Golden Rule

This wasn’t our first visit to Golden Rule, our first was in search of tattoo artists, and though we didn’t ultimately choose them for the tattoo (because of specific art styles we were searching for), the staff was so friendly and informative, that we chose to return when we later were looking for a piercer. The jewelry selection was really good, even though they were sold out of a lot we had seen the first visit. The price was very reasonable, and we were seen immediately. The staff was again extremely helpful and gave suggestions and options for angles and such, explaining the benefits and drawbacks of each choice. Definitely coming back for future piercings and any tattoos that match their art styles!

My piercer was Aaron and he was awesome! I got the side of my nose pierced, and he ensured that I was 100% committed to the piercing itself as well as the position of it before he even got out the needle. He didn’t make the experience feel rushed, and it didn’t seem like I was just another sale. It was truly a customer-​friendly experience where questions were welcomed and answered fully. I will definitely be going back for more piercings and jewelry once this one heals. Thanks Aaron!

Aaron did my nose piercing. It was fast and almost pain free. Pricing was inexpensive, the facility is clean.

I’ve been here a couple of time. Once for a friend getting a belly button piercing, once with a friend getting a tattoo and once for myself getting a tattoo and I love them! Super funny people with a super clean and welcoming environment. The parlor is open and spacious. Their pricing for tattoos is also super great. Another place I went to had a minimum of $ 100. Their tattoo work is also phenomenal. Their piercer is also great. Everyone is really friendly in my experience with a great sense of humor. Would definitely recommend

I came in to get two shooting star tattoos, one on each shoulder. Tell me why they are completely uneven and look fucking ridiculous!!! I am now way too embarrassed to wear anything with an open back because of my ghetto trashy tattoos. Don’t go here!!!

I’ve gotten many tattoos here and they have all turned out amazing! The service and environment is what makes me comes back. Whenever people ask where to go for tattoos or piercings I always recommend golden rule!!!

The female piercer has always been very friendly and personable. I haven’t had any ink slung here because I’m loyal to my artist back home but they’ve always acknowledged my existence when I enter by a friendly, «what’s up?» Or something of the sort.

Super excited to get my tattoo fixed today! 8 years after the original outline I didn’t «love» but don’t hate, I’ve finally found someone I trust enough to do my color & detail & make my tat what I always dreamed. Chop sat down with me & worked out the logistics & explained what would work best with how I want my tree to turn out & was also realistic about how it will be as it ages. I hate when artists just lie & tell you they can do a perfect cover up & it will never show through. No one can guarantee that. This guy is legit. Then I find out he has also done a huge memorial piece on my cousin that turned out awesome & gave her Mom (my Aunt) her 1^st tat. I’m sold. Never going anywhere else. Golden Rule RULES! Did I mention the owner, Aaron is super cool too? Nice & personable guys, the shop is super clean & every customer that I saw come in got their I.D. checked. No offense to anywhere else but only the best shops can afford to I.D. all their customers.

Great place. Very clean, staff is professional and friendly. There was a short wait because the piercer was busy, but that’s to be expected. I would definitely recommend coming to a friend.

Very clean place. All staff is friendly. Friend recommended this place to me. I will definitely be coming back.

I’m not angry when writing this. I need to be honest. When you walk in, barley any eye contact — they act like they’re doing you a favor by talking to you. Chop has done a couple of tattoos that were fine. It’s what I asked for. The last one he did, I don’t know if he was in a bad mood or what. He can do better work and I’ve seen it. The tattoo I chose was a female face and I chose it as a memorial. Everyone said the female looked like she had a grill or braces — her mouth was really weird, she looked like she just had dental work done and her mouth was full of gauze. I felt like I couldn’t show it to anyone. I have since had it fixed and now it feels like it’s supposed to be here.
I know that Chop is capable of doing good work, he just really messed up on my tattoo.
And how is it that they’re so fricken grumpy in there? They’re nice, to the people they already know. 2 people I know have mentioned the bad attitude. So if you see a review that says they have good customer service, it’s because they personally know these people.

I went here for a nose piercing. The guy who pierced my nose was quick and friendly. Good experience. Better than my septum piercing from somewhere back in Illinois. A few days later my ring fell out on accident and i had to go back because it wouldn’t go back in. A gal helped me out and she was decent and understanding. I recommend this place. You get what you pay for and the price was good too. Ended up paying $ 56.00 for piercing, ring, and sea salt spray.

