How Much Would You Pay For This Cake???

Decorating By Fishercakes Updated 25 Aug 2005 , 11:42pm by tcturtleshell

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Fishercakes Posted 24 Aug 2005 , 2:05am
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I am just trying to get a idea of what I should charge for this cake.
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llj68 Posted 24 Aug 2005 , 2:06am
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What size is it??

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Moviechick00 Posted 24 Aug 2005 , 2:09am
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Great cake I asked my roomates how much would they pay for this cake and we all agreed that any where around 55-65 would be a fair price. They also said if the person buying this cake was from NC that you would more than likely pay at least 100. What size is it? MC

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JennT Posted 24 Aug 2005 , 2:12am
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It looks like it might be two 1/2 sheets (12x1icon_cool.gif stacked....if it is, then I say around here people would pay $60 or so....great work, btw, very clean!

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Fishercakes Posted 24 Aug 2005 , 2:12am
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1/4 sheet cake white with buttercream

9 X 13 single 2 inch layer

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JennT Posted 24 Aug 2005 , 2:13am
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1/4 sheet, maybe $45-$50?

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melissablack Posted 24 Aug 2005 , 2:27am
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I charge 30$ for a 1/4 sheet cake. I fill all my cakes, but the 2 layer is not as high as that cake pictured.

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nanni Posted 24 Aug 2005 , 2:28am
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That's my charge for that type-$45-the signature is worth the cost for the time alone!

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llj68 Posted 24 Aug 2005 , 2:32am
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For a 1/4 sheet, I charge $35 unless there is some really time-consuming work. Then it would be $40 to $50.

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tcturtleshell Posted 24 Aug 2005 , 5:20am
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I charge $25 for 1/4 sheet cake. If I have to add filling or it's another flavor other then yellow, white or chocolate I charge more. Plus I'd charge more depending on the decoration.

By the way... that's a nice cake!

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chefali Posted 24 Aug 2005 , 5:29am
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I think that you need to figure up how much the cake actually cost you to make; and then make it enough so that you make a decent profit. Or, how many is it suppose to feed? I generally say $2 a slice, but I adjust my price according to how complicated it is.

The cake is awesome!!

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Fishercakes Posted 24 Aug 2005 , 12:48pm
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Thanks everyone for you input. Now I know that I need to raise my prices. I only charged $25 for this cake.

I do plan on raising my prices but with just trying to really get my name known I have been undercharging.

Now I have all of her family's cake business. So it will all work out in the end.

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Misdawn Posted 24 Aug 2005 , 1:00pm
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$25! That's a steal! I'm a Dale Jr. fan and I'd probably pay $75 for it if that's what you toldme it would cost. Awesome job on the cake BTW! I want one for my birthday!

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bjfranco Posted 25 Aug 2005 , 1:45am
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icon_eek.gif $25 is entirely too cheap. You could not get that at WalMart for $25!!! And this is definitely not a WalMart cake!!! Way to cheap. I would charge $50-60 depending on your area. That is a specialty cake. Very nice btw. Great Signature. Did you free hand that or a did a gel transfer?

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tcturtleshell Posted 25 Aug 2005 , 1:59am
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Looks like I need to raise my prices too!! LOL!! icon_smile.gif I guess I was trying to compete w/ Wallyworld... icon_smile.gif

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becca0926 Posted 25 Aug 2005 , 2:04am
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Looks like I need to raise my prices too!! LOL!! icon_smile.gif I guess I was trying to compete w/ Wallyworld... icon_smile.gif




tc,I saw your pictures.There is no competition.You do beauuutiful work. thumbs_up.gificon_biggrin.gif

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Fishercakes Posted 25 Aug 2005 , 2:05am
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Thank you for the kind words. I do plan on raising my prices, especially after learning so much from this site.

I made my own stencil from a pic, traced it on the cake and then filled. The signature was a bit difficult. I can't tell you many times I pulled it off of the cake and redid it. icon_redface.gif

icon_redface.gif I guess that I am guilty of completing with Wallyworld and the supermarkets.

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becca0926 Posted 25 Aug 2005 , 2:10am
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Fisher ditto for you.Your cakes are great.What do you make your stencils out of? I loved the bobcat cake.

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bjfranco Posted 25 Aug 2005 , 2:11am
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Well Fishercakes, from what I can see there is no competition. You win.. hands down. Beautiful work!!! icon_biggrin.gif

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traci Posted 25 Aug 2005 , 4:03am
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I usually charge 25.00 for a 9x13 single layer cake with normal decorating. I add on to the price for more details. Your cake is beautiful! I think 30.00-40.00 would be a fair price. icon_smile.gif
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Fishercakes Posted 25 Aug 2005 , 12:30pm
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Becca0926: Generally, I will print out the pics, make a stencil of them, transfer to the cake and then fill with frosting.

Actually I print the picture on a sturdy piece of paper, a little thicker than copy paper, (I have actually used just regular copy paper also but the stencil is generally ruined after one use), and then I take an Exacto knife or razor blade and cut out the details that I want to show on the cake. I then place the stencil on the cake and use a needle to lightly "draw" the picture into the frosting after it has crusted. I use a needle because it is much smaller than a toothpick. Then just fill in with icing.


Thanks everyone for the encouragement!

I definiately need to raise my prices icon_lol.gif

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twindees Posted 25 Aug 2005 , 9:34pm
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Great Work thumbs_up.gif

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tcturtleshell Posted 25 Aug 2005 , 11:42pm
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Thanks becca for the compliment!! I appreciate it
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