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* 1. How long have you been tattooing?

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* 2. How long have you been using cartridge needles?

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* 3. What style of tattooing do you typically focus on? (Choose all that apply)

All Styles - Street/ Walk in Shop

Anime

Black & Grey

Blackwork

Fine Line

Japanese

Mash-up

Micro Tattoos

NeoTraditional

Pointillism / Dotwork

Realism

Sticker/ Patch Style

Traditional

Trash Polka

Watercolor

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How would you rank your knowledge of the features of tattoo needles, including diameters, taper lengths, and the impact of these factors on your tattooing?

I have no idea, I just use what I was taught with

I know what I like, but don't get into the nitty gritty

I have a moderate understanding, but could always use more

I'm a needle expert and like to know all of the specifics

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Do you consistently check your needles with an eye loupe?

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* 6. How often do you try new brands or lines of cartridge needles?

I'm constantly trying new brands to find the best fit for me

Once in a while - When a new line catches my eye

Rarely - I stick to what I like

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* 7. How important are each of the following when you are purchasing needles?
Needle Pricing

	Not At All Important	Minimal Consideration	Slightly Important	Important	Very Important	Deal Breaker
Price per box	Price per box Not At All Important	Price per box Minimal Consideration	Price per box Slightly Important	Price per box Important	Price per box Very Important	Price per box Deal Breaker
Available Discounts	Available Discounts Not At All Important	Available Discounts Minimal Consideration	Available Discounts Slightly Important	Available Discounts Important	Available Discounts Very Important	Available Discounts Deal Breaker
Shipping Charges	Shipping Charges Not At All Important	Shipping Charges Minimal Consideration	Shipping Charges Slightly Important	Shipping Charges Important	Shipping Charges Very Important	Shipping Charges Deal Breaker
Sponsorship	Sponsorship Not At All Important	Sponsorship Minimal Consideration	Sponsorship Slightly Important	Sponsorship Important	Sponsorship Very Important	Sponsorship Deal Breaker

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* 8. Needle Quality & Features

