nick205
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| posted on 12/10/17 at 08:01 AM |
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IKEA - sad day [RANT]
[RANT]
Day off yesterday to clear son no. 1's bedroom and receive new carpet + fitter. Not really much effort or hassle - job done!
Then had to assemble various bits of Ikea furniture for him, including a wardrobe, bed, shelves, pendant light and desk. Granted Ikea are cheap to
buy from and on the whole their stuff is OK if you take a bit of care putting it together.
However yesterday didn't go so well 
1. Parts missing (screws, feet and a timber section)
2. Parts with "white" p/n on the box (Beech finish part inside the box)
3. Pendant light with 2 metres of cable (how high do Ikea think UK ceilings are?)
4. Enough cardboard packaging to wrap the Titanic 3 times
As an avid Locostbuilder I got around all issues except the wrongly labelled (wrong colour) parts. For the wrong colour parts you (apparently) have
to return them to the shop for exchange - what an arse ache 
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Sorry - moan over - had to get it off my chest though!
Hope all others had a better day 
[Edited on 12/10/17 by nick205]
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 12/10/17 at 08:21 AM |
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The issues are always the same.
I recently assembled furniture for 2x6 bed student houses, over 2 tonne delivery! The amount of packaging was astronomical.
However, everything was correct. I thought the days of missing/incorrect parts was over. Saying that, when I fitted an ikea kitchen, some shelves were
incorrect when delivered, and I phoned. New, correct, ones arrived next day. So may be worth a phone call??
The problems with lights isn't just ikea. Daughter chose a chandelier. It would have just about touched the floor! Garage skills came into play,
removed all the chain and a few other bits, and hey presto, but for many that wouldn't be an option. Doubt a sparky would either.
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daviep
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| posted on 12/10/17 at 08:39 AM |
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That is indeed a sad day
Like Clifty I have built several Ikea kitchens and just about everything in the furniture range without a single problem. I hope standards are not
slipping at Ikea!
Cheers
Davie
“A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone.”
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nick205
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| posted on 12/10/17 at 09:31 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cliftyhanger
The issues are always the same.
I recently assembled furniture for 2x6 bed student houses, over 2 tonne delivery! The amount of packaging was astronomical.
However, everything was correct. I thought the days of missing/incorrect parts was over. Saying that, when I fitted an ikea kitchen, some shelves were
incorrect when delivered, and I phoned. New, correct, ones arrived next day. So may be worth a phone call??
The problems with lights isn't just ikea. Daughter chose a chandelier. It would have just about touched the floor! Garage skills came into play,
removed all the chain and a few other bits, and hey presto, but for many that wouldn't be an option. Doubt a sparky would either.
SWMBO did phone them, but they were less than helpful on the phone - simple response was "go back to the store".
1. Time off work.
2. Travel time and cost.
3. Irritation.
4. At least label the boxes correctly.
Agreed the light cable length probably not isolated to Ikea. Yes practicality and experience got around it. Again - WHY? - if we all had 40ft high
ceilings it might be appropriate, but in the UK (and I suspect most countries) - NO.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 12/10/17 at 09:57 AM |
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Funny, I have had stupid amounts of Ikea furniture over past 15 years, and I have never had ANY problems. Even on the 1-2 used items I have bought.
No doubt gone and jinxed my self for my next visit/purchase.
Mistral Motorsport
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Irony
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| posted on 12/10/17 at 10:13 AM |
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I have built several Ikea kitchens, and dozens of other bits of furniture. I have NEVER had a single screw, nut or bolt out of place. If anything I
think their standards are improving. They supply little panel pin guides now free with every cabinet that has a hardwood back. Total Genius!
Just saying
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loggyboy
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| posted on 12/10/17 at 10:23 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Irony
They supply little panel pin guides now free with every cabinet that has a hardwood back. Total Genius!
Just saying
I also liked the plastic handle they have added to the allen keys to make them easier to get purchase.
Mistral Motorsport
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nick205
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| posted on 12/10/17 at 10:38 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
quote:
Originally posted by Irony
They supply little panel pin guides now free with every cabinet that has a hardwood back. Total Genius!
Just saying
I also liked the plastic handle they have added to the allen keys to make them easier to get purchase.
Not seen those, but then I opt to use my own Allen keys anyway
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loggyboy
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| posted on 12/10/17 at 10:47 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Not seen those, but then I opt to use my own Allen keys anyway
http://a-review-a-day.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/todays-review-improved-ikea-allen-keys.html
Mistral Motorsport
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MikeR
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| posted on 12/10/17 at 10:49 AM |
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i like the little nail holder so you hammer the right distance in & don't hit your fingers.
I often think "damn - bit missing" but when i look properly its there, hiding under something.
Hate the stuff as its so ubiquitous but we still buy it as its cost effective and does what we need.
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v8kid
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| posted on 12/10/17 at 11:57 AM |
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So that's what its for!!!
Must start reading instructions some day
You'd be surprised how quickly the sales people at B&Q try and assist you after ignoring you for the past 15 minutes when you try and start a
chainsaw
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nick205
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| posted on 12/10/17 at 12:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
i like the little nail holder so you hammer the right distance in & don't hit your fingers.
I often think "damn - bit missing" but when i look properly its there, hiding under something.
Hate the stuff as its so ubiquitous but we still buy it as its cost effective and does what we need.
True - we might bemoan it, but it's cheap and generally does what's needed.
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nick205
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| posted on 12/10/17 at 12:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Not seen those, but then I opt to use my own Allen keys anyway
http://a-review-a-day.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/todays-review-improved-ikea-allen-keys.html
Interesting - still prefer my longer ball ended Allen keys though 
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