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Old May 4th, 06, 5:03 pm   #1
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Okay, I'll finally hit Seattle IKEA Saturday night. Can anyone tell me where the AS-IS room is located?

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It's at the end by the check out area. There's a big kitchen display in front of it (last time I was there at least). They're expanding the store so things may get moved around soon too.

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riverview - it's out of commission until.... today, I think, due to the remodel. I was there on Friday and they said they'd be all moveed in to the new store by today.

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We haven't been down there in a while but are they moving the whole store or expanding??? I can't imagine it much larger but assumed they were expanding, not moving into the other building.

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Stacylu,

They're expanding into the other building - basically they are taking over the old parking garage space, so I think it will be about 2 X's as large! The check-out is moving and returns and home delivery and furniture pickup will now all be located nearer the checkout stands. They are installing self-serve checkout stands as well.

When I was there on Friday the Ikean I spoke with told me that they were moving stuff into the new part of the store on Sunday night, and that the new As-Is section would be open Monday morning as well as the whole store.

I've been through similar retail remodels (I used to work in marketing at a major bank) and its amazing to see the moving process - usually everything is scheduled to the minute, with all employees given a specific task, and it's like a huge puzzle all going together in the course of a few hours.

I can't wait to see the new store - I'm tired of having to walk through all the construction to get to the entrance!

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Should be fun, but I know I'll be grumbling about having to park a half-mile away! Next time I shop, I'll wear my pedometer and likely discover that Ikea shopping is good for me

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Just when we figured out the shortcut into the Kitchens department... :?

I actually don't mind the walk, just all the slow walkers with their carts and strollers.

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Yeah - don't you LOVE that shortcut????? As long as you don't run over any children checking into the ball room you can be in the kitchen department in under one minute!

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Sounds like I had great timing. That was sarcasm. I hit IKEA on Saturday night, and of course, the AS-IS room was closed. Picked up some drawer fronts as color samples, and had to pay full price for every one. Oh, well.

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river - remember, though, you can return those, so save your receipts!

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