What do wealthy people buy, that ordinary people know nothing about? (2015)

Re:What do wealthy people buy, that ordinary people know not... by d--b on Monday May 19, 2025 @08:36AM (#44029189)

Idk, I've seen 40-year-old Ikea cabinets being totally fine (in France).

Nowadays, the trend is that people buy the cabinet frames from Ikea, and then buy the doors, handles, and bottom support from someone else who makes more durable ones.

The thing is that with Ikea, I kind of know what I get. From a custom kitchen cabinet maker, I could get something that lasts a lifetime, or something that wears quickly.

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Re:What do wealthy people buy, that ordinary people know not... by song on Monday May 19, 2025 @11:14AM (#44030740)

There's been a severe decline in quality with Ikea though. I know that the cabinets prior to 2012 were significantly better than now.

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Re:What do wealthy people buy, that ordinary people know not... by d--b on Monday May 19, 2025 @05:19PM (#44034986)

Ah thanks for pointing out

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Re:What do wealthy people buy, that ordinary people know not... by ricardobayes on Tuesday May 20, 2025 @06:54AM (#44040055)

Old IKEA is kind of different, 20 years ago they even sold real handmade paintings.

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