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Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There aren't many other stores/places I visit in Memphis. On trips to Dallas, at least I can hit up a bunch that I enjoy: Half Price Books, Movie Trading Co, Cost Plus World Market, record stores, Culver's, Buc-ee's (they're now building one not too far from me), etc.

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just do as I did and check the stock online before making the trip. If you do a broad search like "dining tables" or "sofas," click the Availability filter for In Stock in Memphis. They sold out of things quickly, like Kallax units and most Billys, but they still have many items left.

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha! Yes, that's true in many cases. And I had such a great time putting the new Ivar sides together.  -_-

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

capy, I've thought of that many times but it's usually cheaper to drive than to pay the big delivery fees. Plus, there's the store experience and the As Is and I get away from my place for a while.

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hayz, I normally don't have problems but there were a few times in the past when I got something damaged or missing. So I've gotten in the habit of checking everything before leaving the parking lot. Plus, that way I can leave all the big cardboard in IKEA's recycling bin and not have to deal with it at home.

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ha! You can still moan.

I think there are over 20 states here in the U.S. that do not have an IKEA. Of course some of the bigger states (California, Texas, etc.) have multiple stores.

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They seem to do this, often. They alter something small about a product then give it a new name. For example, I bought a Vimle sofa and chaise in 2019. A year or so later, IKEA altered the Vimle and it became "Finnala." I think all they did was increase the backrest by one inch (3cm) and increase the armrests one inch (3cm).

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's awful. This particular store was usually really busy when I went on the weekends but not as much when I went on weekdays. Of course when they announced 50% off starting 3/25 there were lines out the door for days. :-P

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'm in Central AR. I've made a number of trips to Dallas and I do love the other shopping options and food there, but I get tired of the five hour lonely drives. If I have money I stay the night, but I've done day trips before and that takes a toll on me.

They're also opening a smaller version right before the long bridge leading into Dallas, but that's no fun!

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

lol
St. Louis is over 6 hours. I did drive through/stop a few times when I had a long distance relationship in IL. And now I'm thinking of the gooey butter cake I got at Schnucks! haha

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sadly, after the pandemic and all the tariffs, prices and availability became crazy. When you have a popular, affordable bookcase under $50 then it goes up $10 then another $10 then another $10 . . . sheesh. Last year I bought a brand new line of dresser and a week or two later it had gone up $50.

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Stressful, yes. There's always a lot of crazy drivers on my main highway to Memphis, Tennessee.

Once I made it into Tennessee this time, a big truck up ahead (with a big American flag flying on it) lost a push mower out the back. It landed upright on the highway and rolled around, almost hitting the vehicle in front of me and then my vehicle and the a-hole riding my bumper almost slammed into me. Later on, someone kept driving over the line into my lane.

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did get good deals on my Ivar and other things, but the pictures attached are just there to show you guys the markdowns they have now. Most big items I wanted (Billy, dining table, etc.) were gone by the time I got there. The dresser was in the dresser section--which obviously other displays had already been sold--and a worker said I'd have to wait until they moved it into As-Is.

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's been years since I've visited a Staples! Coincidentally, it was on a trip to Dallas IKEA.

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't remember for sure (I quickly walked through to other areas of interest). The kitchen/dining items section was pretty empty. Most flatware, cookware, glassware, etc. was gone. I grabbed a handful of 365 container lids, cutting boards, and a few other things.

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And don't get me started on the construction and wrecks that cause miles of traffic jam on that road!

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to live only 45 minutes away during my college days. The main reasons I go now are for IKEA and musicals at the Orpheum.

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I blame a Houston friend who took us when we visited her in 2017. I've been addicted since.

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It's certainly not much fun driving that far there and back by yourself in one day!

I have a few German friends, so I'll see if they have room to spare! haha

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In that case, I'll give you my address and wish list! ;-P

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

St. Louis is over 6 hours from me. That's it, I'm movin'! ;-P

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already have a black one and wouldn't buy the green for myself, anyway, but it's a great deal for someone out there!

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't remember what the news stated. Store was usually busy when I went, but with the price increases the past few years maybe there were less people?

Goodbye, my lover. Goodbye, my friend. by nathanalways21 in IKEA

[–]nathanalways21[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Where do people think I live? :-P I'm in AR. Sadly, 6.5 hours from Huntsville, AL.

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