According to reports from Reuters, Ikea announced that it would launch a repurchase service for old furniture in Britain and Ireland, that is, customers can "sell" their idle Ikea furniture to Ikea, then Ikea resell it in the form of second-hand goods. The value of old furniture depends on its old and new degree. Without scratches, the recycling price of "near new" furniture can reach up to 50% of the original price. Furniture with slight scratches but "very good" can reach 40% of the original price, the furniture with "obvious traces of use" can reach 30% of the original price.
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ikea said that the "old furniture repurchase" project will be launched in November 27 this year to achieve the goal of achieving comprehensive and sustainable development in 2020.
The "repurchase" project will be carried out in 27 countries and regions around the world. The repurchase is limited to cabinets, chairs, benches, desks, dining tables and other furniture without fabric decoration. Ikea plans to open a store selling second-hand furniture in a shopping center in western Stockholm this year, and will add second-hand furniture sales area in various stores next year.
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