Feeling deflated... customer complaining... Uggh - Cake Decorating Community - Cakes We Bake2024-03-28T23:46:07Zhttps://cakeswebake.com/forum/topics/feeling-deflated-customer-complaining-uggh?commentId=4635016%3AComment%3A1080259&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks everyone, I've picked…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-09-30:4635016:Comment:10807562012-09-30T16:46:44.631ZTracy Lynn Buttermorehttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/TracyLynnButtermore
<p>Thanks everyone, I've picked myself and dusted my self off, the compliments far out way the complaints... it is another lesson learned. I am definite going to reconsider my pricing scale... in my favor. I rarely get a complaint, but there are those who want a "cake boss" cake at a Wal mart price, lol.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone, I've picked myself and dusted my self off, the compliments far out way the complaints... it is another lesson learned. I am definite going to reconsider my pricing scale... in my favor. I rarely get a complaint, but there are those who want a "cake boss" cake at a Wal mart price, lol.</p> Well Tracy, I know you have a…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-09-30:4635016:Comment:10808512012-09-30T16:41:21.514ZKaty Notthttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/KATYNOTT
<p>Well Tracy, I know you have already had these answers and comments, but I'm going to add mine to them anyway, just so you know YOU ARE NOT IN THE WRONG! How in heck did she quantify that cake as small? Your bottom tier and one other would have done that number of people and some depending on your portion sizes. If I may say so, I think she saw you coming. You accommodated too easily, too early on and she was obviously out to wring you as much as she could. I have worked with that kind…</p>
<p>Well Tracy, I know you have already had these answers and comments, but I'm going to add mine to them anyway, just so you know YOU ARE NOT IN THE WRONG! How in heck did she quantify that cake as small? Your bottom tier and one other would have done that number of people and some depending on your portion sizes. If I may say so, I think she saw you coming. You accommodated too easily, too early on and she was obviously out to wring you as much as she could. I have worked with that kind of client all my working life (not in caking, but the principle is the same) and if you show any weakness they will have you in a heartbeat. The sad thing is, when you stay strong and firm, they respect you more for it and will come back again and again. This woman was just an old rotter who doesn't deserve your angst. Great cake btw. xx</p> tell her to take a hike you d…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-09-30:4635016:Comment:10806402012-09-30T10:19:43.698ZLes Brownhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LesBrown
<p>tell her to take a hike you did exactly what she wanted and was being more than accomodating, there is no way you should have to grovel to people like this they just want something for nothing none if us need clients like this.</p>
<p>tell her to take a hike you did exactly what she wanted and was being more than accomodating, there is no way you should have to grovel to people like this they just want something for nothing none if us need clients like this.</p> People are amazing sometimes…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-09-30:4635016:Comment:10804472012-09-30T05:33:35.111ZJoann Gottermeyerhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/JoannGottermeyer
<p>People are amazing sometimes - stand your ground and don't take it personally (I know...easier said than done!) We've all been there - thank goodness the orders that go great far outweigh the ones that don't.</p>
<p>People are amazing sometimes - stand your ground and don't take it personally (I know...easier said than done!) We've all been there - thank goodness the orders that go great far outweigh the ones that don't.</p> OMG! How could she possibly t…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-09-30:4635016:Comment:10802832012-09-30T02:35:47.550ZLinda Wolffhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/LindaWolff
<p>OMG! How could she possibly think in a million years that that cake was only worth $55.00?? Even at our best bakery in town, which in no way has that detailed of a cake, would charge over $125.00 for a cake like that. Even $75.00 was way too cheap for that cake.</p>
<p>I had a customer similar to that years and years ago, and I know how you feel, Tracy. You put your all into what you think is the best of your best, only to have someone shoot you down or take advantage of you. Mine was a…</p>
<p>OMG! How could she possibly think in a million years that that cake was only worth $55.00?? Even at our best bakery in town, which in no way has that detailed of a cake, would charge over $125.00 for a cake like that. Even $75.00 was way too cheap for that cake.</p>
