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I've been following this thread for a while and I've decided to buy a Steelcase Leap v2 with my tax refund since my current office chair is slowly destroying my back. I'm on a somewhat tight budget, so I'd prefer a discount chair if possible. Does buying from a discount site mean I won't get a warranty on my chair though? Specifically, does anyone have any experience with this retailer: http://www.officedesignsoutlet.com/leaps.php?cid=62474%5ERefurbished+Leap+Chair%5EODO+Leap+PLA%5EFRO ? I just don't want to buy a used chair only to discover it's in crappy condition or missing parts or something and have to deal with that headache.
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Feb 3, 2014 23:37
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Rotten Red Rod posted:Pretty much yes. All used chair sales break warranties, and there's a lot of internet retailers that are selling new chairs even though they're not authorized dealers - usually they've struck a deal with an actual authorized dealer behind the manufacturers' back, or it's an "open box" situation where a bunch of unsold product is being unloaded - and that breaks the warranty as well. Okay, thanks. Maybe I'll suck it up and pay full price for the peace of mind then. Is Steelcase pretty good about honoring their warranties without hassle? I've read great things about Herman Miller's customer service but I don't recall seeing anyone's experience dealing with Steelcase.
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Feb 4, 2014 01:03
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Does the Leap v2 come with adjustable lumbar support as a standard feature? I'm about to pull the trigger on one from the Steelcase website, but I'm seeing adjustable lumbar listed as an optional feature in the Steelcase product guide. The Steelcase order page doesn't mention it at all.
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Feb 11, 2014 23:49
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I ended up buying a Leap for $755. Goodbye tax refund (and back pain, hopefully). I'm really looking forward to an office chair with a left armrest that doesn't noisily collapse at random intervals.
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Feb 13, 2014 07:18
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First day of work on the new Leap. Definitely a huge, huge improvement. The biggest difference is that I feel well supported even when I'm reclining, which lets me switch up my seating position from upright to leaned-back throughout the day to avoid fatigue. Zero complaints from my injured lower back so far. If this chair holds up it'll definitely be $750 well spent.
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Feb 27, 2014 01:45
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Alder posted:Anyone have recommendations for a foot rest? Right now I'm using old boxes so ideally something better than misc items found in the apartment. I bought this one for work and I'm very happy with it: http://www.amazon.com/Safco-Foot-Rocker-Rest/dp/B001T9QPFA
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Oct 13, 2014 19:22
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Knifegrab posted:I just don't get it, this thread outright said the maxnomic was a terrible chair but it was by far and beyond the most comfortable chair I sat in and on the average cheaper than the ones people fawn over. The most immediately comfortable chairs aren't always the most ergonomic or supportive ones and vice versa. My Steelcase Leap isn't as comfortable as a super plush padded office chair for the first hour I'm sitting in it, but it's a lot more comfortable during the 7th hour because my back isn't screaming at me.
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Dec 2, 2014 21:38
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Knifegrab posted:Yeah I suppose thats true. This is why buying a new chair is seriously putting me off. I don't want to spend mad money only to realize that my long gaming sessions are going to ruin the comfort of this chair. If you don't have pre-existing back problems and are using the chair in a situation where you're not typically sitting for more than a couple hours at a time and can take breaks whenever you feel like it (i.e. not an office job), then a $700 ergonomic chair might not be a justifiable expense for you right now. There are plenty of people who are happy as clams with their cheap office-max chairs, but if we're taking long-term back health into consideration the ergonomic will always be the best option.
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Dec 2, 2014 21:50
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