What would you expect/hope for in this situation?

ksemmel · 06-06-2025, 10:06 PM

Was out of town for a night with the gf and went out to a local restaurant. I gave my waiter (who was a very good waiter and working multiple jobs) the bill to pay and after 20 minutes he came back and asked, “You gave me your card right?”. After saying yes, he left and for another 10 minutes and came back saying he couldn’t find my card but he was going to keep looking. He asked if he could take my number down and contact me if he finds it.

Three hours later I call the restaurant and ask if they found my card, which they responded they didn’t, but were still looking for it.

An hour later the waiter messaged me apologizing about the card, said he was still looking for it, and was hoping I had a great night. About 20 minutes later, the manager called me and said he found it. He asked if I wanted to get it or said he could mail it to me. I asked for them to mail it, which he agreed to and then asked me if he should charge the card for dinner. So my question is: would you expect/hope for a percentage off of dinner, and if so, how much of the bill would you think should be taken off?

sthoemke · 06-06-2025, 11:11 PM

How the frik did they "lose" your card in the first place?!?

I wouldn't expect a discount, but I would complain to the manager. (what if your card was stolen, etc). I would not want my card put in the mail.

49erRCCollector · 06-07-2025, 12:41 AM

Genuinely surprised they didn’t waive the dinner.

hairysasquatch · 06-07-2025, 06:31 AM

I wouldn't have left the restaurant without my card.

bigdog2003 · 06-07-2025, 07:45 AM

So they lost your card, then the manager called to say they found it and asked if he should charge it for the dinner? That shouldn’t have been the call at all. It should have gone something like this:

I wanted to call and apologize for the incident involving your card. I want to let you know that I have found it and that dinner is on the house. I’m sorry for the inconvenience, how would you like me to get your card returned to you?

Bosoxfan5990 · 06-07-2025, 08:07 AM

If it were busy and the waiter was handling multiple tables, I could see how a card could get lost in the shuffle (or fall out of the bill jacket).

I'd at least expect dinner on the house (still charged for drinks) and if the service was good, I'd still tell them to charge a tip to the card, assuming you weren't inconvenienced other than the phone calls/getting your mail.

Boo · 06-07-2025, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ksemmel

Was out of town for a night with the gf and went out to a local restaurant. I gave my waiter (who was a very good waiter and working multiple jobs) the bill to pay and after 20 minutes he came back and asked, “You gave me your card right?”. After saying yes, he left and for another 10 minutes and came back saying he couldn’t find my card but he was going to keep looking. He asked if he could take my number down and contact me if he finds it.

Three hours later I call the restaurant and ask if they found my card, which they responded they didn’t, but were still looking for it.

An hour later the waiter messaged me apologizing about the card, said he was still looking for it, and was hoping I had a great night. About 20 minutes later, the manager called me and said he found it. He asked if I wanted to get it or said he could mail it to me. I asked for them to mail it, which he agreed to and then asked me if he should charge the card for dinner. So my question is: would you expect/hope for a percentage off of dinner, and if so, how much of the bill would you think should be taken off?

% off? That should be a free meal. Also I don’t think I would have left without my card.

Boo · 06-07-2025, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bosoxfan5990

If it were busy and the waiter was handling multiple tables, I could see how a card could get lost in the shuffle (or fall out of the bill jacket).

I'd at least expect dinner on the house (still charged for drinks) and if the service was good, I'd still tell them to charge a tip to the card, assuming you weren't inconvenienced other than the phone calls/getting your mail.

Push over, that’s free everything and I’m sure as heck not go to tip the person who lost my card and could be running up porn with it. I’m sure the OP also had so stress about the card not being found, etc

Boo · 06-07-2025, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

I wouldn't have left the restaurant without my card.

Hairy and I would get along really well.

BostonNut · 06-07-2025, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Hairy and I would get along really well.

oldgoldy97 · 06-07-2025, 08:37 AM

I’d wait for the card.

glen87 · 06-07-2025, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ksemmel

Was out of town for a night with the gf and went out to a local restaurant. I gave my waiter (who was a very good waiter and working multiple jobs) the bill to pay and after 20 minutes he came back and asked, “You gave me your card right?”. After saying yes, he left and for another 10 minutes and came back saying he couldn’t find my card but he was going to keep looking. He asked if he could take my number down and contact me if he finds it.

