Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad dies in Sweden at 91

[marylander1940]

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-42851668

[jjkrkwood]

Did one of his dressers collapse and fall on him ????

[MikeyGMin]

He really did create something revolutionary. Simple clean lines, easy to assemble and affordable. Perfect for people on a budget or just starting out.

 

I certainly wouldn't want a house full of Ikea furniture, but when I moved into a larger place and suddenly had another guest room to furnish, I popped into Ikea for the bedside tables and a TV stand. I thought I would just use them until I found something better, but 5 years later I still really like them. (Of course the room only gets used a few times a year so I have no idea how they would stand up to daily use.)

[LADoug1]

I heard he wasn’t the best of people politically or socially.

[jjkrkwood]

I heard he wasn’t the best of people politically or socially.

 

But he made Awesome Meat Balls ! and BALLS bring people together....

[MikeyGMin]

I heard he wasn’t the best of people politically or socially.

I can imagine. When a billionaire is still wearing flea market clothing, that goes way beyond being thrifty. He must have been a nightmare to work for and one can imagine what his social views were if he thinks new clothing is a wasteful luxury item.

[LADoug1]

I can imagine. When a billionaire is still wearing flea market clothing, that goes way beyond being thrifty. He must have been a nightmare to work for and one can imagine what his social views were if he thinks new clothing is a wasteful luxury item.

 

I was referring to issues such as homophobia and antisemitism.

[ericwinters]

But he made Awesome Meat Balls ! and BALLS bring people together....

If you enjoy horse meat.

[ericwinters]

If you enjoy horse meat.

and don't forget the cake mix with sewage... :eek:

[jjkrkwood]

and don't forget the cake mix with sewage... :eek:

 

But Trump will still welcum immigrants from THAT country !

[jjkrkwood]

If you enjoy horse meat.

 

Gravy makes Everything taste good !

[+ José Soplanucas]

Expect a lot of jokes with DIY funeral caskets.

[marylander1940]

and don't forget the cake mix with sewage... :eek:

 

C'mon as Americans we're accustomed to eat bad things full of fat.

[marylander1940]

I heard he wasn’t the best of people politically or socially.

 

Yes, you're right.

 

Sometimes geniuses/innovators like him or Bill Gates are not the most friendly person. Thank God for folks like him, we've all benefited from their creations yet I wouldn't like them as neighbors.

 

Will Ikea go public now?

 

Would yinz buy Ikea stock in the stock market?

[bigvalboy]

Ikea makes the nicest crap I've ever seen...

 

http://www.newsbiscuit.com/images/1540.jpg

 

May he rest in peace...

[+ purplekow]

As far as Ikea stock, should it go public, I would not see it as a long term winner. Slow growth until online competition cuts into the bottom line is my take on it. Though it does have a big head start and so there likely will be early growth.

Edited January 28, 2018 by purplekow

[ericwinters]

Gravy makes Everything taste good !

no it is the berry compote.

[Kevin Slater]

For a while, he was considered the richest person in the world, if memory serves.

 

Kevin Slater

[marylander1940]

As far as Ikea stock, should it go public, I would not see it as a long term winner. Slow growth until online competition cuts into the bottom line is my take on it. Though it does have a big head start and so there likely will be early growth.

 

I think it's hard to predict what's a good or a bad investment in the stock market.

 

Online competition when it comes to furniture (that's the main reason folks go to Ikea, they buy other things too...) has 3 disadvantages: price for shipping, delivery time, and condition of the furniture. I'm sure overstock.com and wayfair.com are compatible but Ikea could be a good investment right before the open a store in new countries.

 

I would buy it!