<p>I had a customer similar to that years and years ago, and I know how you feel, Tracy. You put your all into what you think is the best of your best, only to have someone shoot you down or take advantage of you. Mine was a black and red wedding cake, and the bride was out to scam me anyway. She had already done it with some of the other people who were doing other services for her wedding, and I had already gotten a heads up to her scam from one of them. Thank God, because I called her bluff and she had to pay. I told her if she didn't pay the remainder of the cake, it was going home with me. She complained that I hadn't followed the instructions that she had supplied, ect., and she wanted her money back plus the cake, but I stood my ground. Once I said I would just take the cake with me....She paid. Don't give up, Tracy...just get wise.</p> Oh my... with your experience…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-09-30:4635016:Comment:10802042012-09-30T01:40:35.076ZJune Kowalczykhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/JuneKowalczyk
Oh my... with your experience, you need to be giving me advice & not the other way around!! You sound like a very smart cookie, so the odd ball customer just snuck under your radar. It happens. I've been skunked too. Think most decorators have at one time or another. :0)
Oh my... with your experience, you need to be giving me advice & not the other way around!! You sound like a very smart cookie, so the odd ball customer just snuck under your radar. It happens. I've been skunked too. Think most decorators have at one time or another. :0) Cakes is too small?! What ar…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-09-30:4635016:Comment:10801012012-09-30T01:35:19.683ZGoretihttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/Goreit
<p>Cakes is too small?! What are they having cake for dinner? That is more than enough cake for 20-30 people. That cake was worth $75 and then some. Don't let this bad apple get you down. I agree with June I don't think I would have refunded her any money. How convenient that she thought the cake was $55 that you quoted for her original request. Funny how it's never the other way around. </p>
<p>Cakes is too small?! What are they having cake for dinner? That is more than enough cake for 20-30 people. That cake was worth $75 and then some. Don't let this bad apple get you down. I agree with June I don't think I would have refunded her any money. How convenient that she thought the cake was $55 that you quoted for her original request. Funny how it's never the other way around. </p> I've been "too busy" to fill…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-09-30:4635016:Comment:10802652012-09-30T01:10:07.851ZTracy Lynn Buttermorehttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/TracyLynnButtermore
<p>I've been "too busy" to fill orders before, but I really didn't see this one coming. Guess my radar needs fine tuned. I've been decorating for over 20 years.. guess it is time for a tune up, lol</p>
<p>I've been "too busy" to fill orders before, but I really didn't see this one coming. Guess my radar needs fine tuned. I've been decorating for over 20 years.. guess it is time for a tune up, lol</p> That was SOooo worth $75-80,…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-09-29:4635016:Comment:10802592012-09-29T22:56:18.451ZJune Kowalczykhttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/JuneKowalczyk
That was SOooo worth $75-80, plus delivery charge. It looked great. When I was as young as you, I might have done the same thing. But I never was one to take "crap". Never under sell yourself. You are very talented. You will learn to weed out those pesky customers. Thank goodness there are more good than bad customers that make caking worth it. I'm retired now, so caking is a hobby. So I can do as I please. If I smell trouble, all of a sudden, I am just too busy to fill a order. Hee Hee
That was SOooo worth $75-80, plus delivery charge. It looked great. When I was as young as you, I might have done the same thing. But I never was one to take "crap". Never under sell yourself. You are very talented. You will learn to weed out those pesky customers. Thank goodness there are more good than bad customers that make caking worth it. I'm retired now, so caking is a hobby. So I can do as I please. If I smell trouble, all of a sudden, I am just too busy to fill a order. Hee Hee Thanks for the advice June I'…tag:cakeswebake.com,2012-09-29:4635016:Comment:10801792012-09-29T22:37:21.176ZTracy Lynn Buttermorehttps://cakeswebake.com/profile/TracyLynnButtermore
<p>Thanks for the advice June I've definitely learned a lesson and there is a pic attached to my post you have to click on it though. </p>
<p>Thanks for the advice June I've definitely learned a lesson and there is a pic attached to my post you have to click on it though. </p>