had a text from a customer saying her cake was mouldy when she cut it. I asked when she had cut it and she said yesterday, two weeks and two days after she had collected it from me, all my cakes are made fresh and from scratch, i just cant understand why she would order a cake two weeks in advance, i offered her, her money back or another cake, she chose another cake, sounds strange to me. just wondering what you would do as i dont think it was my fault that she ordered a cake two weeks in advance( if thats what happened).
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7/15/12 at 6:03pm
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7/15/12 at 6:34pm
I wouldn't have given her money back either. How can she expect to eat a cake two weeks after it had been baked? Since you offered her a free cake, give that to her and "dump" her as a customer.
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Since you made the offer, I'd stick to it BUT... I'd also let her know (in a profession way) that food that is going to be kept more than X day's should be frozen.
I wonder if she does that with her meat, milk, etc.
I wonder if she does that with her meat, milk, etc.
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7/16/12 at 5:04am
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I certainly would not have offered her a refund or another cake! 2 weeks and 2 days - why buy a freshly made scratch cake to keep it for that long before cutting it - you should have told her that you do not use preservatives in your cakes!!! Mind you the mind boggles as to how some people do not use their common sense - maybe we all need to start putting a consume by date on our cakes!!! 

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I certainly would not have offered her any money back. What person wouldn't expect cake to get mouldy sitting out for 2 weeks?
It is certainly not your fault.
I would ask her why she ordered the cake so far in advance.
It is certainly not your fault.
I would ask her why she ordered the cake so far in advance.
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Why on earth did you offer her a refund or replacement when the cake was cut over two weeks after she collected it (unless it was a fruit cake)?
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7/16/12 at 7:23am
I will chime in with the others that have already answered you, no refund. Of course, hindsight is 20/20 and she probably caught you off guard when she called and if it had been me I would have been, "Oh no, what can I do to save my reputation?" If you had a couple of minutes to really think about it you would have been able to arrive at the conclusion as the others. Why on earth wait for 2 weeks to cut it and sorry, No Refund for You!. Make her cake and if she calls again, sorry no more cakes.
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7/16/12 at 10:13am
Wow...2 weeks after she collected it??? I always ask customers "when is the party?" to make sure they are not picking up a cake and leaving it for days. I had 2 customers recently who picked up cakes up to 2 days before they actually cut it and serve it. Got great reviews but still...I found it strange they picked up the cake 2 days in advance...far less in ur case...2 wks. Gad. Sounds weird to me. Ppl are so funny about a cake that is not freshly baked. Makes me wonder how long they keep things in their home to eat... :S Very weird........
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7/16/12 at 11:25am
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Originally Posted by michellew
had a text from a customer saying her cake was mouldy when she cut it. I asked when she had cut it and she said yesterday, two weeks and two days after she had collected it from me, all my cakes are made fresh and from scratch, i just cant understand why she would order a cake two weeks in advance, i offered her, her money back or another cake, she chose another cake, sounds strange to me. just wondering what you would do as i dont think it was my fault that she ordered a cake two weeks in advance( if thats what happened).
had a text from a customer saying her cake was mouldy when she cut it. I asked when she had cut it and she said yesterday, two weeks and two days after she had collected it from me, all my cakes are made fresh and from scratch, i just cant understand why she would order a cake two weeks in advance, i offered her, her money back or another cake, she chose another cake, sounds strange to me. just wondering what you would do as i dont think it was my fault that she ordered a cake two weeks in advance( if thats what happened).
I just can't understand why you would offer her money or cake for being ridiculous. Really?
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7/16/12 at 12:03pm
Do you have a website? Under my FAQs I clearly state that cake, cupcakes & cookies are to be enjoyed with a 3 day shelf life. I've seen even a 2 day shelf life on some cake websites. Let people know verbally as well as put it in writing that your cakes should be eaten within x days of pick-up.
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.....Gross! 2 week old cake?? What does she expect?? This is in no way your fault! ....
......You cannot be responsible for two week old cake, that's just K K KRAZY! You are tooo kind!!! .........
....Why on earth did you offer her a refund or replacement when the cake was cut over two weeks after she collected it.....
Exactly what they all said. Why, oh why did you offer a refund or cake?? NO way was any of it your fault requiring a refund.
......You cannot be responsible for two week old cake, that's just K K KRAZY! You are tooo kind!!! .........
....Why on earth did you offer her a refund or replacement when the cake was cut over two weeks after she collected it.....
Exactly what they all said. Why, oh why did you offer a refund or cake?? NO way was any of it your fault requiring a refund.
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