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  1. 01-09-2011 09:34 PM #1
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    Default Furniture Advice Wanted

    Basically, I'm looking for advice on mattresses and/or couches.

    I just moved to Madison and am about to sign a lease on a 1 bedroom apartment. I have zero furniture to my name so thats going to need to change. IKEA has some sale going on through the 17th, but I've heard mixed reviews on their quality. I'm not looking for super cheap stuff, but I'm not stanky rich either. Help is greatly appreciated cause I'm a complete noob in this area and google was less than helpful. Thanks team.
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    i went to an outlet store and got a nice sectional sofa + ottoman coffee table for under 1k.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PapalRage View Post
    Basically, I'm looking for advice on mattresses
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    I dislike IKEA stuff, but really it's fine unless you plan on it surviving the next move. This applies mainly to their very cheap particle board stuff like bookcases, end tables, etc. I'm sure some lamps and other things wouldn't be ruined by the de-assembling/moving like the particle board stuff.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KoRnholio View Post
    I dislike IKEA stuff, but really it's fine unless you plan on it surviving the next move. This applies mainly to their very cheap particle board stuff like bookcases, end tables, etc. I'm sure some lamps and other things wouldn't be ruined by the de-assembling/moving like the particle board stuff.

    i have tons of ikea stuff made out of said particle board and it all survived a 150 mile move. It weighs like nothing so theres no need to disassemble.
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    when I was in Madison, American TV was the place to go.

    American TV - Furniture, Electronics, & Appliances

    but ask around, students always know where the best buys are.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KoRnholio View Post
    I dislike IKEA stuff, but really it's fine unless you plan on it surviving the next move. This applies mainly to their very cheap particle board stuff like bookcases, end tables, etc. I'm sure some lamps and other things wouldn't be ruined by the de-assembling/moving like the particle board stuff.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wufwugy View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by flomo View Post
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    All of it stained with food, jism, sambuca and make-up laced sweat from various slumpbusters.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BennyLaRue View Post
    All of it stained with food, jism, sambuca and make-up laced sweat from various slumpbusters.
    you make it sound better than IKEA
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    I like IKEA because I get bored quick and hate buying expensive shit I will need to be attached too for the next 30 years. Have you ever been in someones house that bought a ton of quality furniture in the late 70's or early 80's??
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    I decided to go with some medium quality non-IKEA stuff. Got shafted by not getting approved for financing (poker isn't a job history?), so I had to pay straight cash (ballin?).

    Thanks for the advice everybody.
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    Ppl finance furniture?
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    If you're financing anything without a motor or a roof, you don't need that shit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jyms View Post
    I like IKEA because I get bored quick and hate buying expensive shit I will need to be attached too for the next 30 years. Have you ever been in someones house that bought a ton of quality furniture in the late 70's or early 80's??
    is this one of those trick questions?
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    Only advice I'll give you is this. I have attended many sales training programs/seminars and everyone has used mattress's as there example of "People never pay retail for a mattress!" evidently they have a huge margin!
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    Quote Originally Posted by PapalRage View Post
    I decided to go with some medium quality non-IKEA stuff. Got shafted by not getting approved for financing (poker isn't a job history?), so I had to pay straight cash (ballin?).

    Thanks for the advice everybody.

    I was offered 5k of credit at this shitball furniture store in chattanooga by simply putting down my estimated salary on the appropriate line. My credit isn't that great (630-650 area) but I have very little debt.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BennyLaRue View Post
    If you're financing anything without a motor or a roof, you don't need that shit.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BennyLaRue View Post
    If you're financing anything without a motor or a roof, you don't need that shit.
    i agree with this outside of getting same as cash payments for a few years. Then its worth the hassle, assuming you're responsible.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BennyLaRue View Post
    If you're financing anything without a motor or a roof, you don't need that shit.
    With no interest, why not pay over 12 months?
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