Martin Lewis’ MSE reveals how Ikea fans can get back 75% of what they paid when trading in old furniture

MARTIN Lewis’ MSE has revealed how Ikea fans can get back 75 per cent of what they paid when trading in old furniture.

The Money Saving Expert’s team told Brits how to make the most of the popular retailer’s “buyback” scheme.

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The financial expert highlighted the deal which allows  you to trade in your old Ikea furniture for a gift card to spend online or in-store.

Shoppers can trade in cabinets, bookcases, chairs and more, though it’s not for everything.

Depending on the item’s condition, you can get up to 50 per cent of its original value back as an Ikea gift card.

It needs to be in good condition and it’s fine if your item has some cosmetic wear, but you’ll be offered less.

An item which is valued “as new” must have no scratches and can see you recoup 50 per cent of the original price.

Meanwhile, a “very good” item with “minor scratches” will see you net back 40 per cent.

Lastly, you can get back 30 per cent of the original price if your item has several scratches and is deemed “well used”.

Ikea Family members will be over the moon to know that they will receive a 25 per cent extra on top of the buyback value until April 30.

For example, an Ingolf chair brought in “as new” condition is £27.50 for non-Family members,

However, an Ikea Family member would recoup a much better £34.37.

You can enter the details of your item via Ikea’s buyback estimator tool to get an idea of your item’s buyback value.

If you’re happy with the offer you received through the buyback estimator tool, take your item into a participating store.

All Ikea stores are eligible except Hammersmith and ‘Plan & Order’ points.

Staff will then inspect the item and may alter your quote if they think there are any discrepancies from how you described it. 

If you’re thinking of taking back a larger item, bear in mind that you may need to arrange transport.

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

Ikea won’t accept the following items:

• Non-Ikea products
• Hacked or modified products
• Non-assembled Ikea products
• Products that have been used outside including outdoor furniture
• Mattresses & bed textiles (such as blankets and mattress toppers)
• Sofas/armchairs
• Other soft good (pillows, towels, curtains etc)
• Items containing glass
• Kitchens including worktops, cabinets and fronts
• PAX wardrobes
• Other over-sized items
• Appliances and other electrical items
• Baby products such as cots, mattresses and changing tables
• Upholstered or leather products
• Market hall products
• Non-furniture items
• Products purchased more than seven years ago

This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk