Yet another tipping question

[gear02]

Do you tip movers?

I have movers coming to move my stuff. I'm not sure if I have to tip, and if so, how much and to whom (there are two sets of people doing the move, one here and another at destination).

Any thoughts?

[MikeD]

Do you tip movers?

I have movers coming to move my stuff. I'm not sure if I have to tip, and if so, how much and to whom (there are two sets of people doing the move, one here and another at destination).

Any thoughts?

I would, and I would hook them before they start moving your stuff. Happy movers = less broken goodies.

[bachviet]

Yes and we tip before they start the job also.

[PrObLy]

Be sure to offer them some beverage and maybe a snack too.

[DarkFury]

I wouldn't tip 'em... but cool beverages sounds like a winning plan to me.

[mwatson]

No way will I ever tip someone BEFORE they do their job. Hire respectable movers and don't worry about it. Make sure that you offer them food and drink multiple times during the move. Tip them if they do an acceptable to good job. Anything less and they only get a glass of water and some saltines.

[Agent Plissken]

My movers stopped at BK on the way so I got them all whatever they wanted... not a single "thank you". Their end-of-job cash tip went "bye-bye"

[attgig]

so, how much do u tip?

[MikeD]

so, how much do u tip?

It depends on the number of movers and the size of the job. Two guys, six guys? Side job, working for a moving company? Lot of stuff to move, not much stuff?

I think I tend to tip on the high end, so if we're talking 2 guys like Gear is, I'd probably bump anywhere from $20 - $50 per person. I'd throw in some cheap food and drink too (Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, McD's).

Tipping isn't an exact science. I could tip my guys beforehand and they could tear my stuff up; you could tips yours after and have a perfect move. I'll take my chances with the upfront stuff, though...

[mcs328]

I tipped 50 bucks after the job is done.

[attgig]

wow.... i don't think i've ever tipped my movers that much! 2 guys...i think i've done 20 bucks?

[mcs328]

well not 50 bucks each....and it was just to move and install a stacked washer/dryer and a stove. But if I were to move I only have a condo and not a whole lot of stuff...it would still be 50 bucks total.

[DarkFury]

Heh... hire your friends as movers and all it costs you is a couple six packs of beer and a large pizza.

[ShawnLee]

Heh... hire your friends as movers and all it costs you is a couple six packs of beer and a large pizza.

True, but if you sue them becaue they screw up, you're a jerk. If you sue a moving company, you're a good businessman.

Me? I've got no problem being a jerk.

[DarkFury]

True, but if you sue them becaue they screw up, you're a jerk. If you sue a moving company, you're a good businessman.

Me? I've got no problem being a jerk.

You only give them the "beer" AFTER they complete the work...

And for the most part... you generally don't sue your friends who are pitching in to help you move (even if they break something)

[bachviet]

You only give them the "beer" AFTER they complete the work...

And for the most part... you generally don't sue your friends who are pitching in to help you move (even if they break something)

Wait until they break their arms/legs, they sue you.

[ray]

Whenever I have something large delivered (ie: bed, l-shaped couch, fridge, etc) I have always offered beverage and snacks while they are moving and then tip them depending on how long they take to setup/cleanup.

[DarkFury]

Wait until they break their arms/legs, they sue you.

if they break their arms/legs... they did it on their own time.

And suing me would be like squeezing blood from a turnip...

[MikeD]

Heh... hire your friends as movers

This alone is the single biggest reason for any man to never, ever own a pickup truck. You'll always get sucked in.

[DarkFury]

This alone is the single biggest reason for any man to never, ever own a pickup truck. You'll always get sucked in.

Heh... true.

But of course you have to lay down the law about what you are and aren't willing to do for folks (especially considering time and gas money).

[ufcrusher]

According to etiquette professionals, you are supposed to tip only $5 - 10 for movers and it suggest providing snacks and drinks.

[bachviet]

if they break their arms/legs... they did it on their own time.

And suing me would be like squeezing blood from a turnip...

Remember that anything happens in your house to anyone, you are responsible for it. BTW if you own a house, suing you is a very good thing to do. Most house insurance covers accident(s) happen to guests in the house though.

[ooBaKeep]

I don't know if there is a rule of etiquette for tipping a mover, but I certainly think that if anybody does a good service for you then you should reward them for that.


Okay, I wrote this then found this link... I will call it the 'Dummies Guide for Tipping". Yes, you are suppose to tip the movers. Check this link out.

Dummies Guide for Tipping

[DarkFury]

Remember that anything happens in your house to anyone, you are responsible for it. BTW if you own a house, suing you is a very good thing to do. Most house insurance covers accident(s) happen to guests in the house though.

Sounds like you've thought hard about this... therefore I won't ever ask YOU to be a mover in my house, should I ever decide to move.

Sorry.. but them's the "breaks".