Ikea in Northern Ireland much cheaper than in ROI??

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Nuala1974

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Hi, Im in the process of looking into furnishing an appartment and am thinking Ikea might be a good option, Im just wondering if there are significant savings to be made by going north of the border?? Thanks, Nuala
 
The prices are all online. Prices in the north are cheaper than the Dublin store. Just compare the products you want, work out the total cost in both stores, factor in delivery costs if required, fuel, and time, and see if the savings make sense.
Leo
 
if u are driving its worth planning your route so as to avoid rush hour and also to go around the the east of Belfast as opposed to driving through the centre.

I take the B23 from J6 at Lisburn and then a short bit of the B205 to the A55 ring Road

Put N54 32.783 W5 55.878
into Google maps and you will see the B205/A55 r/about.

If you follow the A55, from Ikea, around to the M1 it can be a nightmare

You also need to factor in the exchange rate and any fees on the CC
I find Johnny cash stg best once u know what u want.

Also worth checking that they have all the gear, nothing worse than doing a fit out and finding a key piece not in stock
 
Lads have youse not worked out that I wanted youse to do that for me ;) I will do that - I suppose I was just chancing my arm a bit that I would get replies with % savings to be had and all that jazz - better get the calculator out! Cheers, Nuala :)))
 
I've a memory from about a year or so ago of someone calculating that you needed to be spending 250-300 euro to make any sort of saving by traveling to Belfast (taking into account currency fees, fuel, time, etc.).

That may have changed with recent exchange rate changes though. Cannot find that original link unfortunately.
 
@ Nuala1974, from having a quick look at the two sites (UK & Ireland), some items are more expensive in Dublin, and some are cheaper.

Karlstad 2 seater sofa
- €439 (Ireland)
- £359 or €409 (UK)

Stockholm 3.5 seater sofa
- €999 (Ireland)
- £899 or €1024 (UK)

Pax Lyngdal built in wardrobe
- €345 (Ireland)
- £315 or €359 (UK)

exchange rates from www.xe.com and correct as 06/09/2011
 
try and give business to the small independents,all are hanging on for dear life,and will readily do deals,plus no flat pack nightmares.
 
djh said:
I've a memory from about a year or so ago of someone calculating that you needed to be spending 250-300 euro to make any sort of saving by traveling to Belfast (taking into account currency fees, fuel, time, etc.).

That may have changed with recent exchange rate changes though. Cannot find that original link unfortunately.
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more like 2,500 to 3,000:)

I burn 50 euros of fuel alone each trip..........
 
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