Okay, I got an email from a coordinator asking about purse cakes and mini cakes for a party. After going back and forth I told her I couldn't do it because I'm booked, but if she gave me a budget and a number that she needed I might be able to refer her to someone else. So she said that she wanted 150 mini purses (of a specific brand, so they have to look a certain way) and one real-sized one for the guest of honor. FOR $300!!! After I finished with my heart attack I emailed her back and gave her some cost-cutting options, but I also told her that if I was going to do them I'd be using fondant and charging about $20 each for the little ones since they're a ton of work, and about $150 for the big one. I feel bad for her now because she's going to have to tell her client that she can't get what she wants...Don't ever let me get the idea that I want to be a coordinator!
well at least she has been educated now. she should know these things as a coordinator, or at least have an idea. i think your prices were right on and you did give her options.
sweetcakes is right - as a coordinator she should know that's like champagne on a Kool-Aid budget! I might do 150 cupcakes for $300, but that's it.
That is outrageous....good for you for sticking to your guns! 
OH, Believe me, I don't feel bad for the twinkie budget woman, I feel bad for the coordinator who took on a client who wants 150 custom cakes for $300! Can you imagine the conversations she must have with this woman? "Yes, I understand that you want a fully-catered , sit-down meal at the Ritz-Carlton for your 150 guests, but you're probably going to have to pay more than $5 a person..."
I do agree, people just don't realize what goes into making a cake. I agree, $20 for a mini purse and at least $150 for the big one. I would even do $30 for a little one, oh my gosh the details!! Can you imagine the work! Good for you for saying no, I really need to work on that one myself!!
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