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Watch out, you will be run over! Ikea is a nice store, in theory. Once you go there, MY GOD, people will push you out of the way for a cheap candle. People come from miles around just to be super rude to one another. That being said, they do offer some nice home goods for a low price. They have a lot of unique designs. Make sure you take a look at the mirror and lighting sections. Be careful and inspect your purchase. We got our mattress from here and it was a total rip off. The model was plush and comfortable. We took it home and it was flat! We had to go out and buy and foam mattress topper to make it livable. Too bad, we spent a lot of money on it. 18 months later we are in the market for a new one. Another thing I would never buy from them is a couch. They are super expensive and very cheap looking. Everything else seems to be a good deal.
Posted 04/26/09 | Report Abuse
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Because I am a glutton for punishment, I went to the daycare center on crack (aka Ikea) a few times. Have you ever been to an all-u-can-eat buffett where 300 pound trailer trash push you out of the way for the trough of honey chicken wings? Yup, Ikea attracts that crowd.
The prices are pretty low, quality is average, service is okay if you can get someone to talk to you.
CAUTION: Assembly is almost impossible! I've assembled Sauder, O'Sullivan, etc.,etc. All have their quarks but are simple compared to the pictoglyphs provided by Ikea.
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PROS: lower cost
CONS: assembly nearly impossible
Posted 06/05/06 | Report Abuse
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They have a wide selection of unusual items but be careful when shopping with them online. I have never shopped in the store. Their shipping cost is unusually high. Always check first.
Posted 11/24/05 | Report Abuse
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Go IKEA
by Anonymous
A place to get lots for less. Ikea has some of the zaniest yet useful things. The furnture is colorful and futuristic and affordable. After shopping all day you can indulge on some good ol fashioned sweedish meatballs.. Mmm Mmm good.
PROS: affordable pricing
CONS: crowded at times
Posted 08/09/05 | Report Abuse
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We didn't expect them to be as nice as they were. We asked a guy from one department a question about another department, and he took the time not only to answer it but to make recommendations to us about it. Getting the correct exit for this IKEA is very tricky, especially if travelling north on the turnpike, so don't be surprised if you end up passing it.
Posted 07/27/05 | Report Abuse
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Ikea Assembly Service - Great Service
by ikeaassembly
If you ever wondered who you can call when you need your IKEA stuff put together try these guys Anytime Assembly.
They can deliver from any Ikea Store - Hicksville,Brooklyn,Elizabeth NJ and Paramus and bring the items to your home. If dont have have the time to put it together they can do assembly. Their service is Reliable, Affordable and a BIG time Saver. You can also request a roundtrip pickup from your home to the store,shop and be returned back home with your items. Check out www.anytimemovingny dot com or give them a call 646-415-8550 you'll be please that a service like this exist.
Pros: Big time saver and a professional furniture assembly helps items last longer. Fast response time.Cleanup when done.
Cons: Couldnt find any. Very helpful service - just short of a handyman.
Posted 10/22/08
$80 for Same-Day Ikea Delivery, GREAT SERVICE
by ikea_eric
For the best Ikea Delivery service in New York from both the Elizabeth and Paramus, NJ Ikea stores check out www.IKEA-DELIVERY-ALTERNATIVE dot com
They will pick you up from Ikea and drive you home with your stuff and help take all of your stuff into your apartment for $80
You can even get them to pick you up in the city and take you round trip while they wait for you to shop starting at $95, round-trip.
Great reviews of this service on Apartment Therapy and in Time Out New York magazine
Pros: You save about $30 and get same-day delivery for the service Ikea takes a week to do
Cons: NONE. Even has a plush, clean vehicle and lets you play music that's on your Ipod on the way back over the car sound system
Posted 11/14/07
Bad Customer Service / Great Selection and Prices
by b00pi3flak3s
IKEA is freaking huge. Especially for folks from Manhattan, bringing back large items is simply not doable without a car or some extra cash for delivery. Whats worse is they now charge for the most obscure things -- likes BAGs. Its best if you have your own bags to keep bringing back. What a pain.
Pros: Variety, Furniture, Value
Cons: Service, Busy
Posted 12/28/06
Horrible Service!!!!
by cfs8112003
Delivered broken couch, never redelivered good couch as promised. Customer Service gave me a terrible run around, transfering me all over the country. No one had any answers, but offered illogical replies. I have never dealt with a less professional company, that was so poorly run, with employees that are completly untrained or just exceptionally stupid. Better to pay a few extra dollars and get items in good condition!
Pros: NONE
Cons: bad customer svcs, delivery svcs, everything else!!!
Posted 07/15/05
Great Products, Poor Delivery Service
by ac62269
IKEA has a huge selection of great products, but the customer service is very poor, especially the delivery service (which costs $100 by the way).
I bought a wardrobe from them and 2 of 7 parts were missing and one was damaged. Once I got through to customer service on the phone, I had a hard time articulating my problem, because all of the parts and pieces have very similar names. Their response was simply to ask which pieces and parts I was missing and then tell me that someone would call me back within 48 hours. They said that the parts (which are in stock) that are missing that I have already paid for could take up to 2 weeks to deliver. In the meantime, I'm stuck with a half-built wardrobe with no shelves or drawers.
Pros: Selection, Inexpensive, Design
Cons: Customer Service, Delivery Service, Customer Service
Posted 04/27/03
Inexpensive
by ejen
For cheap functional furniture and household goods-this can't be beat. However, the shipping / delivery charge is outrageous. But I love taking the free bus, and have gotten my money's worth.
Pros: Functional, Good Variety, Inexpensive
Posted 03/26/03
Love IKEA
by Corris
Who doesn't love IKEA? It is perfect for the New Yorker who lives in a small apt. with many options for living in a small space. Be prepared to break out a wrench or a hammer because you will have to assemble the piece yourself! Worth the drive to New Jersey or Long Island. :)
Pros: great for small space, brightly colored, comfy couches 4 sale
Cons: assembly required
Posted 09/15/02
Swedish Flair!!!
by bethlevy
Great items, great prices, only downfall... A LOT of tourist that don't speak english... and you have to assemble the larger items..... High quality items.. that last . LOVE THERE STUFF!
Pros: price, quality, selection
Cons: only one LI location, No sales assistance
Posted 08/13/02
Inexpensive prices for expensive tastes
by erinbrowne
Danish designed furniture and accessories at bargain prices. If you are looking for a clean, modern style, Ikea is the place to shop. Unfortunately you have to travel to Long Island or NJ to shop there, but it is worth it. Where else can you buy elegant looking vases and mirrors for $1.95?
Pros: Inexpensive, Trendy, Great Accessories
Cons: Far Away, Lack of Customer Serv, Long Lines
Posted 07/18/02
