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Wow.. I was going to call you all cheapskates.. but, I just copped 4 gift certificates to the Hangar Room (steak!)... they were **$3** each, but for $12 (paid via Paypal!) I've got $100 in gift certificates... that don't expire.
Very Very good in house dry aged steak....some certificates, in the terms and conditions, say you can only redeem one a month...I am not sure about the Hangar Room but just throwing that out there.
Yes.. this one was one per visit, max of one per month. I want a refund.I've got family that lives close to the Hangar Room and they go there quite often... will make a nice little gift. I'll have to skip the part about how inexpensive it was for me to purchase when I give the certificates to the fam.
Just don't be the d-bag that acts like they are paying for the whole meal at full-price. I'm still young and my group of friends split the bill. I have one friend who always suggest going to a restaurant.com restaurant and she acts like she paid $25 for the whole gift certificate. She gets all offensive when the next time I say I will print out the certificate for $2.
Here is a link to a "trap" on the restaurant.com certificates. On any Coupon use, The charge will automatically add 18% to your bill, up front...then apply the coupon's discount...and waiters learn to present it quietly, with the tip area, still left blank...you are so happy with your "deal", that you add more in the tip!!Yes, you'll get a net benefit on the coupon...but be careful you dont give a bunch back with the 18% add on, plus your filling in of a 20% tip...this "eats" up most of your perceived savings.http://www.29-95.com/restaurants/story/whine-dine-reader-discovers-coupon%E2%80%99s-fine-print-includes-gratuity
When I have used the certificates they don't "sneak" the mandatory tip in, only ask that you tip based on total bill. Still a good deal.
Same here...never have had a tip added in....they normally just circle or highlight the full total before any discounts.