Ikea Jerker?!?

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budafied

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Hey all,

I'll be on the hunt for a good computer/study desk for my apartment in grad school. I've heard great things about the Jerker. Is this still the best available? Anything else out there?

I'll be in the Philadelphia area. I've already looked on Craigslist, and there were a few Jerkers posted in the last couple weeks. so I think I have a decent chance of getting one next time I visit.

Any suggestions for other desks? What would be an appropriate price tag for one of these?

I hope this is the right forum...
 
The "successor" to the Jerker is the Fredrik, but the Jerker has more/better expansion options. However, the Jerker is no longer made, so Craigslist is the best way to get one.

Many people here have also considered the Galant series. That series has plenty of options available to create a desk that meets your specifications. But it can be very expensive... an L-shaped desk, which is a common choice here, can run upwards of (at least) $250.
 
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The jerkers are one of the most simplistic yet best desks made. It's not expensive and has tons of desk real estate.

You will be hard pressed to find it, this is one of the biggest screw ups Ikea did. Craigslist would be your only option.
 
I found one on my local craigslist and emailed the guy. He says it has some dings and scratches, but is in "pretty good condition." And I'll have to get a couple bolts that are missing (he says IKEA has them for free?).

He's asking $20. Is this a no brainer? Also, is it easy to fx the scratches? Like, is it wooden?
 
Take a look at the desk, in person, before jumping on it. Regardless, $20 is a hell of a deal.

You can get the spare bolts for a small fee at any IKEA store.
 
tiraides said:
Take a look at the desk, in person, before jumping on it. Regardless, $20 is a hell of a deal.

You can get the spare bolts for a small fee at any IKEA store.
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Thanks! Are the upgrade parts still available for the Jerker? Like, the extra shelves and what-not?
 
Another option is to create your own desk with Ikeas many table tops and legs. One popular such combo is the Vika Curry legs with Vika Amon tabletops. These are great if you're on a tight budget. My L-shaped creation was only $90.

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budafied said:
Thanks! Are the upgrade parts still available for the Jerker? Like, the extra shelves and what-not?
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rarely, but on craigslist nonetheless.
 
For the extra shelves and stuff you should check ebay as well. I have seen them on there before and if you are willing try the Craigslist for the surrounding areas of Philly. You never know when one might pop up. If you look through the Case Mod forum there is a thread dedicated to workstations and I want to say I remember seeing a guy in there that made his own replica Jerker shelves and was selling them as well.
 
ok, i picked it up. Its in great condition. A tad bit rough on the edges and the metal legs. But its a steal for $20.

I think I won't need other shelves, as this should be enough. Thanks for the help guys!
 
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