Do you tip the ball driller?

[ArtVandelay]

hahahaha. I do think that applies to a lot of things. I once picked up a pizza (carry out) on my way home from work and I swear they gave me the eye of disapproval when i didn't leave a tip for CARRY OUT!!! Yes, I do believe you should ALWAYS tip the delivery driver because they're delivering it to you, putting miles on their car, and performing a service you're too lazy to do yourself. And even if it's not a fast delivery, in a lot of cases I don't think it's necessarily their fault!

But ball drilling... I dunno. BUT, you might consider trying tipping next time, LonelyBowler. It might make you not so lonely! hahahaha. jk. Thanks for the input.

[Rdmonster]

If the pro shop guy goes out of his way I would consider it.

The guy I went to wasn't interested in watching me bowl, wasnt really interested in discussing things like finding my PAP, didnt know about making my thumbhole oval....gonna go to a different guy next time.

Oh Yeah... it wasnt cheap at about 85 bucks

[billf]

Waiters, waitresses and valets are expected to be tipped with the amount dependent upon the quality of service. Who else "expects" it? I tip anybody that I feel provided me a service above what is normally expected. The driller could just drill you a ball but when they take the time to watch you and match the layout to the conditions you plan to use it on, ensure the fit is perfect, give you the grip color of your choosing, let you roll a couple of frames to be sure it's fine then yes, they've EARNED a tip. You're paying the company for the service, the employee is just getting their normal wage.

[ArtVandelay]

Waiters, waitresses and valets are expected to be tipped with the amount dependent upon the quality of service. Who else "expects" it? I tip anybody that I feel provided me a service above what is normally expected. The driller could just drill you a ball but when they take the time to watch you and match the layout to the conditions you plan to use it on, ensure the fit is perfect, give you the grip color of your choosing, let you roll a couple of frames to be sure it's fine then yes, they've EARNED a tip. You're paying the company for the service, the employee is just getting their normal wage.

Well said. I'm also interested to see how it will work. Last time I had a ball drilled they just kind of drilled it. There wasn't much to it. That's probably why I didn't even think to tip. But if someone were to have put that kind of effort into it, ESPECIALLY if they did something crazy like ask the house to turn on a lane just for a few frames so they could see me roll... Well, you just saved money there in paying for a game. Why not let them benefit from the money they just saved you?

[noeymc]

i dont tip mine but i know him personally he owns the lanes and pro shop and his family works it he normally doesn't even charge me cuz i spend so much time up there and money at the bar =D lol but i normally give him 10 - 20 bucks when he drills my balls even when he tell's me dont worry about it i still give it to him cuz he will go out his way to make sure you like your ball and how its drilled

[AZBowla's Girl]

I think that it all depends on the person and if he or she has gone above and beyond. I like to tip people when the go out of their way to offer their services to others. This is when I feel the person deserves to have a little extra.

[Kudu22]

I have bought 7 balls in the past 8 months (not all for me) from them so they know me well enough to ask if my wife knows I am in the shop. They do a outstanding job and treat me extremely well every time. I have never left a tip but they have become friends in a short amount of time. I bought a JB Taboo for a friend and went there to get it. I could have saved a good amount of money going online but I had them order it. Now if I brought in a ball bought from some where else I think I would tip.

[GoodGorilla]

I didn't know you were suppose to tip the driller. Really?

[scottymoney]

I would put it in the category of "at your discretion". If you think he did a good job/exceeded expectations, tip the guy! If he wasn't so cordial then don't. He shouldn't expect a tip, but you should also be open to giving one.

[swingset]

No, I would never consider tipping someone drilling my ball. They are professionals that charge their shop time and materials...there's no room for a tip in there. If he carried my ball to and from the car, maybe, that's a gratuity-based service but not for doing the contracted labor I requested, and then charging me his going rate for it. Where would the tip come in?