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southerncake
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Location: North Carolina
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:14 pm |
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I had a similar request about a year ago. A lady (in my town, so no, not far away) called and left a message on my voicemail. She asked if I could tell her how to make, decorate, etc., and new large Wilton cupcake and regular sized matching cupcakes. I was shocked!!!!!   Then later that day when I checked my email, she had sent an email asking the same thing. I simply emailed her back and said something like "I would be happy to have you place an order for this cake if you would like to have it for your daughter's birthday; however, at this time, I am not able to offer detailed instructions. Thank you for your interest and best of luck with your daughter's party." |
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CakeDiva73
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:23 pm |
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Holy cow.......now that takes some....spheres! orbs? pelotas?  |
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chutzpah
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Location: nowherenearchurch
Birthday: Mar 12
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:31 pm |
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fondantgrl
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Location: Atlantis
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:41 pm |
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You mean to say that if I call Colette Peters, Sylvia Weinstock, Ron Ben Isreal, Margaret Braun, Bronwen Weber, and Mike's Amazing to tell me step by step how they make their cakes, I would get a NO for an answer ?? REALLY ??? Is that too much to ask ?? considering that I am a retard ??  |
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SaraO
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Joined: May 31, 2007
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Location: Windsor, ON
Birthday: Jan 29
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:49 pm |
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I don't know how someone could be serious asking something like that. Maybe it's someone playing a joke on you or maybe she just wants to see what you'll say. I agree that you should respond with a brief email saying "thanks for your interest but I don't think so." Lol. (and maybe put the lol in too haha) |
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sun33082
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Location: Evansville, Indiana
Birthday: Mar 30
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:55 pm |
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Before a few weeks ago, I would have been as shocked as the rest of you are, but today I'm not.
Some people honestly think you should just tell them everything. It's not cake related, but I work at a non profit agency and made a certain publication. Well another non profit (not competition, they just serve a different area than we do) called me and asked me how I made the publication. I was nice enough to give some details so she could do it on her own. Well then her boss calls me the next day and says "well I firmly believe if someone has something and knows how to do it, they should share that with other people." She literally wanted me to send the electronic version of the publication so she could downright copy it!!!!! Just take our name and information off and put hers on. It's nice to know I do such great work, but don't be lazy and flat out copy someone. Make it your own!! |
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kassie73
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Joined: Aug 25, 2006
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Birthday: Jan 11
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:59 pm |
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Direct her to cake central. Tell her that if she is really interested in learning to decorate cakes then this is a wonderful resource.People like me have learnt cake decorating here with the help of all you guys and this wonderful forum with no other help. |
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Adrianita
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Joined: Aug 18, 2007
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:01 pm |
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Wow...Qué cojones!
I refuse to believe there are some people out there with absolutely no
common sense…whatsoever.
The only answer I could think of is: “are you kidding me?” otherwise I would just delete the email. |
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crazyladi
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Joined: Jan 22, 2007
Posts: 66
Location: Thumb of Michigan
Birthday: Dec 30
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:02 pm |
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I would respond that the cost of those instructions would be the same as what you would charge for that particular cake!
Hey earn money without doing all the hard work and clean-up! Finally getting paid for what we are really worth -- TALENT! |
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sweetflowers
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:02 pm |
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I guess, depending on how much business you get from selling that cake, you could tell her 'yes, please send me a check for $(insert whatever outrageous amount you desire) and I'd be happy for supply you with the information." Just kidding, I'd ignore it. Most likely someone decided they had nothing to lose by asking. |
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becklynn
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Joined: May 28, 2007
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Location: Metairie, LA
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:04 pm |
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Unbelievable!
Try this:
Detailed instructions $200, Supply list $75, Recipes $150.........
This did give me good laugh, though! The nerve! |
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Mike1394
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Location: Michigan
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:13 pm |
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OMG Tell her you charge X for the cake. The instructions on how to do the cake are XXX.
Mike |
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jamalyn1
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Location: Chico, CA
Birthday: Jun 28
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:22 pm |
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You know...if you can't make a cake with out specific instructions from recipe to decorations & supplies...you shouldn't do it lol. Not to mention if she doesn't have the supplies it would cost her more than to just order the cake....silly lady. This is a wonderful site for learning and sharing trade secrets, but I'm pretty sure nobody will truly give out their big secrets for free....What's the point in running a business if you're going to tell everybody how to do it themselves? I think a tactful reply is necessary as you don't want word to get around that you are rude and don't return emails, but let her know that she is more than welcome to purchase the cake, but you can't supply the instructions. |
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MegWinn
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Location: Northern California
Birthday: Jun 27
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:29 pm |
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I'd tell her that "I 'm running a business NOT a school. Contact your local craft store and take a class if your needing instructions."
I am not surprised by this at all! I actually KNOW people like this who ask gall-shattering requests all the time! At least their lack of the "common sense" chip provides good stories on our end. |
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mgdqueen
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:49 pm |
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| kassie73 wrote: | | Direct her to cake central. Tell her that if she is really interested in learning to decorate cakes then this is a wonderful resource.People like me have learnt cake decorating here with the help of all you guys and this wonderful forum with no other help. |
nooooooo-then she'd see that we were all making fun of her! I don't direct ANYONE but other decorators to CC! |
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