Do you tip your game processor

[Bret GRAVELINE Graveline]

Here in California, they charge 135.00 per animal, be it a 90lb blacktail or 200lb mule deer, or $1.20cents a lb to grind and wrap, on boned and trimmed venison, those prices motivated me to use my Cabela's points to buy a grinder,

 

[FrogFire7]

I wouldn't. They're performing a service for a published fee... Would be like tipping your mechanic.

 

[Critter Picker]

Here in California, they charge 135.00 per animal, be it a 90lb blacktail or 200lb mule deer, or $1.20cents a lb to grind and wrap, on boned and trimmed venison,

If I didn't have a grinder and vacuum sealer,I would probably think that was a pretty steep charge. I enjoy cutting,grinding,and wrapping my meat. If I was to say I would do it all day for that price,I probably would end up doing just that. When I think of the clean up work and trying to get rid of the bones and the USDA BS I probably wouldn't enjoy it so much anymore.

 

[Rosebud]

Yes, in a fashion. I give him one or two deer every year to make his summer sausage, breakfast sausage, etc. Which he sells on the side. Best summer sausage ever.
I've known the guy for three plus decades and get his family rate for processing. Win,Win!

 

[Rosebud]

In the 90's through early 2000's there was a Amish group that processed deer near Selma Ala.that hunters drove up to two hours to get their deer processed.
We waited until we had enough deer to make it worth the trip there and back twice. They turned deer meat into bologna, turned hindquarters into HAM! Tasted just like ham. They had it set up where you drove up and they picked up your deer out of the bed of your truck on an overhead I beam roller and inside it went, with trucks lined up.
They processed around ten thousand deer per year. Made a boat load of money and went back to Pennsylvania.
The bologna tasted better than any I've seen before or sense. They guarded their recipes well. Nobody ever got to know how they did it.

 

[338 dude]

Just like the title asks, do you tip your game processor and if so how much?
10, 15, 20% tip? It is a service after all and gratuity can go a long way. Just curious as to everyone's individual experiences.

I never tip my processor. He is an a hole ,very angry ,and hard to get along with! Now with that being said I do all my own processing!

 

[akdad]

I never tip my processor. He is an a hole ,very angry ,and hard to get along with! Now with that being said I do all my own processing!

Buy him a new rifle and see if he's easier to be around!!

 

[338 dude]

Buy him a new rifle and see if he's easier to be around!!

I'm working on one at the moment, but it doesn't seem to help lol

 

[asd9055]

NO I never do. Do you tip your dentist, mechanic, roofer or anybody that has ever performed a service for you? Where are we going to end up with this? Everyone wants a tip these days.

 

[Rosebud]

I never tip my processor. He is an a hole ,very angry ,and hard to get along with! Now with that being said I do all my own processing!

I know someone just like him, grouchy and mean, grumbling every morning about what hurts today. Just wish he didn't look at me in the mirror so much.

 

[Rosebud]

NO I never do. Do you tip your dentist, mechanic, roofer or anybody that has ever performed a service for you? Where are we going to end up with this? Everyone wants a tip these days.

Bet you're dentist never pis$ed on your venison for being a tight wad.
You tip excellent work. Not something that is written, but if someone goes above the ordinary, a tip is is warranted.

 

[M1A1ABRAMS]

I wouldn't. They're performing a service for a published fee... Would be like tipping your mechanic.

I've been tipped a few times as a mechanic. Working on a Sunday for stranded tourist in the area. And as a butchers helper I have also been tipped. Especially when it's late at night after hours. I feel it depends on the service. How many butchers will stay open till midnight waiting on someone to drop a deer, hog, etc off ? Or wait for you to come get your meat at late hours. I have gotten a $50.00 tip butchering a steer late at night for a wedding the next day. Definitely unusual circumstances. But the man did show his appreciation. Just as others. When towing or fixing their vehicles. I also believe the prices we charged may have played a big part. But even after knowing this, I would not tip unless it was for some unusual circumstances & felt really grateful. I would imagine most don't expect it. But when its given it is greatly appreciated.

 

[asd9055]

I've been tipped a few times as a mechanic. Working on a Sunday for stranded tourist in the area. And as a butchers helper I have also been tipped. Especially when it's late at night after hours. I feel it depends on the service. How many butchers will stay open till midnight waiting on someone to drop a deer, hog, etc off ? Or wait for you to come get your meat at late hours. I have gotten a $50.00 tip butchering a steer late at night for a wedding the next day. Definitely unusual circumstances. But the man did show his appreciation. Just as others. When towing or fixing their vehicles. I also believe the prices we charged may have played a big part. But even after knowing this, I would not tip unless it was for some unusual circumstances & felt really grateful. I would imagine most don't expect it. But when its given it is greatly appreciated.

I am happy they showed their appreciation. There is a difference between going beyond and doing something extra than stopping at a game processing shop normal hours, drop you deer, pay and pick it up 2 weeks later.