Question for f-listers

[veronica_rich]

Fast, quick question: What is appropriate to tip movers?

I'm not giving them 15 percent; that'd cost way too fucking much. The bill is already high. But, I've never used movers before (always did it myself) and I have a feeling *something* is appropriate. They loaded, will drive 700 miles round-trip, and are going to unload tomorrow.

Suggestions?

Comments

[sirriamnis.livejournal.com]

How many are there?

$20 or $50 per?

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

There were 4 who loaded, but only 2 who drove the shit here to unload. I don't know if I should just give the two guys tips, or all 4, but the other two less than these two. Either way, I have no cash, so I'm adding it on to the credit card bill.

[sirriamnis.livejournal.com]

Argh, that's gonna be tough to sort out on a credit card bill. If its on the card, you'll tip one amount and they'll share equally or not as they see fit.

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

But what *amount* would be appropriate for cash?

[sirriamnis.livejournal.com]

I'd say $20 to $50 per guy.

[tesan.livejournal.com]

Glad to see that you made it there. :) But it still sucks to lose one of the only sushi-eating Democrats in East Tennessee. :P

From About.com's page on moving:

The information below is based on receipt of good service. If you feel you aren't receiving good service, don't feel compelled to tip. Tipping should be reserved for movers who do their job right. If a mover goes out of their way to accommodate you, then tip accordingly.

1. Provide cold drinks, coffee or whatever is suitable to the weather and time of day. Also provide food if the move takes a while and extends over the lunch period; pizza, sandwiches, something quick they can eat while on the move.

2. If there's only one or two movers, tip between $40-60 (to split if there are two) depending on how hard the move was (stairs, heavy boxes, awkward items, etc...).

3. More than one mover, tip $20 per person and give all the money to the head mover or supervisor so they can divide it afterward.

4. If you received absolutely amazing service, tips can reach up to $100. But the movers need to be really good, really helpful and do something beyond the call of duty, such as helping with last minute packing, taking the time to carefully wrap fragile items, or in my case once, helping me catch an escaped cat. That's definitely the sign of a really good and caring mover.

[tesan.livejournal.com]

BTW, I hope the "escaped cat" situation doesn't apply to you. :)

[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

NO! No escaped cats I hope!! He drove me a little crazy in the hotel room last night, but he seems to be holding up OK.

See, I was thinking I should give each of them like $30. I have bottled water I've been offering (keeping in mind it's a MOVE, so I don't have much in the way of fresh eating supplies yet, haha). There are 2 guys and one of them is in charge, but honestly, they both act pretty equal, so I think I'll just forego that and give each of the guys their money individually.

Thanks!

[a-silver-rose.livejournal.com]

WTF am I thinking? I thought you were moving at the end of March. I'm losing my mind!

Anyhoo, for your question, it's been eons since we've used pro movers. Family is much easier to tip, usually lunch or dinner and maybe a beer, LOL! But I like what tesan said. :)

- Silver Rose