I’m a proud cheapskate and have an easy way to get brand new IKEA furniture on the cheap – and there’s no flat pack
WITH Christmas done and dusted, we’re all looking to the new year and what it might bring.
Some of us might have the goal to transform our home ahead of the next festive season.
Luckily, one proud cheapskate has shared an easy way to get brand new IKEA furniture on the cheap – and anyone can do it.
Izzy, known online as @mummy_and_matilda, regularly shares parenting tips with her 34,500 TikTok followers.
But in a new video, the savvy mum has revealed how she picked up a brand new bedside table for way cheaper, after checking out IKEA’s Circular Hub, where they sell ex-display and preloved furniture.
“Fellow cheapskates, just a reminder you can buy ex-display items from IKEA.
“These are in perfect condition, pre-built, and lots cheaper!”
Below the video, she wrote: “Just a small reminder! We nearly bought these full priced today, so glad we checked the ex-display section, we’re in a cost of living crisis!
“Save those pennies!”
And in the comments, she told her followers where to look: “It’s usually a corner near the tills with all ex-display stuff.”
Fans loved the money-saving idea, with the video gaining more than 15,100 likes and 392,000 views.
In the comments, Izzy’s followers thanked her for sharing, with one writing:
Another said: “We’ve done this before. and spent hours taking them apart to fit them into my car. Even though it’s a 7 seater lollll worth it though!”
A third added: “I work at IKEA and the amount of stuff we have to put in the bargain corner just because the packaging has been ripped or opened is crazy and we also discount it even if there’s no damage to the actual product.”
Someone else put: “Love the bargain corner.”
Although not all were impressed, with one writing: “25% discount. No, I’m good, I’ll take the extra £13 for a new one.
Another said: “Yes I have no problems getting a pre-built table home on the tube.”
On the IKEA website, it states: “The circular hub, online and in-store have a special selection of products ready for a brand-new life.
“When you purchase from our circular hub, you also help to reduce waste – good for you, great for the planet!
“The products available in the circular hub come to us in several ways:
“Discontinued products that are in perfect condition but are no longer being sold in store.
“Preloved products from our Buy-back service.
“Display products from our Showroom that have been used to inspire you and deserve a home.
“Some furniture might have a few cosmetic imperfections, but they are all functional and safe to use.”