freemindfreebody: gogovegan: puffdragonpuff: adamrichins: eva-unitxvx: deathbeforedigital: would you go to a dentist in a parking lot? no? then why go to a modification artist that is willing to cut corners and use less than the highest quality materials, techniques, and up-to-date information available? the cost is higher because reputable, knowledgeable, experienced artists actually really care about what they put in your body, they care about using safe, efficient techniques, they care to do research and take classes on wide ranges of topics including first aid, cpr, bloodborne pathogens, human anatomy, wound care, and on and on. the jewelry used is of extremely high quality and ensured bio-compatability. we know, and can tell you, exactly what our jewelry is made of, how it was made, where it was made, hell most of the time we can even call or text the actual person who made it. and those craftsmen work for ethical, community-conscious manufacturers that offer life-time guarantees on all of their products. i have seen amazing artists agonize over every little detail, wanting to make sure they’ve provided their clients with the best possible service and experience, with a guarantee on the work just to ensure a successful modification and completely satisfied customer. all because they just really fucking love what they do, and they have enough respect for it to do it right, to do it safely, and to do it well. so yeah, you could find it cheaper, but why the hell would you want to? Danni does it again Hahahaha. That’s me! It depends on where you live too….in cali normally a nostril peircing is about 30. Most facial piercings (non-dermal that is) are in a range between 30 and 50 bucks. Below the belt I believe starts at 50 and microdermals start at 50 but are normally 80…piercings are like hair and tattoos…you pay good money for the good shit :) No, actually…unless you live in another country, the price for jewelry (from the same companies) and most shops piercing service fees are right around the same no matter where you go. My shop is in california. Nostril piercings still start around $50, unless you are getting pierced with a ring. And I am literally a stones throw from the manufacturer that makes most of my jewelry. If you’re in another country, it usually costs more because the shipping and customs taxation is higher. If you are getting pierced for cheaper it is usually because the jewelry is cheaper, which means its of inferior quality to what you could/should be wearing 90% of the time. !!! a piece of me does think this is slightly over priced for a nostril… but he does make a very good point. but a) not every piercing you get for less than $50 will give you hep/hiv. b) im not a piercer by any means, but i would like to train to be one, i have multiple piercings and i have taken many medical blood born classes and i think i can spot a violation when i see one (broken gloves, unsterilized needles, bad autoclave work, etc.) but this does make a valid point. kudos.