How much to tip movers?

by **Dendrobates** 2021-06-22, 09:24

There are 4 movers, 2 big trucks. They also have a stop at a storage unit.
I'm not sure how long it will take.

How much should I tip each guy? I'm torn between $50 and $100 a piece.

by **Heat Miser** 2021-06-22, 09:27

I was going to say $20 each. If their employer pays so shitty that you need to subsidize their wages that much, then you should've gone with another company.

by **Motown Spartan** 2021-06-22, 09:30

$29 or 2 for $50

by **Turtleneck** 2021-06-22, 09:32

I wish Moose was still around to give you tipping advice.

by **kingstonlake** 2021-06-22, 09:42

Don’t you have some leftover breast milk? Just spitballing here.....

by **steveschneider** 2021-06-22, 09:51

Dendrobates wrote:There are 4 movers, 2 big trucks. They also have a stop at a storage unit.
I'm not sure how long it will take.

How much should I tip each guy? I'm torn between $50 and $100 a piece.

That sounds about right. I felt like I erred on the high side. I feel like I gave each mover a hundred when we did it and there was two of them. I tip like five dollars at our bagel breakfast place for the cashier as well. I got the money at this point, remember the crappy jobs I worked and just remember how much that money meant to me back then. I try to pass it on.

by **Dendrobates** 2021-06-22, 10:34

Heat Miser wrote:I was going to say $20 each. If their employer pays so shitty that you need to subsidize their wages that much, then you should've gone with another company.

Idk what they will be paid. It's $260/hr. Then they add an extra hour fee for truck use/fuel.
I thought $50 at a minimum because it's such hard work and I don't envy them.

by **tGreenWay** 2021-06-22, 10:44

Heat Miser wrote:I was going to say $20 each. If their employer pays so shitty that you need to subsidize their wages that much, then you should've gone with another company.

Thanks, Moose.

I start at $40 per person, and if they’re pros, friendly, respectful of property, and moving especially heavy items, I’ll add to it from there. It’s usually been $60 - $80 per.
If it’s just a furniture delivery, it depends on the size of the piece. Wife had a small table delivered last week. There were two guys here even though one guy brought it to the house. The second guy just tagged along. She had planned to give them $10 each, but popped for another $20 because they’d driven in from the detroit area. She’s a sucker like that and I’m a cheapskate, but even I don’t skimp on showing my appreciation for something my back won’t let me do, plus, I hate moving, so it’s easier to part with money for people who are filling a need.

by **Dendrobates** 2021-06-22, 10:56

tGreenWay wrote:
Heat Miser wrote:I was going to say $20 each. If their employer pays so shitty that you need to subsidize their wages that much, then you should've gone with another company.

Thanks, Moose.

I start at $40 per person, and if they’re pros, friendly, respectful of property, and moving especially heavy items, I’ll add to it from there. It’s usually been $60 - $80 per.
If it’s just a furniture delivery, it depends on the size of the piece. Wife had a small table delivered last week. There were two guys here even though one guy brought it to the house. The second guy just tagged along. She had planned to give them $10 each, but popped for another $20 because they’d driven in from the detroit area. She’s a sucker like that and I’m a cheapskate, but even I don’t skimp on showing my appreciation for something my back won’t let me do, plus, I hate moving, so it’s easier to part with money for people who are filling a need.

This is a whole 3 bedroom house with finished basement. Lots of stuff. I think they will be around 6 hours, but I'm not quite sure.

by **kingstonlake** 2021-06-22, 11:01

I think it’s bullshit that down state Swillers didn’t band together and help you move Dendro. Greenway I can understand. He’s old as fuck How much to tip movers? 2809484752

and would have stroked out lifting an empty styrofoam cup.

by **tGreenWay** 2021-06-22, 11:02

Dendrobates wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

Thanks, Moose.

I start at $40 per person, and if they’re pros, friendly, respectful of property, and moving especially heavy items, I’ll add to it from there. It’s usually been $60 - $80 per.
If it’s just a furniture delivery, it depends on the size of the piece. Wife had a small table delivered last week. There were two guys here even though one guy brought it to the house. The second guy just tagged along. She had planned to give them $10 each, but popped for another $20 because they’d driven in from the detroit area. She’s a sucker like that and I’m a cheapskate, but even I don’t skimp on showing my appreciation for something my back won’t let me do, plus, I hate moving, so it’s easier to part with money for people who are filling a need.

