IKEA's resell program now accepts almost 3,000 items — here's how to trade in your old furniture for store credit

If you've ever struggled to haul an old IKEA bookshelf to the curb or felt guilty throwing away a perfectly good desk, IKEA has a solution. The retailer's Buyback & Resell program lets you sell your used IKEA products back to the store for gift card credit, and they've just expanded the program to accept nearly 3,000 different items.

IKEA has added more than 700 new product types to the buyback list. This means you can now sell back everything from storage units and dining tables to lamps, dishes, and children's furniture. The items you sell get a second life in IKEA's "As-is" section, where other customers can buy pre-assembled furniture at discounted prices.

The program originally launched in the U.S. in 2021 with a limited selection of furniture in select markets. Now it's available in nearly all U.S. IKEA stores and accepts both current and vintage IKEA products across multiple categories.

Why IKEA expanded the buyback program

The expansion isn't just about saving customers money on assembled furniture, though that's certainly a perk. IKEA's broader goal is sustainability and becoming a circular business that reduces waste.

"Expanding the Buyback & Resell program is in response to what our customers value when shopping at IKEA: affordability, convenience, and sustainability," Mardi Ditze, Country Sustainability Manager at IKEA U.S., told Dengarden.

"It gives people more opportunities to refresh different areas of their homes on a budget while making a choice that's better for the planet."

The program keeps IKEA products in use longer and prevents furniture from ending up on streets or in landfills. Storage and organization items, dining furniture, work desks, and bedroom pieces appear most frequently in As-is sections, but you'll also find children's items, dishes, lamps, and more.

How to use IKEA's Buyback & Resell program

The Buy Back & Resell program is available at nearly all U.S. IKEA stores except Brooklyn and Houston. You'll need to be a member of IKEA Family or IKEA Business Network, but signing up for either is free.

Head to IKEA's website and fill out the buyback form with details about your item. This gives you an initial price estimate based on the product type and condition. Once you have your estimate, bring the assembled item to your nearest IKEA location.

An employee will inspect your furniture or home goods and provide a final offer. If you accept, you'll get paid in IKEA gift card credit on the spot. Your item then goes straight into the store's As-is section, where other shoppers can buy it at a discount.

While you're there, you can browse the As-is section yourself to find pre-assembled IKEA items for less. The inventory changes constantly depending on what people sell back and what gets purchased.

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