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Posted: 12/15/2020 10:59:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just got a Secretlab Titan last month, with fabric instead of leather/pleather. I just put a $10 solid black chair cover from Amazon on the top of it, mainly to protect the fabric in case I drop some food on it or something, but I guess it covers up the logo too. Did not think of that. I could get a car bucket seat cover for mine. Off to look for an old saddle blanket style car seat cover! |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:28:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did not think of that. I could get a car bucket seat cover for mine. Off to look for an old saddle blanket style car seat cover! That sounds like a simple solution to me, but if you wanted something a bit nicer I'd think any competent reupholstery shop could fix up something pretty easily. Probably a pretty easy DIY as well. From what I've seen of that chair on internet videos everything is easy to get to for the stitching and such. You'd just buy material, use the original stuff as a template, cut, and re-stitch. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:12:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: as a result of some worldwide pandemic that seems to be going on, earlier this year i decided to get a good chair that i could sit and work in while i banned from the office and stuck at home. i did some research, consulted the googles, some astute redditors, the hordes of arfcom GD, and others. this HM Aeron "replica" is priced right and well, it works. the basic chair comes in different backs (med/high), seat covers (mesh/fabric), colors. https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/510830/WorkPro-Quantum-9000-Mesh-Series-Mid/ https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/294531/WorkPro-Quantum-9000-Series-MeshFabric-Mid/ etc per 2nd link above they also come with fabric bottom, versus the standard mesh. ????? 4.5 out of 5 stars. Read reviews for WorkPro® Quantum 9000 Mesh Series Mid-Back Desk Chair, Black 1319 Reviews 1077 out of 1197 (90%) reviewers recommend this product they are VERY well built and there are replacement parts are available. don't just take my word for it, e.g. http://ergonomictrends.com/workpro-quantum-9000-office-chair-review/ ps speaking of pricing, about every 2-4 weeks at Office Depot they will go on sale for $50-150 off. note: this has created a "chair-arbitrage" scheme on amazon -- independent sellers on amazon will buy $100-off chairs at Office Depot and then sell them on Amazon for inflated prices. and, in general they will sell chairs that they don't actually have, tell you it's "now backordered" AFTER you buy it on amazon, and then wait for it to go on sale at Office Depot so they can ship it to you. i know this because this is exactly what happened when i first tried to buy this chair in the spring, and i finally got it direct from Office Depot on sale and about $150 less than the chairs were on Amazon. aside: Amazon prices are not great. for example, food staples are HELLA CHEAPER over on walmart.com, with free shipping on orders over $35, and no yearly membership either. ar-jedi https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/76/60/e57660427dda458584db2ccaba740a53.png a fellow ARFCOM'er has pointed out that the mesh seat version above is currently on sale for $110 off. https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/510830/WorkPro-Quantum-9000-Mesh-Series-Mid/ |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:16:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: a fellow ARFCOM'er has pointed out that the mesh seat version above is currently on sale for $110 off. https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/510830/WorkPro-Quantum-9000-Mesh-Series-Mid/ Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: as a result of some worldwide pandemic that seems to be going on, earlier this year i decided to get a good chair that i could sit and work in while i banned from the office and stuck at home. i did some research, consulted the googles, some astute redditors, the hordes of arfcom GD, and others. this HM Aeron "replica" is priced right and well, it works. the basic chair comes in different backs (med/high), seat covers (mesh/fabric), colors. https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/510830/WorkPro-Quantum-9000-Mesh-Series-Mid/ https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/294531/WorkPro-Quantum-9000-Series-MeshFabric-Mid/ etc per 2nd link above they also come with fabric bottom, versus the standard mesh. ????? 4.5 out of 5 stars. Read reviews for WorkPro® Quantum 9000 Mesh Series Mid-Back Desk Chair, Black 1319 Reviews 1077 out of 1197 (90%) reviewers recommend this product they are VERY well built and there are replacement parts are available. don't just take my word for it, e.g. http://ergonomictrends.com/workpro-quantum-9000-office-chair-review/ ps speaking of pricing, about every 2-4 weeks at Office Depot they will go on sale for $50-150 off. note: this has created a "chair-arbitrage" scheme on amazon -- independent sellers on amazon will buy $100-off chairs at Office Depot and then sell them on Amazon for inflated prices. and, in general they will sell chairs that they don't actually have, tell you it's "now backordered" AFTER you buy it on amazon, and then wait for it to go on sale at Office Depot so they can ship it to you. i know this because this is exactly what happened when i first tried to buy this chair in the spring, and i finally got it direct from Office Depot on sale and about $150 less than the chairs were on Amazon. aside: Amazon prices are not great. for example, food staples are HELLA CHEAPER over on walmart.com, with free shipping on orders over $35, and no yearly membership either. ar-jedi https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e5/76/60/e57660427dda458584db2ccaba740a53.png a fellow ARFCOM'er has pointed out that the mesh seat version above is currently on sale for $110 off. https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/510830/WorkPro-Quantum-9000-Mesh-Series-Mid/  Herman Miller Embody vs WorkPro Quantum 9000 (Comparison + Review + Chair Race) |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:19:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: a fellow ARFCOM'er has pointed out that the mesh seat version above is currently on sale for $110 off. https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/510830/WorkPro-Quantum-9000-Mesh-Series-Mid/ went to office depot that night to look at it/sit in it/jump up and down on it. decided to wait for the sale. sale happened today. ordered it online with free shipping so i don't have to drag it home in the cah.  sometimes it all works out. |
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Posted: 12/20/2020 11:53:15 PM EDT
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This is an interesting thread. I can tell you that Steelcase, Herman Miller, Humanscale and some of the other big office furniture companies mentioned in here are all good to go from a reliable stand point. None of them should start making noises or break down. Those companies have tested to industry standards that simulate a minimum of 10 years of use with the 95% male weight (275lbs) at the time the standard was released in 2017.
