How much to tip for furniture delivery?

myst33

It's 1 upholstered chair that has to go on the 2nd floor.

speckledfrog

I never tip for furniture delivery.  I do write nice letters, though.

Me&Mr.T

I don't tip for furniture.

katie4253

Maybe I'm a bad person, but I never tip.  The delivery I pay is usually $$.  So, I don't.  The only time we've tipped is with our movers.

myst33

Tbh, I wasn't going to tip either since the delivery cost was half of what the item cost, but dh made me feel like a cheapie. You don't think they'll be expecting a tip?

jesss10

i was afraid to answer at first because i have never tipped a furniture delivery person. glad i'm not the only one.

katie4253

myst33:

Tbh, I wasn't going to tip either since the delivery cost was half of what the item cost, but dh made me feel like a cheapie. You don't think they'll be expecting a tip?

If it is for your JCP chair, then hell no.  They totally rip off for shipping.  Now, if it was Overstock.com delivery and I paid $3 for shipping, I would maybe consider it if they took it up flights of stairs (which they don't).  

We had a mattress delivered 2 weeks ago.  It was $70-80 for delivery.  Sorry, but I'm not tipping.  

myst33

katie4253:

myst33:

Tbh, I wasn't going to tip either since the delivery cost was half of what the item cost, but dh made me feel like a cheapie. You don't think they'll be expecting a tip?

If it is for your JCP chair, then hell no.  They totally rip off for shipping.  Now, if it was Overstock.com delivery and I paid $3 for shipping, I would maybe consider it if they took it up flights of stairs (which they don't).  

We had a mattress delivered 2 weeks ago.  It was $70-80 for delivery.  Sorry, but I'm not tipping.  

Yep, that's the one. I am a little worried that they'll cancel due to the storm, although it seems fine here now.  It was supposed to get delivered last Thursday but they canceled due to last week's storm. 

I guess I feel a little bad b/c you know the delivery guys aren't making much money (and they do all the work).

Bride2bMO

I tried to tip once (C&B) and it was awkward and they said no thank you.

sierramist_03

katie4253:

Maybe I'm a bad person, but I never tip.  The delivery I pay is usually $$.  So, I don't.  The only time we've tipped is with our movers.

I agree most of our furniture is delivered by NFM and we pay about 50 for delivery.

katie4253

myst33:

katie4253:

myst33:

Tbh, I wasn't going to tip either since the delivery cost was half of what the item cost, but dh made me feel like a cheapie. You don't think they'll be expecting a tip?

If it is for your JCP chair, then hell no.  They totally rip off for shipping.  Now, if it was Overstock.com delivery and I paid $3 for shipping, I would maybe consider it if they took it up flights of stairs (which they don't).  

We had a mattress delivered 2 weeks ago.  It was $70-80 for delivery.  Sorry, but I'm not tipping.  

Yep, that's the one. I am a little worried that they'll cancel due to the storm, although it seems fine here now.  It was supposed to get delivered last Thursday but they canceled due to last week's storm. 

I guess I feel a little bad b/c you know the delivery guys aren't making much money (and they do all the work).

My brother was a mover for awhile.  He made good money.  His hourly wage was in the $15 range and that was years ago.  So, I guess I don't worry about it too much.  The delivery takes 5 mins.  I don't think it really warrants extra tips.  Plus, like the pp said, lots of companies don't allow it.

The only reason we tipped our movers is because it obviously takes hours.  We didn't tip our roofers either.  But, we provided them ice and cold beverages (we did this for our movers too).

Telyco

Wow - this thread surprises me. I don't see how the cost of delivery affects how much you tip...the guys are basically making the same amount whether they are coming from Ethan Allen or Joe Shmo Movers. I've never come across a company that doesn't allow delivery tipping - but you can tell yourself that to make you feel better if you want, haha!

AT least give em $5 or something. If it's a little chair - and two guys...I'd give them 2 $5 bills.

dairygirl19

I wouldn't tip either. Furniture delivery is their job. The only time I tip is if they go super above and beyond what they're supposed to.

Also, the furniture delivery people in my area make pretty good money, so I don't feel too bad.

katie4253

Telyco:

Wow - this thread surprises me. I don't see how the cost of delivery affects how much you tip...the guys are basically making the same amount whether they are coming from Ethan Allen or Joe Shmo Movers. I've never come across a company that doesn't allow delivery tipping - but you can tell yourself that to make you feel better if you want, haha!

