[Mr. Ford95]

Got a buddy moving from Memphis to Seattle and he is using North American. He was asking about how to tip the movers and the proper etiquette for it. Any help?

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by Mr. Ford95

Got a buddy moving from Memphis to Seattle and he is using North American. He was asking about how to tip the movers and the proper etiquette for it. Any help?

Depends upon how big the job is. If it isn't a gigantic job, give $20 to the driver and each of the helpers. Make sure to physically hand the money to each person (some drivers like to keep extra for themselves or not give the help any of it). Buy them lunch. Have plenty of cold water available to them.

If it is a big job, the sky is the limit. I've been tipped as much as $500 cash, and once was given a set of $4000 speakers as a tip.

[Mr. Ford95]

Yeah he plans on doing the food and water deal. It's either a condo or apartment he is moving into. I know he said something about having to go up 3 flights of stairs. He is also wondering about having to tip at the pickup and deliver points instead of just the deliver point. Apparently someone told him about 2 different crews doing the move due to the distance. Wasn't someone from NA but a work buddy or something.

Thanks for the help Rev.

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by Mr. Ford95

Yeah he plans on doing the food and water deal. It's either a condo or apartment he is moving into. I know he said something about having to go up 3 flights of stairs. He is also wondering about having to tip at the pickup and deliver points instead of just the deliver point. Apparently someone told him about 2 different crews doing the move due to the distance. Wasn't someone from NA but a work buddy or something.

Thanks for the help Rev.

Yeah, the only person from the pickup crew that will be at the other end is the driver. The labor will be completely different. He should be tipping the driver on both ends.

[Orangetxguy]

Originally Posted by Mr. Ford95

Got a buddy moving from Memphis to Seattle and he is using North American. He was asking about how to tip the movers and the proper etiquette for it. Any help?

Here is a tip for him......Don't move to Seattle!!!

[BanditsCousin]

I usually get most of my tips at unloading. $200 wouldn't be a bad tip for 3-6000lb move that goes down smoothly. $250 for up to 10K lbs.

I got an $800 tip once (sorry to one-up the Rev). My first dirtbike (Kawasaki KX80) was a tip for my dad way back in the day.

Do not buy pizza for the help. It's like throwing an anchor on them. Sandwiches w/o mayo is best.

North American isn't the best, but far, far from the worst. He should be alright.

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by BanditsCousin

$200 wouldn't be a bad tip for 3-6000lb move that goes down smoothly. $250 for up to 10K lbs.

$200 per person? You're kidding, right?

Do not buy pizza for the help. It's like throwing an anchor on them.

But it's fun to watch. :lol:

[BanditsCousin]

No, driver tip. Lumpers are good for a 20 spot, but weight of shipment lays a factor. on my 800 tip, each lumper got a buck twenty. That was rare, though, but I always did good on tips.

And, I have kept tips more than once when I get labor with attititdes or plain out sucked.

[Rev.Vassago]

Originally Posted by BanditsCousin

And, I have kept tips more than once when I get labor with attititdes or plain out sucked.

Shame shame. I'm telling. :P

[BanditsCousin]

And another thing on tipping...

You tip a pizza guy to bring a VERY replaceable item to your house1-5 miles. But when you're life's posessions go 2000+mi and you can't replace everything, it's worth nothing (to some).

All in all, I'm calling out all the idots here that have bashed HHG hauling, and they know who they are.... talking about hauling someone's "crap".

Yeah, it IS crap. Its a rickety chair your dead grandfather made by hand. It's stupid macaroni art your first born made in preschool. Its wedding dresses and wedding photos. Its your Lionel train collection, 1/2 of em don't even work. yep, it is crap...until it's your possessions :wink: