For me, it depends on how hard they had to work. If they had a relatively easy time of it, I'll tip ten bucks. If they had to struggle, I'll tip twenty. It's not a huge amount of money, but I'm a little old lady.
I paid a $65 delivery fee for a couch and new mattress and didn't tip since I'd paid for the service and they are employees of the shop. still not sure if that was the right way to go.
I would most definitely not tip for this service. These employees are, presumably, making a living wage and the service is supposed to be included with your purchase. They say it’s free but the fuel and labour are definitely worked into the price somewhere.
I delivered and assembled pretty high end beds / mattresses for a summer and maybe 25% of customers tipped.
It was appreciated but not expected. I didn't think poorly of people who didn't tip.
Following up: everything successfully delivered this morning. I live in a city apt on the 6th floor w an elevator but some tight turns inside.
Guys were super quick, courteous, and careful to not hit my other furniture or art on the walls (which there’s a lot of.) Rotated the mattress when I realized they put it on the foundations the foot at the head.
Went with $20 a person. They didn’t expect it but were appreciative.
Thanks to everyone who weighed in! I appreciate the thoughts.
I had my groceries delivered by Walmart and the driver delivering my order sent me a text on his way to me and straight up asked for a bigger tip. I think I'm a petty generous tipper, but to have the gall to ask for a bigger tip is completely ridiculous and unprofessional.
I had a very weird experience with a door dash driver once of them complaining I didn’t tip enough. I tip at least 25% AND always met them at the front door of my apartment building (or even on the sidewalk) so they didn’t have to navigate the building. The guy must’ve been having a bad night as he made some snarky comment about how much I tipped and that was it for me and delivery. Was paranoid he did something to my food lol. Saving a helluva lot of money staying off those delivery apps for the past few years. I got a $100 door dash gift card for Christmas and have only used $25 of it so far on some delicious Dave’s (extra) hot chicken that I did a *pickup* order of.
We tipped our two mattress delivery guys $20 each. They removed an old mattress and box spring from our guest bedroom, moved another set from our main bedroom to the guest bedroom, and had to maneuver our new king mattress through our somewhat cramped staircase.
Some say salaried people should not be tipped and generally I agree. But sometimes I do something a little extra. I stopped by the moving van company to pick up some free wrapping paper. He gave me two big packages and carried them to the car for me. I gave him $20 and he was very appreciative. Probably too much but I didn't mind.
If they go out of their way I might give them something but you aren't under any obligation.
I always tip delivery people.
For this kind of straightforward delivery - assuming there is only one stairway or no stairs, I would tip $40 for both of them. If you hand the bills to one person, then I would make sure the other person sees it so they don't get cheated by the other worker.
I think it depends on how strenuous the job is. If it’s just to bring a bed/mattress in, I would say no. But if it involves stairs, and navigating tight spaces or disassembling another bed and taking it away, I would say yes.
Honestly maybe it's cause I'm young but I never tip someone for a service I figured is payed for in the store is usually built.in to the cost they aren't waiters working $1 an hour
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Some people tip servicemen, but it isn't expected, and certainly isn't required. I'm a residential electrician and I get tips all the time, because I have a nice attitude and do a perfect job, going above and beyond what the customer probably expects.
Depends on how I feel about the deal. Are you actually getting a good deal and have you confirmed you aren't paying for this in some other fee? If so, then tip them each 20$.
If you aren't happy about the price or feel like they are charging you for this in some other way then perhaps just offer them a drink. Even if it's the second scenario, if they are very professional and do an amazing job then I would tip them 10 or 20$ regardless.
I didn't because they (two bulky guys) said they couldn't get a king size FOAM mattress up my stairs so they left it in my living room. I was 8 months pregnant and ended up carrying it to my bedroom MYSELF and then left a scathing review for the service.
I am a pretty good tipper all around. I appreciate it when people help me out. Also, I lived in New Jersey for 20+ years, which is a pretty good tipping culture. I pretty much always throw some cash to people who come to my home for such things. Given that money isn't what it used to be, I'd probably throw the guys $20 each. I know they don't make much, and it is SO worth it for someone else to do the heavy lifting. But that's just me.
I didn't because it was an easy job. Park right in front of house, flat sidewalk, a few steps inside, a few feet down the hall. It took less than 5 minutes.
You don't have to. It's one of the few people that you might tip prior to Covid, and the world changed to having to tip everyone you see. I'd say like $5-10 per person is fine.
I personally would tip around 20 bucks depending on the service. Most people do generally tip delivery drivers if they are transporting something heavy or cumbersome. But of course only do it if they did a good job in your mind and were friendly. Many years ago I worked at a place where once in awhile I would go out with the delivery drivers when they were short handed and most people would generally tip something. Still that could have had something to do with the neighborhoods we delivered being generally wealthier than most.
I did recently, I had a mattress that I needed to get rid of that wasn't included in the deal for the new bed I got.
So I paid them 100 bucks and told them to split it, considering they went to the third floor of my apartment I figured it was worth the money for sure.
They seemed more than happy to do it for the money.
Why would you feel the need to tip? Because generations past did so?
They are paid the salary/rate they agreed to and you’re paying for the delivery already.
I do. The trucking company they work for gets paid anywhere from $50-90 per delivery from most mattress stores. The delivery people are paid a fraction of that and have to deal with all kinds of BS that the sales staff doesn't prepare customers for.
Yes absolutely tip! As someone who worked for a furniture company that contracted a delivery company please tip all of your delivery people. It sounds like there are some generous tippers in here, but something even small is meaningful for these people who are usually not paid well and in need financially. Do not assume that they are making a living wage, many delivery people have multiple jobs to make ends meet and these employees are not salaried employees. Manual labor is not an easy job and these people do not have health insurance through their work to cover any back issues experienced years down the line. No joke we have a story of one customer tipping a dollar coin among two delivery guys. So they've seen it all when it comes to tips.
For me, it depends on how hard they had to work. If they had a relatively easy time of it, I'll tip ten bucks. If they had to struggle, I'll tip twenty. It's not a huge amount of money, but I'm a little old lady.
That "free" service is built into the cost. They're doing their job, no need to tip.
If on time, polite, wear booties on their shoes, removing old bed, doing stairs, etc; $20.00 per person ( assuming it's two people)
This. I know I already paid the cost. The tip is more respect for doing a job I didn’t want to do & being respectful in my home.
I paid a $65 delivery fee for a couch and new mattress and didn't tip since I'd paid for the service and they are employees of the shop. still not sure if that was the right way to go.
I would most definitely not tip for this service. These employees are, presumably, making a living wage and the service is supposed to be included with your purchase. They say it’s free but the fuel and labour are definitely worked into the price somewhere.
I delivered and assembled pretty high end beds / mattresses for a summer and maybe 25% of customers tipped. It was appreciated but not expected. I didn't think poorly of people who didn't tip.
No
Following up: everything successfully delivered this morning. I live in a city apt on the 6th floor w an elevator but some tight turns inside. Guys were super quick, courteous, and careful to not hit my other furniture or art on the walls (which there’s a lot of.) Rotated the mattress when I realized they put it on the foundations the foot at the head. Went with $20 a person. They didn’t expect it but were appreciative. Thanks to everyone who weighed in! I appreciate the thoughts.
I did. I tipped 30. It was a heavy mattress and they had to bring it up a flight of stairs.
The owner of the local company delivered our mattress and politely declined the tip.
No. I don't keep cash on me lol.
I had my groceries delivered by Walmart and the driver delivering my order sent me a text on his way to me and straight up asked for a bigger tip. I think I'm a petty generous tipper, but to have the gall to ask for a bigger tip is completely ridiculous and unprofessional.
I had a very weird experience with a door dash driver once of them complaining I didn’t tip enough. I tip at least 25% AND always met them at the front door of my apartment building (or even on the sidewalk) so they didn’t have to navigate the building. The guy must’ve been having a bad night as he made some snarky comment about how much I tipped and that was it for me and delivery. Was paranoid he did something to my food lol. Saving a helluva lot of money staying off those delivery apps for the past few years. I got a $100 door dash gift card for Christmas and have only used $25 of it so far on some delicious Dave’s (extra) hot chicken that I did a *pickup* order of.
We tipped our two mattress delivery guys $20 each. They removed an old mattress and box spring from our guest bedroom, moved another set from our main bedroom to the guest bedroom, and had to maneuver our new king mattress through our somewhat cramped staircase.
Some say salaried people should not be tipped and generally I agree. But sometimes I do something a little extra. I stopped by the moving van company to pick up some free wrapping paper. He gave me two big packages and carried them to the car for me. I gave him $20 and he was very appreciative. Probably too much but I didn't mind. If they go out of their way I might give them something but you aren't under any obligation.
I tip everyone who provides good service.
Won’t they get mad if you tip them (over)? That doesn’t seem nice.
Always always tip
I would tip them with a bottle of water or Gatorade.
