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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 9:40pm On Aug 28, 2021
Jeff68:


Personally, I hate IKEA furnitures, it’s cheap and substandard.

IKEA substandard? As someone who has been using IKEA products for over 30 years, this is the first time I'm hearing that.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 9:42pm On Aug 28, 2021
dongc:


Haha...this baba self...
mapping is a way for companies and investors to gauge the viability of a given trade or investment. Market mapping can be used to analyse different volatility levels and different prices for individual assets, or it can be used to analyse entire company and its competitors....

They know about ajah furnitures...

Look at this picture....you will get it...you are smart

I understand you perfectly sir.

You don't want to commit huge resources into a market which is largely unregulated. Looking at the picture shared, Lasisi will tell me "Oga, let's use the same packaging as the one that people buy more on our product."

The next thing, you'll start seeing "Ikia Kitchen" or "Ikear Kitchen" or "Ike A Furnitures" or "Ike Anobi..." grin grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by beebah247: 9:45pm On Aug 28, 2021
n3xt:


Thanks for sharing.

You're welcome Bros

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rotecch77(m): 10:10pm On Aug 28, 2021
n3xt:


You'll find a cheaper and more solid version on the street of Ajah.

@rotecch77 am I lying?

Lying? not at all, you are 101pec right , go anywhere in ajah axis you will find them many with good materials and finishings with lesser price.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 10:17pm On Aug 28, 2021
michlins:
I have a friend who will fight you for saying this. In his opinion, IKEA is the standard upon which every furniture should be made

His opinion right? #notabible
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by kopell: 10:19pm On Aug 28, 2021
n3xt:


I understand you perfectly sir.

You don't want to commit huge resources into a market which is largely unregulated. Looking at the picture shared, Lasisi will tell me "Oga, let's use the same packaging as the one that people buy more on our product."

The next thing, you'll start seeing "Ikia Kitchen" or "Ikear Kitchen" or "Ike A Furnitures" or "Ike Anobi..." grin grin
You’re absolutely right, that is the unique thing about Nigerian market. They can’t even name it ikea, or ikedaa

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Drdreluv: 10:40pm On Aug 28, 2021
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by sonnie10: 11:04pm On Aug 28, 2021
Jeff68:


Personally, I hate IKEA furnitures, it’s cheap and substandard.
For free, I won’t put any of those in my living space.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rmx: 11:18pm On Aug 28, 2021
topsy23:


Oga mi below is the sample of grid switch recently installed for a client in Lekki, We introduce it to him and he love it. We have all the sockets, Cooker control unit, cooker hood, AC and water heater connected to the grid switch, all the appliances have a central switching. Each knob have different rating from 10A, 20A and 45A

10A is controlling the lighting
20A controlling the AC, Water heater, Socket
45A for cooker unit.

Your kitchen equipment will determine the number of ways to be installed

The reason why we have 12 ways installed for this client is because:

1 knob for Light
5nos. of 13A socket connected
1no AC connected
1no Water heater connected
1no cooker unit connected
1no cooker hood connected

Total appliance connected is 10
The remaining 2 knob serves as spares

Wont say I understand all you write about or how u go about your work , but I know when I see somebody that Is proficient in his line , happy we concluded on akala , for now sha grin grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 11:19pm On Aug 28, 2021
diordaves:


IKEA substandard? As someone who has been using IKEA products for over 30 years, this is the first time I'm hearing that.

I simply love the uniqueness and ease of assembly of their products.

They’ll be perfect for Nigeria in my opinion especially their kitchen cabinets, uniquely styled utensils and contemporary lighting devices.

Are there better products? Of course, but that doesn’t make iKea bad. An S class Mercedes Benz vehicle is not bad just because a Maybach is better.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nero2424: 11:20pm On Aug 28, 2021
topsy23:
Gentle reminder for those that are in cabling stage

Message from Nigerchin cable manufacturer.

With this historic forex rate almost everything is expected to rise in price.

Sometimes I wonder how an average Nigerians earning naira are able to build houses this era. It's still a constant for those building with hard currency though. Dollar go up, price of product go up, no wahala.[b][/b]

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 11:25pm On Aug 28, 2021
Nero2424:


With this historic forex rate almost everything is expected to rise in price.

