re: How to support a 5 tier cake?

I usually offer my clients a discount if they return the plates. I charge them a little extra for the supports so if they return them to me I give them back $10. Since they are plastic they can be re-used and that way I am not loosing money on the supports and when they are returned I actually make a little money by re-using them but still charging for them for the next cake order that needs them.

Nikki, So Cal, www.Facebook.com/nikkibelleperchecakes