IKEA has launched its second-hand marketplace in the UK, giving shoppers a new way to buy used IKEA furniture for less and sell unwanted items for money.
The marketplace opened to IKEA Family members in the UK and Ireland on 7 October 2026, with people buying and selling pre-owned IKEA products directly with each other.
In its official launch announcement, IKEA said second-hand products on the marketplace can cost around 60% less on average than their new IKEA equivalents.
Sellers do not pay listing or commission fees, while IKEA has also waived its Buyer Protection fee for buyers until 1 January 2027.
How much could you save buying second-hand IKEA furniture?
The 60% figure could make the marketplace worth checking before paying full price for a new IKEA product.
As a simple example, if an equivalent product costs £100 new, 60% less would mean a second-hand price of around £40.
That would be a saving of £60.
This is only an example based on IKEA’s marketplace average. It does not mean every product will be 60% cheaper.
Sellers set the price of their own items, so it is still worth checking what the same or a similar product currently costs new before buying.
When Skint Dad checked IKEA’s UK second-hand marketplace on 7 October, listings included items from £1, alongside furniture and homeware being offered for less than their original IKEA price.
Is IKEA’s second-hand marketplace free?
There are no listing or commission fees for sellers.
Buyers would normally pay a Buyer Protection fee equal to 5% of the purchase price, but IKEA’s UK marketplace FAQs confirm this fee is being waived until 1 January 2027.
So, for now, buyers do not pay an extra Buyer Protection charge.
Once the normal fee starts, a £40 second-hand purchase would have a £2 Buyer Protection fee, bringing the total cost to £42.
IKEA’s Buyer Protection policy says the service includes secure payments and support if something goes wrong with the purchase.
The buyer’s payment is held until they accept the item, and for a further 48 hours afterwards. During that time, buyers can ask for help if the product is significantly different from its listing.
Who can use IKEA’s second-hand marketplace?
The marketplace is available to IKEA Family members.
IKEA Family is free to join.
Under the UK IKEA Family terms, members need to be aged 18 or over and resident in the UK. The account is for personal rather than business use.
How do you sell old IKEA furniture?
The new marketplace lets IKEA Family members sell genuine second-hand IKEA furniture and home furnishing products directly to other members.
You create a listing for your item through the marketplace and choose a selling price.
Once someone buys it, the buyer and seller arrange a time and place for collection.
The buyer pays through IKEA’s marketplace rather than handing money directly to the seller.
They can inspect the item when they collect it and accept it through the marketplace. The payment is then held for another 48 hours before it is released to the seller, provided there is no refund request.
Sellers can take the money or get 15% extra at IKEA
Once you have money in your marketplace balance, IKEA gives UK sellers two payout choices.
You can transfer the full amount to your bank account or choose an IKEA digital refund card with a 15% top-up.
For example, if you have £100 in your marketplace balance, you could take £100 by bank transfer or choose an IKEA digital refund card worth £115.
There is an important restriction.
IKEA’s UK marketplace terms say the refund card option is only available when your marketplace balance is below £250.
You cannot split the balance and take some by bank transfer and some as IKEA credit. Your whole marketplace balance needs to be paid using one option.
The digital refund card can be used in IKEA stores and on IKEA’s UK website, but it cannot be used to buy something through the second-hand marketplace.
If you need the money for food, bills or spending elsewhere, taking the bank transfer could be more useful.
However, if you were going to spend the money at IKEA anyway, the 15% top-up could give you more value from what you have sold.
What can’t you sell on IKEA’s marketplace?
The marketplace is for genuine IKEA furniture and home furnishing products rather than being a general selling site like eBay or Facebook Marketplace.
IKEA’s Buyer Protection rules exclude food products, home appliances and mattresses. Appliances listed as examples include fridges, ovens and air purifiers.
Recalled products cannot be sold, and products also need to be genuine IKEA items rather than counterfeit or replica products.
That means you cannot use the marketplace to sell general furniture from other brands.
What happens if there’s a problem with something you buy?
Buyers should inspect the item when they collect it and check it matches the listing.
If something is wrong, IKEA’s Buyer Protection rules allow the buyer to ask for a refund if the product is significantly different from what was advertised.
This could include undisclosed damage or other important differences.
You have 48 hours after accepting the item to contact marketplace support and make a refund request.
That offers an extra layer of protection compared with some private sales where the buyer simply hands money to the seller and takes the item away.
How is this different from IKEA Buyback?
IKEA already has a Buyback & Resell service, but it works differently from the new marketplace.
With Buyback, you sell eligible furniture to IKEA rather than another person.
You get an estimate online and then take the item to a participating IKEA store, where it is checked before IKEA gives you a final price.
If IKEA accepts the item, you are paid with an IKEA refund card rather than receiving money into your bank account. You can see how IKEA Buyback works here.
IKEA’s current standard Buyback values depend on the item’s condition:
- As new: 45% of the original price
- Very good: 35% of the original price
- Well-used: 25% of the original price
IKEA Family members get 15% extra added to the Buyback offer.
With the new marketplace, you instead sell directly to another person and can choose to have your proceeds transferred to your bank account.
That could make the marketplace worth trying if you want money rather than IKEA credit, or think another shopper may pay more than IKEA would offer through Buyback.
IKEA is testing bringing Buyback offers directly into its second-hand marketplace in Spain and Portugal, but that part of the service has not launched in the UK.
What should you do before buying or selling?
If you’re buying, compare the second-hand price with the current price at IKEA before paying. A used item may be cheaper, but the 60% figure is an average and won’t apply to every listing.
If you’re selling, check what similar IKEA items are listed for on other marketplaces before choosing your price. That should give you a better idea of what someone may actually be willing to pay.
And if you’re choosing between taking the money by bank transfer or getting 15% extra on an IKEA digital refund card, think about whether you genuinely plan to spend the money at IKEA. If not, the cash may be more useful.
Is IKEA’s second-hand marketplace worth using?
For buyers, it gives households another place to look before paying full price for IKEA furniture, particularly while Buyer Protection is free.
For sellers, having no listing or commission fees and the option to take the money by bank transfer makes it worth considering alongside other selling sites.
If you have other things around the house you no longer need, our guide to places where you can sell your stuff online for free can help you find more options.
Selling things you already own can also be one of the fastest ways to bring in some extra cash if you need to boost your budget.
The IKEA second-hand marketplace is available now to IKEA Family members in the UK and Ireland.
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