	Not At All Important	Minimal Consideration	Slightly Important	Important	Very Important	Deal Breaker
Brand of Needles	Brand of Needles Not At All Important	Brand of Needles Minimal Consideration	Brand of Needles Slightly Important	Brand of Needles Important	Brand of Needles Very Important	Brand of Needles Deal Breaker
Perceived Sharpness	Perceived Sharpness Not At All Important	Perceived Sharpness Minimal Consideration	Perceived Sharpness Slightly Important	Perceived Sharpness Important	Perceived Sharpness Very Important	Perceived Sharpness Deal Breaker
Longevity of Sharpness	Longevity of Sharpness Not At All Important	Longevity of Sharpness Minimal Consideration	Longevity of Sharpness Slightly Important	Longevity of Sharpness Important	Longevity of Sharpness Very Important	Longevity of Sharpness Deal Breaker
Safety Features/ Membrane	Safety Features/ Membrane Not At All Important	Safety Features/ Membrane Minimal Consideration	Safety Features/ Membrane Slightly Important	Safety Features/ Membrane Important	Safety Features/ Membrane Very Important	Safety Features/ Membrane Deal Breaker
Consistency of Quality	Consistency of Quality Not At All Important	Consistency of Quality Minimal Consideration	Consistency of Quality Slightly Important	Consistency of Quality Important	Consistency of Quality Very Important	Consistency of Quality Deal Breaker
Stiffness of Membrane	Stiffness of Membrane Not At All Important	Stiffness of Membrane Minimal Consideration	Stiffness of Membrane Slightly Important	Stiffness of Membrane Important	Stiffness of Membrane Very Important	Stiffness of Membrane Deal Breaker
Color of Cartridge	Color of Cartridge Not At All Important	Color of Cartridge Minimal Consideration	Color of Cartridge Slightly Important	Color of Cartridge Important	Color of Cartridge Very Important	Color of Cartridge Deal Breaker
Plastic Quality	Plastic Quality Not At All Important	Plastic Quality Minimal Consideration	Plastic Quality Slightly Important	Plastic Quality Important	Plastic Quality Very Important	Plastic Quality Deal Breaker
Needle Metal	Needle Metal Not At All Important	Needle Metal Minimal Consideration	Needle Metal Slightly Important	Needle Metal Important	Needle Metal Very Important	Needle Metal Deal Breaker
Internal Stabilizer Features	Internal Stabilizer Features Not At All Important	Internal Stabilizer Features Minimal Consideration	Internal Stabilizer Features Slightly Important	Internal Stabilizer Features Important	Internal Stabilizer Features Very Important	Internal Stabilizer Features Deal Breaker
Ergonomic Features / Finger Rest	Ergonomic Features / Finger Rest Not At All Important	Ergonomic Features / Finger Rest Minimal Consideration	Ergonomic Features / Finger Rest Slightly Important	Ergonomic Features / Finger Rest Important	Ergonomic Features / Finger Rest Very Important	Ergonomic Features / Finger Rest Deal Breaker
Size Labeling on Cartridge	Size Labeling on Cartridge Not At All Important	Size Labeling on Cartridge Minimal Consideration	Size Labeling on Cartridge Slightly Important	Size Labeling on Cartridge Important	Size Labeling on Cartridge Very Important	Size Labeling on Cartridge Deal Breaker
Recycled/ Eco Friendly Plastic	Recycled/ Eco Friendly Plastic Not At All Important	Recycled/ Eco Friendly Plastic Minimal Consideration	Recycled/ Eco Friendly Plastic Slightly Important	Recycled/ Eco Friendly Plastic Important	Recycled/ Eco Friendly Plastic Very Important	Recycled/ Eco Friendly Plastic Deal Breaker
Recycled/ Eco Friendly Packaging	Recycled/ Eco Friendly Packaging Not At All Important	Recycled/ Eco Friendly Packaging Minimal Consideration	Recycled/ Eco Friendly Packaging Slightly Important	Recycled/ Eco Friendly Packaging Important	Recycled/ Eco Friendly Packaging Very Important	Recycled/ Eco Friendly Packaging Deal Breaker
Damage to Client's Skin	Damage to Client's Skin Not At All Important	Damage to Client's Skin Minimal Consideration	Damage to Client's Skin Slightly Important	Damage to Client's Skin Important	Damage to Client's Skin Very Important	Damage to Client's Skin Deal Breaker
Durability	Durability Not At All Important	Durability Minimal Consideration	Durability Slightly Important	Durability Important	Durability Very Important	Durability Deal Breaker

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* 9. Configurations

	Not At All Important	Minimal Consideration	Slightly Important	Important	Very Important	Deal Breaker
Variety of Taper Lengths Available	Variety of Taper Lengths Available Not At All Important	Variety of Taper Lengths Available Minimal Consideration	Variety of Taper Lengths Available Slightly Important	Variety of Taper Lengths Available Important	Variety of Taper Lengths Available Very Important	Variety of Taper Lengths Available Deal Breaker
Bugpin Configurations	Bugpin Configurations Not At All Important	Bugpin Configurations Minimal Consideration	Bugpin Configurations Slightly Important	Bugpin Configurations Important	Bugpin Configurations Very Important	Bugpin Configurations Deal Breaker
Magnums 27+	Magnums 27+ Not At All Important	Magnums 27+ Minimal Consideration	Magnums 27+ Slightly Important	Magnums 27+ Important	Magnums 27+ Very Important	Magnums 27+ Deal Breaker
Various Tip Options (Open, Diamond, etc...)	Various Tip Options (Open, Diamond, etc...) Not At All Important	Various Tip Options (Open, Diamond, etc...) Minimal Consideration	Various Tip Options (Open, Diamond, etc...) Slightly Important	Various Tip Options (Open, Diamond, etc...) Important	Various Tip Options (Open, Diamond, etc...) Very Important	Various Tip Options (Open, Diamond, etc...) Deal Breaker
Number of Configurations Available	Number of Configurations Available Not At All Important	Number of Configurations Available Minimal Consideration	Number of Configurations Available Slightly Important	Number of Configurations Available Important	Number of Configurations Available Very Important	Number of Configurations Available Deal Breaker
Textured Needle Options	Textured Needle Options Not At All Important	Textured Needle Options Minimal Consideration	Textured Needle Options Slightly Important	Textured Needle Options Important	Textured Needle Options Very Important	Textured Needle Options Deal Breaker

