Jolt Country

Apparently it's okay, when moving a couch these days, to shatter the shit out of the light globe outside one's apartment. I wasn't aware of this.

Vitriola wrote:They probably walked in, saw the plastic lawn chairs that passes for furniture around here, and figured the occupants were way too damned cheap and/or ignorant to tip them.

Ice Cream Jonsey wrote:Let me ask the masses assembled: are you supposed to tip the delivery guys when you get a new couch? The previous couches I've had, ah, didn't exactly get professionally delivered.

I have a friend who delivers large appliances(refrigerators/washing mahines,etc.) for a living. We've talked about tipping in the past and for the most part, he doesn't receive tips. Most people assume the guy is being well paid (rightly so, he makes mucho dinero...), so they don't tip. He does get the occasional $10 and the tipper usually says something like "Here, have a couple of beers on me" or something to that effect. In his case, he has to remove the old appliance first, so he's there for a while, in which case he appreciates being offered a refreshment.

He told me of a time when he delivered in a really hot, 5th floor walkup apartment and the job took forever. The guy gave him a $20 tip as he left, but he says he would have preferred a couple of glasses of cold water during the job.

So I dunno, it's up to you whether to tip or not. They usually make really good $$$, but the job is a monstruous one. Just be sure to be nice to the guy(s). And oh yeah, they really hate it when people don't have everything out of the way. I agree there. If you know something's being delivered, make way for the stuff. It makes the delivery guy's life easier. Hope that helps.

Furniture Delivery:
If the delivery guys actually unwrap and set up a sofa or a bed, then $5 to $10 each would be appropriate.

Although he would put up the cash it fell upon her to make the actual payment. She would answer the door in her eye popping tight top and short skirt but the best part (varying perspectives on this point) was when she would have to turn around and pick up some of the money that had fallen on the floor behind her. She kept her knees straight but not too close together and bent at the waist to retrieve the bill. The rear hem didn't have to travel far to expose a bare bottom and her slightly open legs gave a clear view of other parts. More than one delivery person stood open mouthed and speechless as the money changed hands. The final touch was when she would kiss his cheek and thank him for bringing the furniture. Most often he would still be standing in shocked silence as the door closed in his face.

Ice Cream Jonsey wrote:

Vitriola wrote:Let me ask the masses assembled: are you supposed to tip the delivery guys when you get a new couch? The previous couches I've had, ah, didn't exactly get professionally delivered.

Cold bastard wrote:It really depends on whether you intend to have anything else delivered by the same company.