Do you tip your paint crew?

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Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of tipping painters. It's ridiculous. Come on people. Do you tip the cashiers at Walmart? Because I guarantee you they make about the same as the painters.

I never shop at Walmart. But, If the cashiers were working hard in my home painting and fixing, I would tip them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tipping is a inherently flawed custom that we need to faze out as a society, not grow to more trades such as tipping painters.

Go to Japan and learn.

Pay everyone a fair price for their work, so they have a documented reliable source of income.

In the interim, if it bothers you, take the time to hire good painters who take pride in their work and are a small operation.
Dont hire a sleezebag who sends out day labourers, pays them under the table or whatever. Then you wont have people far less fortunate coming into your home and you wont be feeling sorry for your painters.

I agree that the tipping system is flawed. If fair wages were paid in the US, we wouldn't have to incent people to work hard by tipping. But we live in the real world, until then tip generously and don't begrudge the little people their bread and butter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. They already charge us double based on our address. We can barely afford them as it is. An I have never heard of anyone tipping a painter.

You tip employees who fall into the FLSA 'tipped employee' category, because under U.S. law those employers are allowed to pay them less than the minimum wage because they are receiving tips as part of their compensation. Painters absolutely do not fall into this category.

You are misguided, or cheap. Maybe both.

[Anonymous]

I tip well because it pays in good service and good relationships. For example, I tip my mechanics (whose hourly rate is $$$) and the guy that does inspections. I am also polite and friendly to them. I am certain that this approach has saved me a lot of money over the years in repair costs.

People don't realize that they usually pay a penalty for being a crappy customer. Tipping shows appreciation, which the OP did not do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just some food for thought. We are having a fence installed and received estimates from 6 companies. 5 companies are within a few hundred dollars of each other. The 6th company doubled the other estimates. The catch? This company is composed of a few retired/active firefighters that they run together. They split the payment between themselves, there is no “big boss”. If I went with them I wouldn't be tipping any additional amount since for me this is already more than accounted for in the 100% increase of the estimate. It’s not always black and white. It wouldn’t be “cheap” to not tip in this case. The holier than thou types on here need to relax a little. If you really want to make a difference in peoples lives there are more effective ways than via tipping, but you already know that I’m sure.

That fact that you got 6 estimates is an indication that you probably can't afford a new fence. Six estimates is nuts! And you're trying to figure out how you can get away with not tipping! Did you look for a discount coupon too? You're a piece of work.

You're so busy pinching your pennies you will probably end up with someone who will botch the job or disappear on you.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of tipping painters. It's ridiculous. Come on people. Do you tip the cashiers at Walmart? Because I guarantee you they make about the same as the painters.

I never shop at Walmart. But, If the cashiers were working hard in my home painting and fixing, I would tip them.

You think Walmart is the only retailer that pays low wages...how obtuse. Some people really cannot think outside of what is presented to them. I can guarantee you that you have shopped/still shop at a place that pays minimum wage. I also know that you haven’t tipped them. Or is tipping something you only do for people working in your house? Strange.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just some food for thought. We are having a fence installed and received estimates from 6 companies. 5 companies are within a few hundred dollars of each other. The 6th company doubled the other estimates. The catch? This company is composed of a few retired/active firefighters that they run together. They split the payment between themselves, there is no “big boss”. If I went with them I wouldn't be tipping any additional amount since for me this is already more than accounted for in the 100% increase of the estimate. It’s not always black and white. It wouldn’t be “cheap” to not tip in this case. The holier than thou types on here need to relax a little. If you really want to make a difference in peoples lives there are more effective ways than via tipping, but you already know that I’m sure.

That fact that you got 6 estimates is an indication that you probably can't afford a new fence. Six estimates is nuts! And you're trying to figure out how you can get away with not tipping! Did you look for a discount coupon too? You're a piece of work.

You're so busy pinching your pennies you will probably end up with someone who will botch the job or disappear on you.

Good luck!