This is a whole 3 bedroom house with finished basement. Lots of stuff. I think they will be around 6 hours, but I'm not quite sure.

I’d start at $75 each, and probably higher, but that’s me. If they’re also doing some of the packing, I’d gladly give them $100 each, but I don’t have two young kids to pay for.

by **tGreenWay** 2021-06-22, 11:03

kingstonlake wrote:I think it’s bullshit that down state Swillers didn’t band together and help you move Dendro. Greenway I can understand. He’s old as fuck and would have stroked out lifting an empty styrofoam cup.

You’re not wrong. How much to tip movers? 1811933421

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2021-06-22, 11:13

How hot are they? Bring enough cash for either 50 or 100 then let your heart decide

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2021-06-22, 11:33

just do the math.. 6 hours at the rate... 20% of that? $150 each or so if it actually takes 6 hours?

by **kingstonlake** 2021-06-22, 11:42

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:How hot are they? Bring enough cash for either 50 or 100 then let your heart decide

by **Floyd Robertson** 2021-06-22, 11:54

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:just do the math.. 6 hours at the rate... 20% of that? $150 each or so if it actually takes 6 hours?

That seems ridiculously generous. I generally go way overboard tipping in restaurants, but outside of that industry (and the person responsible for my hair) I'm not really on board with the 20% thing.

by aualum06 2021-06-22, 11:58

Shouldn't their employer who you are paying for the service be paying them?

by **Turtleneck** 2021-06-22, 12:07

kingstonlake wrote:I think it’s bullshit that down state Swillers didn’t band together and help you move Dendro. Greenway I can understand. He’s old as fuck and would have stroked out lifting an empty styrofoam cup.

They would spend one hour arguing about the best way to load the truck, and then three hours arguing about raw milk and sitcoms.

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:How hot are they? Bring enough cash for either 50 or 100 then let your heart decide

She hired the Chippendale Moving Company.

by **tGreenWay** 2021-06-22, 12:12

Turtleneck wrote:
kingstonlake wrote:I think it’s bullshit that down state Swillers didn’t band together and help you move Dendro. Greenway I can understand. He’s old as fuck and would have stroked out lifting an empty styrofoam cup.

They would spend one hour arguing about the best way to load the truck, and then three hours arguing about raw milk and sitcoms.

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:How hot are they? Bring enough cash for either 50 or 100 then let your heart decide

She hired the Chippendale Moving Company.

Dendro’s first mistake was not calling these guys. They’re excellent. Seriously.

https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/lansing/

by **Motown Spartan** 2021-06-22, 12:21

She should have called us. We'd all do it for free.

by **Dendrobates** 2021-06-22, 12:22

tGreenWay wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:

They would spend one hour arguing about the best way to load the truck, and then three hours arguing about raw milk and sitcoms.

She hired the Chippendale Moving Company.

Dendro’s first mistake was not calling these guys. They’re excellent. Seriously.

https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/lansing/

I honestly debated that. But then I was afraid they wouldn't take it as seriously

by **Turtleneck** 2021-06-22, 12:36

tGreenWay wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:

They would spend one hour arguing about the best way to load the truck, and then three hours arguing about raw milk and sitcoms.

She hired the Chippendale Moving Company.

Dendro’s first mistake was not calling these guys. They’re excellent. Seriously.

https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/lansing/

Do you often use their services?

by **tGreenWay** 2021-06-22, 12:50

Dendrobates wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

Dendro’s first mistake was not calling these guys. They’re excellent. Seriously.

https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/lansing/

I honestly debated that. But then I was afraid they wouldn't take it as seriously

The first time I used them was for hauling junk. At the time, that’s all I thought they did. Learned when they were here that they do all the moving, not just junk. They were very professional and friendly, and I’ve heard that from several others who’ve used them for moving that they were great. And, as fate would have it, it turns out the owners of our local franchise live in this neighborhood. They, too, are also quite nice, which tells me they haven’t had to deal with Bob too often.

by **tGreenWay** 2021-06-22, 12:51

Turtleneck wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

Dendro’s first mistake was not calling these guys. They’re excellent. Seriously.

https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/lansing/

Do you often use their services?

