I recently got a tattoo at the second location of New Tribe and all I can say is I am so impressed with the result. I had been thinking about the design for a while and finally came up with the perfect fit so I decided to try to get it done without an appointment. The original new tribe was booked for the day but referred me to the newer location. I trekked over there (not far) and was told to come back in an hour. I came back just as she (Tara, I believe her name is) was finishing up on the last client.
Unfortunately their debit machine was down which resulted in me having to head back to the bank at Spadina to get cash for the quote she gave me.
The length of time she had predicted was almost dead on (a little less) and the tattoo turned out exactly as I'd hoped. It's a tad pricey but well worth it. I'd have Tara do it again in a flash.
Side note: She also told me about the company's standards and how the artists have to undergo a lengthy apprenticeship before they can become an official artist, which was reassuring to hear.