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do you have to disassemble ikea furniture to return it

by Prof. Kariane Turcotte I Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Do I Need To Disassemble IKEA Furniture Before Returning It? No, you do not need to disassemble IKEA furniture back into flatpack form to return it. What is this? According to the IKEA return policy, they will accept all assembled furniture items as long as it is in good condition and within 365 days of purchase.

Full Answer

Does IKEA accept returns on assembled furniture?

The only way you can return assembled furniture is to bring it to your local IKEA store. Then, depending on the type of return you are planning to do, you will need: You need your government-issued photo ID: no returns are accepted if you cant provide a valid ID.

Why do you secretly love to assemble IKEA furniture?

  • Shoppers love IKEA because of how affordable its furniture is. Many IKEA products cost about half the price of competitors.
  • Part of why IKEA's prices are so low is that it packs everything flat to save on storage and transportation costs.
  • See what else IKEA does to keep its prices so low.

How to repurpose IKEA furniture?

Furniture modification weblog Ikea Hackers shares this method for assembling the bed: One expedit unit is used horizontally as is while the other is cut down to form storage for the end of the bed.

Can you recycle IKEA furniture?

If you aren’t swapping furniture, you can pay to have old furniture removed or to recycle it at your nearest IKEA location. Sustainability is very important to IKEA, and therefore recycling and removing old products is something they are passionate about. Will IKEA Pick Up Old Furniture?

Can you sell used furniture?

So you might be better off trying to sell it somewhere else. Selling used furniture can be a little tricky. If you do price it well and sell it in the right channels, you can sometimes even make a profit on it. If you don’t, you may get stuck with your item and needing to dump it on the day you are moving out.

Do you have to disassemble furniture before returning it to Ikea?

You don’t need to disassemble the furniture before returning it at Ikea. Bring in the items as they are, and make sure you bring all the remaining pieces (and the box as well if you still have it). When I brought back my coffee table, it was fully assembled and I still got my full refund back.

Can you get a refund for furniture falling apart?

You can’t expect to get a full refund if your furniture is falling apart. Speaking from my own experience, the employees barely seem to look at the items. However, if they notice that the item you’re returning is dirty, stained, damaged or abused, they will not be giving you a refund.

Assembled Furniture Can Be Returned

Sometimes, you may change your mind about the furniture you have bought. It could happen because you don’t like how it looks assembled, it does not go well with the rest of your décor, or you realize that it is taking up too much space.

What You Need for the Return

The only way you can return assembled furniture is to bring it to your local IKEA store. Then, depending on the type of return you are planning to do, you will need:

What Happens to the Items When Returned?

After you bring the item in question to your local IKEA store, one of the IKEA’S return department employees will check your receipt and inspect the product.

Large Furniture Can Be Picked Up

Do you want to return an already assembled couch or wardrobe that will not fit into your car in its assembled state?

Will I Get a Full Refund?

Firstly, let’s look at IKEAs regular return policy. If you can successfully present the necessary documentation and meet all other requirements, such as being within the return time period, your product is eligible for the no-nonsense policy. You are therefore entitled to a full refund.

Can I Return Partially Assembled IKEA Furniture

IKEA explicitly states that any furniture you want to sell back to the store must be fully assembled and functional in order for you to be eligible to participate in a Buyback service.

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