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Post by mamakoala on Mar 22, 2018 14:39:25 GMT
We went all the way to ikea hours away and somehow left one of the tabletops on the sidewalk when we were loading up the car (don't ask me who's to blame grrrr). It was the smaller white table top that only costs 20 dollars, so that's not the issue. But we can't go all the way back just for it as the store is 2 1/2 hours away. Does anyone know somewhere (home depot, lowes anywhere like that) that would cut melamine for me or somewhere that has more stores that might have a melamine top? I know the container store does, but it's more expenseive ($50)--but the store is just 40 minutes away. I am so upset right now. I was so excited to finally have my table all set up, and as you all know, an expedition to Ikea when it's not close is a big deal.  |
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Post by mom on Mar 22, 2018 14:43:51 GMT
I'd pay the $50 and drive 40 min and call it a lesson.
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Post by Skellinton on Mar 22, 2018 14:44:20 GMT
Oh my goodness, that sucks. I have no idea on what to suggest, just want you to know I am so bummed for you!
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Post by mamakoala on Mar 22, 2018 14:48:31 GMT
thanks for the sympathy. I am so upset-- i dont get upset about much these days but i was so thrilled that we actually made it to ikea, got all the items i needed within my budget, and the room is all ready for furniture to be put in. I know it's childish to be so upset.
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Post by peachiceteas on Mar 22, 2018 14:55:40 GMT
thanks for the sympathy. I am so upset-- i dont get upset about much these days but i was so thrilled that we actually made it to ikea, got all the items i needed within my budget, and the room is all ready for furniture to be put in. I know it's childish to be so upset. Its not at all childish but, what’s been done has been done and you can’t change that. So save yourself the upset and headache. ❤️ Spilt milk and all that. I would pay the $50 like Mom suggested. |
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Post by Skellinton on Mar 22, 2018 14:59:26 GMT
thanks for the sympathy. I am so upset-- i dont get upset about much these days but i was so thrilled that we actually made it to ikea, got all the items i needed within my budget, and the room is all ready for furniture to be put in. I know it's childish to be so upset. It isn’t childish at all. How much would it cost to ship? Is that cheaper then the cost at the other store? |
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Post by mamakoala on Mar 22, 2018 15:03:43 GMT
okay so turns out that ikea will deliver for 9.00. so I am out $30 and will get the table top in a week. Not terrible, and things like this happen (that's what i keep telling myself).
Freak-out session over!
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Post by julieinsweden on Mar 22, 2018 15:04:12 GMT
Call IKEA and see if they have found it. Perhaps they can post it to you.
Coming from a person who once, 20 years ago, brought 6 dinning room chairs from IKEA here in Sweden and posted them to my mother in the UK. She had to drive 4 hours to Ikea and they were out of stock the twice they went. The ironic thing is that it worked out cheaper for me to get them and post them than it would to buy them in the UK.
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Post by mamakoala on Mar 22, 2018 15:05:17 GMT
thanks for the sympathy. I am so upset-- i dont get upset about much these days but i was so thrilled that we actually made it to ikea, got all the items i needed within my budget, and the room is all ready for furniture to be put in. I know it's childish to be so upset. It isn’t childish at all. How much would it cost to ship? Is that cheaper then the cost at the other store? It turns out it's only 9 to ship--i just pray it doesn't come dented--this particular item is not well packaged in cardboard like the larger Linnmon tables. SO i just re-ordered and DH is going to try and call the ikea and see if they can refund the 20 for the forgotten table top. I doubt they will do that, but that's the way it goes. Sigh. Could have been worse--we could have left the much more expensive corner unit on the loading dock. |
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Post by houston249 on Mar 22, 2018 15:05:34 GMT
That totally bites!!!! I would be upset too.
I second the Container store. Home Depot and Lowes probably has the melamine, but the there is the problem of ironing on the edging and buying the special tool to shave off the iron on edge and make it even. It is quite possible it will turn out to be more expensive than the Container store.
If I was you...I would call Ikea first, maybe someone brought it back in. This has had to have happened before. If someone brought it in and it is to costly to ship, get a refund. Next put your room together and figure out if you might need something from the Container store....THEN go to the Container store. Google map a nice, inexpensive local restaurant near the container store and make it a day of it. After all that unintended agravation, you all deserve it.
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Post by houston249 on Mar 22, 2018 15:07:17 GMT
You guys type so fast!
I agree, shipping is best.
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Post by mamakoala on Mar 22, 2018 15:39:18 GMT
dh is going to call ikea and ask if they can refund us. I ordered a replacement table top -- shpping is just 9. So hopefully it will all work out in the end. I am sure i can find plenty to do in my craft rooom to organize while i await the tabletop.
thank you all for your empathy!!
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Post by scrapaddict702 on Mar 22, 2018 15:46:15 GMT
Here's hoping all turns out well for you.
I have 2 projects going on in my room (continued organization of my stamps and dies) and had been so excited to finally get to start on it now that we could afford the supplies. Everything that could go wrong in the process (from missing items in my order to the product not working as well as the last time I ordered to the cardstock options not matching the first batch and making me go on a hunt for an alternative) has gone wrong. It's taken the wind out of my sails, that's for sure.
I'm glad you were able to figure out a solution and that shipping wasn't too bad. Hopefully they'll refund you. We once grabbed one too few of something and had them ring one up of the bunch for the number we stated. I counted as they went into the vehicle at the loading dock and realized we were one short...they asked us to bring everything back in to have a count for themselves and then let us run up and grab the replacement, but I've never driven off and left something I bought there. We've done it a few times at other stores (one of us thought the other one had the bag only to discover we had left it in the cart) and the most recent times in memory were handled well. Target let us go grab the item we were missing from the shelf and Lowe's had had someone return the bag to the store (but that someone kept the receipt from the bag, for some reason) so we were able to get our stuff back that way. We all forget something or cross our wires sometimes!
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 22, 2018 20:17:34 GMT
okay so turns out that ikea will deliver for 9.00. so I am out $30 and will get the table top in a week. Not terrible, and things like this happen (that's what i keep telling myself). Freak-out session over! Oh, that's a good resolution! I'm glad the freak out is over, LOL. It's not childish. It's very frustrating! Enjoy your new space! |
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Post by grammadee on Mar 22, 2018 20:39:17 GMT
okay so turns out that ikea will deliver for 9.00. so I am out $30 and will get the table top in a week. Not terrible, and things like this happen (that's what i keep telling myself). Freak-out session over! Whew! Glad you checked this out. Worth the money b/c you know this part will fit the existing kit. |
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Post by GiantsFan on Mar 23, 2018 0:29:32 GMT
mamakoala - That's is a bummer. I'm glad they can ship you one for only $9. I hope your DH can get the original one refunded. I can't wait to see your finished room. Did you get it painted yet?
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Post by stinkerbelle on Mar 23, 2018 2:31:44 GMT
mamakoala i'm so glad everything worked out! i'd have been freaking out too, for sure!
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Post by LisaDV on Mar 23, 2018 13:35:47 GMT
I would have totally been upset too. I would have driven back that day because I’m neurotic like that. I’m glad they will deliver it, and sorry you have to wait after being so excited.
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Post by jstblondie on Mar 23, 2018 13:52:42 GMT
Order it online. They ship.
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Post by woodysbetty on Mar 23, 2018 14:38:35 GMT
okay so turns out that ikea will deliver for 9.00. so I am out $30 and will get the table top in a week. Not terrible, and things like this happen (that's what i keep telling myself). Freak-out session over! Yikes!! I feel for you as I hate to lessons like that, and we all get them!! Glad you found a resolution and maybe IKEA will refund too!! |
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