Double-check that you have all of your stuff
The most common issue people encounter while shopping at IKEA is coming home with missing parts. This can be infuriating to a lot of people since it usually means heading back to IKEA and asking for the missing stuff. If it’s a bolt or a screw, they’ll hand it over, no questions asked.
To avoid the headache altogether, double- or even triple-check that you received all of the stuff. Larger furniture pieces will come in multiple boxes, so take your time while checking them. If you forget anything and can’t make the trip back to IKEA, you can let them know via phone call and they’ll send it over to your place (you pay for shipping).