Three hours later I call the restaurant and ask if they found my card, which they responded they didn’t, but were still looking for it.

An hour later the waiter messaged me apologizing about the card, said he was still looking for it, and was hoping I had a great night. About 20 minutes later, the manager called me and said he found it. He asked if I wanted to get it or said he could mail it to me. I asked for them to mail it, which he agreed to and then asked me if he should charge the card for dinner. So my question is: would you expect/hope for a percentage off of dinner, and if so, how much of the bill would you think should be taken off?

100%.....nothing less

patchgenie · 06-07-2025, 10:00 AM

they should of at least offered a free dessert like a cherries jubilee for the next visit at least. im paranoid, so I wouldn't have left.

asujbl · 06-07-2025, 11:57 AM

You guys are mean

I would pay for the dinner and be done with it

Do people not have notifications on their cards? No one could spend a penny on any of mine without a text popping up immediately

jlzinck · 06-07-2025, 01:07 PM

I would expect nothing
I would hope for a comped meal.
If I owned the establishment I would comp the meal

Dacubs2 · 06-07-2025, 01:11 PM

I would expect to have a comped meal. I mean realistically, I only use 1 card, so if my card is now in the mail and probably going to have to wait 2 days to get it, that is inconvenient

asujbl · 06-07-2025, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dacubs2

I would expect to have a comped meal. I mean realistically, I only use 1 card, so if my card is now in the mail and probably going to have to wait 2 days to get it, that is inconvenient

Use or have?

towerymt · 06-07-2025, 05:00 PM

I would have cancelled the card upon leaving without it.

To pay or not to pay the tab then comes later on, if/when they call with news of finding the card.

If it was a regular spot that I like, I'd pay, even offer to pay.

If it was a one & done stop, I wouldn't expect to be charged due to the inconvenience they caused.

hairysasquatch · 06-07-2025, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Hairy and I would get along really well.

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

LOL

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

I’d wait for the card.

Sorry, too late.

Boo · 06-07-2025, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

LOL

Sorry, too late.

Is moldy trying to get in on this action…

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

Dacubs2 · 06-07-2025, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by asujbl

Use or have?

I only have 1 credit card. I do have an atm/debit card, but i have only used it for atm withdrawals and not debit purchases. I suppose I could use it in a pinch, but would rather not have that number out there

hairysasquatch · 06-07-2025, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Is moldy trying to get in on this action…

Moldy will never come between us!

DioBrando · 06-08-2025, 07:06 AM

I would have called and canceled the card before I ever left the restaurant and expected/demanded the entire meal be on the house

asujbl · 06-08-2025, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dacubs2

I only have 1 credit card. I do have an atm/debit card, but i have only used it for atm withdrawals and not debit purchases. I suppose I could use it in a pinch, but would rather not have that number out there

Being a poor sounds like a lot of work

asujbl · 06-08-2025, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DioBrando

I would have called and canceled the card before I ever left the restaurant and expected/demanded the entire meal be on the house

You are such a man. I bet your wife is impressed

06-06-2025, 10:06 PM	#1
ksemmel Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: South Jersey Posts: 9,140 sjcards31 ksemmel	What would you expect/hope for in this situation? Was out of town for a night with the gf and went out to a local restaurant. I gave my waiter (who was a very good waiter and working multiple jobs) the bill to pay and after 20 minutes he came back and asked, “You gave me your card right?”. After saying yes, he left and for another 10 minutes and came back saying he couldn’t find my card but he was going to keep looking. He asked if he could take my number down and contact me if he finds it. Three hours later I call the restaurant and ask if they found my card, which they responded they didn’t, but were still looking for it. An hour later the waiter messaged me apologizing about the card, said he was still looking for it, and was hoping I had a great night. About 20 minutes later, the manager called me and said he found it. He asked if I wanted to get it or said he could mail it to me. I asked for them to mail it, which he agreed to and then asked me if he should charge the card for dinner. So my question is: would you expect/hope for a percentage off of dinner, and if so, how much of the bill would you think should be taken off? __________________ Not looking to trade unless my thread states so. My prices are valid for 24 hours after my last thread bump

