tipping the Rifle Permits Rep

[Hyde Hunter]

what are your thoughts on tipping the person getting you through SAPS with your pre approved rifle permit. would like to keep in line with what is being done. past trips I have tipped Mr X and Gilbert. thanks

 

[375er]

Personally they went out of their way to help us. I tipped them heavily.

 

[Hunting Hitman]

what are your thoughts on tipping the person getting you through SAPS with your pre approved rifle permit. would like to keep in line with what is being done. past trips I have tipped Mr X and Gilbert. thanks

I Always tip the Permits Staff.

HH

 

[chashardy]

I always tip them at least a couple hundred rand.
Quick story: On one trip to South Africa, I had my 4457 paper clipped at the back of all my SAPS documents. When I checked in for my departing flight the paperwork was checked and I forgot to get my 4457 out of the bundle of paperwork, which the agent kept When I got to the gate, I realized it and found one of the guys at the Delta gate. He went back to SAPS and got my 4457 and brought it to me just as I boarded the return flight. Whew! He got all the rand currency I had left as a tip--not sure how much it was--several hundred rand, but he saved me on my 4457. Lesson learned--treat the 4457 like your rifle's passport and keep it close--also put a copy in the rifle case.

 

[Hyde Hunter]

thanks, I always tip

 

[375Fox]

I always tip $20. I think they deserve it.

 

[Firebird]

Definitly tip

 

[Stormy Kromer]

I used them on my one and only trip, and will again next month. We used their VIP service and were met at the plane and our hand was held through customs and baggage claim. He also made sure my rifle made it off the plane. I gave that gentleman a $20 tip.

Then we were met by the nice helpful couple who helped us get the rifle checked out at the police station and then they walked with us to the City Lodge front desk where we checked in. I also gave them $20.

I don't know if this is in line or not. I'd also like to hear others' opinions.

 

[mdwest]

I have tipped them every time I have used them..

Wonderfully pleasant people that have made the SAPS process painless and easy for me each and every hunt...

 

[Graham Hunter]

I always tip the people from Henry Rifle. Better than the bribe system to an Officer/s.