diablopilot 2 #26 November 14, 2007 QuoteWhat are you crazy???!!!! I've been in IKEA once, and only once!!!!! I was like I have no idea what the big deal is. It is kichy and appeals to the sheep of the Starbucks/Walmart Era.....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #27 November 14, 2007 I live one mile away. It's a madhouse. There's cops directing traffic and one of those big goofy highway-construction-zone-flashing signs directing people. Not that you'd need it - all you have to do is follow the helicopters. The same helicopters that started hovering overhead at 6am! So much for beauty sleep. In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #28 November 14, 2007 I'm sorry about your bad experience. I feel a responsibility to help spread scandinavian culture in the form of IKEA to the world. There should be information desks in every floor at least there is at the IKEA I go to, outside Oslo. There might be queues, especially on weekends, but for that reason, and also because I don't like too much of a crowd, I avoid going there on weekends. I actually like the fact that there isn't supposed to be too much service. I know my way around myself, (I even know the shortcuts!), and it's really annoying as having to wait for service or getting bad service in a place that's supposed to have good service. It's a bit like internet shopping. I think you should give it another try, but definetely on a week day, and follow my special, norwegian IKEA tips above. Especially the one about eating. Low blood sugar, and frustration about not finding what you went out to buy is not a good combination. The sweedish meat balls are good. Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #29 November 14, 2007 Quote Volvo: Boxy boring Swedish car ummm...Are you kidding me??? http://www.volvocars.us/models/c70/gallery/exterior/default.htm How is that boxy and boring???? Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #30 November 14, 2007 Quote Quote What are you crazy???!!!! I've been in IKEA once, and only once!!!!! I was like I have no idea what the big deal is. It is kichy and appeals to the sheep of the Starbucks/Walmart Era..... "And I wasn't the only slave to my nesting instinct. The people I know who used to sit in the bathroom with pornography, now they sit in the bathroom with their IKEA furniture catalogue.""There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #31 November 14, 2007 Quote"And I wasn't the only slave to my nesting instinct. The people I know who used to sit in the bathroom with pornography, now they sit in the bathroom with their IKEA furniture catalogue." Amen!! Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #32 November 14, 2007 Ikea is the McDonalds of furniture. Good for a quick fix but is crap in the long run."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #33 November 14, 2007 Quote Quote Volvo: Boxy boring Swedish car ummm...Are you kidding me??? http://www.volvocars.us/models/c70/gallery/exterior/default.htm How is that boxy and boring???? I've been seeing Volvos for roughly the last 15 years, living in Europe. Until fairly recently, that's *exactly* what they were. Besides, it was a joke...chill!!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #34 November 14, 2007 QuoteWhat's the big deal about IKEA anyway? I don't see what the big deal is either. All they have is cheap Chinese crap. Great if you are single and in college. But it's nothing I would camp out for two or three days for. As for bragging rights. Five years from now bring up the point that you were the first to enter the new IKEA store and I can almost promise you that there will be a room full of people who don't give a shit.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #35 November 14, 2007 Quote Quote What are you crazy???!!!! I've been in IKEA once, and only once!!!!! I was like I have no idea what the big deal is. It is kichy and appeals to the sheep of the Starbucks/Walmart Era..... Hmmm...gonna have to disagree with that. Starbucks and Walmart do NOT typically see the same clientele. Many Starbucks (or '4-bucks', as we like to call it 'round here ) customers are concerned with their image and wouldn't be caught dead in a discount store! Of course that's not everyone, but I am consumed by marketing research (trying to figure out why our last marketing push didn't hit the mark ), and having 3 Starbucks and a Walmart within 8 blocks in my town here, I think I can make that statement with a degree of accuracy, having clients of my own that would shop one or the other. Personally, I like Walmart and I LOVE Ikea. I can't see how it's a bad thing to go to Walmart and pay $14.99 for a new movie when everywhere else has it for $19.99. like Strange Brew! I like getting 80's flicks that were light on the need for the 'R' rating for my kiddo. Ikea (the Seattle one, anyhoo) has LOADS of great ideas for storage and room arrangements etc...they have whole apartments set up inside our Ikea Seattle. And I love getting the kids Ikea swings and toys for the therapy room. Ikea makes decking out kids rooms and playrooms/classrooms/therapy rooms easy and pretty cheap. I can spend hours in an Ikea getting ideas of how to organize the home office better. Anyhow, I think we all like our high-end stores for our own preferences, but I can't see why people shrug off Ikea and Walmart entirely. Some of it is status...like I said, I have clients like that. Hey whatever floats their boat. Who am I to say where they should shop? I don't feel low-class without a $375 Dior bag hanging from my arm though, either. