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I'm all for the concept. I'd be interested to see how it pans out. There are a few key things that I'm skeptical, but hopeful for. 1. The scope being limited t
by jjice 2y ago
I'm all for the concept. I'd be interested to see how it pans out. There are a few key things that I'm skeptical, but hopeful for.
1. The scope being limited to Ikea feels like it would decrease the user base notably enough where it wouldn't be worth it for users to sell or buy, ending in a downward spiral.
2. Maybe this is just me, but dealing with any potential liability of P2P sales sounds like a real PITA. Not sure where/how you can draw the liability line (probably depends on the country).
I'm guessing that they decided that they had no piece of the P2P used pie, so they're trying to grab a sliver.
I'm all for used furniture. I've had a really good experience with Ikea quality if you buy above the absolute bottom tier. I'm using a desk that's been taken apart and put together for the last 5ish year and it looks and feels new still. Same with a small loveseat and some metal night stands.
- scrollaway 2y agoGiving ikea furniture resale value also increases people’s willingness to buy new. The second hand market may be worth propping up because of the core business.