06-06-2025, 11:11 PM	#2
sthoemke Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 6,460 sthoemke sthoemke	How the frik did they "lose" your card in the first place?!? I wouldn't expect a discount, but I would complain to the manager. (what if your card was stolen, etc). I would not want my card put in the mail. __________________ [signature goes here]

06-07-2025, 12:41 AM	#3
49erRCCollector Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,253	Genuinely surprised they didn’t waive the dinner. __________________ Will MASSIVELY overpay for: 2002 Fleer Authentix #180, 181 Derek Smith & Zack Bronson AND 2007 Upper Deck Target Exclusive Rookies Autographs #261 Joe Staley #'d to /5

06-07-2025, 06:31 AM	#4
hairysasquatch Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the Woods, Central NY Posts: 35,217	I wouldn't have left the restaurant without my card. __________________ I am going signature-free

06-07-2025, 07:45 AM	#5
bigdog2003 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Newberry, SC Posts: 8,895 jammons52 bigdog2003	So they lost your card, then the manager called to say they found it and asked if he should charge it for the dinner? That shouldn’t have been the call at all. It should have gone something like this: I wanted to call and apologize for the incident involving your card. I want to let you know that I have found it and that dinner is on the house. I’m sorry for the inconvenience, how would you like me to get your card returned to you? __________________ Looking for Football: All South Carolina Gamecocks. Baseball: Carl Edwards Jr, Nick Ciuffo, Jackie Bradley Jr, SEARCHING FOR BILLY O'DELL PSA/SGC GRADED CARDS FOR THE PC

06-07-2025, 08:07 AM	#6
Bosoxfan5990 Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: MA Posts: 12,928 rossisportscards	If it were busy and the waiter was handling multiple tables, I could see how a card could get lost in the shuffle (or fall out of the bill jacket). I'd at least expect dinner on the house (still charged for drinks) and if the service was good, I'd still tell them to charge a tip to the card, assuming you weren't inconvenienced other than the phone calls/getting your mail. __________________ X & IG: rossisportcards. Bethel Johnson & A. Vinatieri. "A Goldin Shower of sorrow and regret." -ninjacookies (11/25/24) "I'm back." -Bosoxfan5990 (2/8/25)

06-07-2025, 08:37 AM	#11
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 49,557	I’d wait for the card.

06-07-2025, 10:00 AM	#13
patchgenie Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,676 americansportscards	they should of at least offered a free dessert like a cherries jubilee for the next visit at least. im paranoid, so I wouldn't have left.

06-07-2025, 11:57 AM	#14
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 62,209 ohiosundevils	You guys are mean I would pay for the dinner and be done with it Do people not have notifications on their cards? No one could spend a penny on any of mine without a text popping up immediately __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

06-07-2025, 01:07 PM	#15
jlzinck Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 35,648 jlzinck jl_zinck	I would expect nothing I would hope for a comped meal. If I owned the establishment I would comp the meal __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/jonzinck

06-07-2025, 01:11 PM	#16
Dacubs2 Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Posts: 913 pharmkid97 pharmkid97	I would expect to have a comped meal. I mean realistically, I only use 1 card, so if my card is now in the mail and probably going to have to wait 2 days to get it, that is inconvenient

06-07-2025, 05:00 PM	#18
towerymt Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: VA Posts: 8,664	I would have cancelled the card upon leaving without it. To pay or not to pay the tab then comes later on, if/when they call with news of finding the card. If it was a regular spot that I like, I'd pay, even offer to pay. If it was a one & done stop, I wouldn't expect to be charged due to the inconvenience they caused. __________________ In search of... 2018 Topps Chrome Update Max Scherzer #HMT77: Superfractor 2019 Topps Update Carter Kieboom #US109: Platinum

06-08-2025, 07:06 AM	#23
DioBrando Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 2,564	I would have called and canceled the card before I ever left the restaurant and expected/demanded the entire meal be on the house __________________ 1312 no gods, no masters