Comments on: How to Drink Like a High Roller in Vegas Without Going Broke http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/ Productivity for Entrepreneurs, GTD Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:03:03 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Viva Las Vegas « Pints & Purls http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/comment-page-1/#comment-23294 Viva Las Vegas « Pints & Purls Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:11:39 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/#comment-23294 [...] simpler pleasures of Las Vegas. And for those who plan to have a few drinks and gamble in Vegas, this article might be of [...] [...] simpler pleasures of Las Vegas. And for those who plan to have a few drinks and gamble in Vegas, this article might be of [...]

]]> By: michelle http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/comment-page-1/#comment-23264 michelle Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:34:48 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/#comment-23264 this actually works. one of the times we went to vegas (and we play penny slots btw and $10 roulette tables ONLY). my husband and i ordered a drink each and i only had a $5 on me, so i gave her that, and within 5 minutes she came back with another round and THANKED us for the tip saying we were her best tippers all day. needless to say we gave her another 5, and got another round. so for $10 we got 6 drinks total. not too bad in my mind. we usually tip $1 a drink as well when we're playing and its true that if you're playing penny slots its really hard to get her to come around more than once a half-hour. this actually works. one of the times we went to vegas (and we play penny slots btw and $10 roulette tables ONLY). my husband and i ordered a drink each and i only had a $5 on me, so i gave her that, and within 5 minutes she came back with another round and THANKED us for the tip saying we were her best tippers all day. needless to say we gave her another 5, and got another round. so for $10 we got 6 drinks total. not too bad in my mind. we usually tip $1 a drink as well when we're playing and its true that if you're playing penny slots its really hard to get her to come around more than once a half-hour.

]]> By: danks8900 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/comment-page-1/#comment-23263 danks8900 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:18:49 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/#comment-23263 "You either buy your drinks from the bar like you would pretty much anywhere else, or you play the games (either slots or table games) and you get the drinks for free (though, a gratuity is customary and good practice). If you go the latter route - and you should - there is a rule you need to be aware of" “You either buy your drinks from the bar like you would pretty much anywhere else, or you play the games (either slots or table games) and you get the drinks for free (though, a gratuity is customary and good practice). If you go the latter route – and you should – there is a rule you need to be aware of”

]]> By: kitesurf http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/comment-page-1/#comment-22996 kitesurf Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:06:01 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/#comment-22996 As far as I am concern, you are spot on Ben! As far as I am concern, you are spot on Ben!

]]> By: Ben http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/comment-page-1/#comment-22572 Ben Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:57:10 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/#comment-22572 5 Drinks @ $7 per drink = $35 + $1 tip x 5 Drinks = $40<br><br>Now, using my method:<br><br>$20 one-time tip + 5 x $1 tip per drink = $25<br><br>The one flaw with that is in your method, you don't include the $7 per drink making it $60, which is actually more expensive (obviously) than the traditional $40.<br><br>Am I wrong to assume this? 5 Drinks @ $7 per drink = $35 + $1 tip x 5 Drinks = $40

Now, using my method:

$20 one-time tip + 5 x $1 tip per drink = $25

The one flaw with that is in your method, you don't include the $7 per drink making it $60, which is actually more expensive (obviously) than the traditional $40.

Am I wrong to assume this?

]]> By: petrero skinano http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/comment-page-1/#comment-18744 petrero skinano Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:42:24 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/#comment-18744 I'm with you... i think that philosophy works in most service oriented industries - and this one in particular. Plus you never know how positively the waitress might respond to your generosity - her getting off in 15 minutes isnt always a bad thing. Sure you can find well cocktails for $3, but hanging out at circus circus is really just not that fun. Nice post. <a href="www.boozingtees.com" rel="nofollow">Boozing Tees</a> I’m with you… i think that philosophy works in most service oriented industries – and this one in particular. Plus you never know how positively the waitress might respond to your generosity – her getting off in 15 minutes isnt always a bad thing. Sure you can find well cocktails for $3, but hanging out at circus circus is really just not that fun.

