How much do you tip movers? (moving, estimated, summer)

[elmogrover]

Hello, we are moving soon and we will have 4 movers here for a local move (6 miles). I think it's an estimated 6 hours worth of work. They won't be packing, just moving. What do you guys think?

[znycgirl]

I've heard $50 per mover or 10-15%.
Even moving 6 blocks can be a heck of a move (with beds & dressers ect) or not much.

[elmogrover]

I agree that it's difficult work. That is why I want to tip appropriately. Thanks.

[vantastic10]

$50.00 for each mover sounds fair to me. If it were only 3 or 4 movers you would tip a little bit more to each of them. Don't forget to offer them refreshments.

6 hr move? You must have a lot of stuff or there are a lot of flights of stairs involved. Elevator bldg to another elevator bldg move isn't as bad as going from a walk up to another walk up. We are in summer so weather is a big factor.

These guys are probably making less than $20.00 hr. It all comes down towards the completion of your move,did they break anything? did they work slow? try to milk the clock? etc. May your move go smooth.