How Much Should I Charge

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YouTakeTheCake Posted 14 May 2006 , 8:43am
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How much would you charge for this cake. it is a 6" over a 10" with Royal icing flowers. Dose anyone have any suggestions? Thank you
Jackie
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MikeRowesHunny Posted 14 May 2006 , 9:07am
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Are they double layered and filled? If they are then I would charge at least $120 for a fondant covered cake of that size with handmade flowers and bow. Hope that helps!

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boring Posted 14 May 2006 , 1:45pm
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The rule of thumb I was taught was $100AU per tier and then you add on for the work involved. I would not take less than $150AU for this cake but you need to judge your audience.

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Cake_Princess Posted 14 May 2006 , 5:34pm
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How much would you charge for this cake. it is a 6" over a 10" with Royal icing flowers. Dose anyone have any suggestions? Thank you
Jackie




Gorgeous cake. I love it. The bow is perfect.

Well what type of cake is it? Filling or no filling? Fondant, buttercream? Details. LOL

First I would suggest figuring out what it cost you to make. Then I would add on extra for your time. And I would charge for the bow as well. Finally, when you have done all of that. Ask yourself if your market can support the price you came up with. If not, then you will need to adjust it. I know it's easy to get online and ask how much to charge for a cake. However, the reality of it is you what you can get in one city for a cake you can't in another. Try asking NYC prices in small town America and you will understand what I mean.

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candyladyhelen Posted 14 May 2006 , 5:47pm
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It's just beautiful. I don't do fondant, so I couldn't guess. But it is great.

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Taigen Posted 14 May 2006 , 9:46pm
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I love that green!! Very very pretty cake....sorry I would have no idea what to charge.

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traci Posted 14 May 2006 , 9:51pm
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I would not take less than 100.00 especially with the fondant. I am thinking at least 120.00. By the way...the cake is really beautiful! thumbs_up.gif

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subaru Posted 14 May 2006 , 9:54pm
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I have no Idea what to charge. So many of us have that problem. Including me.
Your cake is beautiful.

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dandy207 Posted 15 May 2006 , 3:58am
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i would say about 100 , its beautiful

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