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IKEA The dreaded blue box of doom, Opens 6/18 — Brooklynian

IKEA The dreaded blue box of doom, Opens 6/18

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edited November -1 in Red Hook
I don't really want to start a rant on the horror of Ikea. Yeah, it sucks, but it's there now and I'll probably go at some point and buy a crappy bookshelf that will end up falling apart in a year.
I'm honest with myself about it. So here's the info:

http://info.ikea-usa.com/brooklyn/

Do you think they'll get the hordes of people camping out today like they think they will?
Customers can begin lining up at IKEA Brooklyn at 9am on Monday morning, June 16, 2008—in advance of our June 18, 2008 opening. We are going to be doing something special for everyone on opening morning so you do not have to be the first, second, or third customer in line in order to share in the fun. (There will be no specific prize given to just the first, second, or third customer in line.) Keep checking for updates!

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  • daver
    daver

    Subject: Re: IKEA The dreaded blue box of doom, Opens 6/18

    Mamacita wrote: Do you think they'll get the hordes of people camping out today like they think they will?
    Unfortunately they usually do. One can hope, though. I used to dig on their dollar breakfasts with the kids though. That was good value.
  • daver
    daver

    Subject: Re: IKEA The dreaded blue box of doom, Opens 6/18

    Mamacita wrote: Do you think they'll get the hordes of people camping out today like they think they will?
    Unfortunately they usually do. One can hope, though. I used to dig on their dollar breakfasts with the kids though. That was good value.
  • daver
    daver
    SmartMom "got word" yesterday that people were already lining up...
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  • daver
    daver
    SmartMom "got word" yesterday that people were already lining up...
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  • daver
    daver
    Signs You May be One of Those Couples Who Fight in Ikea

    “One or both of you don’t like Swedish Meatballs.” Other clear warning signs: If you’ve fought while shopping before, or you have difficulties making decisions as a couple. And if one of you has to drag the other to Ikea, Stemple suggests leaving the reluctant one at home.
    Tips you won't find in the IKEA catalog.
  • daver
    daver
    Signs You May be One of Those Couples Who Fight in Ikea

    “One or both of you don’t like Swedish Meatballs.” Other clear warning signs: If you’ve fought while shopping before, or you have difficulties making decisions as a couple. And if one of you has to drag the other to Ikea, Stemple suggests leaving the reluctant one at home.
    Tips you won't find in the IKEA catalog.
  • MOD
    MOD
    Off Eater.com
    Meanwhile in Red Hook —

    2008_06_ikeafood.jpgOur buddies over at Racked have been in line at the new Red Hook Ikea since yesterday morning, camping out to ensure early access to the big box monster. An important food note if you plan to camp out tonight: at around 9am every morning Ikea rolls out a food truck from which the campers can buy breakfast. And once midmorning rolls around— free coffee and danishes. Instead of trekking over to Baked, you can stay on the Ikea premises. Sweethearts those guys.
  • MOD
    MOD
    Off Eater.com
    Meanwhile in Red Hook —

    2008_06_ikeafood.jpgOur buddies over at Racked have been in line at the new Red Hook Ikea since yesterday morning, camping out to ensure early access to the big box monster. An important food note if you plan to camp out tonight: at around 9am every morning Ikea rolls out a food truck from which the campers can buy breakfast. And once midmorning rolls around— free coffee and danishes. Instead of trekking over to Baked, you can stay on the Ikea premises. Sweethearts those guys.
  • t-fal
    t-fal
    I went on Sunday morning. I rode my bike there, and really it's no different than any other Ikea, except there are windows in the showroom looking out onto the harbor, and display pieces aren't beat to hell yet. I bought some crisp bread, some blueberry preserves, and a variety of Swedish cheeses with umlauts in their names. However, the most impressive part of the big blue box that differentiates it from all other Ikeas that I have visitied: the esplanade. I rode back in the afternoon to take a look around the paths there. They kept some of the old dock cranes, and the landscaping is fantastic. I really like the chaise lounges with the ridiculous blue lights too. I never really got to tool around this part of the waterfront before. I'm pretty impressed.

    You would have to be a sucka to take your car there in the afternoon though. Arranging for delivery will be cheaper than the massive medical bills you will likely incur from having your blood pressure boil over waiting in traffic to get into the parking lot.

    That said, Van Brunt wasn't too crazy. But noticed a ton more foot traffic on the main drag this past weekend.
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