Full email correspondence with prospective client 'D':
D: how much do you do wedding cakes
Me: (thinking 
)
Hi D,
I'm not quite sure what you mean. Please feel free to call me and we can discuss what you are looking for.
Best regards,
D: i mean how much do you bake your cakes for?
Me: Hi Dee,
The price depends on the size of the cake (ie the number of people to be served), as cakes are priced by the serving. My cakes start at $2.75 per serving. For example, an 8" cake serves 24 people, so my base price for a buttercream cake of this size would be $66 + GST. Fondant cakes start at $3.50 per serving.
It would be helpful to know what you are looking for and how many people you need to serve, then I would be able to give you a better idea of cost.
Best regards
D: im looking for a cake for about 250 people it doesnt have to be just one cake its for a wedding
Me: (starting to get really 
, but would really like an order for a 250 serving cake so trying to remain patient...)
Hi D,
As a general starting guide, a buttercream cake for 250 would be $2.75 x 250 = $687 + GST, and a fondant cake would be $3.50 x 250 = $875.
This can be in one really big cake, or in smaller satellite cakes. It really depends on the size, shape and style the client requests. Do you have any pictures you like?
D: no i was hoping maybe you got some pictures
Me:
(Gives up polite salutations)
Yes, I have many pictures you can look at. Would you like to schedule a consultation?
D: does not respond.
Me: Bangs head on desk and loses will to live...
Well, ya know ya saw it comen'. But I do have to thank you for the lesson I also recieve from it. 
Im sure the "D" abbreviation is for DUMBA$$!!!!!!
I must say I would have given up after the 2nd reply 
Is GST a tax?
Yes it is. It's all across Canada. Each province has PST (provincial sales tax, which is different for each province) plus GST (which is the same across the board). Alberta does not have any PST though and GST is exempt on some things.
I'm sure you didn't need that much though did you but once I started I couldn't seem to stop
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