AT least give em $5 or something. If it's a little chair - and two guys...I'd give them 2 $5 bills.

That was snarky and unnecessary.  FYI, Mattress Firm has a policy that is written (at least in my state) that says no tipping.  They call it their "red carpet delivery promise" or something like that.  They use a red carpet. 

You are welcome to tip if you want to, but don't try to make others feel like crap because they don't....

dairygirl19

katie4253:

Telyco:

Wow - this thread surprises me. I don't see how the cost of delivery affects how much you tip...the guys are basically making the same amount whether they are coming from Ethan Allen or Joe Shmo Movers. I've never come across a company that doesn't allow delivery tipping - but you can tell yourself that to make you feel better if you want, haha!

AT least give em $5 or something. If it's a little chair - and two guys...I'd give them 2 $5 bills.

That was snarky and unnecessary.  FYI, Mattress Firm has a policy that is written (at least in my state) that says no tipping.  They call it their "red carpet delivery promise" or something like that.  They use a red carpet. 

You are welcome to tip if you want to, but don't try to make others feel like crap because they don't....

I second this as well. You can do what you want but don't make someone else feel bad for doing something that is also acceptable. Tips are a nice gesture not a requirement. I don't think that everyone needs a tip for doing their job. Also here, our furniture guys are paid very well, and aren't allowed to accept tips as a job.

malakelle

  I would tip if they take it up to the second floor for you. If they just bring it in, no tip. If they say no thanks, there you go.  I always tip if I am not sure if I should unless I am in another country.

 

TarHeels&Rebels

dairygirl19:

I wouldn't tip either. Furniture delivery is their job. The only time I tip is if they go super above and beyond what they're supposed to.

This!

I don't tip every Tom, *** and Harry I interact with on a daily basis who purports to offer me a service.  Tips are for superior service, the.end.

Telyco

dairygirl19:

katie4253:

Telyco:

Wow - this thread surprises me. I don't see how the cost of delivery affects how much you tip...the guys are basically making the same amount whether they are coming from Ethan Allen or Joe Shmo Movers. I've never come across a company that doesn't allow delivery tipping - but you can tell yourself that to make you feel better if you want, haha!

AT least give em $5 or something. If it's a little chair - and two guys...I'd give them 2 $5 bills.

That was snarky and unnecessary.  FYI, Mattress Firm has a policy that is written (at least in my state) that says no tipping.  They call it their "red carpet delivery promise" or something like that.  They use a red carpet. 

You are welcome to tip if you want to, but don't try to make others feel like crap because they don't....

I second this as well. You can do what you want but don't make someone else feel bad for doing something that is also acceptable. Tips are a nice gesture not a requirement. I don't think that everyone needs a tip for doing their job. Also here, our furniture guys are paid very well, and aren't allowed to accept tips as a job.

It was a joke, ladies. Just a joke.

And I totally agree. Tips are a great gesture and obviously not a requirement. If the guys aren't allowed...then they will say thanks, but we are not allowed. No harm done!

TarHeels&Rebels

TarHeels&Rebels:

dairygirl19:

I wouldn't tip either. Furniture delivery is their job. The only time I tip is if they go super above and beyond what they're supposed to.

This!

I don't tip every Tom, *** and Harry I interact with on a daily basis who purports to offer me a service.  Tips are for superior service, the.end.

LOL!  The short form of Richard offends the nest...didn't even think about it.

basil2008

My DH and I are a little too generous with our tipping... so we would tip for this....it totally depends on the piece of furniture, how heavy it was, where they had to put it, etc... but most likely around $10.

Ethan4

I am a delivery driver for Ethan Allen and for it being a very high end company they don't pay as well as you think. You get charged 80 for the delivery after they take fuel out for shipping it all over the country and they get there part doesn't leave much for the delivery guys and taking a 400 lbs media cabinet into a house is a little more difficult than carrying you a plate of food so think what you want and no we don't expect tips because it is our job but it doesn't hurts to appreciate them it is hard work

avaross09

jesss10 said:

i was afraid to answer at first because i have never tipped a furniture delivery person. glad i'm not the only one.

Hey I am also with all of you.
I never tipped.