View Poll Results: how many of you valet
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VALET OR NOT TO VALET?
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From: Detroit, MI
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Originally Posted by lospice1' post='1013848' date='Sep 22 2009, 11:59 AM
First off, I think za3879 pilfering is morally irreprehensible. When I wAs 16yo I worked as a valet and did from time to time took the long way to park. I was young and had Porsche posters on my wall. Needless to say when a 911 pulled up, I took it for a test drive. I know it wasn't the professional thing to do, but Porsche fever got the best of me.
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From: Roseville, Ca.
About 20 years ago I was a valet at a high end restaurant in SF. Never trust valets if the lot where they will park your car is not visible to you. Guys would race cars, smoke in cars and pretty much treat them like rentals. Special requests like "Can you park it away from other cars?" usually went unanswered and generally led to additional punishment. If the lot is next to the venue, you're probably okay to leave it with the valets.
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I actually was a valet when I was 16 years old at my local country club...I can honestly say that I never stole anything, never took a car for a joy ride, and never messed a car up. I did stall out a Porsche...that was about it. So, I think some places are safe to valet, some are not. Just use your judgment.
And one more thing, if you tip upfront, that is very helpful. And dont tip $2-3, $5 goes a long way with valet.
And one more thing, if you tip upfront, that is very helpful. And dont tip $2-3, $5 goes a long way with valet.
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From: Afghanistan- Passing out some Peace!
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Left mine with the downtown Cinci, OH Hilton staff. Nothing seems wrong or broken....but I did tip the guy a 20 spot up front....
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From: Destin, Florida
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Originally Posted by gbaty0001' post='1013875' date='Sep 22 2009, 11:14 AM
Left mine with the downtown Cinci, OH Hilton staff. Nothing seems wrong or broken....but I did tip the guy a 20 spot up front....
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From: Massachusetts, USA
My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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Came back from my conference and I got my car from the valet service absolutely mint and with nothing missing. If I help only one kid develop the love for BMWs by just taking my car for a joyride, then my job is done. 
BTW, I won an iPod Shuffle and a solar backpack at the conference. Today is my lucky day.
BTW, I won an iPod Shuffle and a solar backpack at the conference. Today is my lucky day.
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From: Southern Europe
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1014228' date='Sep 22 2009, 11:45 PM
Came back from my conference and I got my car from the valet service absolutely mint and with nothing missing. If I help only one kid develop the love for BMWs by just taking my car for a joyride, then my job is done.
BTW, I won an iPod Shuffle and a solar backpack at the conference. Today is my lucky day.
BTW, I won an iPod Shuffle and a solar backpack at the conference. Today is my lucky day.
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1014228' date='Sep 22 2009, 02:45 PM
Came back from my conference and I got my car from the valet service absolutely mint and with nothing missing. If I help only one kid develop the love for BMWs by just taking my car for a joyride, then my job is done.
BTW, I won an iPod Shuffle and a solar backpack at the conference. Today is my lucky day.
BTW, I won an iPod Shuffle and a solar backpack at the conference. Today is my lucky day.
Good job
