Pricing I Know Another Question On It!

Decorating By BlairsMom Updated 11 Apr 2007 , 1:20pm by BlairsMom

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BlairsMom Posted 10 Apr 2007 , 7:23pm
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I am having so much trouble knowing what to charge for things. I am making a kids birthday cake, it will be a 9x13 carved in the shape of a TMNT and iced in BC with fondant accents and then another 9 in round (not stacked) cake decorated in BC. I know it is hard without seeing it but any ideas. I was thinking $25. TIA

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springlakecake Posted 10 Apr 2007 , 7:31pm
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um...not $25! I dont know what a TMNT is but it also depends on 1 layer or 2 for the sheet cake? How much decorations are going on?

I would probably say $75.

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BlairsMom Posted 10 Apr 2007 , 7:47pm
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sorry Teenange Mutant Ninja Turtle.

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darkchocolate Posted 10 Apr 2007 , 9:14pm
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Please do not sell that cake for $25. It will be worth so much more than that. First of all, add up your cost which includes ingredients, cake boxes, boards and you need to think about your cost in bags, icing colors and things like that. It will also cost you to run your oven and think about all your time in mixing the cake, the icing, doing the dishes, decorating the cake and cleaning up that mess. Your time deserves payment also. Please take these things into consideration.

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markbolin Posted 10 Apr 2007 , 10:49pm
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I struggled with this also when i started. Keep in mind this is not a standard grocery store cake and they sell em all day long for 25.00. Most people do not mind spending 75.00 or more for a unique cake for thier family and friends. Your time and talent is worth more than 25.00

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mizshelli Posted 10 Apr 2007 , 11:53pm
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So the Naruto cake with the FBCT I will be making next week shouldn't be sold for $20?.....LOL, it's for my best friend's son. She was gonna buy a cake at WALMART for god's sake. I gave her a deal since we've been friends for about 24 years icon_smile.gif

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markbolin Posted 11 Apr 2007 , 12:07am
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WALMART????? she should be ashamed!

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BlairsMom Posted 11 Apr 2007 , 1:20pm
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Thanks everyone for the advice I guess I am not charging enough. The Peeps cake I did for Easter I charged $25. I guess I need to realize my time is valuable and need to gain some cofidence in myself! Thanks again for all the help!

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