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I still use their bed room dressers and 2 night stands and 8 person dining room table with chairs. 7 Years going strong. I really can’t complain everything held up for maybe 600 dollars back then? I was looking for a reason to replace it and all of its still going shockingly ! It’s not even showing wear and tear. I replaced one screw that wore out in a dresser draw track. If it’s not broke don’t fix it. Perfect IKEA slogan
I remember 20 years ago building my parents furniture from there with the cheap little nails and the random locking screws. They came a long way from what I remember.
I have shelves from there from 12 years ago, went through 6 moves and still standing strong. Which is surprising since I always put things together myself and I don't tend to follow instructions or may not put them together well.
People like to call their products cheap. I think it depends how well you put them together. Make sure things are fully tightened and lined up correctly.
They also are great if you ever loose a screen you can stop in there with the make a model number and they will give you one.
I go to the red hook location every few months. I take the train to downtown Brooklyn and hope the bus or just walk if it's a nice day. On the way back it isn't bad because the bus stops right in front of the store.
It really depends where one is coming from. The Queens IKEA is right next to a subway station which has made it highly accessible and easy to get to by public transportation.
IKEA didn't seem to care much about the Queens location, this was evident from the time they opened when they didn't even bother to repair the floor or put in decent lighting.
Then it was damaged by the flood in Sept 2021 and closed down for real renovation. When it opened it was better but still lacking and somewhat depressing.
Also you could hardly buy anything there except some housewares.
I like IKEA in general but not surprised it failed.
Wow, me either! I saw this headline and was like wait, what?
I only know of the one in Elizabeth, NJ, Long Island, Brooklyn and New Haven stores.
I've read that IKEA was hurt by the pandemic, and moved more towards smaller, urban-focused stores, like this one I suppose.
But if it won't work in Queens, a super populated, high trafficked location, not sure it will work in other locations. BUT, there could've been too much competition in this area with 4 other regional IKEAs, and of course online IKEA purchases.
It really depends where one is coming from. The Queens IKEA is right next to a subway station which has made it highly accessible and easy to get to by public transportation.
I come from the Bronx so If I can manage the trip there most can.
when I see the Ikea I know to look out for the Hotel which is right next to it.
which is bizarre because Ikea has been there forever and that ugly building was abandoned forever until they put a hotel in it and took away driving lanes to get to Ikea
And that OP article is super misleading because the picture shows a giant ikea store. The Queens store is not giant, it's a shoe box
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