Tipping tournament directors - do you tip on calcutta amount as well?

[kingwang]

Last event I played, I got third and didn't tip (didn't realize this was a thing). Got a text from the TD saying "don't forget to tip next time".

Looked up some old threads on here and it looks like tipping 5-10% is reasonable, does that sound right? And is that % of tournament winnings or total winnings including Calcutta?

For example, let's say I won $1500 for the tournament and the Calcutta paid out $2000, of which I got half. Would I tip 5-10% of $1500 or $2500?

 

[Scratch85]

IMO, a minimum of 10% of $2500.


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[Bob Jewett]

So... If the TD is called up to a table to make a call, maybe in the semifinals, and one player is a most excellent tipper and the other never tips at all ...

 

[Kentucky Rack Man]

So... If the TD is called up to a table to make a call, maybe in the semifinals, and one player is a most excellent tipper and the other never tips at all ...

Well Bob, there is a side of you

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

IMHO Tipping is out of control. Everyone want a Tip.

Now Keyosk ask do you want to Tip? Funny.

 

[bbb]

Last event I played, I got third and didn't tip (didn't realize this was a thing). Got a text from the TD saying "don't forget to tip next time".

Looked up some old threads on here and it looks like tipping 5-10% is reasonable, does that sound right? And is that % of tournament winnings or total winnings including Calcutta?

For example, let's say I won $1500 for the tournament and the Calcutta paid out $2000, of which I got half. Would I tip 5-10% of $1500 or $2500?

Is it appropriate for a TD to text a player “dont forget to tip next time”?

 

[pt109]

I don’t like the idea of tipping a TD….they should be neutral to all players…..I always tip a player that cashed for me.

 

[kaznj]

Is it a small local tournament? Does John Leyman get a tip at us open? In some local tournaments the td takes a % of the calcutta. Thats all he should get imo.

 

[Sheldon]

It's pretty rare around here. I often tip TDs, but it does depend on the situation.
I am not sure a TD should be telling people they are supposed to tip them. Especially if they're being paid to run the tournament in the first place.

 

[David in FL]

I've never tipped a TD.

Good grief, when did that become a thing? They're already taking a piece of the entry fees...

I will give some jelly to a player who won me money out of the Calcutta...

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

Well when I use to play in small Bar 9 ball tournament, the TD was owner. If you won you go 60-75 dollars MAX, saw zero reason to tip TD.

In larger event where the TD gets pair to run tournament, when tip for doing their job. They agree to do it for a set amount of money, why Tip the TD. Makes zero sense. Did they do some more than their job? If so what was that?

 

[jimmyco]

Text him back and tell him "Here's a tip, that would be a conflict of interest."

 

[The Old Jaybird]

Pete Rose used to tip umpires, see where that got him.

 

[boogieman]

Last event I played, I got third and didn't tip (didn't realize this was a thing). Got a text from the TD saying "don't forget to tip next time".

Looked up some old threads on here and it looks like tipping 5-10% is reasonable, does that sound right? And is that % of tournament winnings or total winnings including Calcutta?

For example, let's say I won $1500 for the tournament and the Calcutta paid out $2000, of which I got half. Would I tip 5-10% of $1500 or $2500?

The tournament director can kiss my @##. They already get a cut. If they don't they need to learn how to run a tournament. If I pay my entry fee and work like a dog to win a tournament the popcorn gallery deserves nothing.

If I know them, I might buy them a drink to celebrate but that's the end of my charity for TDs.

 

[couldnthinkof01]

"Don't forget get to tip"....
He's got jokes

 

[EJmagnum186]

I would be really interested in hearing Jay He left's perspective on this......I can't think of someone more qualified to chime in on this both as a player and TD.

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

I thought TIPPING was City in China.

 

[Frosty]

The word “TIPS” stands for “To Insure Prompt Service”. What service is being provided that would warrant this?

 

[T411]

Any work for others is a service IMO. Is it worth a tip? Only you can decide.

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

The word “TIPS” stands for “To Insure Prompt Service”. What service is being provided that would warrant this?

Never hear that but IMHO, if you a Service Worker, Prompt Service, Good Service, is your job description.

Should your Grocery Checker be Tipped for doing their Job?

Should your Nurse be Tipped for doing their Job?

Should your Barber who own his spot, chair, shop be Tipped for doing their Job?

Should your Coffee Jerk at the Coffee Joint be Tipped for doing their Job? Taking Order, Taking Money, and Pouring Cup of Joe?