I’d steer clear of any of the China/Amazon knock offs. They aren’t going to last or be as comfortable. As far as secret lab goes. I personally am dubious of their claims, especially their XL line. It looks like all the models use the same tilt mechanism and from the pictures it looks like it’s one on the pretty standard cheap version. When i saw secret labs advertisements on Facebook a few years ago I tried looking into them. At the time they didn’t not meet the same minimum industry standards that the office furniture manufacturers met. When I pointed that and my questions about their XL chair actually being able to carry the load listed my comment was deleted and they blocked me. I have been in third party testing and certification for 12+ years with all of that being in furnishings. |
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Posted: 12/21/2020 12:01:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is an interesting thread. I can tell you that Steelcase, Herman Miller, Humanscale and some of the other big office furniture companies mentioned in here are all good to go from a reliable stand point. None of them should start making noises or break down. Those companies have tested to industry standards that simulate a minimum of 10 years of use with the 95% male weight (275lbs) at the time the standard was released in 2017. I’d steer clear of any of the China/Amazon knock offs. They aren’t going to last or be as comfortable. As far as secret lab goes. I personally am dubious of their claims, especially their XL line. It looks like all the models use the same tilt mechanism and from the pictures it looks like it’s one on the pretty standard cheap version. When i saw secret labs advertisements on Facebook a few years ago I tried looking into them. At the time they didn’t not meet the same minimum industry standards that the office furniture manufacturers met. When I pointed that and my questions about their XL chair actually being able to carry the load listed my comment was deleted and they blocked me. I have been in third party testing and certification for 12+ years with all of that being in furnishings. Do you have any insight/opinions on refurb chairs? Seems most of the $1200-$1600 chairs can be picked up for half that price as a refurb. |
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Posted: 12/21/2020 8:49:42 AM EDT
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Quoted: Do you have any insight/opinions on refurb chairs? Seems most of the $1200-$1600 chairs can be picked up for half that price as a refurb. Yes, you should fine with a refurbished chair, they typically are 3 to 5 year old models and parts like the gas cylinder and fabric have been replaced. So they still have plenty of life left in them. I would look for an authorized reseller like a Ditto Sales. They typically have a warranty on their items. On the other side, I would consider a private sale chair if it was Herman Miller or Steelcase. Both of these companies, and some others, test far above the industry standard. I have been using a Herman Miller Mira 2 chair that I tested. I’ve used that chair everyday for the last six years. If that tells you anything about their quality. |
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Posted: 12/24/2020 8:44:06 AM EDT
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@Ayada @JLAudio and other Titan chair owners:
At 6' 205 lbs, will the XL be overkill? Looking at the specs, the regular Titan should be perfect. Right? Edit: Also any advice on a good 60-70" L x 27-30" D electric adjustable desk? |
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Posted: 12/24/2020 10:57:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Ayada @JLAudio and other Titan chair owners: At 6' 205 lbs, will the XL be overkill? Looking at the specs, the regular Titan should be perfect. Right? Edit: Also any advice on a good 60-70" L x 27-30" D electric adjustable desk? I'd say the XL would be overkill. You definitely don't want the Omega. I am 6 ft and about ten pounds lighter than you. The chair feels bespoke. Can't help you on the desk. |
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Posted: 12/24/2020 11:56:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Ayada @JLAudio and other Titan chair owners: At 6' 205 lbs, will the XL be overkill? Looking at the specs, the regular Titan should be perfect. Right? Edit: Also any advice on a good 60-70" L x 27-30" D electric adjustable desk? I'd say go for the regular Titan. Like Bohr I'm about ten pounds less than you and there is certainly more than enough room on the regular Titan. I've had two coworker go for desks from Uplift this year. They seem to be a bit on the more pricy side though although both of my coworkers really do seem to like them. There is another brand that I had discussed with some other people but for the life of me (and my internet history) I can't remember what it was. If I remember I'll let you know. |
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Posted: 12/24/2020 12:00:31 PM EDT
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Aeron, got it for 250 on Craigslist.
