For Those Who Make Shooters Or Push Pops
Baking By tavyheather Updated 6 Jul 2011 , 12:07am by MariaK38
I'm wondering who mostly buys them...I'm thinking of selling them at the farmers market and wondering of I should use a more kid-friendly buttercream (vs. IMBC). I would assume since it's such a fun item that mostly kids are eating them.
How much are you selling them for? I would think slightly more than CC's...yes I will calculate my overhead blah blah blah but just curious.
And lastly, any special pointers if I'm to attempt this? I've heard of cutting the circles with the lid, so anything else...freezing them before putting them in maybe? etc...
thanks!
Good question. I am looking forward to the answers. Where did you order your containers from? Looking for the best prices.
thanks!
I HAVENT YET...i WANT TO GET A SMALL ORDER oops sorry caps on...I'm debating on if I even want to do it, so if anything I'm buying a twelve pack off etsy or amazon for a higher price...but I can't justify spending $50 on them right now.
Anyone else want to share where the best prices are? I have heard a few options but maybe you all can reiterate.
I saw a website that said Culinary Direct was the cheapest place to buy them - $48.95 / 100. I don't know how much shipping is. Here's the link
http://culinarydirect.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26213_26223&products_id=4211
I did a little research on this since I've never heard of them before. I found that the going rate is between $2.50-$3.50. I attend farmers market frequently and I would probably pay $2.50 each for them since I have 2 kids... You could sell them in doubles like 2 for $5. I love seeing sweets at the farmers market and I have been thinking about starting a cupcake stand myself. I know firsthand that when you drag little kids with you to the farmers market you can make it exciting for them by giving them something sweet to try. Check out this thread to get a little more information:
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=7132254&sid=e51fd5a1b1d9048d8371c666bf39c1dc
I did a little research on this since I've never heard of them before. I found that the going rate is between $2.50-$3.50. I attend farmers market frequently and I would probably pay $2.50 each for them since I have 2 kids... You could sell them in doubles like 2 for $5. I love seeing sweets at the farmers market and I have been thinking about starting a cupcake stand myself. I know firsthand that when you drag little kids with you to the farmers market you can make it exciting for them by giving them something sweet to try. Check out this thread to get a little more information:
http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=7132254&sid=e51fd5a1b1d9048d8371c666bf39c1dc
and where are you so I can judge your pricing based on location? 
wait, is your research based on varied locations?
I'm confused, don't these have more in them than cc's? I would think you would charge more if they did...maybe I'm wrong and they don't...
I'm thinking more like $4 each or 3 for $10. I'm in San Diego here though where cc's are $3+ each at farmers markets.
You are correct, the location makes a huge difference in pricing. I live in KY now but have lived all over. For your area I would say $4 is a fair price especially since CC's are going for $3. Here, I can buy a good cupcake for $1.50-2.00 at a farmers market.
So I would say based on your market, this product should cost around $1-1.50 more than cupcakes in your area.
I charge $3 and I hate them. Cupcakes ($2.75) are way easier.
lol I know Leah, I've seen u mention it numerous times...your disdain is apparent 
but WHY do u hate them? are they too time consuming, too many steps? if you hate them so much why do u sell them? do they sell THAT well???
Ok, so WHAT exactly are push pops?
I posted this on the wrong thread!!
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Ok, so WHAT exactly are push pops?
I posted this on the wrong thread!!
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Aw those are cute. I have been watching this thread for a couple days to see if anyone posted a pic or anything, but my curiosity got the best of me tonight
glad u asked
They were started by a bakery in OH? somewhere in the midwest. I'm predicting they will be the new big thing! esp. at farmers markets since they are fully enclosed and can be taken home and eaten...
mrsprinkles has a copyright on the name cakeshooter(s) so if you decide to market your version he asks not to call them such
http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopicp-7149868-.html#7149868
The link to the culinary direct page says "Kit of 100 pieces includes lids, tubes, bases and sticks." So does that mean it does not make 100 push pops only 25 for $50?
pretty sure it's still 100 for $48, I've heard the going rate is 50 cents per
mrsprinkles has a copyright on the name cakeshooter(s) so if you decide to market your version he asks not to call them such
http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopicp-7149868-.html#7149868
yeah yeah I know. I knew this would come up sooner or later. I refer to them as shooter b/c that the common name for them. I will be calling them cake push pops or something similar b/c I think the shooters name sounds too mature, like an alcoholic drink. Wasn't going to use it anyway but thanks for the reminder.
I got mine from Culinary Direct a few weeks ago - you get enough to make 100 tubes. Since I am just in the process of renting a commercial kitchen I have not had a chance to sell any.
I got mine from Culinary Direct a few weeks ago - you get enough to make 100 tubes. Since I am just in the process of renting a commercial kitchen I have not had a chance to sell any.
me, too! let me know how it goes when it does
This is great info I look forward to learning more .
I love making mine, but I may have to give it up for a while for medical reasons - just when I'm getting this "off the ground!"
I bake a larger sheet cake and cut out the circles with a 1 3/4" cookie cutter. The top will also work, but I find they stick less frequently to the cookie cutter. I use indydebi's bc recipe as my base and I also use toppings (oreos, colored sugar, sprinkles, etc.). I sell them for $2.50 each. Pictures of mine are here...
http://www.pushpopcakes.com/
I use the extra cake to make cake pops, so no wasted cake!
Good luck to you!
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