I have and I will again.

by MSU addict 2021-06-22, 12:51

According to google, standard for movers is $4-$5 for each hour of work or $20 for a half day, $40 for a full day.

I think $50 is certainly adequate, $100 is a lot.

by **tGreenWay** 2021-06-22, 12:52

Motown Spartan wrote:She should have called us. We'd all do it for free.

Define free. Dendro and I have an arrangement where no money exchanges hands. How much to tip movers? 2175295500

by **Heat Miser** 2021-06-22, 13:04

Dendrobates wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:
Heat Miser wrote:I was going to say $20 each. If their employer pays so shitty that you need to subsidize their wages that much, then you should've gone with another company.

Thanks, Moose.

I start at $40 per person, and if they’re pros, friendly, respectful of property, and moving especially heavy items, I’ll add to it from there. It’s usually been $60 - $80 per.
If it’s just a furniture delivery, it depends on the size of the piece. Wife had a small table delivered last week. There were two guys here even though one guy brought it to the house. The second guy just tagged along. She had planned to give them $10 each, but popped for another $20 because they’d driven in from the detroit area. She’s a sucker like that and I’m a cheapskate, but even I don’t skimp on showing my appreciation for something my back won’t let me do, plus, I hate moving, so it’s easier to part with money for people who are filling a need.

This is a whole 3 bedroom house with finished basement. Lots of stuff. I think they will be around 6 hours, but I'm not quite sure.

Wow. So you're considering giving someone $100 for 6 hours work? You're probably close to doubling their pay. Their employer thanks you for enabling them to continue to pay dog shit wages & laugh all the way to the bank. Out of that $260/hr you're paying, I'd bet <$50 of it goes to those guys wages & "benefits". The rest is overhead & profit.

I still say $20 each. And why would anyone apply a restaurant level tip scale (20%). These guys aren't making less than minimum wage.

by **Travis of the Cosmos** 2021-06-22, 13:32

Please post a picture of the movers taut asses so that we can decide

by **Motown Spartan** 2021-06-22, 13:36

tGreenWay wrote:
Motown Spartan wrote:She should have called us. We'd all do it for free.

Define free. Dendro and I have an arrangement where no money exchanges hands.

When was your last flare up?

by **Turtleneck** 2021-06-22, 14:03

tGreenWay wrote:
Turtleneck wrote:

Do you often use their services?

I have and I will again.

Is it expensive to be serviced by College Hunks?

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2021-06-22, 14:03

to me, tipping generously is karma and i feel better about myself especially with the shit job of moving

by **Turtleneck** 2021-06-22, 14:05

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:to me, tipping generously is karma and i feel better about myself especially with the shit job of moving

Moving is fucking horrible.

by **Motown Spartan** 2021-06-22, 14:11

Why are attorneys expensive? Because they're worth it.
Why are movers expensive? Because they're worth it.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2021-06-22, 14:47

we haven't moved in over 25 years.. when we moved then, we did it ourselves.

I'm never moving again, so I'm probably not your best source for information regarding this or anything else.

(except questions about running, cycling, good music and bad beer).

by **Motown Spartan** 2021-06-22, 14:49

Robert J Sakimano wrote:I haven't moved in over 20 years.. when we moved, we did it ourselves.

I'm never moving again.

so I'm probably not your best source for information regarding this.

Except into the nursing home.

by AvgMSUJoe 2021-06-22, 15:04

Motown Spartan wrote:$29 or 2 for $50

by AvgMSUJoe 2021-06-22, 15:11

BTW, Wasn't there a "Detroiters" episode with Mr. Alan spoof? That show was good.

by **Jake from State Farm** 2021-06-22, 15:43

Motown Spartan wrote:Why are attorneys expensive? Because they're worth it.
Why are movers expensive? Because they're worth it.

When's the last time you tipped an attorney?

by **Rocinante** 2021-06-22, 16:08

I moved so many times in my 20s and 30s I hope I never have to again. I’ve never used movers cuz I’m jacked.

by **The Pantry** 2021-06-22, 16:23

Last move, I moved the smaller stuff ahead of time. Got the movers for the furniture and appliances. Job took two guys only about 3 hours start to finish. Tipped $20 each. Forget what the moving company charged but remember it seeming reasonable.

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