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Posted: 12/25/2020 7:32:37 PM EDT
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Probably going to purchase an new Aeron in a few days.
Stupid expensive, but after doing some research, spending 2x the “refurbished” price makes sense. |
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Posted: 12/25/2020 7:36:57 PM EDT
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Your money, I have about 8 months into my $400 referb. Took a couple days for my ass to adapt to a new chair shape, but been happily parking my butt in it for 4-6hrs a day ever since.
I honestly feel that the office furniture rental market is what has made these chairs as popular as they are. They are designed for years of trouble free service, so they fit the rental market great. Rental shops know how to fix minor problems, and scavenge parts from larger ones. My wife thought I was crazy spending $400 on an office chair, but it was one of the better purchases I have made in a long time - along with building a new desktop at the beginning of this fucking virus. Only kind of wish I would have gotten either a second or a larger monitor - but 38" seemed large when I ordered it. |
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Posted: 12/25/2020 7:37:29 PM EDT
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I really like the Humanscale Liberty chair. My back used to hurt after sitting all day, not anymore.
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Posted: 12/25/2020 7:41:17 PM EDT
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I have had aeron for 9 years bought new from dealer. At time was working for a co that took very nice care of me in fired based sales.
 Just hAd issue with chair and it was fixed by dealer no questions asked. |
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Posted: 12/25/2020 7:43:32 PM EDT
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I recently bought a refurbished Steel Case Leap V2 from Crandall and I have been very happy with it.
https://www.crandalloffice.com/shop/chairs/steelcase/462-leap-v2/remanufactured-steelcase-462-leap-v2-office-chair/ |
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Posted: 12/25/2020 7:52:15 PM EDT
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https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/510830/WorkPro-Quantum-9000-Mesh-Series-Mid/
I've been using this since March. Coming from an Aeron at work I'd say it's comparable, seems durable enough, and the price was right compared to shopping around for used or refurb HM. I love the mesh because you don't sweat like the pleather, leather, fabric, etc options. |
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Posted: 12/25/2020 8:00:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Your money, I have about 8 months into my $400 referb. Took a couple days for my ass to adapt to a new chair shape, but been happily parking my butt in it for 4-6hrs a day ever since. I honestly feel that the office furniture rental market is what has made these chairs as popular as they are. They are designed for years of trouble free service, so they fit the rental market great. Rental shops know how to fix minor problems, and scavenge parts from larger ones. My wife thought I was crazy spending $400 on an office chair, but it was one of the better purchases I have made in a long time - along with building a new desktop at the beginning of this fucking virus. Only kind of wish I would have gotten either a second or a larger monitor - but 38" seemed large when I ordered it. I prefer a couple of the new features that debuted in the remastered version in 2016 (which you don’t find often as refurbished). Additionally, the most important part of the chair (the mesh) isn’t refurbished by anyone. Outside of a couple of changes (arm adjustment knob vs lever), you could be looking at a 20 year old chair or a 4 year old chair. I have seen a few refurbished versions online that are at least 23 years old. If I could find one that I knew was only a few years old, I would buy used. |
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Posted: 12/25/2020 8:02:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/510830/WorkPro-Quantum-9000-Mesh-Series-Mid/ I've been using this since March. Coming from an Aeron at work I'd say it's comparable, seems durable enough, and the price was right compared to shopping around for used or refurb HM. I love the mesh because you don't sweat like the pleather, leather, fabric, etc options. better wheels are a game changer. adds 1" - 2" of height to the chair, which is good because i'm tall. otherwise you're gonna wanna drop it down a touch. https://www.amazon.com/wheels-replacement-casters-hardwood-duty/dp/B01G643EU6/ |
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Posted: 12/25/2020 8:16:54 PM EDT
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Herman Miller Aeron. The most comfortable chair there is. Had one on my last job, and really liked it. Like it was said before, buy once, cry once. Lifetime warranty too.
