If, like many of us, you are unable to visit an IKEA store without picking up a trolley-load of items which seemed useful at the time, with costs adding up as you stick another scented candle in the cart, then the next few weeks could be the perfect time to grab yourself a bargain. The IKEA summer sale is in full swing for anyone in need of, well, anything.
As MoneySavingExpert reports, IKEA runs these short sales a few times a year. While they may be short lived, IKEA does not skimp on the size of them, with over 600 items reported marked down in this year's summer sale.
The Swedish furniture chain is offering up to 60 percent off some items, though MSE found the average discount to be between 30 percent and 40 percent. The website also advises shoppers to stay calm if the item you're after is sold out online - you are able to check if it it in stock in store on the product page.
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The sale includes more than 100 products for under a fiver, including a vibrant array of fake houseplants, if you are tired of killing real ones, and candles, as well as useful things like wall brackets. At the other end of sale, IKEA has discounted a range of large pieces of furniture - a number of sofas, dining tables and chairs, and wardrobe combinations are all at a reduced price.
It is also not uncommon for prices and products to vary between locations, so it isn't unusual to find the same products at different prices elsewhere.
MSE has also advised IKE shoppers to trade in old pieces of furniture for up to 50 percent off the item's original value. The buy-back scheme allows customers to trade in a range of furniture - though beds aren't included - for vouchers to put towards new IKEA products.
Depending on the condition of the item, you could get up to 50 percent back, though if the item has some cosmetic wear, such as a few scratches, you might be offered 40 or 30 percent instead. If you're happy with the offer, the item is the sold on at IKEA's' circular hub'.
The circular hub is often a good way to nab a bargain too - in fact, it was formerly known as 'bargain corner'. These items are often ex-display or are slightly damaged in some way. This could just be a broken box, or misshaped packaging. For more IKEA tips and tricks, visit the Money Saving Expert website.
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