5 Places To Shop For IKEA When There Isn't One Around One of the shopping staples for many households across the country is IKEA. That's all well and good unless you're one of the sad souls (myself included) who doesn't have one nearby. The closest one to me is a solid 6 hours drive and although I've done it in the past, but more eco-friendly options have surfaced. 1. Craigslist: What can't you find on Craigslist? Even if you don't have an IKEA near you, there's a good chance someone is still selling something from the blue and yellow retailer. They might have ordered something and it's the wrong size or moved to town and no longer need such items. Although some might try to take advantage of there not being in IKEA nearby and attempt to sell you used items at full price, they'll usually be willing to bargain to get the items in question out of their house and put cash in their pocket. If you're willing to take the time to look in other cities for a specific item you might be after, an internet search is a great way to get the job done faster.
*insert item here* — and hit search! Recently a family member went hunting for a high chair that's no longer carried online. She located one in Canada and contacted the seller and they were willing to charge her shipping and sent it down! How's that for extra-awesome? 2. Amazon: This was a shocker to me. Go ahead and head over to Amazon and type the word IKEA in the search bar. It's ok, we'll wait for you..... On any given day there's 4-8 pages of IKEA goods from re-sellers. The best part is that most aren't looking to get rich and if inflated at all only have a small upcharge for shipping or convenience. Mainly I've found smaller items like lighting and silverware, but in addition I've also come across beds, linens and more. Be sure to check it often to see what's new. 3. eBay: This is the go-to source for most items that you can't find in store or in person. Most folks know how it works and have probably used in the past. You can find discontinued IKEA items, used and well cared for items, and last but not least, new items from folks looking to make a buck or two on those who don't have a store close to them.
Forget those looking to charge double the price and search out users who are competitive in pricing. 4. Twitter and Facebook: Twitter and Facebook are good for many things, but in the past I've used them to shop at IKEA. Ok, not literally, but when I put out a call for curtain hardware, a friend two time zones away volunteered to pick some up for me next time they were in and shipped them over. A single paypal transaction later and I had my hardware! Whichever platform you use, it's a great system to work with your friends in far off places! 5. Local Delivery Services: In my neck of the woods there are folks who spend their weekends making the long drive to the closet IKEA. They charge folks a flat fee/scale free based on dollar amount being purchased for delivery of goods and it's generally far less than standard delivery is when shopping IKEA online. Check Craigslist or newspaper ads near you for those doing the same thing. If you know of similar services in your area, make sure to leave a name or website in the comments below.
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Finally, before you decide a thing, make sure you read our highchair buyer's guide and round-up of key highchair types on the market. Concord Spin highchair, £138.99The Concord Spin is one clever highchair! It’s super portable and boasts that it’s the most compact highchair in the world. It has a central swivel joint, which helps it fold up to a tiny 60cm x 51cm x 8cm. It unfolds without fuss and looks funky, too. Read the full Concord Spin highchair review Buy the Concord Spin from Amazon Compare deals from top retailers Baby Bjorn Appetite highchair, £128.99The Appetite is modern in looks and modern in the way it functions - it has no fiddly harness but still keeps your baby securely in place. In use, the chic Appetite is small (lasting up to 2 years of age, not 3), with a compact footprint. It’s also very easy to fold down to a small size for stowing between meals or travel.Read the full Baby Bjorn Appetite highchair review Buy the Appetite from Amazon
Ikea Antilop, £13The cheapest seat in the collection is by no means the least. The complete Ikea Antilop highchair with tray only costs £13, however, if you wanted to save even more on space and cost, you can get the chair alone for £9. As you would expect from an Ikea product, the chair is easy to assemble and take apart, which is essential because it doesn't fold, but once taken apart can fit almost anywhere. Read the full Ikea Antilop highchair review. Buy the Antilop from Amazon Bloom Nano Urban, £100The Nano Urban highchair boasts a stylishly curvy frame that "almost disappears when folded" or so says our MFM reviewer. Winning a great 4 out of 5 stars in the review, the highchair is easy to assemble it, has three tray positions, comes with a 5-point harness and has an adjustable footrest. Read the full Bloom Nano Urban Highchair review Buy the Nano Urban from Amazon Scandinavian Selection No-Tray Highchair, £59Designed for up-to-the-table feeding (hence the no-tray name), you may have spotted this straightforward offering in certain UK restaurant chains.
The reasons businesses love the No-Tray are the same as ours – it’s easy to clean, durable and light to manoeuvre. While it doesn’t fold, it can be stacked (if you need two for twins or close siblings, for example), and the footprint is just 47cm x 59cm. Read the full Scandinavian Selection No-Tray Highchair review East Coast Nursery Folding Highchair, £74.99Wooden and classic in looks, the East Coast Nursery Folding Highchair can fold up in a jiffy to give you more space. Ideal for families after something sturdy and timeless, but who need something they can stow, too. Read the full East Coast Nursery Folding Highchair review Buy the East Coast Highchair on Amazon Stokke Tripp Trapp, £159One of the oldest highchairs consistently in production, the Stokke Tripp Trapp has been available on the market since 1972. Developed specifically to make sure dinnertimes are comfortable for children, the chair has been re-relased many times in different colours and trend options, but its much-loved design has hardly changed in the last 40 years.
The standalone seat is compact when folded, durable and ideal for families share dinner together around a table. Read the full Stokke Tripp Trapp review here Buy the Stokke Tripp Trapp from Mothercare OXO Tot Sprout highchair, £185A darling of the feeding world, OXO Tot, is a brand that blends beautiful form with total function. MFM’s seasoned reviewer went so far as to say the Sprout is “so beautifully made it deserves to be called a piece of furniture.” It’s easy to clean and lasts until 5 years of age because of its ability to transform into a child dining chair. While it doesn’t fold away (with those looks, you won’t want to), it is a tidy package with a modest 61cm x 48 cm footprint. Read the full OXO Tot Sprout highchair review Buy the OXO Tot Sprout from Amazon Cosatto Noodle Supa highchair, £100This versatile highchair not only folds up flatly to save on space, it adjusts to six different heights and has three recline positions so it can be used from six months to three years.