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* 10. Additional Considerations

	Not At All Important	Minimal Consideration	Slightly Important	Important	Very Important	Deal Breaker
Recommendation from Friend/ Colleague	Recommendation from Friend/ Colleague Not At All Important	Recommendation from Friend/ Colleague Minimal Consideration	Recommendation from Friend/ Colleague Slightly Important	Recommendation from Friend/ Colleague Important	Recommendation from Friend/ Colleague Very Important	Recommendation from Friend/ Colleague Deal Breaker
Recommendation from Sponsored Artist/ ProTeam	Recommendation from Sponsored Artist/ ProTeam Not At All Important	Recommendation from Sponsored Artist/ ProTeam Minimal Consideration	Recommendation from Sponsored Artist/ ProTeam Slightly Important	Recommendation from Sponsored Artist/ ProTeam Important	Recommendation from Sponsored Artist/ ProTeam Very Important	Recommendation from Sponsored Artist/ ProTeam Deal Breaker
Samples / Testing for Myself	Samples / Testing for Myself Not At All Important	Samples / Testing for Myself Minimal Consideration	Samples / Testing for Myself Slightly Important	Samples / Testing for Myself Important	Samples / Testing for Myself Very Important	Samples / Testing for Myself Deal Breaker
Ease of Ordering	Ease of Ordering Not At All Important	Ease of Ordering Minimal Consideration	Ease of Ordering Slightly Important	Ease of Ordering Important	Ease of Ordering Very Important	Ease of Ordering Deal Breaker
Speed of Delivery	Speed of Delivery Not At All Important	Speed of Delivery Minimal Consideration	Speed of Delivery Slightly Important	Speed of Delivery Important	Speed of Delivery Very Important	Speed of Delivery Deal Breaker
Product Reviews	Product Reviews Not At All Important	Product Reviews Minimal Consideration	Product Reviews Slightly Important	Product Reviews Important	Product Reviews Very Important	Product Reviews Deal Breaker

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* 11. Are there factors not listed above that you consider when trying or purchasing new brands or lines of cartridge needles?

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* 12. For the options rated "Very Important" or "Deal Breaker" above, can you tell us more about why those features or qualities are important to you and what you look for in your ideal needle cartridge?

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* 13. Which lines of cartridges needles have you tried in the last 18 months?

FYT

Helios

Electrum

White Rose

Cheyenne Capillary

Pepax

WJX

Cheyenne Craft

JCONLY

Peak Trition

FYT Emerald

T-Tech

Emalla

Kwadron Sublime

Spades

TatSoul Envy

Cheyenne Safety

Mast / Dragonhawk

Black Claw

Peak Blood

Vertix

Bishop Davinci

Peak Quartz

Kwadron

Other (please specify)

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* 14. How would you rate the quality of the cartridge brands/ lines listed below?

