How much to tip mattress and furniture delivery guys?

[Anonymous]

I'm expecting two deliveries today:

1. 2 sets of full-sized mattresses, plus box spring. Delivery is normally $70, but the salesguy threw it in for free.

2. 2 full-sized bed frames (one is a canopy bed and the other is a normal headboard/footboard arrangement). Shipping charges were $250. The guys are supposed to set up the beds as well.

What do I tip?

[Anonymous]

$20 and $40-50?

[Anonymous]

Wow, I try to give $5 or $10 per person. I'll tip more if there's a reason, if they do something above and beyond.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't tip

[Anonymous]

I generally tip $10 per person, or if they move many things or put lots of things together, then $20 per person. Or if I forget and don't have any cash on me, then I don't tip and feel bad about it.

[Anonymous]

$10 and $20

[Anonymous]

Presumably, you're paying a delivery fee. Even if you're not paying it, you're still paying it!

This crazy sense of noblesse oblige that traditionally inspired tipping culture really has no place in a world in which advanced degrees might not guarantee hourly wages any higher than those of laborers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Presumably, you're paying a delivery fee. Even if you're not paying it, you're still paying it!

This crazy sense of noblesse oblige that traditionally inspired tipping culture really has no place in a world in which advanced degrees might not guarantee hourly wages any higher than those of laborers.

Regardless of what you (the recipient of the furniture delivery) make, I think it's safe to say that the delivery people are probably not raking it in, and would appreciate a little extra. Only you know whether you can comfortably afford to tip, but if you can, and you are happy with the service, then you should.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Presumably, you're paying a delivery fee. Even if you're not paying it, you're still paying it!

This crazy sense of noblesse oblige that traditionally inspired tipping culture really has no place in a world in which advanced degrees might not guarantee hourly wages any higher than those of laborers.

Regardless of what you (the recipient of the furniture delivery) make, I think it's safe to say that the delivery people are probably not raking it in, and would appreciate a little extra. Only you know whether you can comfortably afford to tip, but if you can, and you are happy with the service, then you should.

Delivery people are quite likely to be earning more each hour than non-profit employees with Masters degrees in the first thirds of their careers. Again, this tipping thing is a reflection of an association between class and actual income that doesn't necessarily exist anymore.

[Anonymous]

so...bottom line, tip or no tip for furniture delivery?

[Anonymous]

We tip about $15-20 per person. Two men delivered a bed and a couch recently - they were insanely fast at putting it together and getting out of here. They clearly work hard. I would have felt like an ass not to tip.

[Anonymous]

I always give delivery people $20 each if they put it in the final spot, set it up, and take away the packing material. I give $10 if they just dump it in the first room or aren't careful with my walls.

I give movers $40 each, more if there are a lot of steps or it's cold/raining.

[Anonymous]

I always tip - usually around $20. Those delivery (or movers, etc.) guys really appreciate the nice gesture. And, that good juju will come back to you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I always give delivery people $20 each if they put it in the final spot, set it up, and take away the packing material. I give $10 if they just dump it in the first room or aren't careful with my walls.

I give movers $40 each, more if there are a lot of steps or it's cold/raining.

Why would you tip someone who did the absolute bare minimum or damaged your home?

[Anonymous]

OP no tip is warranted unless they do something over and beyond their normal duties.

DCUM is ridiculous with wanting to tip for anything and everything. Generally tips should be given only when the compensation of the receiving party is based on an assumption that they will receive tips for them to make a fair wage. So we tip waiters, etc because their base pay is structured around an assumption that they will also receive tips. It does not apply to people who deliver furniture, etc.