AAh, typical CC. K8 and Enga stirring sh*t up, all the while blaming it on others. Providing no useful advice whatsoever, of course. Just lots of cherry picking, bold quotes and name calling, all the while galloping along on your imaginary high horses.

OP, the things Annie said are 100% true, and were said nicely. Try taking the advice, and you won't have threats on your FB page from people wanting to beat you.

ANotice scrum diddly person, I agreed with the advice. Hot buttons on here come from asking cake prices. I didn't do that. Quite a few of those high horses. Lol

Enga, I didn't say the OP wasn't good enough to charge.  The things to which I agreed were regarding issues that could be rectified by slowing down.  I think for many of those cakes, she's doing a good job in the time allotted.  The OP even said if she took more time it would be perfect.  Like BeesKness, I felt overwhelmed when I saw she was running two very demanding businesses from home.

I give up too.  There apparently is a STRONG issue with reading comprehension in this thread.

My apologies across the board....it was my comment that lit the fire.

AI agree... don't quit or cut prices. Just give her a refund or offer her a free cake. Don't deactivate your account. Apologize and delete or block her. I just saw your cakes and they look great!!!!! Don't allow anyone stop you from your dream.

This thread is not in the spirit of CC. The entire thread is out of control with remarkable claims, high-strung retaliation, and personal attacks. Shame, shame, shame.

A$75 for a 3-tiered cake? Oh my goodness, that is cheap! I charge $180, at a minimum, for a decorated 3-tiered cake that feeds 60 people. You need to up those prices.

Well I didn't attack anybody, I only tried to lift up someones spirits who (I perceived) was having a bad day, so sue me. As far as stirring up trouble, you only have to read my past posts and you be the judge.

I can't believe any one person can do 17 cakes in one day without sacrificing something in the process.  Obviously it came back to bite you on this one cake.  What I also can't believe is letting one person's complaint send you over the edge and make you second-guess yourself and make you want to quit altogether.  You may be 'venting' but your initial reaction shows you're obviously stressed too.

I'm glad to see you calmed down enough to realize that stopping your business and letting this one person have control of  you was not the right thing to do. 

Also, I hope that I read that you also have taken the 'slow down' approach to heart.  I don't know what you charge for your cakes...and I really could care less...but wouldn't it be nice to make as much money for doing say...eight cakes as opposed to seventeen?  Think of all the extra care you could devote to each one! You obviously have talent!  I've never seen such diversity in design elements.  You had everything from detailed to simple to everything in between!  But just because you CAN do that many cakes in one day doesn't mean you should.  Each person who orders from you is not concerned with how busy you are.  They are wanting something special created just for them...and they don't care if you have 2 or 27 cakes, they expect to be treated like they are your only customer...and if they get less than expected, well,  you have experienced what can happen.

If each cake were given the care that it deserved, you no doubt would have NO complaints (unless it's just a crazy person) but maybe you wouldn't be so anxious to take that complaint to heart  knowing that you gave it your best.  That's why the suggestions to raise your prices were made.  You can weed out a lot of  cheap cake buyers and focus on those that want quality.  Best of all, you'll know in your heart that each cake was given it's 'just desserts' (ha ha).

At any rate, I hope you realize that when you 'vent' here you will be given advice in addition to those who just want to give you big hugs.  The advice can be taken or left as  you wish.  But keep in mind that many on here have been in your shoes and have a lot of knowledge to share.  I wouldn't dismiss it all as being condescending or telling you what to do...it's just what we do here in trying to help a fellow caker, and, as I said earlier, you can take it or leave it.  

Take a deep breath, don't ignore that complaint, but don't take it personally and contemplate what to do going forward.  That's all anyone can do. 

Good luck to you girl! 

AI would go up on prices but there's not a single person around this area that charges much more than that. We have low costs on supplies and that's a lot to most. Cost of living is lower. For instance, our home is $220,000 range. It's a gorgeous 5 bedroom, 4000sf home. I've looked to live to other areas and can't even find a 3 bedroom for the price. I worked for wallmart. Then went to a better quality bakery in town to work. Prices were higher. Since I've quit, I charge basically the bakery price which is a few bucks more than Walmart.

At any rate, I hope you realize that when you 'vent' here you will be given advice in addition to those who just want to give you big hugs. 

What's wrong with a hug?

AFor a comparison, my house is a 3 bedroom ranch on a good sized lot big enough for a huge play set, 24' pool, 27' half pipe skate ramp, a great hill for sledding, and plenty of more room for a huge garden. It is valued at $145,000. I don't charge a penny less than $3.50 a serving for buttercream, $4.50 for fondant. The smallest 3 tier I will do is. 4",6",8" to serve 41 for $143.

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AThe OP SAID that she knows it wasn't her best work and that she rushed. She. Said. That.

She also said she tried to do 17 cakes in one weekend. Come on.

What other conclusion is one left to come up with?

AAnd she never said there was anything wrong with a hug, so my point is valid and needed whether you were talking to me or not.

AMorganchamoagne??? I did say it wasn't my best but not sure what that has to do with anything. We've already moved passed that. Lol.

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Those words led Annie to the conclusion she came to. So it seems like the attack on her is just a bit unwarranted. Anyway you've got loads of info so im leaving this thread be. But she was trying to help and I hope you know that.

Morganchampane, No???

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Those words led Annie to the conclusion she came to. So it seems like the attack on her is just a bit unwarranted. Anyway you've got loads of info so im leaving this thread be. But she was trying to help and I hope you know that.[/quote] I don't think they care, they aren't going to let facts get in the way of their uninformed, ignorant opinions.

Dont give up, your cakes look great! It really sounds like that customer was overreacting. You should just block her from the page.

AAnnabakescakes I don't think u was calling me ignorant, right? I've posted 12-13 times that I appreciate the advice!!!! I've also thanked these people multiple times. I'm not arguing or debating anything.

Enga, I believe annabakescakes said what I meant about 'hugs' is on point with what I meant.  If all you want or have to offer is hugs, that's great.  But chances are a forum poster will get advice as well...advice the OP can take or leave.  Pretty simple. 

Besides, I believe the OP has moved on.  Think it's time we do as well don't you?

AAnnadoescakes I appreciate all your help and advice.