How To Shop At IKEA

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A few insider tricks will help make your shopping experience at this megastore more efficient and enjoyable.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Computer with internet access
A weekday
A van or truck
A duty manager
Required parts
Parts numbers
Each item's article number
An as-is section

Step 1: Do some pre-shopping online

Do some pre-shopping on IKEA's web site. The site allows you to check if the item you want is in stock in the bricks-and-mortar store you plan to visit. It also tells you what aisle and bin you'll find the item in, saving you time in IKEA's notoriously cavernous stores.

Step 2: Pick the best time

If possible, shop on a weekday. Even in the evening, that's when the store is less crowded.

Step 3: Bring a large vehicle

If you don't own a truck or van, see if you can borrow one to avoid delivery fees. And know ahead of time how fees are calculated. Some stores charge a delivery fee per item; others, base the charge on weight. And some stores have a flat fee.

Step 4: Ask for the duty manager

If an item is out of stock, ask for the duty manager. They have the power to find out if and when an item is being replenished and whether or not they can sell you a floor model.

Tip: If you're buying a lighting fixture, ask if it takes European-sized bulbs, which can be difficult to find in the U.S. If so, consider stocking up on bulbs at IKEA.

Step 5: Check out the as-is department

Check out the as-is department. If a model that's not in the as-is section is damaged, ask if you can have it for the as-is price. You can often score a big discount for a small imperfection.

Step 6: Take notes

When you unpack your item, make sure all the parts you need are accounted for. Each screw and peg has a part number listed in the instructions, and each product has an eight-digit article number printed next to the bar code. If you're missing something, knowing these two numbers will save you time and aggravation.

Tip: IKEA's web site has downloadable assembly instructions for nearly every piece of furniture, as well as an automated customer service assistant online.

Step 7: Pick up some Swedish treats

Take home some of the Swedish meatballs sold in IKEA's food market, and maybe a jar of lingonberry jam. You're gonna work up an appetite assembling that bunk bed.

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• Ikea
• shopping
• gifts
• furniture
• store
• purchase
• buy
• spree
• tips

[ghag3]

when will u upload -- how to wear pants ?? =D

[python471]

step 1- go to ikea

step 2- buy somthing

[Psycast]

I used to shop at Ikea, but then I took an arrow to the knee.



[rockoutman3]

I find this really hard to masterbate to.... but I'm still going to try

[Bisquit8864]

I'm allergic to meat and jam!!!!! What am I supposed to do?!

[ViQxD]

OMG are you guys serious!?

[Tashiihatesyou]

a van or truck...

OMG A WHITE VAN HIDE

[jessicaparker18]

step 1- DO NOT GO

do you know: that this is a Comment

[ilovemiddleschoolyah]

@cardlover1000 yup! ikea is in sweden and we have one in michigan im so glad i shop there all the time

[cardlover1000]

Dont you now that IKEA is in Sweden? And there are few in America

[SnowFireShwd]

@alphakill1 I think howcast pays Ikea for this.