Am I allowed to travel more than 5km to pick up an office desk from IKEA?

[GallBall2203]

Evening gents,

I am in need of a new office desk as my current one broke. I live in the city and I was wondering if anybody knows if I am allowed to go to the Rhodes Ikea and click n collect an item? it's more than 5km away (15 to be exact).

I'm aware Tempe is much closer, but the item I'm after is sold out there. The wording from the government is pretty vague so I'm just wondering what other people think. Would this be considered to be "goods not reasonably available within 5km"?

Cheers!

[Climax598]

This have been ask many times. The answer is NO.

[JJBlows]

Get it delivered

[GallBall2203]

I was going to get it delivered, but I need it ASAP and I would have to wait until October 18th for it to be delivered. If I click n collect I could pick it up tomorrow, just looking at what my options are because it's hard to work with a broken desk.

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[GallBall2203]

Get it delivered


I was going to get it delivered, but I need it ASAP and I would have to wait until October 18th for it to be delivered. If I click n collect I could pick it up tomorrow, just looking at what my options are because it's hard to work with a broken desk.

[aussiegaigin]

Don't rely on the bush lawyers here. Anything they tell you today could
be changed tomorrow.
Call the official info line 13 77 88 and ask them.

If you can't go, maybe one of the courier companies could do it for you, even Uber.

[GallBall2203]

Don't rely on the bush lawyers here. Anything they tell you today could
be changed tomorrow.
Call the official info line 13 77 88 and ask them.

If you can't go, maybe one of the courier companies could do it for you, even Uber.

Cheers aussie, will try to give them a call tomorrow.

[zoozilla]

Don't rely on the bush lawyers here. Anything they tell you today could
be changed tomorrow.
Call the official info line 13 77 88 and ask them.

If you can't go, maybe one of the courier companies could do it for you, even Uber.

If you could explain to the police that the lack of the office desk would adversely affect your sex life, he may be understanding enough to wave you away.

Compassionate health grounds are always the corner of NSW Corvid shutdown. Hence you also have the single bubbles.

[Climax598]

I was going to get it delivered, but I need it ASAP and I would have to wait until October 18th for it to be delivered. If I click n collect I could pick it up tomorrow, just looking at what my options are because it's hard to work with a broken desk.

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You can always try you luck and hope Gladys bounce don't get you and give you a fine.

[GoldfishMan]

I was going to get it delivered, but I need it ASAP and I would have to wait until October 18th for it to be delivered. If I click n collect I could pick it up tomorrow, just looking at what my options are because it's hard to work with a broken desk.

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I think the rule has always been, if you can prove that what you need cannot be bought within 5km radius from where you live or delivered, then you have a strong case to go get it from further afield.
In your case, what you need is an office desk. You can probably get that from Officeworks in the City. Or have it delivered earlier if you buy it from another shop. Going to be hard to justify breaking the 5km rule for a specific brand of furniture.

[GoldfishMan]

And to delete a comment, just delete the comment text and put dots to fill the minimum character limit for a post. You can't remove the post, all you can do is remove the contents.

[Johnisfun1969]

If you go to the nsw gov site and check the Reasonable excuse to leave home.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/greater-sydney#reasonable-excuse-to-leave-home

It says “ the goods and services must be obtained within the local government area where you live, or within 5km of where you live, but not in an area of concern; unless the goods or services, or their equivalent, are not reasonably available within the local government area where you live, or within 5km of where you live.”

It seems depending on the cop who stops you he may or may not accept reasonable excuse.

I also need to buy few things from IKEA. I would get them delivered to my home.

[AHLUNGOR]

The CBD is not under stay at home order and there are several Officeworks stores you should be able to pick up a desk ?

[kingwally]

Evening gents,

I am in need of a new office desk as my current one broke. I live in the city and I was wondering if anybody knows if I am allowed to go to the Rhodes Ikea and click n collect an item? it's more than 5km away (15 to be exact).

I'm aware Tempe is much closer, but the item I'm after is sold out there. The wording from the government is pretty vague so I'm just wondering what other people think. Would this be considered to be "goods not reasonably available within 5km"?

Cheers!

I noticed today that there seems to be an IKEA outlet next to the ABC HQ at 702 Harris street Ultimo...maybe you can get your stuff delivered there and then pick it up.

[GallBall2203]

The CBD is not under stay at home order and there are several Officeworks stores you should be able to pick up a desk ?

Officeworks desks are really bad, especially considering the price.

[GallBall2203]

UPDATE:

I ended up doing a half/half.

I got my desk legs delivered, scheduled for next week.
and got the table top picked up at Tempe tomorrow.

Cheers!

[wachumba]

The CBD is not under stay at home order and there are several Officeworks stores you should be able to pick up a desk ?

Are you serious? The whole of Greater Sydney is under stay at home rules. The areas of concern just have stricter rules.

[aussiegaigin]

If you go to the nsw gov site and check the Reasonable excuse to leave home.

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/greater-sydney#reasonable-excuse-to-leave-home

It says “ the goods and services must be obtained within the local government area where you live, or within 5km of where you live, but not in an area of concern; unless the goods or services, or their equivalent, are not reasonably available within the local government area where you live, or within 5km of where you live.”

It seems depending on the cop who stops you he may or may not accept reasonable excuse.

I also need to buy few things from IKEA. I would get them delivered to my home.

You would have to argue that an OfficeWorks desk is not the the equivalent of an Ikea desk. (Quality wise it probably won't be)

[Riff888]

I've been using the Wase app for over 5 years now and it's been accurate everytime.

