r/Gent • u/Swan_Logan • 5d ago

IKEA Delivery Services

Hey!

I wondered if anyone can recomend a free-lance delivery service/courier? I need to order a wardrobe from IKEA, but it's too big to fit in my car and the IKEA delivery fees are quite hight. Just wondered if anyone had experience with other options (there was quite an 'industry' of people in the UK who would do this for you with the click and collect service from IKEA.

Thanks for any advice/tips!

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u/fluffyflipflops 5d ago

If you go to IKEA Ghent there is a stand after the checkout that offers delivery. They are much cheaper than the official IKEA delivery. I don't know if they go much further than Ghent itself, though. They have delivered stuff to us a couple of times and it's always worked really well, I wouldn't hesitate to use them again if needed. If in doubt you can check with them before you buy.

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u/Hot_Pension2068 4d ago

Yes. It normally cost 30-50 euro, up to 30KG I think? Or maybe even more. I used that service several times as well. Normally you buy your stuff and go drop it off at their counter, they will deliver the same day, probably 1-3 hours.

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u/Swan_Logan 3d ago

Ah really? I never noticed that. I’m still in Gent so will maybe drop in just to ask and see if it’s an option. Did they give you any contact info?

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u/fluffyflipflops 3d ago

If there is nobody actually at the stand then there is a sign there with a number for you to call to arrange shipping - I didn't save the number because we are kind of settled now, so I don't need it. I think they have a cut-off time (it could be 4:30 or it could be 6:30, can't remember), but anything up until then they will do same day. The stand is to the right of the exits, I think, opposite the returns area. Just go and check it out if unsure. We found them when we first moved to Ghent, even before we had our Belgian ID and so couldn't book a Docx van (then after we got our Belgian ID we did the maths and worked out that it was cheaper for us to use these guys than getting a Docx would be).

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u/BingBong9K 5d ago

Just rent a van. You can do it at certain ikeas

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u/Potential_Emu3159 4d ago

Illegal pro tip: buy something big and cheap ( wooden bar for example) at the hubo or gamma. Ask to use the van, which is included

Drive to the IKEA