How much do you tip for delivery?

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How much do you tip for delivery? Jul 15, 2014 16:41:27 GMT -8

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Post by GG on Jul 15, 2014 16:41:27 GMT -8

OK I was working a job and the topic came up that Papa Johns is having their 50% percent off deal. I'm no fan of their pizza. I've had a few free ones offered for various reasons and then yeah, I'll indulge, but even then it's usually only if I'll be in the area to pick it up.

So anyways this discussion started on how much people tip and it seemed to go from don't tip at all to some people having a standard regardless of the situation. I've always been kind of a same size tip regardless because it's not really that far for them to drive.

One thing though, I think pizza places SHOULD pay the mileage for the drivers and if they are going to charge you $3 xtra for delivery then that should also go to the driver. Why should the pizza place get it when it was the wear and tear and gas for the driver? So they would get the definite extra delivery fee and if a person chose to tip they would collect that too. If a person was a cheap ass flake then they would at least get the mandatory $3.

So just wondering if you base your tip on the fact the pizza place already charges you, or do you just figure it's part of the price and the real tip is what you offer at the door?

B² Master Shit Talker Posts: 545 Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"ffffff"} Mini-Profile Name Color: 0800ff Mini-Profile Text Color: e8a9c5	How much do you tip for delivery? Jul 15, 2014 19:24:50 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by B² on Jul 15, 2014 19:24:50 GMT -8 Oh, they work for tips? Seriously though, a few bucks. Although I thought it was mandatory for employers to pay mileage if their employees used their own vehicles (not that it matters with the tip).

PresterJohn Postgraduate Newb Posts: 203	How much do you tip for delivery? Jul 15, 2014 22:00:56 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PresterJohn on Jul 15, 2014 22:00:56 GMT -8 Minimum 5 bucks for me. Then again, I supported myself delivering pizzas while in college so I empathize with them. There are times I wish I still had that job.

chelsea Newb Posts: 2	How much do you tip for delivery? Jul 16, 2014 12:18:34 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chelsea on Jul 16, 2014 12:18:34 GMT -8 20% for me. Worked as a server at a sports bar & grill for about 10 years after working with numbers forever. Loved the job and made great money. I also tip 20% for to go orders that I pickup.

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How much do you tip for delivery? Jul 16, 2014 20:37:28 GMT -8

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Post by PresterJohn on Jul 16, 2014 20:37:28 GMT -8

Jul 16, 2014 20:04:41 GMT -8 B² said:

Suddenly I feel like a cheap ass.

Don't feel bad - you'd be surprised at the number of people who don't tip at all. A few bucks isn't something that will have the guy grumbling as he walks away. Even more important, it's enough where your next order will be delivered intact and without unwanted additions.

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How much do you tip for delivery? Jul 16, 2014 20:43:26 GMT -8

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Post by PresterJohn on Jul 16, 2014 20:43:26 GMT -8

Anyone ever use services like GrubHub or Eat24hours? They're delivery services for multiple restaurants. I've grown to like them. Once an account is set up, you log on, order, it remembers your account info, and gives you the option of paying the tip with your card or in cash when the driver shows up. Some places have a delivery fee of a few dollars and minimums (usually $15), but it's nice to just log on, submit your order and then just wait for the doorbell to ring. Plus, I can now get decent Chinese, Thai and Japanese food delivered for those extra-lazy evenings.

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How much do you tip for delivery? Jul 17, 2014 13:23:22 GMT -8

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Post by B² on Jul 17, 2014 13:23:22 GMT -8

I've wondered about those services. Basically they're doing what every business in Manhattan does. I wouldn't look at it as lazy. It's "convenient". Same thing as when you're out of reach of the tissue box and you use your shirt instead.

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How much do you tip for delivery? Jan 15, 2015 23:20:09 GMT -8

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Post by PresterJohn on Jan 15, 2015 23:20:09 GMT -8

Speaking of delivery options, SpoonRocket is starting up in San Diego. I only recently heard about it from a neighbor. Basically, they have a set daily menu of semi-healthy meal options, and you order from an app. They supposedly show up within 15 minutes with your meal, but you gotta meet them out at the curb. Right now it's only available around UCSD. It's home-based in San Francisco, and they're now branching out to a few other cities.

Interesting concept and business model, though I don't know if I'd ever use em. www.spoonrocket.com/

B² Master Shit Talker Posts: 545 Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"ffffff"} Mini-Profile Name Color: 0800ff Mini-Profile Text Color: e8a9c5	How much do you tip for delivery? Jan 23, 2015 14:43:20 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by B² on Jan 23, 2015 14:43:20 GMT -8 Step #3 under the "how it works" heading is where it fails me (and not living anywhere near UCSD). Dominos doesn't care if I answer the door without my pants. They shouldn't worry about it either.
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