IKEA

[janet88]

hi yl,

I know how it feels paying so much for a simple table…from delivery to assembling. the total costs is just ridiculous!
ikea makes consumers feel like they are saving a lot but if one doesn’t have own transport, it would be costly to get them to deliver especially for big items.

[Estéema]

The queue to collect big items is terribly frustrating. Even when the Asst Mgr gave us 2 return meal vouchers doesn’t help to relieve our angst coz the tired waiting, lacking of seats, poor ventilation at collection corner. I’ll never buy fr there anymore.

[MrsKiasu]

I encountered this high charge installation fee then when I bought several items from Ikea 2 years back for my hdb…transport I remember also ex right. only get their service for heavier and more complicated stuffs like book shelves. Light table, plastic type chairs get dh sat down on floor to enjoy.

[starlight1968sg]

Dh spent huge effort to assemble the Billy Bookcase and that is it.

We like window shopping at Alexander IKEA

[janet88]

starlight1968sg:

Dh spent huge effort to assemble the Billy Bookcase and that is it.

We like window shopping at Alexander IKEA

hubby enjoys ikea tampines as it's bigger....but i told him, 'yeah bigger but SO FAR!'
i'm not familiar with the east area, so i feel very out of place and lost.

[MyPillow]

I like Tampnies ikea, Big, nearer to me, can hop to courts , giant etc

anyway, must do some calculations when u intend to buy fr ikea
no v worth for small items if your dh cant do the diy assembly
so far , my dh assembled the lack/tables , bedroom cabinets himself , ds is also into this lately to fix up a lounge arm chair. I think those who enjoy lego building enjoy ikea furniture assembly :scratchhead:

[janet88]

hubby assembled kids’ study tables and coffee table.

but for heavy duty stuff, we don’t buy from ikea because they don’t last.

[MyPillow]

janet88:

hubby assembled kids' study tables and coffee table.

but for heavy duty stuff, we don't buy from ikea because they don't last.

I know how to assemble the simple kids study table n coffee table ,just screw in 4 legs .
those plastic chairs also easy
my dh does those with cabinet doors & drawers system - more difficult

[janet88]

MyPillow:

janet88:

hubby assembled kids' study tables and coffee table.

but for heavy duty stuff, we don't buy from ikea because they don't last.

I know how to assemble the simple kids study table n coffee table ,just screw in 4 legs .
those plastic chairs also easy
my dh does those with cabinet doors & drawers system - more difficult

quality of some stuff has dropped. for the round colourful stools, even quality has dropped. i bought 4 of each colour years ago...then recently i bought a dark blue. it is hollow compared to the ones i bought years back.