The Untouchable Economy: Why Americans Are Turning Against 'Stuff'

Re:The Untouchable Economy: Why Americans Are Turning Agains... by throwaway1979 on Tuesday August 28, 2012 @03:58PM (#4445585)

I've owned Ikea or similar grade furniture for most of my life. It actually bothers me that I have to keep re-buying the same things over and over again. It just seems very wasteful.

Non-Ikea furniture often seems horribly overpriced. I think there is a furniture store in Mountain View that sells $1000+ shelves or coffee tables. You'd think there is a middle ground.

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Re:The Untouchable Economy: Why Americans Are Turning Agains... by sliverstorm on Tuesday August 28, 2012 @04:42PM (#4445800)

I'm sure there used to be! But the introduction of the bargain option heavily polarized the market.

My solution has centered around two items; taking advantage of great sales at my preferred high-quality furniture retailer, and only going with the high-quality units for specific pieces of furniture.

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Re:The Untouchable Economy: Why Americans Are Turning Agains... by jaggederest on Tuesday August 28, 2012 @06:10PM (#4446141)

Go to estate sales, buy excellent furniture for 10¢ on the dollar.

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Re:The Untouchable Economy: Why Americans Are Turning Agains... by jkestner on Tuesday August 28, 2012 @10:15PM (#4446775)

Maybe the problem is you live in Mountain View. Absent of good vintage/used furniture stores, try Blu Dot (made in the US, even) or Craigslist.

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