Originally Posted by Skip (Post 2133421)

We had that happen too. They rounded UP the total paying cash. When I complained and they said "we don't do coins", I made them round DOWN to the lower dollar.

Some restaurants (one in particular nearby) even with a reservation, will say "Go to the bar and we'll get you when your table is ready." Yet the restaurant is empty and the servers are standing around waiting for patrons. Obviously we left and don't go there any more.

This behavior is getting out of hand.

Skip

Originally Posted by Mrs.Guy (Post 2133410)

:undecided: Soooo.....is it safe to say that when you get a $10 burger you tip like it's a $30 steak? Or is it the other way around? :laugh:

:icon_hungry: THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO THINK TIPPING IS A CITY IN CHINA! ;)

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager (Post 2133345)

There's a local bar up here in northern Minnesota. They started charging a 2.5% surcharge. The bartender was defending the owner saying "last year Archie had to pay $50,000 in credit card fees!" I responded "do you know if he paid $50,000 in fees that means he had $2 million in sales?… Let that sink in for a minute considering he's paying you minimum wage". The guy stood there with a dumbfounded look on his face and you could see the gears turning.

Then I pulled out my checkbook and wrote him a check. :pepper2:

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed (Post 2132906)

Considering they now “for our convenience” suggest a minimum tip of 18%, have increased the meal cost and in some cases reduced the meal quality and selection, might as well do more cooking at home.

Originally Posted by Whitley (Post 2133591)

What, if anything do you tip on take out. I work from 6 am, usually leaving around 4 or 5. Too tired to cook. When I pick up take out (BBQ, Chinese etc) they have suggested tips on the bottom. I have been tipping on takeout for a few years now. I tip 20% when I eat at the restaurant (I'm so old I remember 12%, then 15, then 18 and now 20). This is for the service performed by the waiter. Who gets the tip on take out?

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2132727)

Interesting. The credit card fee seems to violate this Florida law.

Update: Although this Florida law is still current, a Federal court ruled that it is unconstitutional. So, it may be legal to charge the fee. Go figure.

Fla. Stat. §501.0117

(1) A seller or lessor in a sales or lease transaction may not impose a surcharge on the buyer or lessee for electing to use a credit card in lieu of payment by cash, check, or similar means, if the seller or lessor accepts payment by credit card. A surcharge is any additional amount imposed at the time of a sale or lease transaction by the seller or lessor that increases the charge to the buyer or lessee for the privilege of using a credit card to make payment. Charges imposed pursuant to approved state or federal tariffs are not considered to be a surcharge, and charges made under such tariffs are exempt from this section. A convenience fee imposed upon a student or family paying tuition, fees, or other student account charges by credit card to a William L. Boyd, IV, Florida resident access grant eligible institution, as defined in §1009.89, or to a private school, as defined in §1002.01, is not considered to be a surcharge and is exempt from this section if the amount of the convenience fee does not exceed the total cost charged by the credit card company to the institution. The term “credit card” includes those cards for which unpaid balances are payable on demand. This section does not apply to the offering of a discount for the purpose of inducing payment by cash, check, or other means not involving the use of a credit card, if the discount is offered to all prospective customers.

(2) A person who violates the provisions of subsection (1) is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in §775.082 or §775.083.

Originally Posted by rsimpson (Post 2133630)

In addition - Merchant Agreements between businesses and Card Processors PROHIBIT (or use to when I was on Commercial Banking) this fee practice. Many are now charging this fee, which is bogus.

Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2133710)

Debit Cards are basically a cash payment direct from your bank a/c and should have no charge.
I will not eat in an establishment that adds any surcharge for a CC. which should be an inbuilt cost, or if service charge is added that presumes I wish to leave a tip.
I am a good tipper, but also have the balls to say "You get nothing" if service is bad.
I never blame a good server if food is indifferent either, as they are not the cook.
I just don't go back!

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2133725)

There is a big difference of what you think "should" happen and what actually happens.

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2133725)

Most haven't a clue as to what they're talking about...

Originally Posted by Skip (Post 2133421)

We had that happen too. They rounded UP the total paying cash. When I complained and they said "we don't do coins", I made them round DOWN to the lower dollar.

Some restaurants (one in particular nearby) even with a reservation, will say "Go to the bar and we'll get you when your table is ready." Yet the restaurant is empty and the servers are standing around waiting for patrons. Obviously we left and don't go there any more.

This behavior is getting out of hand.

Skip

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2133725)

There is a big difference of what you think "should" happen and what actually happens...

I get dinged for every single payment, with both a percentage AND a "swipe fee"...

I find is astounding that there are so many commenting on this thread who have never run a business or taken CC payments... Most haven't a clue as to what they're talking about...

Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2133780)

I have never been charged for a debit card payment buy a business or my bank..
I said I won't pay CC surcharge in a restaurant. I use cash mostly anyway.
I was not commenting on collecting CC, or DC payments, and I do have a clue, that's why my money goes further!

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2133786)

YOU don't get charged by your bank when you use your credit card either... No one has been talking about that.

The business DOES get charged for BOTH Debit AND Credit Cards...