tipping appliance delivery guys [Archive]

Stankfoot

03-13-2007, 05:48 AM

Having a washer and dryer delivered and installed today.Paying for delivery and installation but  never know what to tip these guys. any ideas?what if its two guys? how much each?

reillyluck

03-13-2007, 05:55 AM

20 bucks.

Fat_Sunny

03-13-2007, 06:00 AM

Bingo!  $10 Each = $20If You Don't Have Two Tens, You Give It To One Guy But Say Loud Enough For The Other Guy To Hear "This Is For Both Of You".

yomudder21

03-13-2007, 06:02 AM

Use the following tips: <ul><li>Don't pee in the wind</li><li>Don't eat yellow snow</li><li>Don't smoke in bed. </li></ul>

Fat_Sunny

03-13-2007, 06:04 AM

Yeah, Those Are Good Tips Too!Here Is Another Good Tip: Don't Buy xm Stock When It Is At $20 Per Share!

spadanko

03-13-2007, 06:09 AM

$10 for each guy.. plus beverages

feralBoy

03-13-2007, 06:10 AM

Fat_Sunny wrote: Yeah, Those Are Good Tips Too!Here Is Another Good Tip: Don't Buy xm Stock When It Is At $20 Per Share!Actually, you should probably just leave it at, "don't buy xm stock."

Chip196

03-13-2007, 06:12 AM

I think you make that judgment based on their service, and it depends your place as well.  I currently live in a pre-war 4 story walkup apartment where the stairway is 90 degrees all year round.  When I had my dishwasher delivered I tipped more than I normally would since A) I live in the worst place for delivery, and B) They did a great job, cleaned up great, and never complained once about the walkup / heat.  I went $20 per guy.  Whenever I know something is getting delivered I try and keep a lot of different bills in my wallet and make a judgment call then and there.

sailor

03-13-2007, 06:26 AM

i also like to throw in a coke or beer.

Fat_Sunny

03-13-2007, 06:29 AM

Ok Here Is Another One For You:F_S Had To Have A New Boiler Put In His Basement.  That Is A Major Project And Not Cheap.  There Were A Total Of 6 Guys, And F-S Had No Idea Who Was Who And WHo Was The Crew Chief.When There Is A Whole "Crew", Should You Tip?

Golfman

03-13-2007, 06:31 AM

They are getting paid for their job, mail the 20 bucks to Ron so he can get a decent cigar around here!

feralBoy

03-13-2007, 06:51 AM

Fat_Sunny wrote: Ok Here Is Another One For You:F_S Had To Have A New Boiler Put In His Basement.  That Is A Major Project And Not Cheap.  There Were A Total Of 6 Guys, And F-S Had No Idea Who Was Who And WHo Was The Crew Chief.When There Is A Whole "Crew", Should You Tip?That's a tough one.  I wouldn't give a tip to just one guy, hoping he would divy it up.  You either have to give each, or do something else, like, buy them lunch or something.  I used to do home improvement, and sometimes the people would make me lunch and I thought it was a pretty nice thing to do.  My brother comes home with all types of shit in tips.  One day he came home with a case of shampoo and conditioner.  That's what the customer sold, so that's what he gave him.  Pretty funny.

TheMojoPin

03-13-2007, 07:02 AM

I always base it on how hard the job is, what the weather is like, whether or not I live in an apartment and how many flights of stairs, etc., etc..  I'm on the second floor of my new place and I've been tipping pretty much anyone bringing stuff up at least $10 each and definitely $20 each if they're installing.  Offering drinks is a must, too.  Of course, if they did a shitty jub they'd get less, but I've lucked out and had nothing but pros helping me deal with this move.  And yeah, give each tip to each guy seperately.  Giving everything to someone who says they're in charge is no guarentee of the money getting to anyone else.

LordJezo

03-13-2007, 07:36 AM

$0.They get paid for their job and you are most likely paying delivery charges.Just say "Have a nice day." and show them the door. The most I have ever tipped were 2 cans of Shop Rite brand coke after paying almost $100 to get some couches delivered.  It's their jobs, why do they need extra cash from my pocket for doing what I have already paid for?

J.Clints

03-13-2007, 07:40 AM

LordJezo wrote: $0.They get paid for their job and you are most likely paying delivery charges.Just say "Have a nice day." and show them the door. The most I have ever tipped were 2 cans of Shop Rite brand coke after paying almost $100 to get some couches delivered.  It's their jobs, why do they need extra cash from my pocket for doing what I have already paid for? I agree. I will give them what ever to drink. They get paid good money to do there job.

