[Kiplinger]

12 Smart Moves to Save More at IKEA

by Bob Niedt

Retail-shopping experts talk about an IKEA visit as if it’s a wilderness trek. “Wear comfortable shoes, bring a bottle of water, and if you have the kids with you, plan to stop for lunch or a snack at [IKEA’s] restaurant to refuel,” says Trae Bodge, smart shopping expert at traebodge.com.

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IKEA.com “offers shopping lists to help get you organized, you can check if items are in stock, and there are deals that you might miss when you’re in the store,” says Bodge.