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Posted: 12/25/2020 8:39:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Herman Miller Aeron. The most comfortable chair there is. Had one on my last job, and really liked it. Like it was said before, buy once, cry once. Lifetime warranty too. The warranty from HM is 12 years for the original owner. |
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Posted: 12/28/2020 11:11:00 AM EDT
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@Ayada @JLAudio and other Titan chair owners:
There is a 6 week lead time for the Titan chair. Is Secret Lab good to deal with? |
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Posted: 12/28/2020 11:55:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Ayada @JLAudio and other Titan chair owners: There is a 6 week lead time for the Titan chair. Is Secret Lab good to deal with?  Secretlab Titan XL vs Standard!  Secretlab TITAN XL 2021 Review! | Still Worth It 6 Months Later?  Secret Labs 2020 Titan or Titan XL What One Should You Get? |
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Posted: 12/28/2020 11:57:24 AM EDT
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HM Aeron and going strong for over 15 years, needed the pneumatic and armrest replace at the 10 year mark and it was all free and in home service too. Worth every penny and that mesh allows farting unrestricted.
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Posted: 12/28/2020 12:03:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: HM Aeron and going strong for over 15 years, needed the pneumatic and armrest replace at the 10 year mark and it was all free and in home service too. Worth every penny and that mesh allows farting unrestricted. I bought a new one yesterday. |
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Posted: 12/28/2020 12:54:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Ayada @JLAudio and other Titan chair owners: There is a 6 week lead time for the Titan chair. Is Secret Lab good to deal with? Sorry I'm just an almost owner. Attempted to place an order with Secretlab. After initial submit of payment info they decided to cancel my order because my connection to them went thru a VPN. I asked to speak to a person via phone, they said not possible. Well f them... |
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Posted: 12/28/2020 1:18:30 PM EDT
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HM Aerons are a double edged sword in an office environment. The mesh lets flatulence pass right through which can be good because it doesn't linger as much.
OTOH, if someone is right at your desk when you fart, a cushion chair may absorb it and buy you a minute if they leave soon enough. If you do get a HM Aeron, spring for the high back model with a headrest, pure bliss. |
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Posted: 12/28/2020 1:23:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Ayada @JLAudio and other Titan chair owners: There is a 6 week lead time for the Titan chair. Is Secret Lab good to deal with? @gotigers I got lucky and when I finally decided to bite the bullet earlier this year they had the exact combination that I wanted in stock. I ordered it Sunday night and I had the shipping notification by the time I woke up on Monday. I haven't heard any horror stories personally from people who ordered and had to wait, but really my experience there is limited to about two people. |
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Posted: 12/28/2020 1:23:45 PM EDT
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Herman Miller Aeron. I bought mine off Facebook.
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Posted: 12/28/2020 1:41:20 PM EDT
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I've bought $150-$400 office chairs from Office Depot/Costco/etc, for 2-3 decades... And I've needed to replace them probably every ~3 years on average because of various failures. (Broken legs, levers, arms, seat, pistons, etc.)
At work I've been sitting on a Herman Miller Mirra 2 for around 6 years, ~32-40 hours/week and it's still in excellent, new looking condition. So a few years back decided to try used office furniture shops and found a nicer Mirra 2 with all the options for $500. I don't get the 12-year factory warranty, but so far I project this will outlast several of the cheap chairs I bought in the past. I'm thankful I did as I've been working from home for almost 11 months now. Having a good "workstation" at home is well worth the investment if you spend hours on end there. Find a well made, adjustable, comfortable chair and pay the price. It's worth it IMO. Used might still be an option. I imagine a lot of used-stock was bought up this year, but there could also be an influx of new inventory if businesses are down-sizing/closing offices. Some ideas: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-office-chair/ https://officearrow.com/mirra-2-vs-aeron/ https://www.geekyoffices.com/mirra-2-vs-aeron/ |
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Posted: 12/30/2020 9:35:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I bought a new one yesterday. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: HM Aeron and going strong for over 15 years, needed the pneumatic and armrest replace at the 10 year mark and it was all free and in home service too. Worth every penny and that mesh allows farting unrestricted. I bought a new one yesterday. And......that shit is getting returned. I used a “classic” Aeron for a few years and loved it. The new multi-density mesh on the “remastered” version is no bueno. |
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Posted: 12/30/2020 11:02:29 PM EDT
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The lease place I got mine from had at least 3 generations available. I am sure mine is a frankenstien, but it has almost all the current generations upgrades. I think they started at $300, mine was $450 since I wanted the upgrades.
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Posted: 12/30/2020 11:05:16 PM EDT
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My office chair is like 7 years old.
Upgraded the seat with a Everlasting Comfort Seat Cushion for Office Chair - Tailbone Cushion for $40. Better than a new seat and 1/5 the cost |
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Posted: 12/30/2020 11:10:03 PM EDT
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Costco has a lazy boy model that's quite nice, I bought wife one for work and she loves it..
My office chair is the driver's seat of a truck. It was on sale when I bought hers. |
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Posted: 12/30/2020 11:11:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Secret Labs Titan XL nice and big chair. gaming chars are WAY more comfortable for office work. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1640/2231/files/turntable_2020_TTXL_pu_stealth_2-min.jpg |
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