[AwaAwa]

I would think that applying glue contributes to the reason why the furniture doesn't survive the first owner/disassembly.

Unless this is meant for subsequent owners/houses?

I've never had an issue with IKEA disassembly/assembly having moved/lived/purchased across 3 continents, but I have always done my own assembly/disassembly.

[dazc]

For bulky furniture that can not be easily transported in one piece you are correct.