Another inanimate object somewhat angered me.

[Signal30]

Some of you may remember my rant I did on my computer. Well this time I almost lost it on a computer desk I bought.

The story will be short and simple. An Ikea opened up in our area, we saw a inexpensive computer desk, we bought the computer desk, and took it home, (45minutes away.)

Here's where it gets fun.


I place the flat pack furniture on the floor, open the box and spread out the pieces. "Wow" I thought, this will be easy, there's not that many pieces. I start putting it together, and realize why there is not many pieces. The box is missing half of them.

Yes I did get a little peeved. I called customer service, (They weren't too bad considering there reputation), and advised them that they will be receiving there product back, and I will get my money back with it.

They had no problem with taking it back.

I think I did much better, then the whole "computer incident". I Googled "Ikea sucks" wow, apparently I'm not alone. The desk is the first product I bought and will be the last product I bought from Ikea.


Ikea does in fact kinda suck, I pray for the Sweeds.


Tom

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*LMAO*

I am sitting up here at my computer at this very moment rather then finishing the desk I bought yesterday *LMAO*

I have all the parts and yes there are many. (not bought at Ikea)
I bought a smaller sized one as well.
Only has 28 parts plus all the hardware. With each turn of the screwdriver, the sign in the store flashes through my thoughts... Free assembly.

The assembled desk would still have fit in the back of the truck...argh!

[FightingIrish]

I remember getting angry at a piece of IKEA furniture that I tried to put together and midway through realized that I used the wrong screws in the wrong places, thus ruining the entire thing.

I was so pissed that the instructions weren't clearer (not that I had looked at the instructions). I took my revenge out by throwing the item and its packaging away and not asking for a refund.

Come to think of it, this is much like how I have lived my life up 'til this point.

I also got really mad on Monday at a large rock that messed up the underside of my car when I drove over it. I'd noticed that it was in front of my car when I parked, late to a noon meeting, but that rock had some nerve not moving while I was inside sharing my wisdom and bountiful insights.

I'm not making fun of you, Signal. I'm impressed that you did the right thing and still managed to catch a resentment. ;-)

[laurie6781]

ROFLMAO

At least you 'tried' to put it together. I bought a new computer desk from staples on line, had it shipped, got the box, opened it, inventoried to make sure all was there, closed the box, and it sits leaning against the entertainment center 'waiting' (for about a month now, lol)to be assembled. (Can you say procrastination?, roflmao yep still one of my 'defects')

Haven't been in the mood to run into roadblocks and possibly throw it out the window, lol. This tells you that recovery is 'ongoing' in my case, and not a done deal. When my PC acts up, I threaten to throw it out the window, however it is quite heavy, and when the laptop acts up, I have to walk away or it just might actually go out the window.

To this day, I can still get more frustrated at inanimate objects than I can at living beings (that's 2 legged and 4 legged, lol).

Guess it's easier to take my frustration out on inanimate things.

You did good!!!!!

Love and hugs,

[CarolD]

I can relate Tom...now I use a 8'
sturdy folding table as my computer desk.

Viola'

But my little bitty cell phone?
I detest the darn thing.
I have no idea how to work it
except to answer a call.

[bballdad]

I`m not sure what IKEA furniture is,but if I ever run across some,I`ll go the other way...fast!

[CAPTAINZING2000]

i like the video's I've gotten in e-mails from them though

[Tazman53]

Nails!!!!!! I have a resentment against them, they should not bend every time you do not hit them square on with the hammer, they should self adjust to every swing of the hammer that is slightly off the mark!!!!

Inanimate objects are still on occasion the victims of my fury!!!! The sad thing is I can not make amends to them....... they just do not seem to grasp the concept!

[Signal30]

I've heard of people missing A piece but there was at least half the desk not in the box. I don't mind putting stuff together, (it gives me a chance to use my tools). I was happy at first that everything was going so smoothly, I was understanding Ikea's notorious directions, until I was halted at a step in the directions because it required me to assemble a part that didn't exist, then noticing a few more parts I didn't have.

My "wife-to-be" said she may buy small housewares and other things that do not require any assembly, but I do not plan on going to that store anymore after today.

I'm going to meet her today at the store to take it back at her lunch break. I'll let you know how it all goes. I mean don't you want to know how the story ends???

