I love Ikea. Although the parking lot can be a little scary - GEEEZ SO BIG - it is a shame if you let it scare you off. Ikea is filled with tons of goodies for a great price. You can find anything you are looking for! You can pick up a map when you first walk in so you know where to go if you are looking for something specific - but i like just wandering. THEY HAVE EVERYTHING. I've never had a piece of furniture break from ikea like others so I really have nothing to say on that.
They do have a discount section right before check out - which you can occasionally find some good things with just a tiny scratch and get them for 50% off.
Anytime I am in Charlotte - Ikea is a MUST.