I received a large Amazon gift card as a tip today

"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
08/05/2020 at 00:44 • Filed to: None

The guy told me to “have fun with it”. I was thinking a guitar pedal or three, maybe some motorcycle gear, some home improvement stuff... But I also have been really good about budgeting lately and the responsible thing would have been to just use it for food for the next two months , delivered via Amazon.

I decided to split the difference, and ordered the fanciest grub available via Whole Foods.

I’ve never spent so much money on eggs or cheese i n my entire life. $7 for a dozen eggs?! I feel like I’m getting ripped off w hen the Kroger eggs I buy are more than $0.99/dozen....

And the cheese... Oh man. I’ve seen wagyu for less per pound. Smoked mozerella. 60 day aged chedder. Smoked “flagship” chedder. We’ll see how it compares to a simple old Tillamook sharp chedder.

I was hoping to ball out on some exotic fruits, but whole foods is pretty lacking in the produce department I guess. Ah well.

My buddies in the restaurant industry (well, the females at least) get astronomical tips fairly often, but it’s unexpected in my line of work. Thank you stranger, my goal is to get to the point where I can do the same :)

DISCUSSION (28)

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 00:51

That’s some real gourmet shit.

HammerheadFistpunch > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 00:52

Thats awesome! If I get a $20 olive garden gift card I’ m doing pretty good. I mean it’ s still debatable if its better than nothing, but at attempt was made.

fintail > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 00:53

That cheese can be crazy expensive - I like Beecher’ s macaroni and cheese, the Costco pack appears to be cheaper than the regular price of the cheese alone.

I am not a big shopper there, but m y Whole Foods cheese pick is Kerrygold soft cheese wedges, not too expensive, and really good.

AestheticsInMotion > HammerheadFistpunch
08/05/2020 at 00:56

I hear you. I once got paid with a Starbucks gift card.

*empty Starbucks gift card.

HammerheadFistpunch > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 00:57

thats just low.

AestheticsInMotion > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
08/05/2020 at 00:57

I... Also may have picked up a six pack of hard kombucha. Just to really drive home the image

Kinja'd!!!

AestheticsInMotion > fintail
08/05/2020 at 01:00

I gotta say, Metropolitan Market is seemingly in a league of it’s own. Their deli is the best I’ve seen outside of Asian markets, their cider selection is top-tier, house brands are great, meats are great, fruit selections are great... When’ s the last time you saw hu ckleberries sitting next to three different raspberry varieties, rambutan, and Jack fruit?

Dead_Elvis, Inc. > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 01:07

OK, what’s the Cab? There are too many here to keep track of, but that looks familiar & I can’t place it.

The smoked Beecher’s is good, but if you’re a fan of Tillamook’s extra sharp white cheddar (the 2 year stuff), you might be let down.

Dead_Elvis, Inc. > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 01:07

Damn, that’s a real dick move.

fintail > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 01:13

I’ve never actually been to a Metropolitan Market. Whole Foods feels more than posh enough for me. Sounds interesting, maybe they have some offbeat/Euro stuff I like (drink mixes/cookies/crackers etc). I’ll have to check it out sometime.

There’s a PCC opening soon in Bellevue in the new traffic nightmare complex at Ne 4th and 116th, that’ll be a fun driving experience.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 01:21

You live off $50 a month for food? I just ate an entire small beef roast, rice, and homemade gravy, which I believe was at least a $9 meal.

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 01:44

CHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESE

newnamesameme > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 02:04

Expensive cheese is often quite worth it. Buying online can be tricky cause you cant taste it ahead of time. So, good luck!

My gf bought me three different super fancy blue cheeses (she hates them, i love them) as part of my birthday gift and they have given me a month of pleasure.

Congrats on the large tip and i hope you enjoy.

ttyymmnn > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 02:19

Kinja'd!!!

Oh, you mean “large” as in “amount.” My mind went somewhere else.

404 - User No Longer Available > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 07:34

I went into the Whole Foods down the block a few times since they opened, every time I nope’d the hell out when I saw the prices.

i86hotdogs > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 08:53

ground bison, ground lamb , fancy cheese, fancy eggs, and are those pretzel rolls back there? That’s going to be a delicious burger.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 09:24

Being a Wisconsin boy I have bought some expensive cheese. I think the most was a block of 10 or 15 year sharp cheddar that was like 20 bucks. Boy was it good tho. The company I used to work for sent out 50 dollar gift cards for a local meat and cheese place so every year I’d spend it on some stakes, cheese, and a 6 pack of some fancy micro brew.

Also speaking of odd tips about a week ago I got a gift card to a competitor pizza place as a tip.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > HammerheadFistpunch
08/05/2020 at 09:26

One of the most “better than nothing” tips I’ve received was a drink chip for a really shitty bar. Said bar is only like 3 blocks from my house and I’ve still never used it cuz I don’t really was to go there.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 09:26

Ouch

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 09:45

Nice tip, nice splurge. Enjoy!

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 10:00

Ewwwwww......

AestheticsInMotion > Dead_Elvis, Inc.
08/05/2020 at 14:27

I'm not real knowledgeable on wine, I just like keeping a few bottles on hand. At this point I just grab anything from Chateau St Michelle and assume it will be good

AestheticsInMotion > fintail
08/05/2020 at 14:27

PCC AND an Amazon delivery store without Cashiers. The future is weird

AestheticsInMotion > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
08/05/2020 at 14:28

I'm jealous of your Wisconsin cheese

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
08/05/2020 at 14:28

Ha. I wish

Also, that sounds amazing. May need to get a roast this weekend...

AestheticsInMotion > i86hotdogs
08/05/2020 at 14:29

Ding ding ding!

Yes, I'm making burgers today and am very excited

Dead_Elvis, Inc. > AestheticsInMotion
08/05/2020 at 14:51

Not a bad gamble. Certainly better than picking up a bottle from their neighbor across the road, Columbia. They’ve gone into the crapper since being purchased by Gallo.

( I may be a bit jaded, since I oversaw production there for years, and I’m appalled at their decline in quality since moving production out of Woodinville . )

Forrest > AestheticsInMotion
09/10/2020 at 02:29

Very nice! We often give bags of snacks to delivery folks. Maybe I should slip a Amazon gift cards into those bags every now and then.