Rental Fees? What Do You Charge?

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forheavenscake Posted 22 Jun 2011 , 5:16pm
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For those that offer cake stands and cupcake displays etc. What do you charge for the rental fees?

I'm considering purchasing some stands/displays but before I venture to do that I have no idea what would be reasonable for a rental fee.

Thanks for the advice and opinions in advance!!

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jason_kraft Posted 22 Jun 2011 , 5:25pm
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We charge 100% of the replacement cost as a refundable deposit and 1/3 of the price as the rental fee.

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forheavenscake Posted 22 Jun 2011 , 5:41pm
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Thank you!

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johnson6ofus Posted 3 Jul 2011 , 7:39pm
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I have read many threads on this, and Jason has posted the most often quoted price. Some good as high as 50% of costs, and some go 100% of costs on really unique items or stands--- but that seems crazy to me.

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sweetcakes Posted 6 Jul 2011 , 1:55am
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$30 on silver and gold cake stands +tax alittle more for my english cake stands, the deposit is replacement cost.

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kathie-d Posted 6 Jul 2011 , 2:22am
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I charge a $50 rental and a $50 deposit.

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bakingpw Posted 6 Jul 2011 , 12:06pm
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100% the replacement fee - which is refundable upon returning, $25.00 rental fee

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QueenOfSweets Posted 6 Jul 2011 , 12:44pm
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Originally Posted by jason_kraft

We charge 100% of the replacement cost as a refundable deposit and 1/3 of the price as the rental fee.




Yes, this is exactly what I charge as well.

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