You put in your destination, it gives you the route and let's you know if police were reported along that route. So you can select other route options without police.

If police turn up along the way, it gives you a warning about 500m before.

Much better than the police scanners back in the old days. Getting caught with one of those was a whole lot of trouble.

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[suka02]

Don’t risk it. I even went over 5km like 5.5km just going to the chemist. I was about to sign the QR then i realised.

So if you driving and the copps may detect your plate no. which links to your licence and they know where you live. It’s a hefty fine, i know you really need it bad but it isn’t going to ruin your life. get it delivered i know it is time consuming. Let go of that ego, im sure you still have other tables to use temporary.

[Climax598]

Are you serious? The whole of Greater Sydney is under stay at home rules. The areas of concern just have stricter rules.
No AL is just having a blue ball and still in blue sky dreaming of big titts.

[GallBall2203]

Don’t risk it. I even went over 5km like 5.5km just going to the chemist. I was about to sign the QR then i realised.

So if you driving and the copps may detect your plate no. which links to your licence and they know where you live. It’s a hefty fine, i know you really need it bad but it isn’t going to ruin your life. get it delivered i know it is time consuming. Let go of that ego, im sure you still have other tables to use temporary.

I'm pretty sure going to the chemist is fine? That is definitely a valid reason to go out of your 5km radius, to get some medications that's not available within 5km of your home.

[GallBall2203]

I've been using the Wase app for over 5 years now and it's been accurate everytime.

You put in your destination, it gives you the route and let's you know if police were reported along that route. So you can select other route options without police.

If police turn up along the way, it gives you a warning about 500m before.

Much better than the police scanners back in the old days. Getting caught with one of those was a whole lot of trouble.

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Yes definitely, Waze is surprisingly accurate in terms of reporting police on your route. I use it all the time, not that I am trying to avoid them.

[Riff888]

I'm pretty sure going to the chemist is fine? That is definitely a valid reason to go out of your 5km radius, to get some medications that's not available within 5km of your home.This worked for me, I had a script and said it wasn't available near me but was told to go here.
Just have your story straight and know where you're going.

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[Riff888]

Yes definitely, Waze is surprisingly accurate in terms of reporting police on your route. I use it all the time, not that I am trying to avoid them.For me it's always avoiding speeding fines. Waze is great for speed cameras plus mobile speed cameras reported as visible police.

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[Johnisfun1969]

You would have to argue that an OfficeWorks desk is not the the equivalent of an Ikea desk. (Quality wise it probably won't be)

Agree with you mate. All the desks in my home are from IKEA. After buying two office chairs from office works which did not last I refuse to buy furniture from them. My advice was to avoid getting fined and manage with a temporary one. After all we don’t think much spending $100-200 on a ML. The fine will hurt for much longer.

Taking about office chairs. If someone is interested you can look at this site. I bought 2 chairs in the last 3 years. The first one still looks great and comfortable.

Mydeal.com.au

[aussiegaigin]

This worked for me, I had a script and said it wasn't available near me but was told to go here.
Just have your story straight and know where you're going.

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You'll need to know where the late night chemists are located. Make sure you have the script with you, and make sure it is newly dated; it might be hard to convince the cop that a 3 or 4 day old one is suddenly "urgent".

[Riff888]

You'll need to know where the late night chemists are located. Make sure you have the script with you, and make sure it is newly dated; it might be hard to convince the cop that a 3 or 4 day old one is suddenly "urgent".An older script with 5 repeats is even better.

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[storry_teller]

Taxi service is still available?

[storry_teller]

Anyone know if a person is allowed to for job interview in LGA’s area or not? Much appreciate

[asiafever]

Anyone know if a person is allowed to for job interview in LGA’s area or not? Much appreciate

You can attend an interview or assessment for work which cannot take place at your home. I would get a letter from the prospective employer backing up that you have a face to face interview.

[storry_teller]

You can attend an interview or assessment for work which cannot take place at your home. I would get a letter from the prospective employer backing up that you have a face to face interview.

Thanks for your info

[cumquat]

I've been using the Wase app for over 5 years now and it's been accurate everytime.

You put in your destination, it gives you the route and let's you know if police were reported along that route. So you can select other route options without police.

If police turn up along the way, it gives you a warning about 500m before.

Much better than the police scanners back in the old days. Getting caught with one of those was a whole lot of trouble.

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How does Waze notify you of police ?

It’s never done that for me when using it

[asiafever]

Thanks for your info

No worries. Good luck with the interview.

[Riff888]

How does Waze notify you of police ?

It’s never done that for me when using itI use it via Android Auto.

It flashes Police and the distance on the screen. Just like speed/red light cameras.

Maybe it's the version you're using?

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[Raybo]

I use it via Android Auto.

It flashes Police and the distance on the screen. Just like speed/red light cameras.

Even the police can't hide from big data! 🤣🤣 Something is connected and something is seeing that connection!

[Riff888]

Even the police can't hide from big data! [emoji1787][emoji1787] Something is connected and something is seeing that connection!Haha yeah
Apparently WA Police were telling people not to use it but an app would be too hard to control.

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[limbi8888]

All depends on the cop, i would say its a reasonable excuse. They are mainly going after people who are making up reasons to just go out.

You need an item for work, its not available within the 5km you need to pickup there.
Have your story ready and the pictures of what your getting. I doubt they will fine you for that