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rhopar33
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:34 am |
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One of my co-worker's daughter is getting married in December and they want 250 red velvet cupcakes with cream chese frosting.
I have no idea what to charge. they don't want any special designs just the red velvet cupcake w/ cream cheese frosting.
Can you guys give me some ideas for a price range?
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pattycakesnj
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Location: New Jersey
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:59 am |
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My price is the same for wedding or a regular party, makes no difference. Cupcakes in my area, for a simple cupcake with frosting, not filled, fetch $2.50. Displays, towers, flowers etc are all extra. HTH |
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cylstrial
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:14 am |
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I'd say $3. Those things are a beast to transport and set up. Not to mention they take lots of time to bake and decorate. |
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cylstrial
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:15 am |
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But I guess, since it's a friend, if you wanted to give her a discount - you could. |
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rhopar33
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:11 am |
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So are you saying $3 per cupcake? |
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rhopar33
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:12 am |
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So, you would charge $750 for 250 cupcakes? |
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KHalstead
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:24 am |
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I only charge $.75/cupcake..but would probably charge $1.00/cupcake since cream cheese icing is more expensive for me to make
I also charge $25.00 set up fee to arrange the cupcakes on the tower
plus a rental and deposit on my tower.
so for me, I'd charge $250.00 for the cupcakes+$25.00 setup+$50.00 deposit and $25.00 rental for a total of $350.00 w/ $50.00 being returned with the tower. |
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wildwolves
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Joined: May 02, 2009
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Location: Australia
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 11:09 am |
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Wow prices add up fast! I though $2.00 per cupcake was reasonable... when u are doing 250 of them that is a LOT of Work! More work than a cake thats for sure! hard to price when its a friend.. but you need to decide weather you are doing it at friend price or a clients price and then go from there.. Its still a lot of time and ingredients for you..  Good luck |
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leah_s
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:36 pm |
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I get $2.75 for a cupcake with a simple swirl. Goes up if you want more deco. Plus delivery and plus the stand rental. |
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cakesondemand
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:51 pm |
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My cupcake pricing is at $5.50 per but it includes the top cutting cake use of a stand and setup. Delivery is extra. Why would you charge less than a wedding cake its more work to do 250 cupcakes and around here some places charge a cutting fee of $7 per person if they have a wedding cake. My wedding cake pricing starts at $5.50 per serving. |
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cupcakelady64
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Location: TX
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:45 pm |
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Wow, i didn't know that you could get such a price!
I charged $1 per cupcake and $20 rental on my stand. But i'm starting (and growing) my business. So, word of mouth works well, and i will eventually bring it up, but it got me the order for the grooms cake too, AND she knows lots of young girls planning weddings and such. i felt like i did ok.
prices differ so much from area to area, it's hard to state a price. |
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Sweet_Guys
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:34 pm |
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We charge $3 per slice for cake and $3.50 per cupcake. Here's your justification:
1. Each cupcake is more than a slice of cake
2. Each cupcake is getting a lot of frosting compared to a frosted cake.
3. You're putting in more time to make each one.
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wildwolves
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Location: Australia
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:46 pm |
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Paul thats a great way to explain the pricing to cutomers when they question your pricing.. ill make sure i remember that advice Thanks |
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flamingobaker
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Location: Twinsburg, OH
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Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:52 am |
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a bit OT but I am surprised about the cupcakes being harder. I simple swirl CC is MUCH easier and quicker for me. Not counting decorations, which I don't seem to get a lot of orders for. |
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michellesArt
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Location: Collingwood, Ontario Canada
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Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:16 am |
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still is a lot more work to decorate 250 individual cupcakes vs a say 4 tier cake-plus storage/transportation, setup (do you have a stand big enough or do you have to make one?) so far i've only done small orders but i start with my per slice cost-it only makes sense-why would you charge less for cupcakes-unless you're doing those mini ones with a small cake topper? good luck with that |
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