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Old 10-23-2017, 10:21 PM   #1
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I tried it last night and think it's great. Kinda mad I didn't know about it before. The GPS tracker is great as well.
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Old 10-23-2017, 10:27 PM   #2
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Nope, your the first one. Tell us more.
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Nope, your the first one. Tell us more.
You're*.

There's a tip. Bigger than the one the driver got yesterday.
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Old 10-24-2017, 08:30 AM   #4
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I've only ever used it for pickup. It's pretty handy. Getting the big discount on the first order is nice too.
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Old 10-24-2017, 08:36 AM   #5
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I use it quite a bit.

But geez it would be nice if it had less Viet places and more variety.
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Old 10-24-2017, 08:46 AM   #6
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Tried to use it once, jumped through a bunch of hoops only for the system to be down, never bothered with it again.
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Old 10-24-2017, 10:43 AM   #7
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What's the charge per delivery on it?
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Old 10-24-2017, 10:49 AM   #8
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What's the charge per delivery on it?
Every restaurant is different but I've noticed it ranges from about $2.50 -$$4.

Some offer free delivery with certain amount purchased.

And tip the drivers, they make the full delivery fee plus all tips and do not get paid hourly.
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I know people who tip through the app and not the driver directly, some discussion online about where that tip goes and possibly the driver doesn't see it. can anyone confirm? cause if that's the case then you'd just never tip with the app...unless you are the type that tips when picking up the food yourself.

then again if you order from the same place a lot, is tipping the restaurant kind of like paying protection money for your order to ensure that it doesn't receive any "special" toppings?
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Old 10-24-2017, 10:59 AM   #10
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Just used it the once so far. Agreed that the GPS tracker is a nice touch. It was funny watching the driver circle the block a couple times trying to find our house.
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I know people who tip through the app and not the driver directly, some discussion online about where that tip goes and possibly the driver doesn't see it. can anyone confirm? cause if that's the case then you'd just never tip with the app...unless you are the type that tips when picking up the food yourself.

then again if you order from the same place a lot, is tipping the restaurant kind of like paying protection money for your order to ensure that it doesn't receive any "special" toppings?
According to this they keep 100% of the tips.

https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.redd...ip_the_dishes/
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I disagree with the concept of tipping the driver before you get your delivery, but worry that if you don't pre-tip, you are going to get crappier service. Stupid tipping.
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Old 10-24-2017, 11:59 AM   #13
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Stupid tipping.
You just summed up the entire problem with everything.
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I use SkipTheDishes a ton, more than I really should / need to. I have two grocery stores within walking distance, I'm an outstanding cook... I just like the convenience.


Plus Big T's BBQ on Crowchild is available on Skip. Mmm, ribs. *drool*
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I refuse to use any of these services. $9 for delivery! #### you bud. If a restaurant can't hire a delivery driver than I'm not getting take out from them.
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I refuse to use any of these services. $9 for delivery! #### you bud. If a restaurant can't hire a delivery driver than I'm not getting take out from them.
How many restaurants other than pizza still have drivers? like 2?
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Every time I've used it my food has ranged from cold to lukewarm.

Maybe it's because I've never tipped the driver beforehand?
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Every time I've used it my food has ranged from cold to lukewarm.

Maybe it's because I've never tipped the driver beforehand?
They are not the best drivers thats for sure.
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How many restaurants other than pizza still have drivers? like 2?
It's the delivery version of self service check out lines IMO. Most chinese restaurants deliver still.
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It's the delivery version of self service check out lines IMO. Most chinese restaurants deliver still.
This makes zero sense. Most restaurants do not deliver.
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