Pricing Doll Cake

Decorating By mariak Updated 26 Jan 2006 , 6:30pm by ge978

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mariak Posted 26 Jan 2006 , 6:23pm
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I am not sure what to charge for a wonder mold doll cake. I think it should probably depend on the detail of the"dress" but I would like a nice starting price for something basic. I have done several variations but the one that I do the most has a fondant bodice and buttercream skirt covered in drop flowers. Her hair is up with drop flowers in it and there are flower accents on the bodice too. I know the drop flowers aren't that hard to do but I like the effect and it takes forever to cover the whole skirt. I don't want to overcharge but I don't want to undercharge either.
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ellepal Posted 26 Jan 2006 , 6:26pm
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I just did one and charged 50 dollars. (it's posted to my photos). It is just not worth doing it for less, because I lose money on the time I spend on the decoration. I would say anywhere between 35-50 dollars is fair.

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cakecre8tor Posted 26 Jan 2006 , 6:27pm
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I start at $35 for the basic girl done in buttercream. If they want more (fondant or more cakes under her) I go up from there... The grocery store bakery here does them as well (though IMO they are a bit scary looking) and charges $40.

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ge978 Posted 26 Jan 2006 , 6:30pm
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I agree I would charge between $35-$50 depending on your area and decoration
If you are providing the doll and using fondant accents I would lean toward the $50 range

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