Martin Lewis’ MSE reveals how Ikea shoppers can use old furniture to get gift cards with ‘little-known trick’
MARTIN Lewis's MSE has revealed how Ikea shoppers can use old furniture to get gift cards with a "little known trick."
Thousands of Brits spend their weekends trawling the aisles of the famous retailer.
Now the Money Saving Expert (MSE) website has provided Ikea shoppers with some tips on how to make their trips to Ikea more efficient.
The most eye catching tip reveals how customers can trade in their old Ikea furniture to collect gift cards.
MSE reveal that scratch fee furniture is worth 50% of its original price. Very good standard, with just a few scratches, is worth 40% and well used is worth 30%.
Customers can enter the details of their items on the store's buyback estimator tool.
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The furniture then has to be handed in to your nearest branch within 30 days, where it will be inspected by staff.
The customer will then received a gift card based on the value of the furniture.
The gift card will have no end date and can be spent online and in stores, but it can't be used in the Bistro, Swedish Food Markets or restaurants.
MSE also point out that selling Ikea furniture back to the store might not be the best option.
Their experts advise customers to consider Facebook Marketplace and eBay.
The following items can be returned as part of the Ikea "buy back" scheme:
- Bookcases and shelf units
- Cabinets
- Chairs and stools (excluding upholstered or leather chairs and stools)
- Chest of drawers
- Children's furniture (excluding baby items such as cots and changing tables)
- Dining tables and desks
- Display storage
- Dressers
- Multimedia furniture (for example, TV benches and storage units)
- Office drawer cabinets and other small structures with drawers
- Accessories for Ikea's PAX wardrobes (for example, clothes rails, shelves)
- Sideboards
- Small tables