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Posted on 5/19/23 at 8:54 am to sc2anni
If they didn't break anything important I will tip.
Posted on 5/19/23 at 8:55 am to LSUjefe
best way I’ve found is going “space available,” if companies are still doing this, you tell them how much stuff you need moved, from where to where, and if they have extra space on a move matching up or maybe an empty truck being relocated they fit you in at a discounted rate
Posted on 5/19/23 at 8:56 am to RogerTheShrubber
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Easiest tip I've ever given.
Seriously. Tipping is out of control, but if anyone deserves a generous tip, it’s movers.
Posted on 5/19/23 at 8:58 am to sc2anni
The crew that carefully packed last minute stuff, boxed and loaded my stuff were excellent. Gave them a hundred bucks each, the two older Mexicans acted as if it was a thousand. Very grateful.
NBF illegals suck. Houston and Dallas couldn’t function without the hard working honest ones. We do have to secure the border, can’t take everybody that wants to move here.
But I admire a hard working man doing an honest days job for relatively low pay.
NBF illegals suck. Houston and Dallas couldn’t function without the hard working honest ones. We do have to secure the border, can’t take everybody that wants to move here.
But I admire a hard working man doing an honest days job for relatively low pay.
Posted on 5/19/23 at 9:00 am to LouisianaLady
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Seriously. Tipping is out of control, but if anyone deserves a generous tip, it’s movers.
Posted on 5/19/23 at 9:00 am to Mr Breeze
This post is the correct one
Posted on 5/19/23 at 9:02 am to sc2anni
How else will these college movers pay for college?
That’s like calling strippers “college dancers”.
That’s like calling strippers “college dancers”.
Posted on 5/19/23 at 9:02 am to sc2anni
$50-$100 each depending on how many are involved.
Posted on 5/19/23 at 9:03 am to sc2anni
Our guys didn’t break a thing, or put holes in walls, we tipped each and extra $25 and bought them pizza and beer for lunch. They were very greatfull
This post was edited on 5/19/23 at 9:04 am
Posted on 5/19/23 at 9:03 am to sc2anni
$20-40 a man depending and I offer them a cold beer, which they always take
My wife also puts out a cooler of mini Gatorade’s and waters when they arrive. If you’re kind to them, they’re kind to your stuff.
And that is super hard fricking work.

My wife also puts out a cooler of mini Gatorade’s and waters when they arrive. If you’re kind to them, they’re kind to your stuff.
And that is super hard fricking work.
This post was edited on 5/19/23 at 9:04 am
Posted on 5/19/23 at 9:05 am to sc2anni
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tipping moving company workers for loading and unloading?
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as well as the driver who moved my stuff 1,000 miles?
I'm perplexed how some of you function in everyday life
Posted on 5/19/23 at 9:07 am to LSU-MNCBABY
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100 each at load up and unload plus paid for their meals while working
This is on top of what they charge?
Posted on 5/19/23 at 9:07 am to SixthAndBarone
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People working at your house putting furniture where you ask them to, yes, tip them all.
Are they not getting paid to do this?
Posted on 5/19/23 at 9:09 am to sc2anni
Worked for a moving company one summer. Tips for a full move usually were in the 20-40 range per guy. Some also gave us cases of beer
This was 20 years ago though.

Posted on 5/19/23 at 9:14 am to sc2anni
Would do at least $50 a piece if they do a good job. Get there on time, no damages, etc. and I’m sure at some point you’ll ask them to do something not in the plans or go off schedule a bit.
Posted on 5/19/23 at 9:16 am to sc2anni
Fairly simple, if they deserve it.
Posted on 5/19/23 at 9:19 am to sc2anni
I've posted a bunch of shitting on tipping threads, but I have no problem tipping guys working their arse off moving heavy shite in the heat, up stairs, etc.
If any activity warrants a tip, it's a job like that. Of course, pending they take good care of your stuff and don't damage things.
If any activity warrants a tip, it's a job like that. Of course, pending they take good care of your stuff and don't damage things.
Posted on 5/19/23 at 10:03 am to Smeg
just had the first moving ad pop up
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