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post #16 of 34
8/16/10 at 3:54pm
Who says you have to give discounts?

I do occasionally but not as a rule, and usually its few and far between..sometimes its if I want to retain a certain customer, or maybe for a favorite return customer...but its rare.

Maybe you can throw in a few free ones as a bonus or something? If you are already making the pops, you'll probably get leftover anyway...tell her you will throw in a few extra.
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post #17 of 34
8/16/10 at 4:17pm
This is not high enough volume to give a volume discount. If they want to order 1000 or so, THEN I'd consider a volume discount.

This is one of those "If everyone else was jumping off of the bridge, would you, too?" Just because you "heard" other places do volume discounts, doesn't mean you automatically do them. There's a whole science, math and business savvy logic involved in discounting.

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post #18 of 34
8/16/10 at 4:18pm
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Originally Posted by officialamysue

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Originally Posted by PiccoloChellie

May I ask why you want to discount the order? It seems like a pretty standard sized wedding....250 guests or so, each getting one cupcake and a cheesecake pop or two. Is the bride balking at your stated prices?

The cheesecake pops sound delicious, BTW!



Cheesecake lollipops:
Bake a cheesecake (any flavor).
Once baked take a cookie scooper, not the big one like a tablespoon size.
Pam spray your hands and roll them into smooth balls.
Stick lollipop sticks (I use kebob sticks at Walmart 300 for just 98 cents) in.
Then freeze them until they are frozen.
In meantime, melt chocolate (I use Aldi Semi Sweet chocolate because it already has the shine) but you can also add a lil bit of shortening to give it a super shine. And get white chocolate and use it as white or u can color it.
Grab the lollipops out of the freezer and start dipping them however you desire. Remember they have to be frozen or it'll fall off the stick!
Once done, it'll already dry since the cold will help the hot chocolate stay on it. You can use toppings like candy, etc but dip it while the chcolate is still wet on the lollippo.
That's how I do it! icon_smile.gif

Do you have trouble with your cheesecake pops melting when they sit out a bit. I made some for a baby shower, and by the time everyone started eating, they were really soft, just wondering what you do, thanks
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post #19 of 34
8/16/10 at 4:45pm
I know what you mean about pricing in this area. Im not that far from you and the "good bakery"(AKA not a grocery store) only charges $0.75 per cupcake I won't mention their cake prices in fear of giving someone a heart attack. icon_lol.gif
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post #20 of 34
8/16/10 at 8:04pm
Your prices are too low already and no they do not need a discount. That's not a large enough order for a discount and it's already been stated that its more work.

Your cheesecake pops are even lower than mine.

For the PP who asked about them getting soft. You need to keep them in the fridge till just about 30 minutes or less depending on the temperature indoors/outdoors. In summer usually just 5 - 10 minutes is all you need. I have a few people who like to freeze them an eat them that way.
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post #21 of 34
8/16/10 at 8:54pm
mkolmar, that is what I think too.

OP your prices are really low already and as debi said, not high enough volume to warrant giving a discount. My basic cupcake starts at $2.25 each and cheese cake pops are $1.50 each!

Don't sell yourself short. Not to mention, that many individual treats take so much time to do.
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post #22 of 34
10/29/10 at 5:06am
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Originally Posted by cathyscakes

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Originally Posted by officialamysue

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Originally Posted by PiccoloChellie

May I ask why you want to discount the order? It seems like a pretty standard sized wedding....250 guests or so, each getting one cupcake and a cheesecake pop or two. Is the bride balking at your stated prices?

The cheesecake pops sound delicious, BTW!



Cheesecake lollipops:
Bake a cheesecake (any flavor).
Once baked take a cookie scooper, not the big one like a tablespoon size.
Pam spray your hands and roll them into smooth balls.
Stick lollipop sticks (I use kebob sticks at Walmart 300 for just 98 cents) in.
Then freeze them until they are frozen.
In meantime, melt chocolate (I use Aldi Semi Sweet chocolate because it already has the shine) but you can also add a lil bit of shortening to give it a super shine. And get white chocolate and use it as white or u can color it.
Grab the lollipops out of the freezer and start dipping them however you desire. Remember they have to be frozen or it'll fall off the stick!
Once done, it'll already dry since the cold will help the hot chocolate stay on it. You can use toppings like candy, etc but dip it while the chcolate is still wet on the lollippo.
That's how I do it! icon_smile.gif

Do you have trouble with your cheesecake pops melting when they sit out a bit. I made some for a baby shower, and by the time everyone started eating, they were really soft, just wondering what you do, thanks



I freeze mine or ask my customers to keep them in the freezer until 15 minutes before the party. That way it stays on the stick but I also dip up to 3-4 times to the til above the ball so the chocolate holds all tthe way icon_smile.gif
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post #23 of 34
10/29/10 at 5:42am
officialamysue, Your prices seem low enough but what if you gave them an added bonus. Maybe some extra cupcakes or cheese cake pops instead? Most of the time I have extras anyway. This way your making your money and it may be that added bonus to make them tell future clients !
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post #24 of 34
10/29/10 at 6:40am
I know quite a few gals that offer a free 6 inch "top tier" in the original flavors for their one year anniversary. You would give them a certificate and let them know its only good for their wedding flavors and they need to give you the standard notice if they would like to redeem it. Because they are doing CC's and pops they would be missing out on the 1 year tradition so that might be a nice thing to offer.
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post #25 of 34
10/29/10 at 6:59am
Your prices sound great. Give her the quote so she see's it in writing and let the Bride decide if she wants to pay that much.

The cheesecake Lollis sound DELISH!!!
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post #26 of 34
10/30/10 at 7:01pm
Hi! I am a caker in Council Bluffs IA!!

Dont discount - unless they are good buddies. I find myself waiving retainer deposits and delivery fees because I want to be nice, but really, I am only screwing myself.

I also think your cheesecake pops need to be more - my cake pops start out at 1.50!!
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post #27 of 34
10/30/10 at 7:41pm
Have you figured out YOUR cost on all of this?
Cheese cake is expensive to make and you are not charging a whole lot of money for you cheese cake balls . (which sound scrumptious!)

You need to not only figure out your cost of ingredients, but the electricity, gas and water you will use from start to clean up.
You will also have to figure in your time.
Will there be a delivery? Milage?
How many trips to the store will you have to make? That's mileage too!
Now, how much money will you make per hour?
Would you be better off working at McDonald's for $5.00 per hour? LOL


In my honest opinion, I would not give a discount for a wedding. Especially when your prices are already so low.


However, I do understand that some areas are making less money in cake then other areas around the country/world.
Don't under cut yourself. If you do, then you are taking money out of your own family's pocket to provide for a nice wedding for some stranger.

Hope this helps!
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post #28 of 34
10/30/10 at 11:43pm
I was curious also, if a discount was not requested, why offer one?
One of my many phrases comes to mind..."he who speaks first, loses"
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post #29 of 34
11/2/10 at 7:06am
Maybe throw in a couple of specially decorated pops for the bride and groom. Think "tuxedo" styrawberries... just a thought.

No discount though... thumbs_up.gif
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post #30 of 34
11/2/10 at 7:33am
I agree with everyone else, unless they asked for a discount or unless you really need this order AND think they will go somewhere else without it I say just stick to your prices.

If you really want to do something then throw in a discount/coupon for their next order. They might be glad to get a special discount and they may forget or lose the coupon in the mean time. It would be a good way to entice them to buy from you in the future.

Again, if you really want to do something I would throw in a discount that is good in the future, but I would stick to your prices right now.

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