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| - Ever since my first IKEA experience about 12 years or so ago I've been addicted. From the inexpensive little accessories (clip frames, pizza cutters, cat toys...) to the fabulous furniture (much of it comes in some form of mix-n-match) to the ability to stuff it all into my little hatchback!
I understand that in Europe, IKEA is the Wal-Mart of furniture stores. But the furniture I've purchased at IKEA has endured much longer and much better than anything I've ever bought at Wal-Mart. We bought a couch there about three years ago. We bought a new cover once simply because our cats can be very rough on upholstery. However, the couch itself is still in great shape and just as comfortable as the day we bought it.
As to the complaints of the furniture coming un-assembled, it's not just about price, it's about convenience too. When we lived in NM and made a special trip out to AZ just to go to IKEA, it was nice to not have to rent a U-Haul just to get everything back. We bought an entire living room once and took it back to NM in the back of a Ford Explorer. Sure, we had to use a little elbow grease to put everything together, but, you know what, we felt good at the end of it when we finally slumped down in our new couch, we had a sense of accomplishment and we'd done something together other than mindlessly watch tv. Assembly is half the fun!
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