Are all tips appreciated equally?

[tdhvGT]

But some provide more service than others??

AKA when, if ever does a tip become insulting?

Context: If a host puts you on a guest list for a "big event" (pre-sale $100+) and you want to show appreciation is $20/head (even ratio) fair or insulting? Since it goes into the pool and you are just going to be put in a specific queue, I would figure that anything is better than noting.

I get the tip for a table ~$100/bbl and how that will impact location. For guest list if it isn't "necessary" is there a minimum threshold where it becomes insulting?

[Kinar100]

I am still not fully aware if Guest list is the same as being walked in. I don't think it is but until someone clarifies I will assume they are similar.

I've been to a Vegas club 12 times in last 10 months and each time I've either had a table if with a group or contacted a host here and paid $60 per person to get walked in (usually just 2 people).

I am assuming that there is a tally for who pulls what amount in tips and since I like to be fair and appreciate the quick replies and service I always tip a bit more than the ticket price.

To me my trip experience and time is worth it to tip extra and make sure everything goes smoothly. Especially if I am with others and in charge of setting it up.

- EK

[maxutilsperusd]

Guest lists and walk-ins are totally different processes.

Guest lists:
A name is put on a guest list by a promoter who either works directly or indirectly for a club. Typically this is arranged by text message and very often you will never meet the person who put you on the list. Sometimes a promoter will give your name and info to a different promoter if you want to go to a club they don't work for, especially if you are reliable in showing up. A guest list usually has a special line where even or better ratios of girls/guys get into a club free or for the guys sometimes at a reduced price.

Sometimes these lines are short and quick, sometimes they are long and take awhile, and other times they are totally ignored (bad experience at Hyde once). Tier 1 clubs usually only offer these Sunday - Thursday for mixed groups and most non-special event days for girls. Tier 2 or 3 clubs often offer this service throughout the entire week for even of better ratios. Promoters never expect tips, but if you have one who has been reliable and you want to tip them and you actually meet them then tipping them is great, although I've seen some who actually refused a tip and would rather you write a good review somewhere.

Walk-ins:
A host actually walks a group into the club. Typically this is arranged by text message and then you meet the person outside the club near the entrance. A walk-in usually costs the GA price + $20+ per person depending on how crowded the place is.

This is usually one of the fastest ways into most clubs except for bottle service. The host you contact will give the pricing and if you want to tip them over that amount it is appreciated. Essentially they get most of if not all of the cost above the GA price so if they charge a lot for a slower night you could tip less but if they charge a minimal amount for an extremely busy night tipping more is definitely the way to go since they did you a favor and potentially saved you an hour or 2 of waiting.

Vip 4 Free:
A mix of both guest list and abnormally free walk-ins. You should tip the limo driver ~$5 per person, especially if they are on time. When guest listed there likely won't be someone to tip. When being walked in, especially if the awesome guy comes out just for your group quickly, I totally suggest tipping well since really this service is the best thing in town.

So for the original question, guest listing usually doesn't require or even lend itself to tipping, but your situation is unique since instead of a promoter a host put you on the list. If a reputable host puts you on a guest list that isn't open to normal promoters such as XS or Hakkasan on Friday and Saturday tipping would probably be the right call and I would think $20+ per male would be the way to go. If it's just a normal list like XS on a Sunday or Marquee on a Monday or one of the many other normally available night and club combos I don't think they would be at all upset without any tip and would appreciate literally any amount. *XS or Hakkasan don't have guest lists for males on Friday or Saturday so if that's what was offered I'd make sure to confirm his offer and his reputation before relying on that for entrance.

[DeX]

Guest lists and walk-ins are totally different processes.

Guest lists:
A name is put on a guest list by a promoter who either works directly or indirectly for a club. Typically this is arranged by text message and very often you will never meet the person who put you on the list. Sometimes a promoter will give your name and info to a different promoter if you want to go to a club they don't work for, especially if you are reliable in showing up. A guest list usually has a special line where even or better ratios of girls/guys get into a club free or for the guys sometimes at a reduced price.

Sometimes these lines are short and quick, sometimes they are long and take awhile, and other times they are totally ignored (bad experience at Hyde once). Tier 1 clubs usually only offer these Sunday - Thursday for mixed groups and most non-special event days for girls. Tier 2 or 3 clubs often offer this service throughout the entire week for even of better ratios. Promoters never expect tips, but if you have one who has been reliable and you want to tip them and you actually meet them then tipping them is great, although I've seen some who actually refused a tip and would rather you write a good review somewhere.

Walk-ins:
A host actually walks a group into the club. Typically this is arranged by text message and then you meet the person outside the club near the entrance. A walk-in usually costs the GA price + $20+ per person depending on how crowded the place is.

This is usually one of the fastest ways into most clubs except for bottle service. The host you contact will give the pricing and if you want to tip them over that amount it is appreciated. Essentially they get most of if not all of the cost above the GA price so if they charge a lot for a slower night you could tip less but if they charge a minimal amount for an extremely busy night tipping more is definitely the way to go since they did you a favor and potentially saved you an hour or 2 of waiting.

Vip 4 Free:
A mix of both guest list and abnormally free walk-ins. You should tip the limo driver ~$5 per person, especially if they are on time. When guest listed there likely won't be someone to tip. When being walked in, especially if the awesome guy comes out just for your group quickly, I totally suggest tipping well since really this service is the best thing in town.

So for the original question, guest listing usually doesn't require or even lend itself to tipping, but your situation is unique since instead of a promoter a host put you on the list. If a reputable host puts you on a guest list that isn't open to normal promoters such as XS or Hakkasan on Friday and Saturday tipping would probably be the right call and I would think $20+ per male would be the way to go. If it's just a normal list like XS on a Sunday or Marquee on a Monday or one of the many other normally available night and club combos I don't think they would be at all upset without any tip and would appreciate literally any amount. *XS or Hakkasan don't have guest lists for males on Friday or Saturday so if that's what was offered I'd make sure to confirm his offer and his reputation before relying on that for entrance.

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