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #36 November 14, 2007 QuoteIkea is the McDonalds of furniture. Good for a quick fix but is crap in the long run. It really depends which items you look at . Some, yes: they are inexpensive, look OK to good, but wont hold up very well. Others are made well, are a little more expensive, but still much cheaper then many stores. I have items from Ikea that didnt last a year (press wood, thin veneers). I have other items that have been moved accros continents 3 times now and are still in very good shape. It really depends... Bottom line: if you like their designs, you can find some good deal on good furniture, or you can buy semi disposable items if that's what you want for even less money.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #37 November 14, 2007 Quote "And I wasn't the only slave to my nesting instinct. The people I know who used to sit in the bathroom with pornography, now they sit in the bathroom with their IKEA furniture catalogue." I think they call that age. I used to have the Playboys in the bathroom not I have Fortune, Cigar Aficionado, and some aviation mags. Man I am getting old.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #38 November 14, 2007 I've never been really impressed by Ikea.... most of the furniture is self assemble, and made of cheap chip wood. Some of the kitchenware is okay, and the candles are a good deal... meh~ When I was looking for a curio cabinet I checked out Ikea, most of the items were 1k plus for cheap shit (that I had to carry, load, and assemble). I checked out a local furniture (Z-Gallerie) store and was able to get a solid cherry wood piece for $499 including delivery. I've found much better deals for much better quality at plenty of other places. Nope, I wouldn't camp out for Ikea... g "Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #39 November 14, 2007 People did the same thing when the Iphone came out, it's insane."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #40 November 14, 2007 QuoteIkea is the McDonalds of furniture. Good for a quick fix but is crap in the long run. My wife bought a little entertainment stand to hold the cable box, dvd and stuff. It looked nice in the beginning but after just 1 move it got beat to hell. Everything else made the move except the cheap ass stand she bought.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #41 November 14, 2007 Quote Quote "And I wasn't the only slave to my nesting instinct. The people I know who used to sit in the bathroom with pornography, now they sit in the bathroom with their IKEA furniture catalogue." I think they call that age. I used to have the Playboys in the bathroom not I have Fortune, Cigar Aficionado, and some aviation mags. Man I am getting old. I wish I could take credit for that quote. But that belongs to Chuck Palahniuk."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #42 November 14, 2007 Quote I wish I could take credit for that quote. But that belongs to Chuck Palahniuk. It is sooo true though. I never thought of it. Wish I was able to take credit for it. If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,030 #43 November 14, 2007 Shop in Crate & Barrel. (I know the owners).... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #44 November 14, 2007 Quote And a lot of their 'dump bin' DVD's ($5 each) are just classics that people don't buy any more --> like Strange Brew! strange brew for $5 eh? i'm going to walmart , hoser! "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuvToFly 0 #45 November 14, 2007 Seems like the thread has concentrated on quality vs. non-quality of the product - But I'm still stuck on Skymama's original comments that people were camping out. And folks seem to be commenting on whether the "stuff" inside is good enough to be worth camping out for - But she also said that there are no early bird specials, so no explanation of why folks are camping out at all - good OR bad furniture.. This is WAY whacked.. People camping out for 2 days to get ANY product which will be the same price and the same selection (the store will just order more) a week, two weeks, etc later is too weird to think about. It's making my head hurt... "The helicopter approaches closer than any other to fulfillment of mankind's ancient dreams of a magic carpet" - Igor Sikorsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #46 November 14, 2007 Quote Quote And a lot of their 'dump bin' DVD's ($5 each) are just classics that people don't buy any more --> like Strange Brew! strange brew for $5 eh? i'm going to walmart , hoser! "Steamroller!!" "Hey, no way, eh! Get off me, hoser!" I do that to my hubby all the time. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #47 November 14, 2007 Well if it's like any other major metropolitan area, they are there early for a few reasons. They think it's cool They hope to get something others won't They know that being the first ones in will almost guarantee they can get what they want. Give it a few days of being open and you'll go in and it will be on order, or backorder. Hooray!!! I wonder if they know you can order stuff online from them Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #48 November 14, 2007 What's the big deal about IKEA anyway? Quote The Swedish bikini team is on the sales staff. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #49 November 14, 2007 Hey, it's not as bad as lining up for Krispy Kreme opening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #50 November 14, 2007 Quote The Swedish bikini team is on the sales staff. No, sorry, I have to disappoint you there. A large proportion of the staff over here is from different nations, including Pakistan, Morocco, etc. They even have staff hijab in matching colors for employees who wish to wear religious "head gear". Disappointingly few bikinis.Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
