Tipping

[strober51]

What is the proper etiquette on tipping? I understand offering a nice tip when you are paying $40 or $60 for good service at an AMP. But is a tip customary for a $300 in-call service? If so how much?

thanks...

[Jim Boob]

What was done above what you expected?
If a provider works for themselves and set their rates you pay them what they ask for services they advertise. If you had a better than expected time a tip would be warranted. A tip is not something that should be expected for what was advertised and provided with lackluster service. If the provider wants more they should raise their rates.

[pass-thru]

Good question Strober, I have wondered that as well. Here is my history with tipping: I have seen providers all over the country for the past 20 years. If I am paying $400 to $500 for an hour appointment (normal activities - no greek), I don't usually tip because I figured they have factored the tip into their rates. However, if I pay $300 or less for a hour appointment (normal activies) - then I will tip if they are good and are into the session.
My ATF I see in the panhandle charges $300/hour and I almost always tip her because she is so good and always delivers an excellent experience. I usually tip $60 to $100 to her.
I think tipping is something that is nice if you can afford it and the provider gives an exceptional experience. They are service providers, if they provide an exceptional service, tip them if you can, if they only provide the bare minimal service, don't tip.

[pass-thru]

One more thing to add. I have asked providers if clients tipped them. They have told me that some clients do and some clients don't. They did tell me that they really appreciate tips (duh, of course they do). Makes me think they remember fondly the clients that tip.
So, if you find a great provider (that goes above and beyond the norm) that you plan on seeing regularly, if you tip I would assume the provider will remember fondly and be more open if you stay a few minutes over and I assume you would get priority when they are scheduling appointments.