King Hippos Bandaid

03-13-2007, 10:30 AM

reillyluck wrote: 20 bucks. Agreed a $20  is perfect, puts them ina good mood, , so the next person gets good service

MrPink

03-13-2007, 10:39 AM

Mr Pink says "Tipping's for the birds".

TheMojoPin

03-13-2007, 10:45 AM

jclintsma wrote: LordJezo wrote: $0.They get paid for their job and you are most likely paying delivery charges.Just say "Have a nice day." and show them the door. The most I have ever tipped were 2 cans of Shop Rite brand coke after paying almost $100 to get some couches delivered.  It's their jobs, why do they need extra cash from my pocket for doing what I have already paid for? I agree. I will give them what ever to drink. They get paid good money to do there job.If it's just delivery, no, Iusually don't tip.  If there's installation, yes, I do.

J.Clints

03-13-2007, 11:02 AM

King Hippo's Bandaid wrote: reillyluck wrote: 20 bucks. Agreed a $20  is perfect, puts them ina good mood, , so the next person gets good serviceI dont give a damn about the next person. My service better be good though.

King Hippos Bandaid

03-13-2007, 11:03 AM

jclintsma wrote: King Hippo's Bandaid wrote: reillyluck wrote: 20 bucks. Agreed a $20  is perfect, puts them ina good mood, , so the next person gets good serviceI dont give a damn about the next person. My service better be good though.True that , but if the person before you stiffs,  then you may get screwed

Ritalin

03-13-2007, 12:41 PM

jclintsma wrote: King Hippo's Bandaid wrote: reillyluck wrote: 20 bucks. Agreed a $20 is perfect, puts them ina good mood, , so the next person gets good serviceI dont give a damn about the next person. My service better be good though.Wow. Church goin' folk, are ya?

TheVHD

03-13-2007, 01:02 PM

It most deff depends on the situation and the attitude of the delivery guys... if they are pro's and take care of business then $10+ Drink and bathroom.  If they are punks expecting something tracking dirt and shit in the house... nadda.  If it's a group like 3-5 people doing an install... and I don't know who's in charge... I'll wait until the job is done and when they are ready to leave I'll give the guy who did the most work $10 per guy and say "Here you guys get some lunch or a beer." This way everyone knows that I gave something and they can divide it up among themselves.

lleeder

03-13-2007, 01:36 PM

20 bucks those guys work hard and don't make nearly enough. They don't see that delivery charge that goes to the store.

ralphbxny

03-13-2007, 07:44 PM

What a bunch of Non Tippin MF'ers. You Obviously tip something. The guys not tippin if you had to bring a washer/dryer, fridge, 50 in TV up to a 4 story walk up and got nothing but a glass of water youd wish death on the people.I worked in circuit city and If someone asked I would tell them to give the guys $5 bucks an appliance unless the delivery was difficult. Then hit them off some more. If a install is necessary you can add on from there. I gave the guy who helped me load my computer in my car $5 just for helpin.At least give them enough to buy a 40oz.

This message was edited by ralphbxny on 3-13-07 @ 11:45 PM

Gaia

03-13-2007, 10:47 PM

Ritalin wrote: jclintsma wrote: King Hippo's Bandaid wrote: reillyluck wrote: 20 bucks. Agreed a $20 is perfect, puts them ina good mood, , so the next person gets good serviceI dont give a damn about the next person. My service better be good though.Wow. Church goin' folk, are ya?  <img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/lol.gif" border="0" width="20" height="20" /><img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/lol.gif" border="0" width="20" height="20" /><img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/lol.gif" border="0" width="20" height="20" /><img src="/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/lol.gif" border="0" width="20" height="20" />

FuckinStarvin

03-17-2007, 10:26 AM

The major difference here is delivery/installer guys dont get paid subhuman wages to do their jobs. They make double minimum wage or much more in most cases. Where as a waiter gets paid $2 an hour because they live off the tips. I think the argument could be made but still, I ALWAYS TIP everyone who does anything I could have possibly done myself. This includes but not limited to... Valet'sBartender'sMassage "Therapist"MailmanDelivery guysMy tailoretc etc.

Bossanova

03-17-2007, 10:35 AM

Delivery guys are not supposed to accept tips, that is usually a company policy.  They are being rewarded by the customer for doing what they are paid to do.  That being said.  If the guys go out of their way to install or do things more than just delivery than yes, a tip could follow.  I really only tip the garbage men, because they take shit I'm not supposed to put out.