I just bought a new computer chair from Office Depot.

[Tobin S.]

I bought the last one I had from Amazon and it didn't last very long. I'm a big guy and the chair was supposed to be rated at 350 pounds, but it only ended up lasting about six months before my big ass broke it down and I'm way under 350 now days.

I decided it would be best this time to go to an actual store where I could check these things out in person. I got a really nice chair there rated at 400 pounds on clearance. I saved $100 on it. It ended up being $289. Then I did something that I will consider to be evidence of my growing enlightened state of mind. They offered to put the thing together for me for $12. The last two I put together caused much sweating, cramping of the hands, and other sore muscles. I considered $12 a hell of a deal.

So now I am sitting in my new, cushy chair without a drop of sweat lost and an ounce of energy spent beyond driving out to the store and bringing the chair in the house. This one should last a while.

[Fla Dem]

1. May you have many great sitting days in your future!

[OriginalGeek]

2. Having put together many a device/furniture-in-a-box type thing

I'd consider 12 bucks to be a hell of a deal too.

It's an investment in my peace of mind (if I screw it up, I'm hosed. If they screw it up, they'll fix it) and the local economy (Those put-togetherers do a good job and spend the money around town in general). Win win!

Enjoy your chair - a good one is beautiful thing. (we finally got that through our company's heads - spend a little more on more ergonomic stuff, spend much less on bad backs and irritated feelings)

[pinboy3niner]

3. It's not truly broken in until you do it like MFM

[Tobin S.]

4. The chair is located next to a large window.

I don't want to scare the neighbors. I know that wouldn't stop MFM, but I'm a little more modest than he was.