tipping

[golfer]

At the simulcast center I frequent, there are only a handful of tellers, if you cash enough you get to know them. I toss a $20 every time I get a signer. It doesn't hurt having a good relationship with a teller, who might be able to cancel a ticket late for you, or something like that.

[ninetoone]

I'll tip if I hit something really nice...don't have a set system, just whatever feels right. On a side note, I know in Vegas if I'm going to tip at Blackjack or Craps, I'll lay it down as a bet for the dealer. Some like it & some don't, but it makes it more exciting & I swear it changes the odds in my favor!

[ArlJim78]

I've never tipped, and I don't understand the concept. Its a simple function to cash the ticket, its not like one teller can do it better than another, thereby making a tip for good service appropriate.

[hockey2315]

I tip like crazy when I play blackjack and I'll throw the teller a few bucks if I have a decent hit and get some smaller bills. . .

[PPerfectfan]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

I've never tipped, and I don't understand the concept. Its a simple function to cash the ticket, its not like one teller can do it better than another, thereby making a tip for good service appropriate.

That is kinda why I never thought about tipping them. Its not like they gave me the tip or anything like that. Now if they take me right at the last minute, or do something special, thats a different story.

[docicu3]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

I've never tipped, and I don't understand the concept. Its a simple function to cash the ticket, its not like one teller can do it better than another, thereby making a tip for good service appropriate.

Actually I respectfully disagree here Jim. A teller that is willing to look for you and wave you in when time is short or a teller who takes the extra interest in your play can be very important to a good day.

I have learned to isolate a couple of tellers who I have a relationship with that take care of me so I take care of them. It really helps you and them especially when you are in a crowded venue....

[ArlJim78]

Originally Posted by docicu3

Actually I respectfully disagree here Jim. A teller that is willing to look for you and wave you in when time is short or a teller who takes the extra interest in your play can be very important to a good day.

I have learned to isolate a couple of tellers who I have a relationship with that take care of me so I take care of them. It really helps you and them especially when you are in a crowded venue....

well the big difference is that you use tellers for wagering and have developed relationships with them. In that case if you feel you get some special service from your teller, that is something different and I guess i can understand the tipping.

just to let you know where i'm coming from, I never place any wagers with a teller, I only use the autotote machines. I use the teller for only one transaction and that is to cash out my voucher or to cash an irs ticket. its my money and I don't know why they should get a tip for simply handing it over to me. I also don't tip the teller at the bank when I make a cash withdrawal.

[Scav]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

well the big difference is that you use tellers for wagering and have developed relationships with them. In that case if you feel you get some special service from your teller, that is something different and I guess i can understand the tipping.

just to let you know where i'm coming from, I never place any wagers with a teller, I only use the autotote machines. I use the teller for only one transaction and that is to cash out my voucher or to cash an irs ticket. its my money and I don't know why they should get a tip for simply handing it over to me. I also don't tip the teller at the bank when I make a cash withdrawal.

Yo AJ, I agree, and I think alot of your experience has to do with the bs tellers at Arlington and Trackside, That said, if you get this old dude Roger, he is FLY as hell. Dude is awesome. he is happy when I win, pissed when I lose, and always tells me "Get it done Tommy" There is also another dude in the gold room that is the bomb also, gets it done.....

[declansharbor]

I don't tip because society says I have to. All right, if someone deserves a tip, if they really put forth an effort, I'll give them something a little something extra. But this tipping automatically, it's for the birds. As far as I'm concerned, they're just doing their job. ......lol A pretty easy one, name that character...

[Bigsmc]

[quote=ArlJim78]
just to let you know where i'm coming from, I never place any wagers with a teller, I only use the autotote machines. I use the teller for only one transaction and that is to cash out my voucher or to cash an irs ticket. [quote]

Exactly the same here. If anyone is going to screw up my ticket, it is going to be me and only me.