	Bad/ Low Quality	Average/ Good	High Quality	Best of the Best	N/A
Bishop DaVinci	Bishop DaVinci Bad/ Low Quality	Bishop DaVinci Average/ Good	Bishop DaVinci High Quality	Bishop DaVinci Best of the Best	Bishop DaVinci N/A
Black Claw	Black Claw Bad/ Low Quality	Black Claw Average/ Good	Black Claw High Quality	Black Claw Best of the Best	Black Claw N/A
Cheyenne Capillary	Cheyenne Capillary Bad/ Low Quality	Cheyenne Capillary Average/ Good	Cheyenne Capillary High Quality	Cheyenne Capillary Best of the Best	Cheyenne Capillary N/A
Cheyenne Craft	Cheyenne Craft Bad/ Low Quality	Cheyenne Craft Average/ Good	Cheyenne Craft High Quality	Cheyenne Craft Best of the Best	Cheyenne Craft N/A
Cheyenne Safety	Cheyenne Safety Bad/ Low Quality	Cheyenne Safety Average/ Good	Cheyenne Safety High Quality	Cheyenne Safety Best of the Best	Cheyenne Safety N/A
Electrum	Electrum Bad/ Low Quality	Electrum Average/ Good	Electrum High Quality	Electrum Best of the Best	Electrum N/A
Emalla	Emalla Bad/ Low Quality	Emalla Average/ Good	Emalla High Quality	Emalla Best of the Best	Emalla N/A
FYT	FYT Bad/ Low Quality	FYT Average/ Good	FYT High Quality	FYT Best of the Best	FYT N/A
FYT Emerald	FYT Emerald Bad/ Low Quality	FYT Emerald Average/ Good	FYT Emerald High Quality	FYT Emerald Best of the Best	FYT Emerald N/A
Helios	Helios Bad/ Low Quality	Helios Average/ Good	Helios High Quality	Helios Best of the Best	Helios N/A
JCONLY	JCONLY Bad/ Low Quality	JCONLY Average/ Good	JCONLY High Quality	JCONLY Best of the Best	JCONLY N/A
Kwadron	Kwadron Bad/ Low Quality	Kwadron Average/ Good	Kwadron High Quality	Kwadron Best of the Best	Kwadron N/A
Kwadron Sublime	Kwadron Sublime Bad/ Low Quality	Kwadron Sublime Average/ Good	Kwadron Sublime High Quality	Kwadron Sublime Best of the Best	Kwadron Sublime N/A
Mast / Dragonhawk	Mast / Dragonhawk Bad/ Low Quality	Mast / Dragonhawk Average/ Good	Mast / Dragonhawk High Quality	Mast / Dragonhawk Best of the Best	Mast / Dragonhawk N/A
Peak Blood	Peak Blood Bad/ Low Quality	Peak Blood Average/ Good	Peak Blood High Quality	Peak Blood Best of the Best	Peak Blood N/A
Peak Quartz	Peak Quartz Bad/ Low Quality	Peak Quartz Average/ Good	Peak Quartz High Quality	Peak Quartz Best of the Best	Peak Quartz N/A
Peak Trition	Peak Trition Bad/ Low Quality	Peak Trition Average/ Good	Peak Trition High Quality	Peak Trition Best of the Best	Peak Trition N/A
Pepax	Pepax Bad/ Low Quality	Pepax Average/ Good	Pepax High Quality	Pepax Best of the Best	Pepax N/A
Spades	Spades Bad/ Low Quality	Spades Average/ Good	Spades High Quality	Spades Best of the Best	Spades N/A
T-tech	T-tech Bad/ Low Quality	T-tech Average/ Good	T-tech High Quality	T-tech Best of the Best	T-tech N/A
TatSoul Envy	TatSoul Envy Bad/ Low Quality	TatSoul Envy Average/ Good	TatSoul Envy High Quality	TatSoul Envy Best of the Best	TatSoul Envy N/A
Vertix	Vertix Bad/ Low Quality	Vertix Average/ Good	Vertix High Quality	Vertix Best of the Best	Vertix N/A
White Rose	White Rose Bad/ Low Quality	White Rose Average/ Good	White Rose High Quality	White Rose Best of the Best	White Rose N/A
WJX	WJX Bad/ Low Quality	WJX Average/ Good	WJX High Quality	WJX Best of the Best	WJX N/A

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* 15. How does price influence your needle purchasing decisions?

Not at all, I am willing to pay a premium price for high-quality needles

Somewhat, I consider the price but prioritize quality over cost

Very, I try to find the best price possible without sacrificing quality too much

Extremely, I always look for the cheapest option even if it means sacrificing quality.

