Basic Pricing Help

Business By MomLittr Updated 4 Aug 2006 , 11:02pm by icingcommando

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poppie Posted 1 May 2006 , 1:17pm
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Can you send me a price list too. [email protected]

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alicia_froedge Posted 1 May 2006 , 1:28pm
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While everyone is on the topic..... I did two cakes last week for my coworker. I charged her only $15 per 11x15 cake!!!! WAY TOO CHEAP. When she first ordered the cakes they were to be very basic with writing and flowers. The order got changed and I didn't up the price(my fault). But when I called around to get an idea of what a basic cake sells for Walmart told me $12.99 for a basic and others said $14.99. So that is where I came up with my price. So could you please send me a price guide as well? [email protected] People are starting to pass the word on about me and others are asking me to do cakes. I have several orders just for May. My biggest problem is that we are a small town in Indiana and would people flip over how much I am charging them? ???

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biche Posted 2 May 2006 , 11:31am
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Hello. Can you send me a price list too. [email protected]. Thank you

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annlou Posted 2 May 2006 , 11:40am
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Hi! Would you please send me your price list [email protected] tia

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CakeBakingGurl Posted 2 May 2006 , 12:09pm
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I'll take a price list too if possible. [email protected]

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stacycakes Posted 2 May 2006 , 12:16pm
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Could I have the list too, please?
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Thanks!

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kaykakes Posted 2 May 2006 , 12:29pm
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I also would love to have copy of price list. Thanks in advance.
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mariamom Posted 2 May 2006 , 12:33pm
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Ok, since you are sending out the list, could I have it also? It's hard where I live too to figure out pricing. The only "bakerys" are in supermarkets or mega stores! Thanks!

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koolaidstains Posted 2 May 2006 , 12:59pm
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It's really hard as a beginner to price things. Obviously I do things much slower so I can't really price my time. It depends a lot on where you live to. We have a grocery store here that charges only a couple dollars more than the other groceries and their cakes taste great. The decorating could be better, but you get a pretty good cake for very little. When we lived in Houston the Sam's we shopped at had a killer chocolate cake (but not the one here), so how can you compete with the prices.

I haven't looked at any of the smaller bakeries around here. I don't have time to do many cakes so I don't worry about it too much. My very first cake I "sold" I charged $20. It was a 9x13 and the groceries charge $18 and I figured homemade was worth at least $2 LOL. My next one was the same size and I charged $25 because I use cream cheese in my icing and I realized after the first cake I was barely covering cost. The guy gave me $30 and seemed happy to do it.

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sweetexpressions Posted 2 May 2006 , 1:15pm
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ME TOO ME TOO!! [email protected]

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subaru Posted 2 May 2006 , 1:21pm
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Me too, Please [email protected]

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barbara-ann Posted 2 May 2006 , 3:54pm
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I hope it's not to late to get a copy of the pricing. If not, could you please e-mail me one... [email protected] Thanks!

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lomikesa Posted 2 May 2006 , 4:34pm
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Please send me one also to [email protected]

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eriksmom Posted 4 May 2006 , 2:33am
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How about if you just post your price list and how it works, since I need one too. [email protected]
Also, I would like to take a look at the pricing matrix if you have the web addy to post, as well. Thanks!
Becky

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mommyof5kidz Posted 4 May 2006 , 2:50am
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Can I jump on the band wagon and get a copy also? I found a site once that had a price guide, but I can't find it again. What I have done to price my cakes is endless searches of bakery prices and online food mailer guides. I think I have done pretty well. I do mostly 3-d and specialty cakes with fillings, so my basic cake starts around $25...but if I ever do a "regular" cake, I would need something to go by to price it out! My e~mail is [email protected]. Thank you so much!!!

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wespam Posted 4 May 2006 , 11:01am
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If its not too late I would like your pricing guide also. I'm doing 2 cakes today for a friend at work and I know I under priced my work. She caught me when I was busy and I flustered when she asked for 1 and then she ordered another and is talking about 1 more next week. Please send it to [email protected]. Thanks Pam from Bama

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wolfley29 Posted 5 May 2006 , 9:07pm
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I think I will jump on this bandwagon too. My email is [email protected]. I am new to actually charging people for cakes. I have always just made them for friends, but now I want to start a business. icon_biggrin.gif

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Kimanalynn Posted 5 May 2006 , 9:19pm
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Can I have a copy of the price list, also? I have the matrix, but its nice to get a comparison, espl when you have no idea to start out with!
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mamastacy Posted 5 May 2006 , 9:20pm
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I would also love to have one as well, if u dont mind.
Thank You !! I hope its not to late. I can never price my cakes right .Maybe this will help me out!
Thanks Again ,
Stacy
Forgot to put my email...lol... [email protected]

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manyacakes Posted 9 May 2006 , 3:03am
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i would like to have a copy too please.

thanks,
manya

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bridgett413 Posted 10 May 2006 , 12:02pm
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Could I get a copy too, please? I always end up undercharging! Thanks!
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labgro Posted 11 May 2006 , 3:45pm
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Would you be so kind and send me the list also. My email address is [email protected]

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cmmom Posted 11 May 2006 , 3:51pm
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I would greatly appreciate that list also. My email address is...
[email protected]

Thanks so much!

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dtreats Posted 11 May 2006 , 3:55pm
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I would love to have a copy as well.
Thank you
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dtmc Posted 11 May 2006 , 3:55pm
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Hi ya,

I was hoping to jump on the bandwagon. Is it possible for me to get a list too? I appreciate it!

I absolutly love this site.....we all help each other out....it's just wonderful!!!
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Thanks,
Tiffany
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JulieBugg2000 Posted 11 May 2006 , 4:07pm
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I hope you're not hating everyone who asks, because I'm about to ask if I can have a copy of the price list as well.. *hides*

I REALLY appreciate your help. I know you originally offered to send this to one person, not 200 lol, but you're definitely helping us all more than you know!!

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justducky Posted 12 May 2006 , 12:11am
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Can you stand another request?
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Thank you!!!

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catbakes Posted 12 May 2006 , 12:19am
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Could you send it to me also??? That would be great!! icon_lol.gif

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tastycake Posted 19 May 2006 , 12:48am
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Could I please have a copy as well? Thanks a lot!

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ASupergirl Posted 19 May 2006 , 12:59am
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Can someone PM me the list too?

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