Sometimes I wonder how an average Nigerians earning naira are able to build houses this era. It's still a constant for those building with hard currency though. Dollar go up, price of product go up, no wahala.[b][/b]

I’m on a spending spree to capitalize on this now. I’m even buying and storing electrical wires and plumbing hardware for my estate even though I’m not at those stages yet.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rmx: 11:26pm On Aug 28, 2021
dongc:


Ikea struggle in Nigeria?? They have shops in China...yes China...your arguments sometimes ehh....

Which malls do people not go to take pictures?? I don't know one

I think they will struggle , doing business in Nigeria is not as straight forward as it seems

Shoprite selling groceries and everyday need, necessities , could not stand the heat

Game just announced they will be exiting nigeria

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rmx: 11:33pm On Aug 28, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


I’m on a spending spree to capitalize on this now. I’m even buying and storing electrical wires and plumbing hardware for my estate even though I’m not at those stages yet.

Absolutely , what anybody doing a project should be doing . Spoke with a sales person of cdk today , tiles are going up soon . Should visit the factory with my architect and conclude purchase next week . One less issue to worry about

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 11:45pm On Aug 28, 2021
rmx:


Wont say I understand all you write about or how u go about your work , but I know when I see somebody that Is proficient in his line , happy we concluded on akala , for now sha grin grin

Congrats Topsy23!
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Jeff68: 11:51pm On Aug 28, 2021
diordaves:


IKEA substandard? As someone who has been using IKEA products for over 30 years, this is the first time I'm hearing that.

Try looking at Haverty’s furniture. Off course my opinion is based on my experience and preference.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 11:52pm On Aug 28, 2021
sonnie10:

For free, I won’t put any of those in my living space.

Bought this and left it unpacked for years.

I love it but I just dont feel right about it.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nero2424: 11:53pm On Aug 28, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


I’m on a spending spree to capitalize on this now. I’m even buying and storing electrical wires and plumbing hardware for my estate even though I’m not at those stages yet.

It seems you don't think prices will drop if Naira is able to appreciate in few weeks or even month. I might have to buy wires too since I'll be needing them shortly.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 11:58pm On Aug 28, 2021
rmx:


I think they will struggle , doing business in Nigeria is not as straight forward as it seems

Shoprite selling groceries and everyday need, necessities , could not stand the heat

Game just announced they will be exiting nigeria

cc: Greenarrow1
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Jeff68: 11:59pm On Aug 28, 2021
n3xt:


Bought this and left it unpacked for years.

I love it but I just do t feel right about it.

Sometimes, that’s the problem with ikea products grin grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Jeff68: 12:01am On Aug 29, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


I simply love the uniqueness and ease of assembly of their products.

They’ll be perfect for Nigeria in my opinion especially their kitchen cabinets, uniquely styled utensils and contemporary lighting devices.

Are there better products? Of course, but that doesn’t make iKea bad. An S class Mercedes Benz vehicle is not bad just because a Maybach is better.

grin ;DMore like Honda and Hyundai grin grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by rmx: 12:03am On Aug 29, 2021
Nero2424:


It seems you don't think prices will drop if Naira is able to appreciate in few weeks or even month. I might have to buy wires too since I'll be needing them shortly.

It won’t . Take it from me grin
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 12:06am On Aug 29, 2021
Jeff68:


Sometimes, that’s the problem with ikea products grin grin

Yeah! I love shopping for great furnitures but not so fond of putting everything together from scratch.

I’m bosundavies. Not diordavies. grin

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 12:17am On Aug 29, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


I simply love the uniqueness and ease of assembly of their products.

They’ll be perfect for Nigeria in my opinion especially their kitchen cabinets, uniquely styled utensils and contemporary lighting devices.

Are there better products? Of course, but that doesn’t make iKea bad. An S class Mercedes Benz vehicle is not bad just because a Maybach is better.

Absolutely! I can't put it better.

The functionality to very specific problems is what does IKEA for my family. I followed your looking for the right solution to your bathroom. With IKEA, you will find the right sophisticated solution to that space easily.

Lady Ennine was crying that her furniture will not go through her door. Just visit IKEA.

From bathroom clocks to cooking utensils down to Swedish breakfast IKEA got you covered.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 12:20am On Aug 29, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


Here is the floor plan. The confusion is fitting both a tub and shower in the space.


