Let’s test the respective arguments of McScrooge and Anonymous2:12 on a relatively modest Ikea purchase in NJ:

($250 X .05375 difference in sales tax) + (10 gallons gas @ $0.30 cheaper) = $16.44, ten dollars more than the $6 toll.

The above is based on my understanding that the sales tax in Elizabeth is 3%, or half of the state tax. If McScrooge is correct that there is no tax, there is another $7.50 in your pocket. And then there are the questions of how much your time is worth, and whether the staff is more knowledgable/helpful one place or the other.

I cant wait! I am sick of driving to Jersey or even LI for my IKEA wares.

I hope they change the color scheme of the one in Red Hood, like they should make it red instead of blue, or lime-green and orange. They could put a big anchor made out of birch veneer and translucent plastic in front to help out with the spirit of things. I envy those that live nearby because they will be able to pop over for some swedish meatballs for $.99! I can’t wait to get over and check things out myself.

I look forward to the Ikea opening so that my son’s friends can get jobs there. Small mom & pop stores rarely hire young people of color unless they are illegal immigrants. I look forward to shopping there and not making the trek to Elizabeth.