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Looking to buy a cheap desk

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Looking to buy a cheap desk and coffee table for son's flat, he is sharing. I am thinking of Ikea or Argos.I just wonder whether anybody knows what happens if they deliver and you are not at home. Thanks

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  • I_luv_cats
    I_luv_cats Posts: 14,453 Forumite
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    Argos may leave with a neighbour or leave a card for you to rearrange delivery.
  • Kavanne
    Kavanne Posts: 5,093 Forumite
    I have Ikea Mikael desks. Very good and cheap. Took 1 hr to build.

    When Ikea delivered to me they told me when they were in the area and asked me to pick one of those days when I would be available for delivery.
    Kavanne
    Nuns! Nuns! Reverse!

    'I do my job, do you do yours?'

  • zippybungle
    zippybungle Posts: 2,641 Forumite
    There are some really good value desks at Ikea.

    Zippy x
    :p Busy working Mum of 3 :wave:
  • sprogs
    sprogs Posts: 412 Forumite
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    When I went to Ikea Croydon with a friend she could not choose a delivery date - it was next day only, so we managed to cram the wardrobes in the car instead!

    Was in a large Tesco at the weekend and they had reduced some smart looking glass PC desks, they were half price - about £17 I think.
  • bubblegumcola
    bubblegumcola Posts: 1,100 Forumite
    You could always try freecycle.org. people are always giving things away for free you might be lucky and get one on there.I have seen leather sofas etc up for grabs, as long as you have the means to take it away and the person offers it to you. I have been very lucky on freecycle and got alot of outdoor stuff for the kids, mostly like new!
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