Whatever you end up doing, make sure you fix it to the wall somehow if there are kids about. It will get less stable as it gets taller and these units can be prone to falling. More on reddit.com

I'd look for a used one on Craigslist or FaceBook Marketplace. Just make sure it is heavy, which means it's solidly built. And that when you pull out the drawers and look closely at the joints, or flip the whole thing on its side and look at the bottom, that there's no particle board and that it has no loose joints and is a solid piece of furniture, then you've got a good deal. You'd be surprised at how good of furniture you can get for $50 or less, and if you buy something good used at a good price, you can probably sell it for the same price a few years later if you decide to upgrade. More on reddit.com

Why not just put the dresser IN the closet? More on reddit.com

I’ve had my IKEA Hermes for around 15 years now and it’s still holding strong. I swapped out the handles and did touch up the edges with an ebony wood repair pen and it still looks new. More on reddit.com