A seven year warranty doesn't hurt (though only 3 years for the arm rests). That's $130/year, or $11/mo. Though I'm sure it'll last longer than that.
An HM Aeron is $1400 with a 12 year warranty, which works out roughly the same annually.
Having a comfortable chair (like having a comfortable mattress or shoes) can have positive health effects—or at least having crappy items can have the opposite effect.
I had an Aeron at a job I worked at for ten years, and it was comfortable and was in as good condition on the day I left as the day I arrived at the company, so I was okay with spending that kind of money when it came time to purchase a new chair for my home computer desk because I knew it'd serve me well.
The main thing I find lacking with it is the lack of a headrest.
I sit a lot (too much probably), and so wanted something that worked well for me. Other people may have different budgets and different values/priorities.
Like mechanical keyboards are. BYO, because it's supported with a brilliant community of hackers and makers and nerds.
I spend about the same time using both tools and both are arguably in the same category of "ergonomics are important"
Could someone help me understand cost metrics behind building/selling a quality office chair? There's no high-tech parts, are there manufacturers in the U.S.?
Imagine a world where we can't all go try a chair on. A heavy, long-term purchase with relative high price tag, lots of room for "well that seems right,"-ism from a consumer.
Maybe chairs are scams!
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