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[sunshine45]

$10 to $20 each, depending on the length of time it takes them and how difficult it  is to get it into your house and into place. also offer them a bottled water or soda/beverage as they are leaving.

[kaydee50]

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@89135 wrote:

@kaydee50   Thanks.  I was thinking there would be 2 helpers and was thinking $20 each...so you helped validate.  ;-) 

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Ok, glad I was helpful.  I actually don't understand those who say they wouldn't tip anything because it's their job and they're getting paid.  At the very least it's "Christmas" or "holiday" season and no better time to be generous.

[chrystaltree]

You paid an installation fee so I would not tip anything.  I'd tip only if they did something above and beyond what they were supposed to do.

[GoneButNotForgotten]

When I left New York city to move to a cross-country location, I paid a kid about $20 to stay with the moving van to make sure no one stole my stuff. Money well spent.

[Effie54]

Yes, It depends on how long the installation last. It is Christmas, and I know that though they are paid, delivery people don't make much money. It's a nice courtesy to tip a little something.

[GoneButNotForgotten]

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@Effie54 wrote:

Yes, It depends on how long the installation last. It is Christmas, and I know that though they are paid, delivery people don't make much money. It's a nice courtesy to tip a little something.

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I agree and after reading some of the comments, all I can say is some people are mean-spirited tight-wads.

[mspatmac]

@kaydee50@89135

I always tip $20 each for delivery, set up and in most cases removing the appliance I'm replacing.  Also answering any questions I may have.   I have a one story home so no stairs involved.

I tip for furniture delivery and placement too.  

[ninjawife]

I only tip food servers in restaurants b/c thier pay in my state is lower to make alllowance for tips.  Everyone else is getting paid most likely a reasonable amount to do their job and I don't feel the need to tip.  I also don't tip my hair stylist b/c she is the salon owner. 

I also don't give Christmas bonuses to every service worker like the mail carrier etc.  The only ones getting a bonus is our cleaning people.  They just started in September and are doing a fabulous job for a very reasonable price. 

[ninjawife]

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@GoneButNotForgotten wrote:

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@Effie54 wrote:

Yes, It depends on how long the installation last. It is Christmas, and I know that though they are paid, delivery people don't make much money. It's a nice courtesy to tip a little something.

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I agree and after reading some of the comments, all I can say is some people are mean-spirited tight-wads.

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No I am not.  I am very generous with my time and money for people in need. 

[Kachina624]

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@GoneButNotForgotten wrote:

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@Effie54 wrote:

Yes, It depends on how long the installation last. It is Christmas, and I know that though they are paid, delivery people don't make much money. It's a nice courtesy to tip a little something.

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I agree and after reading some of the comments, all I can say is some people are mean-spirited tight-wads.

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@GoneButNotForgotten     No, some people are practical and understand that they personally are not social welfare agencies.  They also have knowledge of how workers are paid, how much and understand that delivery people are not service workers.

Tipping is out of control and some choose not to participate in the excess.  Do you fell obligated to pay wages for Lowe's?