago★★★★★

Eduardo took care of my tattoo. Couldn’t have asked for a better person. Great artist, great conversations. I wanted a Brazilian colored tattoo and he not only delivered but had lived in Brazil himself which made it more special. Thank you and would definitely recommend to anyone in San Diego

Paid $400–450Color ink tattoos
eilish7 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 months ago★★★★★

Anka was so responsive when I first reached out about my tattoo. She was so friendly on arrival. The studio is so clean and hygienic. Love my tattoo!!

Paid $50–100Color ink tattoos
ailismae1 reviewTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

Anka was very friendly, helpful, accommodating and talented! She was immediately responsive when we were curious about prices and details. The environment itself was also very clean and hygienic. Couldn’t recommend more. She made this experience very special!

Paid $50–100Color ink tattoos
Gray1 reviewTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

Clean environment, short wait for walk-in time. Ethan took care of us quickly with good work

Paid $50–100Color ink tattoos
Chris2 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 months ago★★★★★

He was great

Paid $250–300Color ink tattoos
Chelsea1 reviewTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

Ethan did a great job :)

Paid $300–350Color ink tattoos
Patrick4 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 months ago★★★★★

very clean, professional environment. Ethan was phenomenal and did fantastic

Color ink tattoos
Jessica3 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 months ago★★★★★

Ethan was amazing! Super delicate and fast. Got me in and out in like 30 minutes. Couldn’t be happier!

Paid $200–250Color ink tattoos
Antoinette1 reviewTotal 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 months ago★★★★★

Alaska North Star!!! So great!! Mario and Edwardo were bomb!!

Paid $100–150Color ink tattoos
Mehri2 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Such a great and patient place. Mario made sure I got exactly what I wanted despite me being super picky and changing where I wanted the tattoo a couple times. Would 100% recommend this place to anyone!! Thank you Mario!!

Paid $50–100Color ink tattoos
MichaelLocal Guide · 25 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Miguel was able to fit me in within a couple hours and get me exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommend checking this shop out.

Paid $200–250Color ink tattoos
Brionna1 reviewTotal 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Good service and fast

Paid $50–100Color ink tattoos
S3 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Ethan did an amazing job and the work is exceptional

Color ink tattoos
Lifes1 reviewTotal 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Eduardo was an amazing tattoo artist and definitely will come back.i do recommend coming to him if you are in the surrounding areas.

Paid $50–100Color ink tattoos

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Price

$146+16% vs typical piercing studios

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
Tattoos125$114–$277
Color ink tattoos49$114–$271
Tattoo design48$119–$290
Tattoo aftercare21—
Abstract tattoos20$126–$310
Solid black work tattoos20$86–$198
Female tattoos16$124–$469
Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings10$132–$310

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