IKEA shoppers have been amazed by a little-known buyback scheme that allows them to get money off in store - and find a good home for furniture they no longer want at the same time.
The popular Swedish retailer runs a scheme called Buyback & Resell, which allows customers to exchange their old IKEA furniture for store credit to spend on new items. What's more, these second-hand items are then resold in stores, giving shoppers the chance to give them a second life for a reduced price.
The likes of bookcases, tables, dressers, dining tables, desks and children's products are all eligible for the scheme, as long as they are fully assembled and in a resalable condition. Anyone hoping to shift their furniture can use IKEA's Buyback estimator tool to see how much they are likely to get for their item, with different prices offered depending on the condition of the furniture.
Once you have received your estimate, simply bring the furniture to your nearest IKEA store within 30 days where a member of staff will check it against the estimate information and issue a gift card with the buyback amount on to spend online or in-store. Your old furniture, meanwhile, will be re-sold in one of IKEA's Circular Hubs, which can be found in-store in the self-serve warehouse next to the checkouts, or online.
The scheme was highlighted by one member of the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, who sparked a huge response when they shared the information. "With so many people having a clear-out, thought it might be useful to remind people about the IKEA buy back," they wrote in a group post.
"They will buy back IKEA furniture that you no longer need. I used this today and the process is super easy.
"You get an estimate online then take it instore where they check the condition. They then give you a gift card with the amount," the shopper explained. "Much better than sending useful furniture to landfill."
The post quickly racked up more than two thousand likes, with many people saying that they were unaware of the handy scheme. "What? I had no idea!" one commenter exclaimed. "Just spent £500 on a new storage unit, a little extra off would've been great."
"Fantastic," another praised. "Thanks for letting us all know. That's great for saving the planet. More places should do this."
Someone else who had tried out the scheme added: "We used this service last year when we moved house. Took back a lot of IKEA furniture and came away with a small fortune."
The scheme is also worth knowing about for those who want to nab some IKEA furniture for a lower price, who can browse the Circular Hub of their nearest store for some second-hand bargains. You can read more about how the Buyback & Resell scheme on the IKEA website.
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