What Do You Think...?

Business By doc_farms Updated 31 Aug 2006 , 3:05am by doc_farms

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doc_farms Posted 30 Aug 2006 , 3:09pm
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I have a request to do a mallard duck for about 25-30 people for a grooms cake. The bride remembers the Armadillo cake from Steel Magnolias and her husband is a duck hunter. The link that was sent to me that she would like it to be similar to is: http://www.dianescakesandmore.com/groomscakegallery/mallard_duck_grooms_cake.htm.

I know I can do this cake, but I have no idea what to charge her. I start my 3-d cakes at $2.50 a slice and was thinking that $3.75-$4.25 sounded about right for a cake like this. What do you all think?

Thanks! Miah

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doc_farms Posted 30 Aug 2006 , 3:37pm
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Bump........I think I always bump my stuff.......hmmm I think I might be slightly impatient icon_wink.gif

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melodyscakes Posted 30 Aug 2006 , 3:39pm
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i couldnt see your link.

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mbelgard Posted 30 Aug 2006 , 3:41pm
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I can't get the link to work but I think I know what you're talking about. Is it the one using Wilton's 3d duck?
I would charge more than normal for it since it's for a wedding and remember that serving sizes are smaller for them too. I've heard that groom's cakes are cut in the same portions as the bride's cake.

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southrnhearts Posted 30 Aug 2006 , 3:44pm
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http://www.dianescakesandmore.com/groomscakegallery/duck_cake.jpg

i nosed around on the site and heres the right link, its a great cake and i think youd be right on track with about 3.50 a slice, best of luck to u, and cant wait to see it

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mbelgard Posted 30 Aug 2006 , 3:46pm
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That's really nice, much more work than one using the one I was thinking of. $3.50 would be more than fair.

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doc_farms Posted 30 Aug 2006 , 4:39pm
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Thanks guys! I don't know why my link was wrong...I had copied it directly out of the address bar. Oh well!

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doc_farms Posted 30 Aug 2006 , 5:17pm
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I forgot...they have also requested carrot cake. Two questions: Should I charge a little more because of the carrot cake? and Can I die carrot cake red without any problems?

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southrnhearts Posted 30 Aug 2006 , 10:40pm
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yep im thinking more for the carrot cake
and as for dying it red? omg whats wrong with your customer?? lol
just sounds gross, either way i know youll do a great job

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doc_farms Posted 31 Aug 2006 , 3:05am
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Thanks Southrnhearts, I agree...gross. But I guess it will make him chuckle!

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