This bathtub will work for you. My contact for it is no longer at Ikota Shopping Complex but I’ll feedback once I have valuable information

Meanwhile you can also get it at Grohe showroom on Glover road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Pls expect ikoyi price tag though.

________

I think your layout is ok. You just need a matching bath furnitures

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 12:28am On Aug 29, 2021
Nero2424:


It seems you don't think prices will drop if Naira is able to appreciate in few weeks or even month. I might have to buy wires too since I'll be needing them shortly.

I’m no economist but having money just sitting in the back with dismal interest rates is unappealing.

I’m simply betting that I’m save more by buying now rather that later versus interest,

Now, I only play with just a slice of my portfolio in Nigeria so I can take these gambles.

There are notable people on here that I watch and learn from. The day that Spyder880 showed his stock room full of supplies is when the light came on in my head. Wire doesn’t deteriorate, price goes up, I’ll use wires, so I buy even when I don’t need them. 1mm almost doubled in prices from when I got into Nigeria real estate game.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 12:31am On Aug 29, 2021
rmx:


Absolutely , what anybody doing a project should be doing . Spoke with a sales person of cdk today , tiles are going up soon . Should visit the factory with my architect and conclude purchase next week . One less issue to worry about

I was at Iwo road for tiles yesterday. I think I’ll use naija tiles in some of my bedrooms.
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 12:32am On Aug 29, 2021
n3xt:



This bathtub will work for you. My contact for it is no longer at Ikota Shopping Complex but I’ll feedback once I have valuable information

Meanwhile you can also get it at Grohe showroom on Glover road, Ikoyi, Lagos.

Pls expect ikoyi price tag though.

________

I think your layout is ok. You just need a matching bath furnitures

Thanks Brabus.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 12:35am On Aug 29, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


Thanks Brabus.

You can also check out il bagno website for inspiration.

https://ilbagnonigeria.com/

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by diordaves(m): 12:41am On Aug 29, 2021
Jeff68:


Try looking at Haverty’s furniture. Off course my opinion is based on my experience and preference.

Of course is your experience and preference. But Haverty's and IKEA are in a different market segment.

Our Prime Minister Boris Johnson when he got into office, he met IKEA furnishings done by the former Prime Minister Theresa May. His then girl friend wasn't a fan of IKEA, so they cleared out the IKEA furnishings and replaced everything with John Lewis furnishings from borrowed funds. He got into trouble. Not only because he had to borrow funds from anonymous sources but also from those who swear by IKEA.

So yes. Some people can't do IKEA mostly because of the self assembly but not because IKEA is substandard. That's not my experience of over the years.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by spyder880(m): 12:43am On Aug 29, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


I’m no economist but having money just sitting in the back with dismal interest rates is unappealing.

I’m simply betting that I’m save more by buying now rather that later versus interest,

Now, I only play with just a slice of my portfolio in Nigeria so I can take these gambles.

There are notable people on here that I watch and learn from. The day that Spyder880 showed his stock room full of supplies is when the light came on in my head. Wire doesn’t deteriorate, price goes up, I’ll use wires, so I buy even when I don’t need them. 1mm almost doubled in prices from when I got into Nigeria real estate game.

Nice one Sir, do you know I still have rolls of binding wires I bought for N5,200 still in my stock till today?
I still have some high quality cables bought for a third of what they are selling for in today's market, I can afford to charge lower on some jobs because I have old stock. That's better than any kind of savings.

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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 12:44am On Aug 29, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


I simply love the uniqueness and ease of assembly of their products.

They’ll be perfect for Nigeria in my opinion especially their kitchen cabinets, uniquely styled utensils and contemporary lighting devices.

Are there better products? Of course, but that doesn’t make iKea bad. An S class Mercedes Benz vehicle is not bad just because a Maybach is better.

Another benefit of a store like iKea in Nigeria is the dependent business that it’ll encourage.

Shipping and delivery: Companies will spring up that’ll deliver products to homes. Cost will be low since they’ll be able to carry more goods due to flat packaging.

Installation: One will be able to setup as an installer. I actually ran an outfit like this in Dallas for a while.

Concierge: Since what you ordered is EXACTLY what you’ll get (no ordering 36” and getting 31” nonsense) it makes it easier to have a 3rd party design, buy, deliver and assemble cabinets. No ambiguity. NONE.

Thanks for attending my TedTalk grin

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