Mandana

We had new furniture delivered almost a year ago, and it's taken this long to get the bed sorted (the finish was terrible, so they had to take it back to be re-done)

The guys are here putting the bed back together again.

Should I tip them? They're not exactly delivering new furniture, and I'm aggrieved with the company about the situation and time scales. But even so .. these guys?

Can anyone please advise?

Thanks

Tracym

If you would normally tip furniture delivery guys (I would think probably) then I would go ahead and tip them.

It's not their fault the company made a bad product - if they're doing their job well I wouldn't think they should "pay" for the company's mistakes.

Mandana

Thanks Tracy.

penguinsix

If they are putting it together, than yea, I would tip, especially if they had to carry it upstairs or something. If just dropping off at front door than judgement call.

Mandana

Thanks Penguin. I've still got your list you gave me eons ago! But there was nothing in there about 'aggrieved company re-delivering bed that wasn't up to scratch'

I'm soft. I gave them something. And they were cute

pabby

Tip them for what? It's their job!!

Mandana

10 bucks isn't going to break the bank now, is it?

Bob

because they probably get paid peanuts to deliver per lot per team, and their job is usually just to deliver it to front of house, anything else like inside the gaff or putting it together is either something the shop charges extra or a service someone nice offers.

At the very least offer a six pack of beer.

pabby

Point taken.

paul1968mcr

Just had a joiner fit a new back door under warranty.

did a great job, refitted our blinds - so I offered him $20, and he politely refused! Said he was already getting paid, and he only tipped people who brought him food.

I was amazed!

tonrob

LOL - that's the German way. Mrs tonrob always wants to do this - apparently any tips for anyone who would visit the home (e.g. postmen, binmen etc. at Xmas etc.) would always be made in beer! Wonder if you'd get strange looks over here...