Here is the reported list of Black Friday offers for Ikea, as found publicly online.
Food & Drink Swedish Meatball Plate (after 11am Friday) $1.00
Furniture Bekvam Kitchen Kart [Sunday] $19.99 Karlsvik Sofa [Saturday] $199.00 Leksvik CD Tower (Antique) [Friday] $29.00 Leksvik Coffee Table (Black) [Friday] $59.00 eksvik Corner TV Bench (Antique) [Friday] $89.00 Leksvik Shoe Cabinet (Antique) [Friday] $49.99 Leksvik Side Table (Black and Antique) [Friday] $29.00 Leksvik TV Storage Bench (Black and Antique) [Friday] $99.00
Holiday Items Onska Gift Bags 3-Pack $0.99 Onska Gift Ribbons 4-Pack $0.99 Onska Gift Wrap Roll (Silver/Gold) $0.99 Onska Gift Wrap Roll 3-Pack (Assorted Colors) $0.99
Home Items Charmig Flatwear 20-Piece Set [Sunday] $9.99 Gosa Vide / Gosa Karna King Back Sleeper Pillow [Saturday] $14.99 Gosa Vide / Gosa Karna Queen Back Sleeper Pillow [Saturday] $14.99 Svalka Red Win Glasses 6-Pack [Friday] $1.99
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posted: Nov. 18, 2009 @ 12:10p
dfogle
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posted: Nov. 18, 2009 @ 2:37p
here's a link to their black friday specials - including deals on saturday and sunday http://www.ikeafans.com/home/black-friday-sale-at-ikea-2009-bargains-deals-and-specials/
this info is provided to IKEAFANS straight from sources at IKEA
Googling the Karlsvik sofa, it seems like the only reference to such a sofa is from this rumored ad. Are we sure it's not the Karlstad sofa? Even so, $199 seems like a lofty discount, considering it's normally $599.
danielle5985 said: Googling the Karlsvik sofa, it seems like the only reference to such a sofa is from this rumored ad. Are we sure it's not the Karlstad sofa? Even so, $199 seems like a lofty discount, considering it's normally $599. They are talking about this one. Normally $399. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S09840535 Still a very good discount.
PhatMullet said: danielle5985 said: Googling the Karlsvik sofa, it seems like the only reference to such a sofa is from this rumored ad. Are we sure it's not the Karlstad sofa? Even so, $199 seems like a lofty discount, considering it's normally $599. They are talking about this one. Normally $399. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S09840535 Still a very good discount.
only the white one is $399 originally, the other colors are $499 and two are $599. Is this sale on all colors or just white?
i see what happened, i selected a color and then looked at the price. so yes, that rumored ad was misspelled. i'd bet it's only the white one. you can buy additional covers for the sofa.
PhatMullet said: danielle5985 said: Googling the Karlsvik sofa, it seems like the only reference to such a sofa is from this rumored ad. Are we sure it's not the Karlstad sofa? Even so, $199 seems like a lofty discount, considering it's normally $599. They are talking about this one. Normally $399. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S09840535 Still a very good discount.
My bad. I guess now they DO have a Karlsvik Sofa. It doesn't show up if you search for it at IKEA.com. Must be a new model?
boujie said: how is Ikea on Black Friday? Not as bad as BestBuy etc.
boujie said: is it a mad house Yes, just like everywhere else.
boujie said: (impossible to get good deals)?? No, entirely possible to get good deals. This year there might be some competition to get the Bekvam kitchen cart. It's a popular item for IKEA hacks and 67% off regular price.
boujie
Member
posted: Nov. 20, 2009 @ 12:47p
thanks for the reply!
genenpet
Frivolous Member
posted: Nov. 20, 2009 @ 1:23p
Just keep in mind that the IKEA return policy is quite abusive - there are no returns on anything "used" and their definition of used is "assembled." So basically, if you take something out of its box, it's yours. Make sure you want it and that it fits in your space.
The stores are always so clean and bright and they always have what you want and more.
It's a great place to take kids and make a day of shopping and you just cannot beat the prices or more importantly the fact that you can have your new furniture in a few hours, not a few weeks.
Anyone that bitches about IKEA is LOSER!!
genenpet
Frivolous Member
posted: Nov. 20, 2009 @ 2:01p
My definition of "absolute best retailer" includes "honest and upfront about their policies."
By way of analogy, if I am a Keebler elf and I offer you a complete satisfaction guarantee on my cookies, simply return them unused - you might rightfully wonder what, exactly, this satisfaction policy is all about - satisfaction with the exterior of the box of cookies?
genenpet said: My definition of "absolute best retailer" includes "honest and upfront about their policies."
By way of analogy, if I am a Keebler elf and I offer you a complete satisfaction guarantee on my cookies, simply return them unused - you might rightfully wonder what, exactly, this satisfaction policy is all about - satisfaction with the exterior of the box of cookies?
