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IKEA Launches Second-Hand Marketplace for Its Furniture
The platform offers automated listings, cash or gift-card payouts and prices that are about 60% lower than new items, Ikea said.
Ikea launched a second-hand marketplace for members of its Ikea Family loyalty scheme, positioning the platform to compete with established resale sites like Vinted and eBay.
According to Ikea sustainability manager Greg Lucas, the way people furnish their homes has changed, with more customers seeking pre-owned furniture to create personal home environments.
Sellers scan items to generate automated listings with pricing recommendations, professional photography, and descriptions; proceeds can be received in cash or as an Ikea gift card with a 15 per cent top-up.
While most home furnishings are eligible, the scheme excludes mattresses, appliances, and food; buyers can also order free spare parts, such as restraint brackets, to secure furniture to walls.
The platform functions as an extension of the Ikea Buy Back scheme launched in 2021; the retailer plans to trial the integration into the marketplace in Spain and Portugal in late December.
IKEA is testing online buying of used furniture and is launching its own resale platform in Britain, entering direct competition with Vinted and eBay in the growing second-hand market.