Old man stuck in his ways vent

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by philliesfan

My starting tip is 20% then it goes up or down depending on the service.

+1. It's amazing how little it takes in comparison to the total bill to bump it up even to 30% to let the server know that you recognize how good they--and the establishment--were.

[Deertick]

Took my grandson to his 1st regular season MLB game and asked for a hard ticket. Was directed to fan services and he was given a button. I said it doesn't even have the date on it, so they wrote it on the back in sharpie. Later I contacted the office and ranted a little bit about how easy (and inexpensive) it would be to print out a little commemorative ticket or email something that could be printed out. He was sympathetic. He sounded like he was in his 30's and said he has the ticket to his first game and would bring it up as a suggestion to his team.

I WILL be following up after the season, lol. But he will never have a first game again.

And most days I haven't had more than $25 in my wallet since 2012. I have had to walk out of places that don't accept credit/debit many times. I know to hit the ATM if I want to get some Delco cheesesteaks. We can all adapt somewhat.

[Leon]

I still think it's crazy when businesses don't accept cash! Same thing with tickets. It wouldn't be difficult at all to make a ticket that can be printed out at home....

Originally Posted by Deertick

Took my grandson to his 1st regular season MLB game and asked for a hard ticket. Was directed to fan services and he was given a button. I said it doesn't even have the date on it, so they wrote it on the back in sharpie. Later I contacted the office and ranted a little bit about how easy (and inexpensive) it would be to print out a little commemorative ticket or email something that could be printed out. He was sympathetic. He sounded like he was in his 30's and said he has the ticket to his first game and would bring it up as a suggestion to his team.

I WILL be following up after the season, lol. But he will never have a first game again.

And most days I haven't had more than $25 in my wallet since 2012. I have had to walk out of places that don't accept credit/debit many times. I know to hit the ATM if I want to get some Delco cheesesteaks. We can all adapt somewhat.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by Leon

I still think it's crazy when businesses don't accept cash! Same thing with tickets. It wouldn't be difficult at all to make a ticket that can be printed out at home....

True, but that opens up another can of worms. Ticket forgery would be made very easy. How to prevent this? I can't honestly see teams hiring people to man a booth where people wait in line to have a MLB authenticity hologram applied to their self-printed tickets.

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

True, but that opens up another can of worms. Ticket forgery would be made very easy. How to prevent this? I can't honestly see teams hiring people to man a booth where people wait in line to have a MLB authenticity hologram applied to their self-printed tickets.

I agree. Back when a ticket cost about $10, and computers with printers weren't commonplace, there wasn't much risk to printed tickets, besides losing them. But now, with some tickets at $80 or more, there's a big risk. I've bought tickets from scalpers outside the stadium many times and haven't been burned but imagine how easy it would be to print multiples, perhaps altering row or seat number so they couldn't be traced back to the original buyer.

Why not preserve memory of the event another way? Buy a program and score it, either during the game or days later, by pulling up the game account online. Take a picture with the kids, the field in the background, print on quality photo paper, and then glue the game box score on the back. I'd think those types of things would be more cherished than a plain, barcoded ticket stub.

[Deertick]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

True, but that opens up another can of worms. Ticket forgery would be made very easy. How to prevent this? I can't honestly see teams hiring people to man a booth where people wait in line to have a MLB authenticity hologram applied to their self-printed tickets.

In the specific case I was referring to, e ticket is already used and a facsimile could be issued. They could even charge a fee for anyone who wanted one. I'm sure the line at the booth would be a lot shorter than the men's room middle of the 7th. Working on the idea of an email, sent AFTER the game along with their 'How'd we do' survey, would allow no piracy.

I think they purely went after this ticketless/cashless gig is great, with out taking into account a lot of us hoarder types

[gregndodgers]

The world is constantly changing due to new technology, social forces,, and other things, and it can be frustrating to have to constantly adapt and learn new things. In the old days, it was a simpler life. It seems like one needs an app for everything now. More automation and less personal interaction. Plus, all the damn fraudsters and hackers out there make using automation that much more frustrating. To access on line systems, you need a pin, a passcode, a password that needs to be changed routinely. It’s very chaotic and frustrating.

The upside is that some things are more convenient. Purchases on line can be fairly fast and easy. We have access to tons of information and timely status. Parcels can be tracked. Games and movies can be watched on line.

So there is upside, but plenty of hassle too.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

The place I get fresh baked bread from has switched to requiring the use of an app if you want to get every 10th loaf for free. Name, address, date of birth. For ******* bread?! You're offering one of the simplest items conceivable. Out of all businesses, you don't get to data mine from me. I'm not giving you my firstborn for some focaccia.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

+1. It's amazing how little it takes in comparison to the total bill to bump it up even to 30% to let the server know that you recognize how good they--and the establishment--were.

I’ve been in some hotels recently that add 20% to the restaurant bill as a tip automatically. It drives me nuts. Same hotel in Chicago adds 20% tip to the guy who delivers the cart to the room for room service PLUS a 3% “service charge” (whatever that is) PLUS a $7.50 “delivery charge.” Then I have the option to add an additional tip which I never do and I always feel guilty. How much of a tip does the guy who wheels the cart to my room deserve?

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by calvindog

I’ve been in some hotels recently that add 20% to the restaurant bill as a tip automatically. It drives me nuts. Same hotel in Chicago adds 20% tip to the guy who delivers the cart to the room for room service PLUS a 3% “service charge” (whatever that is) PLUS a $7.50 “delivery charge.” Then I have the option to add an additional tip which I never do and I always feel guilty. How much of a tip does the guy who wheels the cart to my room deserve?

Wha? 23%+$7.50 for room service? That IS nuts. Think I'd stay someplace else next time. Should be the same as it's always been, like the bellboy, if they still have them. (Not sure I've ever stayed in a place that did!) A few bucks for humping your luggage up to the room, a few bucks for bringing your food to you, nothing wrong with that. But it should always be up to you. Like any other transaction, if you think you're getting ripped off, protest to the management, fight back.

[frankbmd]

You pay the guy (or girl) who parks your car, you tip the attentive bell boy, you pay the "required" tip at the restaurant and for room service, if a concierge helps you out with arrangements, he deserves a tip and then you get a bill when you check out and WTF is a


RESORT FEE???

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

You pay the guy (or girl) who parks your car, you tip the attentive bell boy, you pay the "required" tip at the restaurant and for room service, if a concierge helps you out with arrangements, he deserves a tip and then you get a bill when you check out and WTF is a
RESORT FEE???

That's easy. They'll resort to anything to squeeze another few bucks out of you! No way I'm paying that without asking what it's for, and if I'm not satisfied with the answer, demanding it be taken off the bill.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

That's why you stay at Motel 6. The way things are going, they'll start charging a Hepatitis Fee.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

That's why you stay at Motel 6. The way things are going, they'll start charging a Hepatitis Fee.

Ha! Stayed at one once, Lafayette, Ind., about ten years ago. Skanky! Don't know if it was because it was a college town, or just badly managed, but it was really filthy and I'll never stay at another one.