[futterbuckz]

Try to SE a plane next time, more profit for you

Joke aside, the good old barcode switcharoo works well provided you select the right self checkout attendant.

The problem is i live in a small city and the nearest ikea shop here is 70km away
but im still interested for the next time i’ll hit up the store
I just gotta scan similar cheap item and put the right one on the cart,right?

If you want to do it neatly, get the barcode of the cheaper product in advance, print it, apply double sided tape on it, then go to the store and tape it on top of the one from the item you’d like to buy.

I guarantee the attendant won’t know the difference between a $299 Dåkkbutt and a $999 Fökit closet.

[phisbaby999]

Joke aside, the good old barcode switcharoo works well provided you select the right self checkout attendant.

The problem is i live in a small city and the nearest ikea shop here is 70km away
but im still interested for the next time i’ll hit up the store
I just gotta scan similar cheap item and put the right one on the cart,right?

If you want to do it neatly, get the barcode of the cheaper product in advance, print it, apply double sided tape on it, then go to the store and tape it on top of the one from the item you’d like to buy.

I guarantee the attendant won’t know the difference between a $299 Dåkkbutt and a $999 Fökit closet.

Goated method!
Where i can the product barcodes?
or should i go first on store to get the cheap barcordes

[futterbuckz]

The problem is i live in a small city and the nearest ikea shop here is 70km away
but im still interested for the next time i’ll hit up the store
I just gotta scan similar cheap item and put the right one on the cart,right?

If you want to do it neatly, get the barcode of the cheaper product in advance, print it, apply double sided tape on it, then go to the store and tape it on top of the one from the item you’d like to buy.

I guarantee the attendant won’t know the difference between a $299 Dåkkbutt and a $999 Fökit closet.

Goated method!
Where i can the product barcodes?
or should i go first on store to get the cheap barcordes

Depending on the model you could get the barcode online but I found it’s always better to go in store and take a picture, prepare, then come back later. This way you can learn about the store, the employees, best time of the day to go etc…

Last time I went I wore an IKEA shirt and a yellow vest that I bought on eBay, got my stuff and simply went through the cash registers looking like I was bringing the stuff to a customer. It’s easy and it works well for small items.

[phisbaby999]

If you want to do it neatly, get the barcode of the cheaper product in advance, print it, apply double sided tape on it, then go to the store and tape it on top of the one from the item you’d like to buy.

I guarantee the attendant won’t know the difference between a $299 Dåkkbutt and a $999 Fökit closet.

Goated method!
Where i can the product barcodes?
or should i go first on store to get the cheap barcordes

Depending on the model you could get the barcode online but I found it’s always better to go in store and take a picture, prepare, then come back later. This way you can learn about the store, the employees, best time of the day to go etc…

Last time I went I wore an IKEA shirt and a yellow vest that I bought on eBay, got my stuff and simply went through the cash registers looking like I was bringing the stuff to a customer. It’s easy and it works well for small items.

oh great thank you! this helped me a lot i’ll let u you know if everything works

[futterbuckz]

Goated method!
Where i can the product barcodes?
or should i go first on store to get the cheap barcordes

Depending on the model you could get the barcode online but I found it’s always better to go in store and take a picture, prepare, then come back later. This way you can learn about the store, the employees, best time of the day to go etc…

Last time I went I wore an IKEA shirt and a yellow vest that I bought on eBay, got my stuff and simply went through the cash registers looking like I was bringing the stuff to a customer. It’s easy and it works well for small items.

oh great thank you! this helped me a lot i’ll let u you know if everything works

Most welcome. Glad I could be of help!

[mothered]

the smaller one i want comes with 3 packages
measures:117x199cm weight around 30kg each pack

Looks like other members have got you covered.

I'll periodically visit this thread to see If further assistance Is required.

[phisbaby999]

the smaller one i want comes with 3 packages
measures:117x199cm weight around 30kg each pack

Looks like other members have got you covered.

I'll periodically visit this thread to see If further assistance Is required.

Perfect i’ll update too

[mothered]

the smaller one i want comes with 3 packages
measures:117x199cm weight around 30kg each pack

Looks like other members have got you covered.

I'll periodically visit this thread to see If further assistance Is required.

Perfect i’ll update too

Good to read.

All the best with the SE.

[phisbaby999]

Looks like other members have got you covered.

I'll periodically visit this thread to see If further assistance Is required.

Perfect i’ll update too

Good to read.

All the best with the SE.

update: today I had day off and went to ikea store to see if there were circumstances to follow the method of @futterbuckz
and honestly it’s seems pretty easy, the automatic cashier agents don’t care about anything and don’t even lookin at customer screens, they just be standing there for support and nobody checking receipts
so next weekend i’ll go back to proceed with the SE

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Depending on the model you could get the barcode online but I found it’s always better to go in store and take a picture, prepare, then come back later. This way you can learn about the store, the employees, best time of the day to go etc…

Last time I went I wore an IKEA shirt and a yellow vest that I bought on eBay, got my stuff and simply went through the cash registers looking like I was bringing the stuff to a customer. It’s easy and it works well for small items.

oh great thank you! this helped me a lot i’ll let u you know if everything works

Most welcome. Glad I could be of help!

I took couple pics of items worth 20/30€ to print and then switch at the store.
can you confirm i just need to cut only the part of the bar code or all the paper stripe.
Link of pics i took:
https://ibb.co/Jsf57JN
https://ibb.co/8xKfPfY

[futterbuckz]

Perfect i’ll update too

Good to read.

All the best with the SE.

update: today I had day off and went to ikea store to see if there were circumstances to follow the method of @futterbuckz
and honestly it’s seems pretty easy, the automatic cashier agents don’t care about anything and don’t even lookin at customer screens, they just be standing there for support and nobody checking receipts
so next weekend i’ll go back to proceed with the SE

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oh great thank you! this helped me a lot i’ll let u you know if everything works

Most welcome. Glad I could be of help!

I took couple pics of items worth 20/30€ to print and then switch at the store.
can you confirm i just need to cut only the part of the bar code or all the paper stripe.
Link of pics i took:
https://ibb.co/Jsf57JN
https://ibb.co/8xKfPfY

That’s correct. Make sure the size is proportional to the barcode you’ll be taping yours over.

Ideally you would only use barcodes from regular (non seasonal) items that come in cardboard boxes, and ideally the shape/number of boxes would resemble the ones from the item you’re SEing — i.e. don’t try to pull a sofa with a lamp barcode.

Last advice: be ready to quickly and discretely rip off your makeshift barcode in case you get caught. Some stores have cameras over the cash registers, be aware of that too. Exit quickly after paying. Refrain from coming back for a month or two.