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 2009-06-17 1:15 PM |
Champion  5522   Frisco, TX |  Subject: Tipping protocolI am going in for an aero-fit at the LBS next week. What is the protocol for tipping the fitter? I would assume that you don't tip, but I have been suprised before... Let me add that I make my living in the restaurant business, so I believe in tipping, but think it has gotten out of hand as of late with all sorts of people expecting tips for services that you wouldn't think of (trash, etc). I want to make sure that I don't come off as a complete Fred though... |
| 2009-06-17 1:18 PM in reply to: #2224656 |
Champion 8766    Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: Tipping protocol ashort33 - 2009-06-17 1:15 PM I am going in for an aero-fit at the LBS next week. What is the protocol for tipping the fitter? I would assume that you don't tip, but I have been suprised before... Let me add that I make my living in the restaurant business, so I believe in tipping, but think it has gotten out of hand as of late with all sorts of people expecting tips for services that you wouldn't think of (trash, etc). I want to make sure that I don't come off as a complete Fred though... I've had several fits and never tipped the fitter...though, two of mine were at the BCSM...which is like a doctor's office so I wouldn't think of it. Can't go wrong bringing the dude a six pack though! |
| 2009-06-17 1:18 PM in reply to: #2224656 |
Sneaky Slow 8694 Herndon, VA, | Subject: RE: Tipping protocol My fit cost $200. I tipped $0. If that makes me a "Fred," so be it. |
| 2009-06-17 1:24 PM in reply to: #2224656 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Tipping protocol Pizza and/or a six-pack or two. |
| 2009-06-17 2:07 PM in reply to: #2224656 |
Champion 7595 Columbia, South Carolina | Subject: RE: Tipping protocol I didn't tip at my fit. I tip generously where appropriate, but I reserve tipping for people who I suspect are paid at a rate that suggests that they are working, in part, for tips. I don't put $150 for a 90 minute fit into that category. (I'm not complaining about the price -- I was very pleased with the result; worth every penny.) |
| 2009-06-17 2:10 PM in reply to: #2224817 |
Sensei Sin City | Subject: RE: Tipping protocol I didn't tip... I might slip a mechanic a couple bucks for a beer if they do a good job tuning my bike... |
| 2009-06-17 6:15 PM in reply to: #2224656 |
Master 1993 Riverside, IL | Subject: RE: Tipping protocol I didn't tip for my bike fit...although it was included with the purchase of my bike. I felt that spending well over $3k on a new bike and accessories was more than enough...especially since the bike fitter was the owner of the shop. |
| 2009-06-17 9:40 PM in reply to: #2224656 |
Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: Tipping protocol Kinda what I thought too. Thanks all! |
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