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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>(sorry for cross-post, am hoping to get as much
feedback as possible....)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Some of ya'll may know that I dabble in
chocolate. :)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I was recently approached by the incomparable,
wondrous servant of our realm, known and loved by the Northern Region as
Contessa Vanessa, in reference to a fundraising event being held in February of
next year. She asked if I might be willing to host a 'sweets shop' at the
Northern Region Tribute to Ansteorra. Of course, I accepted.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Holding the Contessa in the highest esteem, I want
to do this right. Which means... I need to sell chocolate. A LOT of
chocolate.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For reference: At Beltane, earlier this year,
we also did a fundraiser, in which a single brownie (approx 2x2) sold for $1.00,
ditto for a piece of fudge (1 1/2 x 1 1/2). </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>So... I am hoping to get some feedback /
suggestions on the best ways to price and package said chocolate.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>- Would people be most enticed into buying .... a)
A single piece or b) an entire pan?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>- If for a single piece: Is $1.00 a fair
price?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>- If for an entire pan: Would people be willing to
pay a) $15? b) $20? c)
$25? (A pan of brownies = 16 servings or so...A
pan of fudge = 24 servings)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>- Should fudge (more labor intensive) be priced
higher than brownies (more pricey ingredients)?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>- Should I do pre-orders? </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>- Items to include: Right now, the most
popular items seem to be:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> * Triple Chocolate Kahlua Coffee
Brownies (with and without nuts)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> * Milk Chocolate Bailey's Irish Cream
fudge</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> * Milk Chocolate Kahlua Fudge</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> * Dark Chocolate DiSarrono Fudge</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> * Dark Chocolate Frangelico
Fudge</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Is it better to branch into more exotic offerings
(mini and full sized cheesecakes, cookies, exotic fudges) and have a wide
variety, or stick to the top 5 favorites? Should I explore flavors WITHOUT
alcohol? (Almond, Mint, Raspberry, etc) Currently all the chocolate
confections I make contain some form of liquour as a flavoring.) </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>While I know this may sound a little goofy, I
really am serious and would like to make this a successful fundraising 'booth'
at the event.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I appreciate all and any feedback.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>-Zubeydah Jamilla al-Badawiyyah</FONT></DIV>
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