New York Shoppers flock to IKEA.


	New York Shoppers flock to IKEA.
righthand
6-19-2008 12:17 AM
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righthand says:
Looks tiny by European standards. What's up?
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6-19-2008 1:52 PM
ericskiff
We're moving down near there, I have to admit that I'm happy to see this opening up
The timing is perfect!
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