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yourstrulytx
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Joined: Aug 07, 2007
Posts: 582
Birthday: Jun 30
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:13 am |
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I received an email from the contact form on my website.
It read:
"I was looking at your cakes and they are amazing!!!.
I really like the "Cake" one with the candles.
I was wondering if you could email me detailed instructions, a list of ingredients and supplies, where I can buy the supplies and recipes so I can make it myself for my daughters birthday?"
Is it just me or would that completely defeat the purpose of me having a custom cake business?
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JoAnnB
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Joined: Jun 09, 2005
Posts: 7316
Location: Salem, Oregon
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:18 am |
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unbelievable gall to ask that. I would say, I offer classes at $xx an hour. |
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cakedout
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Joined: Dec 20, 2007
Posts: 348
Location: South East PA
Birthday: Dec 12
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:20 am |
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ooooookkkkkkk..... I double that
that's one of those crazy e-mails that don't even deserve a response! geesh! |
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fondantgrl
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Joined: Oct 11, 2007
Posts: 515
Location: Atlantis
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:26 am |
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Just ignore that email...  |
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Lenette
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Joined: Dec 30, 2004
Posts: 843
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:27 am |
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All I can say is "WOW".
There really are not words for that. I am not sure I would respond at all truthfully. |
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playingwithsugar
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Joined: Aug 31, 2005
Posts: 4884
Location: USA - Operation Baking Gals - See My Signature For The Link!
Birthday: Nov 20
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:32 am |
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They get funnier all the time.
Treat this one like a drug
Just say "No."
That's it. The entire reply should be one word.
"No."
Theresa  |
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cocorum21
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:35 am |
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That's not too much to ask, it's not like she said "Can you come over and show me how to make it too?" 
j/k of course |
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playingwithsugar
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Location: USA - Operation Baking Gals - See My Signature For The Link!
Birthday: Nov 20
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:38 am |
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Alternately -
You can tell her that you will ship one to her - if the price is right.
Theresa |
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Laura102777
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Location: Kentucky
Birthday: Oct 27
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:39 am |
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Tell her if she can go to KFC and get them to give her specific instructions about how to make their secret recipe chicken to have for dinner before the cake, then you'll consider her request.  |
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playingwithsugar
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Location: USA - Operation Baking Gals - See My Signature For The Link!
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:40 am |
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Laura -
Now, that's a good one!
Theresa |
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all4cake
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Joined: Jul 02, 2006
Posts: 2281
Location: NC
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 11:55 am |
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At first, I laughed a hearty laugh. Then, I thought, well...maybe she's out of the area of your bakery and would possibly, maybe...order one if she were closer but she's found THE CAKE she just has to have and and and ...
maybe?
I don't think I would ignore the email. Maybe a tactful reply. "I am unable to share this information with you due to proprietary(?) reasons. If you are in the ..... area, you are more than welcomed to place an order for the cake..." OSLT
Some of us don't realize that this is an unreasonable request.
and no, I didn't make the request...lol |
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johnson6ofus
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Joined: Feb 06, 2008
Posts: 138
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:08 pm |
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"I sell custom cakes and unfortunately do not offer classes or sell supplies. My recipes are my personal trade secret. I am sorry I can't be of more help." |
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ccr03
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Joined: Sep 16, 2005
Posts: 1462
Location: Independence, MO
Birthday: Jan 31
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:09 pm |
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Yeah, at first I was kind-of like okay....
1. Who asked for detailed instructions for something like that!?
2. Maybe she is a competitor scooping out the competition and/or got an order FOR your cake but doesn't know to do it!
3. Maybe she genuinely is a mom wanting to try to make a cake for her daughter but doesn't have the $$
4. On the flip side, I know I've seen on here where people will get a request for a famous decorator's style cake but don't know how to do it and others have suggested contacting the original decorator asking for him.
5. I would respond - I hate rude people in whatever form that comes - and simply tell her, "I apologize but I am unable to provide you with that detailed information. If you are a beginner decorator, I recommend taking Wilton Cake Decorating classes at your local craft store.
6. Maybe I'm bored at work and let my mind wonder to all the possiblities. |
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johnson6ofus
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:10 pm |
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PS. Your cakes ARE amazing.... |
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yelle66
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Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Posts: 141
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Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:11 pm |
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I agree, a No would suffice and probably make them feel like the idiot that they kind of are. But it would be tempting to say "Seriously? What are you thinking?"
That takes a lot of guts. Or crazy. |
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