How Much Would You Charge For:

Business By daltonam Updated 22 Aug 2006 , 12:42am by daltonam

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daltonam Posted 21 Aug 2006 , 9:10pm
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I got my first request for a price on my cakes--the 2 bridal one (or something like that), i just don't know what to tell them--i live in a small town, no one around here really does cakes anymore (besides the grocery store) but even at that i'm not sure if they would pay what i think is a far price...please help a girl out...thanks



BTW--the cakes are in my photos...

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daltonam Posted 21 Aug 2006 , 10:57pm
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well i guess know one knows---- icon_cry.gificon_cry.gificon_cry.gificon_cry.gificon_cry.gif please someone help me out

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thecakemaker Posted 21 Aug 2006 , 11:02pm
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"the 2 bridal one (or something like that)"

I'm not sure what cake you're trying to price.. .


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karateka Posted 21 Aug 2006 , 11:12pm
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Not sure which photo you are referring to, but usually I charge $2 per serving if it's buttercream. If fondant, $3. Of course, I don't have much business. But around here, that's the norm.

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CakeDiva73 Posted 21 Aug 2006 , 11:23pm
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I like the idea of quoting a per serving price... it softens the blow a bit icon_lol.gif

Also, I wouldn't do one for so cheap that you undercut yourself or you will feel terrible OR everyone will come and want your awesome cake for peanuts! icon_sad.gif

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daltonam Posted 21 Aug 2006 , 11:37pm
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i'm sorry guys--the green w/ daisies & the yellow w/daisies

or something like this

oh yeah they are 9in & 6in---i don't even know how many servings that is--& the way i cut them at the shower---well....

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karateka Posted 22 Aug 2006 , 12:16am
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I can't imagine charging less than $50 for a cake that looks that good in those sizes.

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CakeDiva73 Posted 22 Aug 2006 , 12:23am
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In my opinion ( please don't take offense) you are seriously smokin' the good stuff if you charge less than $70 - $80 icon_lol.gif

That cake is beautiful and it is stacked.... and the flowers on the side, are they fondant?? I just put it in my favorites - it is sooooo pretty!

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spottydog Posted 22 Aug 2006 , 12:27am
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I would also say 50.00 at the least because of the fondant flowers. As for the 3 of servings I have a link that may help you out a bit.

http://www.earlenescakes.com/ckserchart.htm

Also saw this and thought it was neat to read: HTH
http://www.earlenescakes.com/business.htm

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daltonam Posted 22 Aug 2006 , 12:42am
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thanks guys

no they are buttercream viva moethod & i am smoking the good stuff--you don't want to know what i told her---really good stuff

thanks alot guys i needed a smile

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