Would This Be Tacky?

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cakesbycathy Posted 8 May 2006 , 6:36pm
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For my sister's baby shower in July, I am planning on having a drawing for a special prize for any guest who brings her a package of diapers.

Would it be tacky to have as the prize a gift certificate for a free cake?

I am working on getting my business off the ground. BUT I don't want to seem self-serving by making this the prize. Does this make sense?

Any thoughts on this?

Cathy

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kisha311 Posted 8 May 2006 , 6:41pm
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I think it's a great idea, but then again I am new at this also. You could do this in a number of different venues as well. Fantastic! thumbs_up.gif

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cashley Posted 8 May 2006 , 6:41pm
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I think it is a great idea. Everyone needs a cake for something and I don't think it is tacky at all. Most people don't have time to bake a cake and nothing is better than homemade. I say go for it I would be happy to win a cake.

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cakes47 Posted 8 May 2006 , 6:41pm
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I think that's a great idea!! It shouldn't matter to anyone what or where the prize comes from. It's a prize!!! Free!!

Have fun and good luck with your new business!!

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darandon Posted 8 May 2006 , 6:43pm
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I think using a gift cert for a cake is a great idea. Usually for party prizes the prize is something you don't need that comes from the dollar store. A cake is a great idea.

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partsgirl25 Posted 8 May 2006 , 6:49pm
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It is a greast idea. (i assume you're making the shower cake) Once they taste how good it is they will really be excited to win a free one.

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MissBaritone Posted 8 May 2006 , 9:58pm
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Be careful. When I give a voucher as a prize I always put a value on it e.g 1 free cake to the value of £50 otherwise you may find they want a 10 tiered cake covered in hand made gumpaste flowers, trimmed with goodness knows what. possibly a bit of an exaggeration but they could request a very large time consuming cake. By putting a value on it they can have a fairly simple but nicely decorated cake free or if they do want the large time consuming cake they can pay the extra towards it

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Crimsicle Posted 9 May 2006 , 3:46pm
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I think it's a terrific idea. I'd love to get such a door prize. Everyone needs a cake at some point. But, the idea of limiting the size/value is a valid one. People WILL take advantage if they get the chance....

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Sherry0565 Posted 9 May 2006 , 3:50pm
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Excellent Idea! I love it....and might just use the idea myself....(if you don't mind! LOL)
Not a bit tacky, and it will give your business a boost too. Everyone is a winner!

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carflea Posted 9 May 2006 , 3:51pm
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Yup i have to agree with MissB..... put a limit on it. Like, "you have won an 8" round cake"....

That would be a fantastic prize and much more valued.

I would only make 2-3 certificates make them work for it ; )

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joenshan Posted 9 May 2006 , 3:55pm
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That is an awesome idea. Everybody wins!

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cakesbycathy Posted 9 May 2006 , 4:59pm
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Thanks for all your feedback!

I think I am going to go ahead, but I will definitely put a limit on it, maybe $35.

Thanks again icon_biggrin.gif

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dydemus Posted 9 May 2006 , 11:10pm
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What a great place to show your talent! And if you're making the cake for the event, it gives them a preview of what they would win. this usually gets people excited!

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IHATEFONDANT Posted 9 May 2006 , 11:17pm
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Great idea!!! thumbs_up.gif

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FancyLayne23 Posted 9 May 2006 , 11:29pm
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I think it is a awesome idea. My partner and I are trying to get our business off the ground and I might have to take this idea. Not tacky-very smart!!!

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