Nice post.
Boozing Tees

]]> By: Ta2yerface http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/comment-page-1/#comment-18533 Ta2yerface Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:03:21 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/#comment-18533 @mike $3 for a well drink in Vegas? That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Your telling me I can get 5 well drinks in a bar in Vegas for $15-$20??? .... Idiocy. Not to mention it can be easier winning at Caribbean Stud than getting that waitress back to your table as often as desired. And as far as "no need" for the first big tip, the thought of greasing the wheels is by no means out of the question. I've done it. It works. Sounds like you never have. Lastly, I'm sure most readers are aware of the "it's called a comp" free drinks with games. It was mentioned in the first part of the post. Your self imposed "Vegas Veteran" status has been denied. @mike

$3 for a well drink in Vegas? That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. Your telling me I can get 5 well drinks in a bar in Vegas for $15-$20??? …. Idiocy. Not to mention it can be easier winning at Caribbean Stud than getting that waitress back to your table as often as desired.

And as far as “no need” for the first big tip, the thought of greasing the wheels is by no means out of the question. I’ve done it. It works. Sounds like you never have.

Lastly, I’m sure most readers are aware of the “it’s called a comp” free drinks with games. It was mentioned in the first part of the post. Your self imposed “Vegas Veteran” status has been denied.

]]> By: Mike http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/comment-page-1/#comment-18519 Mike Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:45:50 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/#comment-18519 I've lived in Vegas for 20 years now, and $7-$8 dollars for a well drink at a bar isn't right. You're looking at spending around $3-$4 bucks at most. Also, your: 5 Drinks @ $7 per drink = $35 $1 tip x 5 Drinks = $40 Is that sitting at a bar or out gambling? Because if you are gambling, you will never pay $7 per drink, never. And if you are, then you are doing things wrong to begin with ... and there is no need to give them a first tip of $20! Also, you forgot to add, if you are playing games (slots/blackjack) as opposed to sitting at a bar, you will be spending (loosing, since everyone looses in Vegas) money on the game you are playing versus just sitting at a bar and spending no money on a game. By the time you are sitting at the slot machines and drink 5 drinks, you will probably have put in about $40 bucks in a quarter machine. I think your suggestion is a bad idea. If you are playing a game, the drink girl will not charge you for a drink (it's called a comp) but you should give her a $1 tip. I’ve lived in Vegas for 20 years now, and $7-$8 dollars for a well drink at a bar isn’t right. You’re looking at spending around $3-$4 bucks at most.

Also, your:
5 Drinks @ $7 per drink = $35 $1 tip x 5 Drinks = $40
Is that sitting at a bar or out gambling? Because if you are gambling, you will never pay $7 per drink, never. And if you are, then you are doing things wrong to begin with … and there is no need to give them a first tip of $20!

Also, you forgot to add, if you are playing games (slots/blackjack) as opposed to sitting at a bar, you will be spending (loosing, since everyone looses in Vegas) money on the game you are playing versus just sitting at a bar and spending no money on a game. By the time you are sitting at the slot machines and drink 5 drinks, you will probably have put in about $40 bucks in a quarter machine.

I think your suggestion is a bad idea. If you are playing a game, the drink girl will not charge you for a drink (it’s called a comp) but you should give her a $1 tip.

]]> By: brett http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/comment-page-1/#comment-18506 brett Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:33:21 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/#comment-18506 @Greg Obviously, that's a chance you'll have to take. @Greg

Obviously, that’s a chance you’ll have to take.

]]> By: Greg http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/comment-page-1/#comment-18505 Greg Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:46:37 +0000 http://blog.crankingwidgets.com/2007/11/28/drink-for-cheap-in-vegas/#comment-18505 What if you the waitress you give the $20 to gets of work 15 minutes after you tip her? What if you the waitress you give the $20 to gets of work 15 minutes after you tip her?

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