What a bizarre comment. I can certainly afford it, which is why we were looking for one. If I find 6 reputable companies with great reviews why would I not ask for an estimate, it's not like its time out of my pocket. You sound like you have no idea what you are talking about. Go troll elsewhere please.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of tipping painters. It's ridiculous. Come on people. Do you tip the cashiers at Walmart? Because I guarantee you they make about the same as the painters.

I never shop at Walmart. But, If the cashiers were working hard in my home painting and fixing, I would tip them.

You think Walmart is the only retailer that pays low wages...how obtuse. Some people really cannot think outside of what is presented to them. I can guarantee you that you have shopped/still shop at a place that pays minimum wage. I also know that you haven’t tipped them. Or is tipping something you only do for people working in your house? Strange.

You're the one being obtuse, I never said I only tip people working inside my house.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I tip well because it pays in good service and good relationships. For example, I tip my mechanics (whose hourly rate is $$$) and the guy that does inspections. I am also polite and friendly to them. I am certain that this approach has saved me a lot of money over the years in repair costs.

People don't realize that they usually pay a penalty for being a crappy customer. Tipping shows appreciation, which the OP did not do.

I don’t understand how. In your experience do people charge you lower rates if you tip them? Do they botch the repair on purpose if you don’t? No legitimate business would do this, not one. I guess it can help if you have trouble distinguishing necessary repairs from added fluff, but if you have a trustworthy mechanic that isn’t a problem whether you tip or not.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have never heard of tipping painters. It's ridiculous. Come on people. Do you tip the cashiers at Walmart? Because I guarantee you they make about the same as the painters.

I never shop at Walmart. But, If the cashiers were working hard in my home painting and fixing, I would tip them.

You think Walmart is the only retailer that pays low wages...how obtuse. Some people really cannot think outside of what is presented to them. I can guarantee you that you have shopped/still shop at a place that pays minimum wage. I also know that you haven’t tipped them. Or is tipping something you only do for people working in your house? Strange.

You're the one being obtuse, I never said I only tip people working inside my house.

You said if the Walmart cashiers were IN your house would tip them. Not if you shopped at Walmart. Maybe you mistyped. And the second point still stands, sorry. Let’s not pretend that you tip the cashier where you shop. You just don't value their work/service as much. FWIW painters (the actual painter, not the company) make significantly more than cashiers, unless you’re hiring day laborers.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Just some food for thought. We are having a fence installed and received estimates from 6 companies. 5 companies are within a few hundred dollars of each other. The 6th company doubled the other estimates. The catch? This company is composed of a few retired/active firefighters that they run together. They split the payment between themselves, there is no “big boss”. If I went with them I wouldn't be tipping any additional amount since for me this is already more than accounted for in the 100% increase of the estimate. It’s not always black and white. It wouldn’t be “cheap” to not tip in this case. The holier than thou types on here need to relax a little. If you really want to make a difference in peoples lives there are more effective ways than via tipping, but you already know that I’m sure.

That fact that you got 6 estimates is an indication that you probably can't afford a new fence. Six estimates is nuts! And you're trying to figure out how you can get away with not tipping! Did you look for a discount coupon too? You're a piece of work.

You're so busy pinching your pennies you will probably end up with someone who will botch the job or disappear on you.

Good luck!

What a bizarre comment. I can certainly afford it, which is why we were looking for one. If I find 6 reputable companies with great reviews why would I not ask for an estimate, it's not like its time out of my pocket. You sound like you have no idea what you are talking about. Go troll elsewhere please.

That's the point, you don't mind wasting your own time. You have no respect for these people's time. It's money to them, and you are wasting it trying to find a lowest, low price. I'll bet if you tell the next sucker that you've gotten 6 estimates, you won't get 7th. They know your type. On some level you know you can't afford a fence, or you are a cheapskate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I tip well because it pays in good service and good relationships. For example, I tip my mechanics (whose hourly rate is $$$) and the guy that does inspections. I am also polite and friendly to them. I am certain that this approach has saved me a lot of money over the years in repair costs.

