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Buying a good quality, comfortable office chair these days is not for the faint hearted.
There were times, really the good old days, when one would ask the friendly neighborhood carpenter to fashion a nice comfortable chair for you.
Options would be limited to oak, rosewood, and maybe teak.

These days it’s a different story by far. Not only will you have to deal with frightening terms like ergonomics and height-weight ratios but also you will be spoilt for choice. If you become confused, you are only mortal. If you flee, you are normal.

And now if you wish to purchase a used office chair, heaven help you. You will need to answer probing questions about your daily habits, purpose of buying the chair and what-not, even before you manage to get a glimpse of that chair.

The huge variety of office chairs available on the market today will leave many people in a state of confusion when they first begin their search for a suitable unit.
Here are some quick, but comprehensive, pointers on how to buy a used office chair, that may save you some time and money.

Run a background check on any chair that you are interested in, before you make a purchase.

Find out who has been using the chair before it became available for resale. Determine whether it was a high profile heavy weight office star who clocked 16 hour days, 7 days a week in the chair, or a flimsy, 7 stone girl who previously used the chair for only a couple of hours a day.

You really don’t want a chair that has weakened springs, swivels creaking and rickety arm rests, even though it might have genuine leather and looks comfortable.

Try getting a chair that has been sparingly used, well cared for and is not within an inch of its grave.

Get Professional Help.

Cultivate a friendship with a furniture salesman and ask him to help you choose a good quality chair. Even after paying him commission you will probably save a lot of time and possibly a few dollars.

Fix Your Budget

Everyone wants the real rosewood, genuine leather chairs that make you feel like the CEO of your company.
Instead, focus on the more boring aspects of the purchase, like the type of usage the chair will get, your budget and the number of daily hours you will be sitting on the chair.

Understand Ergonomics.

Rule of thumb is that you must consider your height, weight, and purpose of buying the chair before you purchase one.
Buy a swivel chair with adjustable armrests and variable back support.
A high-back chair with wheels is required for those who have to shuffle between terminals and projects.

Do a Test Run

Sit on the chair for some time before you make your final decision. The chair may have a problem that is not apparent until after you sit on it for a while.

Factors like aesthetics should be considered least of all, when making a final decision.
Prudence, common sense and patience are your best allies when you go hunting for a used office chair.

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