If I had the time, I would make my own computer desk. I made my own bar a few years ago. I didn't know what I was doing, so I figured when in doubt, re-enforce the heck out of it. The bar is entirely assembled with deck screws. If World War Three ever happens there will be nothing left but cockroaches and that bar.

There's nothing more fun than building something with lumber, dangerous power tools, toxic stains, and creative thinking. If I only had the time.

Stay tuned for part two this afternoon!


Tom

[Signal30]

Taz,

The way to avoid nails is Deck Screws!!! Lots of em!!! NOTHING becomes unattached after you secure them with strip resistant heavy duty deck screws.

They are like the "duct tape" of screws!


Tom

[Tazman53]

I use screws where there is a degree of permanacy, but for quicky jobs I use nails, many of the bent ones wind up in the trash or down in the woods!!!!

[frstnm]

I have always found that the infamous instructions for minimal assembly are convelouted at best. Usually, they come in about 8 different languanges and Something has gotten lost in the translation process. Next there is the part which is described perfectly......not ! The missing part ???? The xtra parts ????
I was putting up blinds the other day and one of the parts was a headrail
(which looked almost identical to the mounting brackets) who would think that it is the top of the blinds ????? I thought it was just me......maybe it is.
Ive always considered myself fairly handy but these " some assembly requireds" always throw me for a loop.

[GlassPrisoner]

I never get mad at inanimate objects...........

He He, and if you believe THAT .....

[paulmh]

I remember getting angry at a piece of IKEA furniture that I tried to put together and midway through realized that I used the wrong screws in the wrong places, thus ruining the entire thing.

I was so pissed that the instructions weren't clearer (not that I had looked at the instructions). I took my revenge out by throwing the item and its packaging away and not asking for a refund.

Come to think of it, this is much like how I have lived my life up 'til this point.

I also got really mad on Monday at a large rock that messed up the underside of my car when I drove over it. I'd noticed that it was in front of my car when I parked, late to a noon meeting, but that rock had some nerve not moving while I was inside sharing my wisdom and bountiful insights.

[Signal30]

Well, here's part two of the computer desk...

I picked up my "wife-to-be" from her job and we both went to Ikea to return the desk. When we arrived and spoke to the customer service person and learned why we didn't have all the parts...


We only had 1 of 2 boxes!!! Yesterday when she bought the box the employee only gave her one box, the desk obviously came in two. Mystery solved.

Whats even more ironic, is that I made this post on the computer that's on top of the desk I just got done building. Yes, we decided to keep the desk. I got to give the employees the benefit of the doubt, they are all new in a store that has only been open for two weeks.

Even when building the desk, it still was short a few pieces of hardware. I didn't get mad, I just busted out the save all...DECK SCREWS!!! The desk is solid as a rock!!!


Tom

[Impurrfect]

(((Signal30)))

Okay, I haven't been to our IKEA store yet, but have always liked their furniture. When I do finally venture into the store, I will make sure I have deck screws as a backup

Hugs and prayers!

Amy

[Signal30]

Not to stereotype, but if you are a woman, you will like Ikea.

I base this on man to female ratio in the store.


Tom

[Impurrfect]

Yep, I'm a female. I actually like putting stuff together...have my own tools and everything Of course they are in storage with what little stuff I have left after addiction took it all, but I'm hoping to get my own place soon and can drag out the tools!

[Signal30]

Ikea is a good place if you are about to get a place of your own. Check out the website to see if you like their products.

Tom

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Originally Posted by Signal30

I base this on man to female ratio in the store.

hmmm Maybe it is a good store? *LOL*

I went in it once and walked out in less then 5 minutes.

As for my desk... I have all the parts but the pressed wood they make them out of... Well I need wait 24 hours for the glue to dry because the pressed wood falls apart if you screw the screws in to tight.

As for bent nails...
An air compressor and nail guns solve that problem. And no smashed thumb.

I questioned myself a time or two when playing computer games against the computer... What? Why did the programer have it do that?
My wife was playing a game and didn't agree with how it played out. She answered it properly... "Well I guess that is how they made this game. I didn't make it so I need play it by their rules."
Such a contrast to me telling some guy off that would never hear it or care that I didn't agree with him. *LOL*

[Tazman53]

LOL I have to laugh and at the same time compliment you, at the beginning of this thread you almost had Ikea labeled as the spawn of Satan, but due to you being open minded and understanding of a new store and new employees you have become an Ikea sales rep on SR!!!!! LOL