Years ago, my mum would insist on stopping into Lakeside shopping centre to visit Ikea whenever we passed it. My brother and I stayed in the car. These trips came to an end after she lost track of time on one visit and left us sitting in the car for two whole hours. I have had a pathological fear of Ikea ever since.
Last weekend, I was finally able to make my first purchase at Ikea. This was helped in no small part by the fact that they finally have a home delivery service, even if it is a bit rubbish, therefore eliminating the need to visit the store itself (or more accurately, visit the car park of the store itself). The Portis hat and coat stand may not be a major purchase, but one must approach one’s fears cautiously. Baby steps. It does fit quite nicely behind the server cabinet in my office, which has the bonus effect of keeping the coats warm.
#1 by Miles Cole on 22 November, 2009 - 11.30 pm
Why is the clothes tree so expensive in UK? It’s only $31.79 with Maryland sales tax here.
#2 by Jay on 23 November, 2009 - 4.01 pm
It’s a phenomenon the tabloids call “rip-off Britain”. International companies typically arrive at their UK prices by taking the US price and switching the $ sign with a £, regardless of the current exchange rate.