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* 16. What is your ideal quantity of cartridges per box?

Other (please specify)

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* 17. What do you believe sets the best tattoo needles apart from those that are merely average or poor quality

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* 18. Tell us a bit about the cartridges you're currently using:

What is your current favorite brand of cartridge needles?

How long have you been using this brand?

What makes this cartridge needle your favorite?

What configurations are you currently using?

Which cartridge were you using prior?

What caused you to switch?

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* 19. Which needle diameters do you commonly use?

#6 - 0.20mm

#8 - 0.25mm

#10 - 0.30mm

#12 - 035mm

#13 - 0.40

Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 20. Which Needle Taper Length do you commonly use?

Short Taper (2mm)

Medium Taper (3.5mm)

Long Taper (5.5mm)

Extra Long Taper (7.5mm)

Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 21. Where do you most frequently purchase your cartridge needles?

Tatsoul

Kingpin

Ultimate Tattoo Supply

Brand Website

Supplied by Shop

Local Supply Company

Razorblade

Amazon

PainfulPleasures

Local Van

Other (please specify)

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* 22. What is your least favorite brand of cartridge needles you've used?

Brand/ Line

What about this line of needles did you not like?

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* 23. What is your largest pain point experienced with cartridge needles, and how would you like to see them improved?

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* 24. Do you feel like there are enough options in the market when it comes to needle brands and configurations?

No, I still haven't found what I'm looking for...

There are enough

There's too many and I can't decide

Other (please specify)

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* 25. Are there any types/ configurations/ or features in needles you'd like to see on the market?

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* 26. Are you willing to participate in follow-up surveys/panels/ or trial groups for upcoming or unreleased products?

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* 27. Finalize your entry by submitting your contact information below. Good Luck, and thanks for your feedback!

Name *

Shop

Email Address *

100% of survey complete.

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* 1. How long have you been tattooing?

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* 2. How long have you been using cartridge needles?

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* 3. What style of tattooing do you typically focus on? (Choose all that apply)

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* 4. How would you rank your knowledge of the features of tattoo needles, including diameters, taper lengths, and the impact of these factors on your tattooing?

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* 5. Do you consistently check your needles with an eye loupe?

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* 6. How often do you try new brands or lines of cartridge needles?

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* 7. How important are each of the following when you are purchasing needles?Needle Pricing

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* 8. Needle Quality & Features

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* 9. Configurations

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* 10. Additional Considerations

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* 11. Are there factors not listed above that you consider when trying or purchasing new brands or lines of cartridge needles?

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* 12. For the options rated "Very Important" or "Deal Breaker" above, can you tell us more about why those features or qualities are important to you and what you look for in your ideal needle cartridge?

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* 13. Which lines of cartridges needles have you tried in the last 18 months?

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* 14. How would you rate the quality of the cartridge brands/ lines listed below?

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* 15. How does price influence your needle purchasing decisions?

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* 16. What is your ideal quantity of cartridges per box?

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* 17. What do you believe sets the best tattoo needles apart from those that are merely average or poor quality

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* 18. Tell us a bit about the cartridges you're currently using:

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* 19. Which needle diameters do you commonly use?

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* 20. Which Needle Taper Length do you commonly use?

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* 21. Where do you most frequently purchase your cartridge needles?

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* 22. What is your least favorite brand of cartridge needles you've used?

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* 23. What is your largest pain point experienced with cartridge needles, and how would you like to see them improved?

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* 24. Do you feel like there are enough options in the market when it comes to needle brands and configurations?

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* 25. Are there any types/ configurations/ or features in needles you'd like to see on the market?

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* 26. Are you willing to participate in follow-up surveys/panels/ or trial groups for upcoming or unreleased products?

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* 27. Finalize your entry by submitting your contact information below. Good Luck, and thanks for your feedback!

* 7. How important are each of the following when you are purchasing needles?
Needle Pricing