Golden rule is where I have been going for the past 12 years to get my piercing and tattoos. The artists do amazing artwork and always go above and beyond for their clients. I have had every piercing done here by Aaron himself or someone just as experienced as him. Aaron is the owner and he has made me feel like family there. All the people that work their take great care of everyone that walks through the door. I have never seen a cleaner and safer set up for piercing plus there aftercare is phenomenal. Golden Rule is the place to go.

I love this place. Great artists with a wide range of tattoo styles to chose from. They are very clean and have a phenomenal sterilization process. My advice is to always check out a shops sterilization process and room before getting tattooed or pierced there. This shop passes with flying colors!!!

Very, very, very disappointed ! Bought my daughter a nose piercing Christmas Eve. I basically paid for a hoop and the piercing, they gave me the hoop and a gift certificate, I took her today (two days later) and they were rude to her and myself, the experience was fuct up, I feel like they destroyed not only the gift I gave her but more importantly her experience, you suck and I hope you go out of business

Went to this tattoo shop for some more ink! What a huge difference! Chop once again did my work and once again he did not disappoint! Very courteous, professional, and just a really great artist! Highly recommend going during their slower times, Mon-​Fri before 4:00 pm. Otherwise make an appointment with Chop!

I walked in and was completely ignored. I asked the man behind the desk a question and barley got a response and no eye contact what’s so ever. If I can’t even get any costumer service when the store is completely empty then obviously I’m a customer that isn’t good enough for that place.

My husband and I went into Golden Rule on our anniversary to talk about matching tattoos. I’ve been in other tattoo shops and have always been greeted immediately by whomever was behind the counter, as anyone would reasonably expect. The person behind the counter was sorting t-​shirts but not working with a customer. He looked up at us, and then back down at what he was doing– no greeting, nothing. Several people who were doing tattoos looked up as well but not a single person said a word.
We wandered around for about five minutes and the over all feeling was that they were either too busy or too cool to talk to us. It was a huge disappointment. We’ll be going to Laughing Buddha in Seattle for our tats.

Not sure why they have two Unilocal pages. so I’m leaving the same info on this one:
Just got my first facial piercing here today. After a lot of ‘shopping around’, I chose this place because it was the most sanitary and friendliest. They made me feel 100% comfortable and I’d recommend this place to anyone! Plus. they had a lot of piercings themselves and I didn’t want a piercing from someone who didnt know what it felt like!
Update: 3÷1÷2011
I lowered the rating on this from a 5 to a 3 because of how this place treated me after my piercing. Apparently there was some inner office drama there and my piercer was no longer working there when I went back to get the smaller jewelry/​bar as promised by my piercer. They then told me that they couldn’t put a smaller size in, but they would gladly sell me something different, (after paying an outrageous price already). I pitched a fit until they switched out the bar to something shorter and he grumpily obliged just to get me out of there. This place needs to work on their customer service skills.
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I’m not sure how long you have been in business. But, walking into your store… First thing comes to mind is. Ameture.
I am visiting out of town, and needed to pick up a ring. I walked in, did not get a ‘hey. how’s it goin. someone will be with you.’ I mean, if you’re tattooing in an open area by the FRONT DOOR? at least say something! Business ethic obviously doesn’t care for customers privacy, so why not say something to a possible customer walking into the store! Did you not hear the door bell ring when I walked in? And you didn’t mind I was standing at the counter for over 5 minutes, and made no eye contact?
Besides no customer greeting, store is poorly setup. Tattooing sessions are viewable to the public. And to the eye, it doesn’t look as if the customer has an option for a private session.
There is not a great selection to body jewelry. They have great display cases, that are practically empty. Some tacky shirts hanging behind the counter. Who wears that? — I mean. if the previous reviewers love this place? … I suppose the bar isn’t set too high, upon lack of expectations.
I think Golden Rule is in need of some business class. Especially for this type of field.
If you have the skill and is passionate about tattoo as an art. Treat it that way! Tattoo skill is highly appreciated, come on– it’s permanent! To some people, inking of the skin can be a special moment.
I guess my main suggestion is — improve your customer service and maybe rethink about the way stations are setup. You have a great space, and could really be used to something awesome! Silverdale needs something great. not mediocre