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When to tip the super for small jobs?

Started by cc3duke99
about 17 years ago
Posts: 10
Member since: Jan 2008
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I rarely see my super, so to get him to do the odd small job (i.e. fix a dishwasher leak or unclog the tub faucet), I have to request it in writing for the doorman to pass it on. Do I ask him in the note what the fee would be? Or do I tip him in a thank you note when the job is done? How much is customary to tip?
Response by nyc10023
about 17 years ago
Posts: 7614
Member since: Nov 2008

I would always pay my super $20 for anything like this. Buys a lot of goodwill.

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Response by hol4
about 17 years ago
Posts: 710
Member since: Nov 2008

Isn't that his job? If I overuse mine I'm sure to just bump up his holiday bonus.

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Response by kylewest
about 17 years ago
Posts: 4455
Member since: Aug 2007

Little things I don't tip--I give generous end of year tip ($200, which in my opinion is generous). If super is doing something that involves more than 5-10 minutes of his time, that's different and I may give a $20.

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Response by VWear
about 17 years ago
Posts: 111
Member since: Dec 2008

What do you use the super for vs. a porter?

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