I love Area 51 for the fab showroom, fun/knowledgable/stylish staff, and reasonable prices. Sure, the parking might be easier at Ikea but the schlep to Auburn makes you feel like you HAVE to make a purchase - and can't return it (unless of course you live in Renton, Tukwila or around there). But the BEST thing about Area 51 is their generous return policy. After visiting with a couple sales clerks (love 'em almost as much as the Dwell Baby stuff), I casually mentioned that my kids jumped on our couch we purchased there three years ago and we had to jimmyrig it a bit underneath. They said, "Oh, we'll just replace it for you." And guess what?! They DID - that week!!! Holy smokes. For all those Atomic Ranchers out there - this is your home.
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