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If you really want to save money on household type items, go shopping in the 'market' area at your local IKEA store. Compare that with Amazon prices for pretty

If you really want to save money on household type items, go shopping in the 'market' area at your local IKEA store. Compare that with Amazon prices for pretty much everything and you'll be blown away by how cheap IKEA is.

guelo 9y ago
Depends how much you value your time. At least at my local Ikea it is very difficult to get in and out in less than an hour even when I know exactly what I want.
- lorenzhs 9y ago
  Don't know about the US but here in Germany Ikea has an online store, too. Shipping for non-giant non-superheavy things is 3.90€ so pretty okay. They're not as fast as Amazon, though.
  - kbart 9y ago
    ..or you can order online then go to shop and collect your order for free. It's usually the fastest method (except going to the shop and look for things yourself). I hate shopping so this is my preferred way of getting things locally.
    - 4ad 9y ago
      Only if you don't value your time. To get to IKEA and back it takes me at least an hour, and I think on average I am on the quick side.
      - kbart 9y ago
        It depends on your location. It's on my way home from work, so it takes 10-15min max.
DrScump 9y ago
Cost and selection aside,the no-way-out store layout (forcing you to traverse the entire floorplan) drove me away.