People don't realize that they usually pay a penalty for being a crappy customer. Tipping shows appreciation, which the OP did not do.

I don’t understand how. In your experience do people charge you lower rates if you tip them? Do they botch the repair on purpose if you don’t? No legitimate business would do this, not one. I guess it can help if you have trouble distinguishing necessary repairs from added fluff, but if you have a trustworthy mechanic that isn’t a problem whether you tip or not.

Most/many business people charge a premium to customers who are a pain in the a$$. They just don't realize it. Like the PP who thought that the pAinters doubled the price based on her zip code, it was more like based on her attitude. It's like combat pay.

[Anonymous]

I tip everyone who does work for me at my house but then again I am from New York.

(And I am not wealthy - in my experience the more money you have, the less inclined to tip you are. For manual labor anyway.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just some food for thought. We are having a fence installed and received estimates from 6 companies. 5 companies are within a few hundred dollars of each other. The 6th company doubled the other estimates. The catch? This company is composed of a few retired/active firefighters that they run together. They split the payment between themselves, there is no “big boss”. If I went with them I wouldn't be tipping any additional amount since for me this is already more than accounted for in the 100% increase of the estimate. It’s not always black and white. It wouldn’t be “cheap” to not tip in this case. The holier than thou types on here need to relax a little. If you really want to make a difference in peoples lives there are more effective ways than via tipping, but you already know that I’m sure.

That fact that you got 6 estimates is an indication that you probably can't afford a new fence. Six estimates is nuts! And you're trying to figure out how you can get away with not tipping! Did you look for a discount coupon too? You're a piece of work.

You're so busy pinching your pennies you will probably end up with someone who will botch the job or disappear on you.

Good luck!

What a bizarre comment. I can certainly afford it, which is why we were looking for one. If I find 6 reputable companies with great reviews why would I not ask for an estimate, it's not like its time out of my pocket. You sound like you have no idea what you are talking about. Go troll elsewhere please.

That's the point, you don't mind wasting your own time. You have no respect for these people's time. It's money to them, and you are wasting it trying to find a lowest, low price. I'll bet if you tell the next sucker that you've gotten 6 estimates, you won't get 7th. They know your type. On some level you know you can't afford a fence, or you are a cheapskate.

Like I said earlier, you sound like you have no idea what you are talking about. I’m not wasting any time. I don't have to be present, it’s a fence estimate (aka outside). They can either swing by at their convenience or provide it based on the measurements I give them in the email. The whole point of getting an estimate is the compare different companies. None of these companies provides estimates under the assumption that you will be giving them your business. And if you want to receive 3 estimates you should apply to more, because not everyone gets back to you or sometimes it takes them a long time to do so. Common sense helps here. Keep trying to peddle your argument though, it’s quite funny.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I tip well because it pays in good service and good relationships. For example, I tip my mechanics (whose hourly rate is $$$) and the guy that does inspections. I am also polite and friendly to them. I am certain that this approach has saved me a lot of money over the years in repair costs.

People don't realize that they usually pay a penalty for being a crappy customer. Tipping shows appreciation, which the OP did not do.

I don’t understand how. In your experience do people charge you lower rates if you tip them? Do they botch the repair on purpose if you don’t? No legitimate business would do this, not one. I guess it can help if you have trouble distinguishing necessary repairs from added fluff, but if you have a trustworthy mechanic that isn’t a problem whether you tip or not.

Most/many business people charge a premium to customers who are a pain in the a$$. They just don't realize it. Like the PP who thought that the pAinters doubled the price based on her zip code, it was more like based on her attitude. It's like combat pay.

That’s not really true...Even if you are a pain in the a$$, they won’t really know that until after their first experience with you since tipping is something done after the work is complete. I guess if you took your car back a second time and noticed the hourly rate went up... but I’ve never seen that happen. Most shops have a fixed rate and stick to it.