I don't know you are talking about. Suspect you don't either.
IKEA is the best retailer out there. They are honest with their customers and sell quality goods with a true "value for money" concept that most American retailers have long since abandoned.
IKEA is the best retailer out there. They are honest with their customers and sell quality goods with a true "value for money" concept that most American retailers have long since abandoned.
I stood in line once for 30-40 minutes waiting to return something only to find out that my wife gave me the wrong receipt. I know what the return policy is but was hoping for some leeway but found out after a borderline argument with a manager that they don't. The worse part is they know they're one of the few games in town and have that "take it or leave it" attitude in all their responses. They said they can't prove that I bought it there...where else do I get some sheets that say Ikea on the packaging?
Either way, I stormed off extremely pissed only to find my wife who quickly gave me the correct receipt...
genenpet
Frivolous Member
posted: Nov. 20, 2009 @ 3:25p
You have now made two ad hominem attacks against me and managed to make serious grammatical errors in both. Good day sir.
I will say it one more time: Do not go to IKEA on black Friday and buy something with the thought that "maybe I'll return it if it turns out I don't like it." That policy does not exist at IKEA for the vast majority of their items in the way in which you would think it does. Caveat emptor.
PeakMaster Spoke Thusly: Anyone that bitches about IKEA is LOSER!! I don't know you are talking about.
PeakMaster said: IKEA is the absolute best retailer!
The stores are always so clean and bright and they always have what you want and more.
It's a great place to take kids and make a day of shopping and you just cannot beat the prices or more importantly the fact that you can have your new furniture in a few hours, not a few weeks.
genenpet said: Just keep in mind that the IKEA return policy is quite abusive - there are no returns on anything "used" and their definition of used is "assembled." So basically, if you take something out of its box, it's yours. Make sure you want it and that it fits in your space.
Sorry, would ANYONE be surprised that you cannot return a FURNITURE which is assembled?
And I am pretty sure you can return or exchange if the furniture misses some parts. However, if the furniture is complete, does not have any defects, and is assembled, I really don't see the problem with them refusing to returns.
I'm sure that Ikea has their fair share of sub-par employees — just like any other store — though I've never had a problem there.
I needed to exchange something that I bought by mistake at the San Diego Ikea and the very pleasant girl working in Costa Mesa gave me store credit even though I didn't have a receipt.
I tend to treat Ikea like Target; I like their things and they're usually better than WalMart, though I'd rarely buy anything expensive there.
genenpet
Frivolous Member
posted: Nov. 20, 2009 @ 6:22p
"Sorry, would ANYONE be surprised that you cannot return a FURNITURE which is assembled?"
Not "is assembled", their version is "has ever been assembled". That is, if you take it out of the box, screw one piece into another, decide you don't like it, and put it back together again, it's yours.
And yes, I think many find it surprising that a store that sells RTA furniture doesn't specify its definition of used. In fact, pretty much everyone I've talked to assumes that IKEA's return policy permits you to return something you assembled, didn't like, packed up and brought back. But it's not true.
GofD
New Member
posted: Nov. 20, 2009 @ 10:27p
The IKEA sofa on sale on Saturday is NOT the KARLSTAD, it's the KARLSVIK - previously known as KLAMBY. Source: IKEAFANS Black Friday Rumors Squashed http://www.ikeafans.com/home/ikea-black-friday-rumors-squashed/
HTuttle said: PeakMaster said: IKEA is the absolute best retailer!
The stores are always so clean and bright and they always have what you want and more.
It's a great place to take kids and make a day of shopping and you just cannot beat the prices or more importantly the fact that you can have your new furniture in a few hours, not a few weeks.
PeakMaster said: So you are disgruntled ex-employee that was terminated for cause. Get over it. Move on and get a new job. Your issues do not make IKEA a bad retailer.
OK, but it's still a great place to take the kids.
Come on, a lot of people know their stuff is cheap, esp. good for college students. As for value... hmmm cannot say that I've been that impressed with the value since for the type of material used (they seem to really like pine and particle board) I think it is a little expensive, esp. compared with the value that you can get with a sale at Costco or Target for solid thick wood styles. Their solid birch stuff is nice though, and I really like those little showrooms they set up -really amazing what their interior designers do with those small spaces.
A piece of furniture that has been assembled is obviously used. Used doesn't mean you sat in it for a week, used means you opened the package and physically used the item. Putting it together counts. This furniture can only be assembled/disassembled so many times even if you're skilled at putting it together. They can't take a pre-assembled item back and assume that all the parts are there and none of the equipment was damaged.
Stop complaining that you bought something on a whim and didn't think your purchase through. They have everything assembled to try before you buy and have rulers and pencils available at the entrance for a reason.
Anyone know ikea's policy on stuff that has gone on sale? Of course I bought something about a week and a half ago and tomorrow its on sale for $50 cheaper. Can I just take the receipt in to get a pricematch or do I have to buy and then return with the old receipt?
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