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So, How Much Do I Tip 'Em?; and when?
Topic Started: Jan 7 2007, 03:53 PM (439 Views)
George K
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I'm getting a delivery on the 18th of a large black 800 lb. object. Delivery was part of the deal when I bought it.

Do I tip the delivery guys?
How much?
Before they offload it, or after it's all set up?
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Mark
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HOLY CARP!!!
After it is all set up.

Tipe them whatever you feel it is worth.

I tipped the 3 man crew $20 each.

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jon-nyc
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I tipped my guys $20 each as well. There were 5 of them though, since I had the crane delivery. I did it at the end, when it was all set up.
In my defense, I was left unsupervised.
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LWpianistin
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Definitely wait until they're about to leave. As to how much, I don't know.
And how are you today?
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George K
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I've heard that a tip beforehand may ensure that things go smoothly, if you know what I mean.

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kenny
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Your tip depends on THEIR tip.

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TomK
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Last time I got one--two guys and I gave them $100. (Not each!) After it was done, and WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU GETTING, GEORGE!!!!!!!!! ^_^
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CTPianotech
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Before they arrive, have as much stuff moved out of the way as possible. Have a good idea of where you want the piano facing, and great them with a friendly hello and handshake. This should put them in plenty sufficient a mood to ensure the best service they will offer.

If you are insistent that they not use the lyre to tilt the piano over, settle this issue prior to the movers arriving. If the movers are unable to setup a piano without the use of a lyre, telling them once they get there will not benefit you.

If after the move, they have shown respect for your property, a willingness to put up with whatever tweaking of the pianos position you like, etc, then tip according to your mood.

Keep in mind their are plenty of people who don't tip at all, no matter how good the moving service, so you don't have to worry about being perceived as a jerk.
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George K
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CTPianotech
Jan 7 2007, 06:28 PM
so you don't have to worry about being perceived as a jerk

Oh, I'm sure that there are those who have that perception already. :sombrero:
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JBryan
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I tipped the guys who delivered my piano nothing since they ****ed me on some stinking castor cups. Let's just say they got their tip preemptorally.
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Mikhailoh
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I moved pianos for my dad for several years and never ever got tipped.

'Get out of the piano moving business - there's no money in it'. There's yer tip.
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CTPianotech
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People seem much less likely to tip when the business owner goes along for the delivery. That's been my experience.
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kenny
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FWIW when they delivered my Bluethner there were 3 guys, one of which was the owner.
I tipped the two workers $40 each and the owner zip (when the owner was not present.)
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Mikhailoh
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I don't know WHEN this idea got started that you have to tip everyone who performs any service for you. IMO it has gotten out of control. In the case of restaurant serves it supplements their subpar wages. In the case of my barber it is because he gives me a great cut EVERY time, never expands my wee little bald spot and does a magnificent job of cutting out the tiny grey ones. Other than that, I tip the garbage guys when I put out stuff that is a bit beyond the reasonable like demolition detritus from a kitchen or deck or something. My mail carrier is fricking illiterate and messes up mail every week, so no tip there.
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kenny
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Mikhailoh
Jan 7 2007, 06:35 PM
I don't know WHEN this idea got started that you have to tip everyone who performs any service for you.   IMO it has gotten out of control.  In the case of restaurant serves it supplements their subpar wages.  In the case of my barber it is because he gives me a great cut EVERY time, never expands my wee little bald spot and does a magnificent job of cutting out the tiny grey ones.  Other than that, I tip the garbage guys when I put out stuff that is a bit beyond the reasonable like demolition detritus from a kitchen or deck or something.  My mail carrier is fricking illiterate and messes up mail every week, so no tip there.

Huh?
Everyone tips how they feel they should.
So do you.

When you say it has gotten out of control are you saying *your* tipping is out of control?
Or everyone other than you?
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CTPianotech
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I like the feeling of control tipping restaurant servers gives me. My garbage men will just leave the trash there if they thinks it's too heavy, though I've never thought to tip. We must have the same letter carrier.

However, could you forward me the name of that barber?? :whome:
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George K
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Mover #1: "Damn, these books are heavy!"

Foreman: "Shut up and keep workin'. If you had read them, you wouldn't be carryin' them."





George's move in 1984.
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bachophile
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I'm getting a delivery on the 18th of a large black 800 lb. object


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so where r u going to put it, george?
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Mikhailoh
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kenny
Jan 7 2007, 10:37 PM
Mikhailoh
Jan 7 2007, 06:35 PM
I don't know WHEN this idea got started that you have to tip everyone who performs any service for you.   IMO it has gotten out of control.  In the case of restaurant serves it supplements their subpar wages.  In the case of my barber it is because he gives me a great cut EVERY time, never expands my wee little bald spot and does a magnificent job of cutting out the tiny grey ones.  Other than that, I tip the garbage guys when I put out stuff that is a bit beyond the reasonable like demolition detritus from a kitchen or deck or something.  My mail carrier is fricking illiterate and messes up mail every week, so no tip there.

Huh?
Everyone tips how they feel they should.
So do you.

When you say it has gotten out of control are you saying *your* tipping is out of control?
Or everyone other than you?

When I read magazine articles. 'You should tip x,y,z, etc and here's how much' - it is usually around Christmas. It is said you should tip everybody and their brother. Really.

I enjoy tipping in a restaurant particularly because that means the staff did all that can reasonably be expected and more to make sure we had an enjoyable dinner. Can't beat that. That would normally be 20-25%, up to a third if it was truly spectacular.

But in most things I can see tipping if you receive extra or truly exceptional services. I would not think piano delivery folks fall into that category.. normally. Plus, if they are professional movers they are charging a decent nickel already, not making minimum wage.

Or maybe I'm just pissed because no one ever tipped me for moving pianos. ^_^
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RosemaryTwo
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WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU GETTING, GEORGE!!!!!!!!! 



?????

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Riley
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Jan 8 2007, 07:58 AM
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WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU GETTING, GEORGE!!!!!!!!! 



?????

Who are you quoting?
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RosemaryTwo
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TomK -- above.
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CTPianotech
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Here's what George is gettin
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RosemaryTwo
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It's beautiful. Are ya goin' with the high gloss, ebony finish, George?
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justme
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HOLY CARP!!!
jon-nyc
Jan 7 2007, 08:01 PM
I tipped my guys $20 each as well.  There were 5 of them though, since I had the crane delivery.  I did it at the end, when it was all set up.

I remember those pics!!!! They were great! Maybe you should post them again here in TNCR for any newbies who may have missed them the first time around(hint, hint).

George, I would tip them $20 if it's just a normal delivery. $50 if it's a difficult delivery involving alot of steps and turns. And more if they have to use a crane.

$20 will buy them lunch and should make them happy.
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