Desk Info? // Ikea Question

[migrvne]

So, I am moving into a larger apartment soon have finally have the space for a larger desk to accommodate my 2-3 large monitors.
I was looking around and most people go with IKEA, which I just found and I am in love with the customizing capabilities.

I really like the Karlby tabletop with either basic Adils legs underneath, or Alex drawers under each side. - both are pretty cheap, too. 
I read that their shipping starts at $9 for small items and $59 for larger ones, which sounded amazing.
Upon reaching checkout, and entering my City/State/Zip, it said that my delivery fee would be $199.99...thats insane.

My nearest store is a 3-hour drive one way.


I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for desks anywhere else, or any way to get that shipping cost down?
Thanks.

[TetraSky]

If you're into "DIY" you could literally just go to your local hardware store, pick up a sheet/panel of wood and get some legs for it... varnish the wood to effectively make it waterproof and you're good to go. Would be cheaper than buying from IKEA, that's for sure. Or you could try ordering from Amazon.

 

As for shipping with IKEA... YUP. Ridiculously expensive. They have a minimum $99 shipping fee here, regardless of where you live... Insane.