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post #16 of 22
7/20/05 at 10:25am
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Misdawn, I think that's the same problem I am running into. When someone can get a kit with a cake from Walmart for well under $20, I don't see me being able to sell my very detailed cakes for $35. I mean even after seeing how detailed I can do, my friends (honest to a fault, gotta love them, LOL) tell me that even though my icing and cakes taste way better they can not afford to pay that much for a better cake. Guess I need to find friends who have friends with a more expensive taste, LOL!!
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post #17 of 22
7/20/05 at 10:39am
I try to buy all my ingredients at Sam's Club when possible, so I can get them in bulk. This makes the overall price of the cake cheaper. But I'm still not really copmetitive with the chain stores. It's also very hard for me because there is a restaurant in my town called "The Butcher Shop" and they have their own specialty bakery inside the restaurant. They specialize in wedding cakes and specialty cakes. I haven't given up, but my dream is to have my own shop and decorate full time, but it doesn't seem like this is going to happen.
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post #18 of 22
7/25/05 at 10:44pm
I had a similar problem with a very close friend she wanted a 2 tier wedding cake w/flowers but the problem was that she wanted it free. I am not working at the moment but if so I would of done it so I said give me $50.00 for the supplies 100.00 cheaper. She said her sister was going to buy her on not a problem, DO NOT FEEL BAD on charging trust me you will get family and friends wanting for less BUSINESS is BUSINESS I read this on www.earlenescakes.com she has a business section and wedding cake contract also. You charge your customer what you are going to charge it is your decision if you will give it for free or half off. She said if you are buying a pack of cookies you are not going to ask them for a reasonable price right you have to pay regardless. Believe me it's hard w/family it's the same where ever they go they are going to pay the only difference w/walmart, Sams,Cosco ect. are the prices but a homemade cake is always better tasting. Call a near by bakery and get prices it is cheaper for them because they buy in bulk and you don't so don't feel bad on what you charge.
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post #19 of 22
7/27/05 at 12:11am
I agree with cakefanatic . When I used to buy my daughters birthday cakes I would never think twice about paying the $35. Why? Because I knew I was getting a homemade delicious cake which is something wal-mart doesn't have. So charge what your work is worth and you'll see you will start building up your clientel
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post #20 of 22
7/27/05 at 8:16pm
There are many clients that will be looking for a specialty cake. Anyone that has ever questioned my prices...I politely explain to them that I do very detailed work and that is why they cost more. Most people understand. I really do not think you are too far off on your Buzz cake. I actually called a popular bakery in my area to see how much they charge for a 1/2 sheet cake. She said they start at 35.00...and go up depending on what decorations you get. I am trying to be firm on my prices...especially because some designs take so much time!!!!
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post #21 of 22
7/31/05 at 4:25pm
I think that if we are offering specialty products we can charge specialty prices. It is that simple. I take the time to meet with brides and/or clients to discuss exactly what they want. This type of special ordering comes with a price. Don't feel bad for charging for this work. We are creative artists. Not just anyone can do what we do!!! icon_biggrin.gif
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post #22 of 22
8/28/05 at 12:03am
hi, i am in australia and have been working from home for about 6 months and have done a few paid cakes maybe 15 or so, and i just calculate the cost of ingredients to buy, and then i double it. but for a wedding cake i triple it. just wondering what this "pricing matrix" is?
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