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Post by bingcherry on Jul 20, 2014 0:38:04 GMT
Last month my DH and I went to Ikea to pick up new furniture for my scraproom. I've been eyeing the Varde kitchen base cabinets since Ali Edwards put two of them in her office last year. The one thing I wasn't thrilled about was the finish; blonde wood. I spent the last week sanding, priming, painting, and finishing the base and butcher block. It really came out spectacular. DH and I had to finish putting the drawers in and attaching the butcher block top. For some strange reason, the drawer pull holes were not drilled through all the way. As part of the instructions, you have to drill through it with an electric drill. DH drilled through all six of the holes and when we turned over the drawer, the wood was completely split. I was so upset. He felt really bad.
After spending almost 30 minutes on hold with Ikea, the told me they would replace the drawer fronts that were damaged. The nearest store is an hour away and I can't even get there until Wednesday.
I was so looking forward to moving the piece into my scraproom and start organizing.
Really bummed!
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Post by cropduster on Jul 20, 2014 0:42:23 GMT
Awwww! Take some deep breaths. I understand your frustration.  |
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Post by AerynK on Jul 20, 2014 0:44:37 GMT
Oh no! That sucks. Sorry the store is so far away and you have to wait so long. I definitely know how that feels. Hopefully they'll be able to replace them really soon for you, but what to do with yourself the rest of the day? Any way you can still move things around so you still feel like you're getting something accomplished? Can your things go in the drawers without the fronts? |
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Post by kristi on Jul 20, 2014 1:01:15 GMT
That would be very frustrating!
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Post by chimom on Jul 20, 2014 1:31:46 GMT
How disappointing!
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Post by nesser01 on Jul 20, 2014 1:39:36 GMT
I totally understand your frustration. On a good note though, at least they are replacing the,  Hopefully you'll be able to get them that same day. |
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Post by Linda on Jul 20, 2014 1:47:38 GMT
very disappointing - I'm sorry
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Post by meridon on Jul 20, 2014 2:07:18 GMT
Sorry about the frustration! Just when you thought the end was in sight, now you're in a holding pattern. I've loved those islands since Ali did the updated tour of her office. Seems like such a great setup. I saw that someone on Craigslist local to me had one posted and it was so hard to resist, but honestly, I don't *need* it, I just want it! My closest IKEA is 2+ hours away and the shipping is so crazy expensive!
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Post by mamanay on Jul 20, 2014 2:41:19 GMT
(((hugs))) Take some pics and scrap the page.
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Post by seriousscrapper on Jul 20, 2014 4:23:59 GMT
So sorry! I know you are so bummed! Sending you lots of cyber ((((hugs))))
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Post by irisheyes on Jul 20, 2014 4:33:35 GMT
How frustrating. I'm glad they will take them back though. Post pictures when you get it all done. I'd love to see what you did with them.
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Post by chendra on Jul 20, 2014 5:01:05 GMT
Tell yourself it will be worth the wait.
It will!
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Post by mommaho on Jul 20, 2014 14:16:15 GMT
That stinks! As others have said good customer service on Ikea's part for the replacement. I'd love to see your room when finished!
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Jul 20, 2014 14:16:45 GMT
That totally sucks.
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Post by dald222 on Jul 20, 2014 17:33:42 GMT
That is horrible. I am so sorry.
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Post by cannmom on Jul 20, 2014 18:51:44 GMT
How aggravating is that! Hoping you get your new drawer fronts soon.
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Post by boxermom73 on Jul 20, 2014 18:56:55 GMT
Ouch!! Sorry post pictures when finally done.
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Post by berta147 on Jul 20, 2014 19:09:57 GMT
Bummer! I know how hard it is to be mid project and have to stop!! All the mojo flies out the door. Hopefully when you get the replacements you can get right to work and finish and get in your scrap room and play!  |
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Post by LisaDV on Jul 20, 2014 19:55:22 GMT
So very sorry! That so stinks. Hope the time goes by quickly until you can get it picked up and finished. Please post pictures too.
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Post by mikklynn on Jul 20, 2014 20:34:31 GMT
Oh man, I'd cry too!
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Post by craftygamer on Jul 20, 2014 21:03:22 GMT
So sorry to hear this, I'd be crying, too. I love Ikea furniture, but know how it is when you don't live near one. The closest Ikea to me is over two hours away. Hope you can get your scraproom together soon and without too many more tears. I'd love to see pics when you're done, it sounds awesome.
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Post by donna on Jul 20, 2014 21:07:45 GMT
I have been wanting those so badly. I love all the drawers!
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Post by ddly on Jul 20, 2014 23:52:54 GMT
That sucks! At least there is a solution but I'm sorry it's setting you back several days!
Lisa D.
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Post by bingcherry on Jul 21, 2014 0:40:36 GMT
Thanks ladies. I know it's not a big deal but I just felt so defeated last night. Since the drawer fronts are so small, I can finish them in one day. I'm going to move it in to my room so I can at least start organizing the shelves. I'll post pics when it's completely finished.
Sharon
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Hopefully you'll be able to get them that same day. 
