Went to IKEA for the first time today.

tatteredpotato

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It was pretty overwhelming, and kinda confusing at first. Once I realized that you pretty much had to follow the path through the entire store I was less confused though.

Although one thing I still didn't understand was how they bundle things. For example I was looking at a desk that they priced at $310. When I look at the tag I saw it was actually 5 different items (Frame, Top, Legs, Extension Frame, Extension top) all that had prices listed. Now the little extension of the desk added another $70 or $80 to the price and quite frankly the desk was big enough without it, so I was wondering if you can literally only buy the pieces you want.



Also I lol'd when I saw them selling Swedish Meatballs.
 

Kanalua

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Yes, you can buy just the legs on those "make yourself" desks.

No Ikea here in Hawaii...they would make a killing here (as would Layne Bryant).
 

Ika

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Ikeas Swedish Meatballs are fscking godly, they taste so good. Add a little lingonberry sauce... I'd cream all over the place.
 

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I've never been to Ikea but have heard from a friend that the food there is very good (not that I would have thought about going out to eat there)
 

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It was pretty overwhelming, and kinda confusing at first. Once I realized that you pretty much had to follow the path through the entire store I was less confused though.

Although one thing I still didn't understand was how they bundle things. For example I was looking at a desk that they priced at $310. When I look at the tag I saw it was actually 5 different items (Frame, Top, Legs, Extension Frame, Extension top) all that had prices listed. Now the little extension of the desk added another $70 or $80 to the price and quite frankly the desk was big enough without it, so I was wondering if you can literally only buy the pieces you want.



Also I lol'd when I saw them selling Swedish Meatballs.

Ah well if you went through the entire store, then you'd know the answers to your questions.

You write down the part numbers you want and proceed to the warehouse/checkout area and take what you want. No addition to table needed.
 

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I've never been to Ikea but have heard from a friend that the food there is very good (not that I would have thought about going out to eat there)

That's exaggerating it. The food is good for a fast food/cafeteria place, maybe.
 

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Sounds like you're talking about the Galant desks. The desks come in a few pre-set sizes, and you can add extensions to them. Look for the furniture line sheets/handouts they put in the area. Or the catalogue...
 

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it reminds me of the concession stand you see at Sam's CLub

But the food is more . . . distinctive . . . than all beef dogs and pizza.

You're not missing anything if you've never eaten at Sam's Club. You are missing a very particular experience if you've never eaten at Ikea . . . unless you're Swedish and have never been to the States, in which case it's definitely Sam's Club for you.

Both serve quality ingredients at excellent prices.
 

mmntech

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That's exaggerating it. The food is good for a fast food/cafeteria place, maybe.

I guarantee the ones I make at home are just as good. Not much too Swedish meatballs really. Too bad I lost my recipe. :(

Ikea's popularity always mystifies me. I don't work a typical M-F so I've popped around there on weekdays. It's always busy. Their stuff isn't always the cheapest and it's not very durable.
 

tatteredpotato

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Ah well if you went through the entire store, then you'd know the answers to your questions.

You write down the part numbers you want and proceed to the warehouse/checkout area and take what you want. No addition to table needed.

I noticed you write down the Aisle/Bin numbers and then walk though the warehouse to get the stuff, but I'm going to actually purchase the stuff later and thus forgot to write that specific information down to see how the stuff was arranged on the shelves.

Sounds like you're talking about the Galant desks. The desks come in a few pre-set sizes, and you can add extensions to them. Look for the furniture line sheets/handouts they put in the area. Or the catalogue...

Thats exactly what I was looking at... all the display "combos" included the extensions that I don't want (at least not yet). The way the labeled them as combos with pricing for the individual pieces I figured I could get them separate, but those pieces don't have the Aisle and Bin numbers on them. So I didn't see how stuff is stored on the shelf (noob mistake) and thus I wasn't sure if they had these components that you can get to individually.
 

tatteredpotato

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But the food is more . . . distinctive . . . than all beef dogs and pizza.

You're not missing anything if you've never eaten at Sam's Club. You are missing a very particular experience if you've never eaten at Ikea . . . unless you're Swedish and have never been to the States, in which case it's definitely Sam's Club for you.

Both serve quality ingredients at excellent prices.

I'll have to make sure I try their food next time. Also I saw on Wikipedia they have a MVNO via TMobile... So they sell furniture, food, and cell phones wtf?
 

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I guarantee the ones I make at home are just as good. Not much too Swedish meatballs really. Too bad I lost my recipe. :(

Ikea's popularity always mystifies me. I don't work a typical M-F so I've popped around there on weekdays. It's always busy. Their stuff isn't always the cheapest and it's not very durable.

It's easy to assemble, cheap to transport/ship, and looks good (especially when you buy whole sets). It's great for apartment furniture, where most people don't plan on staying too long-term and durability is not so much of an issue.
 

tatteredpotato

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It's easy to assemble, cheap to transport/ship, and looks good (especially when you buy whole sets). It's great for apartment furniture, where most people don't plan on staying too long-term and durability is not so much of an issue.

I ended up finding a dresser, nightstand, and desk with all the same finish for like $330 total, and it's just gotta last me though grad school.
 

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I ended up finding a dresser, nightstand, and desk with all the same finish for like $330 total, and it's just gotta last me though grad school.

You went to the exact right place. :thumbsup:
 

vshah

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great for college / first few apartments but there are better choices for something more permanent. my entire apartment is ikea right now :(
 

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Some of their stuff is expensive (beds/couches/cushions/chairs). I like some of their furniture since they can be easily assembled and disassembled if you are going to move from place to place. Only problem is there is no delivery unless you willing to fork out alot of dough. Look for used Ikea furniture on CL. :)
 

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great for college / first few apartments but there are better choices for something more permanent. my entire apartment is ikea right now :(

This^ I just got done buying some more crap for my first apartment just now! I fucking love Ikea's prices! Now say I was 25+ fuck that crap!
 

JoeBleed

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Went to my first one about 3 weeks ago on my canada trip. I never knew they had a store like that.

Met a friend in canada and she is use to them. Sense we had some time to kill one day and were hungry she showed me around one. I liked it and the food was pretty damn good for the price.
 

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I guarantee the ones I make at home are just as good. Not much too Swedish meatballs really. Too bad I lost my recipe. :(

Ikea's popularity always mystifies me. I don't work a typical M-F so I've popped around there on weekdays. It's always busy. Their stuff isn't always the cheapest and it's not very durable.
You really can't get much cheaper than their furniture (other than the beds, couch, etc) without getting something used or for a random item from Staples. The quality is pretty good on the more expensive stuff in the store. My Jerker desk has survived four moves and except for a few dings and scratches, it looks brand new. I think it was around $160 but I'm not really sure. It looks similar to this http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40111124 but with multiple levels. Anyway, I've taken it completely apart, moved it in a normal sedan, and reassembled it. How many $160 desks can do that?

Also, I'm Swedish and it's my main source of Swedish food. Jars of lingonberry, boxes of pepparkakor, and even the nasty pickled herring for my grandparents.