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> You sound like you're rationalizing a religious tribe rather than making a rational argument. I can't believe that I find myself defending Ikea on HN, but...
by maltalex 5y ago
> You sound like you're rationalizing a religious tribe rather than making a rational argument.
I can't believe that I find myself defending Ikea on HN, but... what?
The parent's argument is very rational - in their experience products have been durable, and the repairability high for obvious reasons. What's religious about that?
I owned several pieces of Ikea furniture myself, and some were well made out of solid materials. Others were not. Unsurprisingly, the material quality was strongly correlated with the price of the item.
- errcorrectcode 5y agoMyopia from limited experience is absurdly arrogant. I have experience with O'Sullivan, IKEA, and fine furniture like Stickley. You can't sand or paint sawdust when it crumbles. If it gets wet, it's ruined. Fine furniture often appreciates in value, while pressed dust doesn't, falls apart when disassembled, and cannot be economically repaired.
- slantyyz 5y ago> falls apart when disassembled Funny, in the 30+ years that I've had IKEA furniture, I've moved several times. That you can disassemble IKEA furniture is a benefit when moving, and I've had no issues disassembling and reassembling multiple times.