NWR what would be a fair amount?

JAAMS Posted: Jul 14, 2009 08:21 AM

NWR what would be a fair amount?

Long story short: I'm taking a cake decorating class at Michaels, and I have to bring a cake every week. My friend is baking it and frosting it for me this week and one next week as well. It's yellow cake w/ white frosting. I supplied her with the cake mix, the frosting, the cake carrier, and the turnstyle.

She just started her own baking business, so I asked how much she charges for this and she said she isn't charging me and doesn't want money. However, I've known her forever and she just started her own business. I am refusing to not give her something.

How much do you think I should give her per cake? She isn't going to tell me a price, so I want to figure out what is fair. $10? $15? $20? (per cake) What do you all think?

barbtony Posted: Jul 14, 2009 08:23 AM

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How many cakes total will she have made when you're done with your class?

JAAMS Posted: Jul 14, 2009 08:24 AM

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Posted by barbtony

How many cakes total will she have made when you're done with your class?

Two

runnerbride1023 Posted: Jul 14, 2009 08:32 AM

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chances are she might not take the money from you, so maybe you can send her a thank you gift, maybe edible arrangements just to show you appreciate her taking the time to do this for you?

barbtony Posted: Jul 14, 2009 08:33 AM

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I was thinking a gift card so that she could buy supplies for her new business.

Jna2010 Posted: Jul 14, 2009 08:34 AM

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i would giver $20 per cake at least, shes a friend whos just starting out ya know

SuzanneK Posted: Jul 14, 2009 08:43 AM

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I agree with the gift card because its easier to give you back money and not accept it but a gc is personalized to that specific person.

Spring143 Posted: Jul 14, 2009 08:54 AM

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I think a gift cards the best way. Even to like starbucks or something, just to let her know you appreciates all she did without handing her cash that she said she didn't want you to give her.

Bride825 Posted: Jul 14, 2009 08:56 AM

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Posted by Spring143

I think a gift cards the best way. Even to like starbucks or something, just to let her know you appreciates all she did without handing her cash that she said she didn't want you to give her.

ITA

JenBill61210 Posted: Jul 14, 2009 09:28 AM

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Posted by barbtony

I was thinking a gift card so that she could buy supplies for her new business.

i like this idea too!

Katlyco Posted: Jul 14, 2009 09:36 AM

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Posted by Jna2010

i would giver $20 per cake at least, shes a friend whos just starting out ya know

ITA

MarjorieFrank Posted: Jul 14, 2009 09:38 AM

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If she is a friend she probably will not take your money. She probably wants to do this favor for you. Also, it doesn't sound like the cakes are so complex, it's just a basic cake that takes like 30 minutes to make. I would give her a thank you gift that isn't money, so it is easier for her to take.

Soon2bMrsH Posted: Jul 14, 2009 10:21 AM

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my initial reaction was $20 per cake...

but then i read other suggestions, like a gift card to a place she can get supplies at, or an edible arrangement! they have little ones that are sooo cute, or even the box of chocolate covered strawberries. something like this i would give her after your class is over, as a thank you for both cakes.

i would try to do something, as a thank you

TheFutureMrsPM Posted: Jul 14, 2009 10:23 AM

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Posted by RAK220

chances are she might not take the money from you, so maybe you can send her a thank you gift, maybe edible arrangements just to show you appreciate her taking the time to do this for you?

I was thinking the exact same thing...edible arrangement!