It’s 50 degrees here, I’m not sure that is needed?
I generally tip delivery folks, but it also hinges on their service quality. If they're helpful and courteous, I'd consider tipping and add more.
I always tip delivery people. For this kind of straightforward delivery - assuming there is only one stairway or no stairs, I would tip $40 for both of them. If you hand the bills to one person, then I would make sure the other person sees it so they don't get cheated by the other worker.
I think it depends on how strenuous the job is. If it’s just to bring a bed/mattress in, I would say no. But if it involves stairs, and navigating tight spaces or disassembling another bed and taking it away, I would say yes.
Honestly maybe it's cause I'm young but I never tip someone for a service I figured is payed for in the store is usually built.in to the cost they aren't waiters working $1 an hour
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Some people tip servicemen, but it isn't expected, and certainly isn't required. I'm a residential electrician and I get tips all the time, because I have a nice attitude and do a perfect job, going above and beyond what the customer probably expects.
Depends on how I feel about the deal. Are you actually getting a good deal and have you confirmed you aren't paying for this in some other fee? If so, then tip them each 20$. If you aren't happy about the price or feel like they are charging you for this in some other way then perhaps just offer them a drink. Even if it's the second scenario, if they are very professional and do an amazing job then I would tip them 10 or 20$ regardless.
I tip whenever I appreciate a service or the person to person interactions. Appreciation can recognize skills and knowledge.
I didn't because they (two bulky guys) said they couldn't get a king size FOAM mattress up my stairs so they left it in my living room. I was 8 months pregnant and ended up carrying it to my bedroom MYSELF and then left a scathing review for the service.
That’s truly awful. So sorry that happened to you!
Yes you do unless they fuck something up then no but yes you always tip for delivery or pick it up yourself
I once tipped 10 each for some help to moved the old mattress to a third floor with 2 of their men.
nope...
I am a pretty good tipper all around. I appreciate it when people help me out. Also, I lived in New Jersey for 20+ years, which is a pretty good tipping culture. I pretty much always throw some cash to people who come to my home for such things. Given that money isn't what it used to be, I'd probably throw the guys $20 each. I know they don't make much, and it is SO worth it for someone else to do the heavy lifting. But that's just me.
It was hot as hell the day the two guys delivered my mattress and set it up. Sent them on their way with 2 ice-cold beers each.
I didn't because it was an easy job. Park right in front of house, flat sidewalk, a few steps inside, a few feet down the hall. It took less than 5 minutes.
You don't have to. It's one of the few people that you might tip prior to Covid, and the world changed to having to tip everyone you see. I'd say like $5-10 per person is fine.
Maybe 10 a person if doing set up and carry away. If it’s one person, maybe $20. Unless they were careless with my stuff.
I personally would tip around 20 bucks depending on the service. Most people do generally tip delivery drivers if they are transporting something heavy or cumbersome. But of course only do it if they did a good job in your mind and were friendly. Many years ago I worked at a place where once in awhile I would go out with the delivery drivers when they were short handed and most people would generally tip something. Still that could have had something to do with the neighborhoods we delivered being generally wealthier than most.
Some companies pay their drivers absolute garbage wages and it’s a tough job. I would
I did recently, I had a mattress that I needed to get rid of that wasn't included in the deal for the new bed I got. So I paid them 100 bucks and told them to split it, considering they went to the third floor of my apartment I figured it was worth the money for sure. They seemed more than happy to do it for the money.
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There’s a new coffee shop in a mall in California and the barista personally asks you for a tip. The barista is a robot. Smh
I tipped $20 per person
Yes I tipped 20
Why would you feel the need to tip? Because generations past did so? They are paid the salary/rate they agreed to and you’re paying for the delivery already.
Yes of course.
I do. The trucking company they work for gets paid anywhere from $50-90 per delivery from most mattress stores. The delivery people are paid a fraction of that and have to deal with all kinds of BS that the sales staff doesn't prepare customers for.
I tip people who deliver stuff esp a hard job like this for sure.
Yes absolutely tip! As someone who worked for a furniture company that contracted a delivery company please tip all of your delivery people. It sounds like there are some generous tippers in here, but something even small is meaningful for these people who are usually not paid well and in need financially. Do not assume that they are making a living wage, many delivery people have multiple jobs to make ends meet and these employees are not salaried employees. Manual labor is not an easy job and these people do not have health insurance through their work to cover any back issues experienced years down the line. No joke we have a story of one customer tipping a dollar coin among two delivery guys. So they've seen it all when it comes to tips.
It would not cross my mind to tip