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twooten173
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Joined: Apr 12, 2007
Posts: 520
Location: Steeler Country
Birthday: May 06
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Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:50 am |
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ccr03
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Joined: Sep 16, 2005
Posts: 1476
Location: Independence, MO
Birthday: Jan 31
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Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:05 am |
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Dude, that is crazy!!!
I'm a cake mix gal and now that's cheaper than scratch, but there is NO way I could afford to do it that cheap! I wouldn't even break even. |
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oliveoyle
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Joined: Mar 15, 2008
Posts: 79
Location: texas
Birthday: Feb 01
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Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:39 am |
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how in the world? in order for me to sell that cheap and even break even I would have to steal all of my ingredients LOL. |
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twooten173
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Joined: Apr 12, 2007
Posts: 520
Location: Steeler Country
Birthday: May 06
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Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:40 am |
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did you notice the images, etc? Even the grocery store charges $5-$8 more for images. I haven't seen this persons work but come on. This is what I compete with. And I am not lowering my prices. I'm not indydebi or leahs but seriously! |
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gottabakenow
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Joined: Feb 04, 2008
Posts: 672
Location: Massachusetts
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Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:18 am |
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forget about the cheapness of it. she told how she makes her cakes and which icing recipe she uses!  |
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TCarra
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Joined: Nov 30, 2006
Posts: 338
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Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:04 pm |
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I don't think any of you should be concerned!  (Although I was kind of shocked at her price list.) If you notice she says she sells her cakes cheaper than Giant Eagle or Wal-Mart. Last time I checked your photos, Giant Eagle or Wal-Mart are NOT your competition. She seems to be targeting people who don't have a lot of money to spend or time to make a cake themselves. I couldn't see any of her photos, but I would GUESS from her price list that her decorations are probably kept basic. People who contact you gals/guys want something special, custom, and sometimes "over the top". And to those who complain about your pricing, they can take it or leave it. If they leave it, they either don't have the money (and you don't want them as a customer) or they don't have an appreciation for what goes into these artistic creations (and... you probably don't want them as a customer). I don't think her craigslist post will negatively affect your businesses. JMHO. Thanks for sharing this though! It's amazing who's out there!  |
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twooten173
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Posts: 520
Location: Steeler Country
Birthday: May 06
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Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:58 pm |
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Texas_Rose
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Joined: Feb 26, 2008
Posts: 892
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:15 pm |
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If you just consider the ingredients, and don't figure in the time spent, she would be making money. It might cost me about $4 to make an 8" two-layer round (less if I used margarine instead of butter, and cheap shortening). So if she's home with her kids and not doing anything, she might be making a little bit of money. She's not going to get rich at those prices though, that's for sure. |
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summernoelle
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Joined: Mar 08, 2007
Posts: 1425
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Tue Jun 24, 2008 3:22 pm |
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Poor girl. She just wants to start a business, and doesn't know how. She is desperate for customers. A year ago, I actually was going to charge $1.50 for FONDANT. What was I thinking?!?!?!? |
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loriemoms
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Joined: Nov 09, 2005
Posts: 2638
Birthday: Feb 12
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Tue Jun 24, 2008 3:37 pm |
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I agree, if she is using straight mix and just making little small 1/2 sheet cakes, she is probaby make about 10 bucks a cake if you dont count labor. Who knows what they look like! I bet she isn't licensed either! |
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keconnell08
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Joined: Jan 18, 2008
Posts: 40
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Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:57 pm |
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Does anyone actually look for a cake decorator of Craigs List??? I wouldnt even think of that. The description is not very appealing either. |
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keconnell08
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Joined: Jan 18, 2008
Posts: 40
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Sat Jun 28, 2008 11:58 pm |
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Does anyone actually look for a cake decorator of Craigs List??? I wouldnt even think of that. The description is not very appealing either. |
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capitts
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Joined: Sep 28, 2006
Posts: 9
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Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:25 am |
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I think it's a great idea, maybe she just wants to practice. She's getting a little something back from it instead of giving cakes away or having cakes laying around. |
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Texas_Rose
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Joined: Feb 26, 2008
Posts: 892
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:58 am |
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She has another ad with some pictures: http://pittsburgh.craigslist.o.....86674.html
You'd be surprised how many people do want a cake off of craigslist. I do a lot of stuff on craigslist (not cakes) and when people come by and end up seeing one of my cakes they always ask if I sell cakes and then they tell me about all the cakes they've bought off craigslist...so there is a market for it. |
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chutzpah
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Joined: Apr 12, 2008
Posts: 846
Location: nowherenearchurch
Birthday: Mar 12
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Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:14 am |
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It sounds like she wants the practice. |
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