So … Forget the maze, IKEA’s as-is section is where it’s at. Bring some reusable bags with you, or just buy a giant blue IKEA bag for $0.99 like everyone else who forgets their bags.

And that’s on the low end. IKEA, like Sam’s Club, doesn’t have bags for you to put your purchased items in.

Once you know that day, you might score the best items if you can make it in when the newest items were added. A former IKEA worker tells us how some tips for making your jaunt through furniture Legoland more enjoyable and efficient.

One of the main features that I LOVE about my Ikea Sektion kitchen is the drawers inside drawers.

Shop the As-Is section on Wednesdays and get an additional 10% off. Peggy Wang ... (You have to make your purchase as an IKEA Family transaction.)

I used to find ways to section of my cupboards and drawers by using tupperwear containers or other storage containers to create sections for storing things. Go on a …

You'll find returned, damaged, and previously displayed items at steep discounts. My favorite part of Ikea though is the "as-is" section.

IKEA's as-is section is half clearance department, half island of misfit toys.

:) I love wandering the great expansive warehouse of inspiration and coolness that ikea is. It doesn’t matter what section of the store you start in, just start there and wander aimlessly around. Markdowns, returns, items once used for displays, discontinued items, it's like a treasure trove of sorts!

You can find excellent deals on returned merchandise, and you’ll do well to hit the section up on a Monday.

1. ikea as-is section So, our new house is like 10-15 minutes form Ikea.

Depending on the store, the As-Is section might only be restocked once or twice a week.

IKEA lives on add-on sales, and where they make their money.