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Somewhat OT, what do you all get the mailman for the holidays

RipublicaninMassRipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭
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I have to say my "new guy" only for the last 2 years or so is absolutely wonderful. He will pass by again at the end of his route, never leave a package in the rain, etc. What do y'all get your mailman for the Holidays?


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  • fattymacsfattymacs Posts: 2,579 ✭✭✭
    Gift card to one of the restaurants, homemade cookies.

    My mailman is retiring in less than a year, sucks he gave me his cell # incase I missed him for a sig required package.
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    We are also lucky enough to have a GREAT mailman. I find that a card with CA$H is ALWAYS welcomed and appreciated.

    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • 72skywalker72skywalker Posts: 1,545 ✭✭✭
    A gift card for Dunkin Donuts.
    Collecting Yankees and vintage Star Wars
  • mike22y2kmike22y2k Posts: 325 ✭
    A few $5 scratch tickets. It's like opening a unopened pack. Most the time you're a loser but once in awhile you will be a big winner.
    Working my way to #1 1979 Topps Hockey
    I know it's going to be tough!
  • MeteoriteGuyMeteoriteGuy Posts: 7,140 ✭✭
    $20, I think that is the limit of what you are suppose to spend.

    And while I have to admit my mailman is great, I have a new sub female carrier who is kinda cute.
    Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards.
    Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
  • RipublicaninMassRipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭


    << <i>$20, I think that is the limit of what you are suppose to spend.

    And while I have to admit my mailman is great, I have a new sub female carrier who is kinda cute. >>



    yes I have one of those too...a sub-cutie!

    i got him a nice Pannetone (fruity bread)
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>$20, I think that is the limit of what you are suppose to spend.
    And while I have to admit my mailman is great, I have a new sub female carrier who is kinda cute. >>




    Technically it is ILLEGAL for a mailman to accept ANY amount of cash or gift card! As far as other gifts are concerned, they are allowed to accept a gift that is valued at no more than $20.00. HOWEVER, I don't know anyone who follows these guidelines.

    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • EagleEyeKidEagleEyeKid Posts: 4,496 ✭✭
    Gave him a bottle of wine.
  • bkingbking Posts: 3,095 ✭✭


    << <i>Gave him a bottle of wine. >>



    Were there a bunch of mailboxes knocked over in your neighborhood after that? image
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  • HallcoHallco Posts: 3,651 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The wife is home during the day...isn't that enough of a gift for any mailman???? imageimage
  • jlzinckjlzinck Posts: 907 ✭✭
    $20 is the limit.

    So we left him $20 and a HUGE box of home made goodies on Saturday.

    We passed him as he was leaving the 'hood and hw was smiling and chewing on a brownie.

    GREAT service from him. I can tell by my mail when he is on vacation.
  • RipublicaninMassRipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭
    I can tell by my mail when he is on vacation.

    ditto, had an issue with a clean sweep package for over a week lost in the PO, he felt bad, but I made it a point to tell the postmaster he was on vacation when it happened. I still had the original pink slip, and I could tell it wasnt him, since they had written the pick up day, the same day as the delivery day. Everyone knows you cant pick it up at the PO until the next day, unless you chase him down image
  • goose3goose3 Posts: 11,471 ✭✭✭
    so what you're telling me is that my PO Box is in reality about 20.00 cheaper than the check I write annually? lol



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  • SportsamericaSportsamerica Posts: 990 ✭✭
    Nothing for my postman. Last week he hit my mailbox and broke it in half. Now I am fighting with the PO to pay for a new one. The development I live in to replace a mailbox is $250 + Install costs. (HOA). So they are not happy with me right now, and I see my mail getting slllllooooowwwweeeerrrr delivery then normal image
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  • twileytwiley Posts: 1,923 ✭
    Mail Lady I give nice bottle of merlot and a loaf of homemade banana walnut bread.

    Garbageman I give bottle of Stoli Vodka and 4 stag mags(sealed none used ones).

    Needless to say I always get my mail and I never have a problem throwing anything in the garbage image
  • relaxedrelaxed Posts: 569 ✭
    I gave my mailman a card with $20.00. Nice guy also.
    Collecting 1955 Topps BB
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edit:

    Oops - read the thread wrong.

    I give my mailguy - a 25$ target card every year.

    Merry Christmas!
    Mike
  • jimradjimrad Posts: 2,777 ✭✭✭
    Subway gift card.
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  • BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    I've had about 8 different mail people in the last 6 months, so I'm giving nothing this year.
    Collector of most things Frank Thomas. www.BigHurtHOF.com
  • mknezmknez Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭
    My regular guy takes good care of me. He let me know he likes Courvoisier, so I got him a bottle.

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  • initialDinitialD Posts: 1,624 ✭✭✭
    Bottle of Jameson, 12 pack of BUD and a $10 scratch ticket image

    My mailman is great, I have his cell number too and he will meet me on his route or at the PO if I am really expecting something stat

    CLUTCH
  • royalbrettroyalbrett Posts: 620 ✭✭✭
    I am very surprised at how many give their mail carrier alcohol!

    Mine gets a nice plate of cookies, brownies, etc.
    Yeah, I uploaded that KC icon in 2001
  • KeepItWarmKeepItWarm Posts: 579 ✭
    I give nothing.

    The thought has never even crossed my mind. Same with garbage collection, drive-thru windows, barber and bell ringers. No Holiday tipping.

    I tip very well in the cases of regular visits to bars, restaurants, babysitters, etc. But a holiday 'tip' for someone who does not depend on tips? Hellz no!
    South of Heaven...North of Canada
  • KeepItWarmKeepItWarm Posts: 579 ✭
    Don't forget to tip your favorite PSA grader.....
    South of Heaven...North of Canada
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