Used Office Chairs

Used Office Chairs

There comes a point when every office needs to update or add office chairs, and when that time comes the majority of us are on a strict budget constraint. There is the pressure to find the cheapest and best possible price without compromising quality, however more often than not this does not seem to be possible without having to sacrifice key adjustments. Purchasing a fully adjustable ergonomic chair suitable for sitting in multiple hours a day can be a bit pricey, let alone having to purchase ergonomic chairs for the whole office. This is where the big question comes into play, how can your company save money and get the most bang for your buck? The best place to start answering this question is to think about whether you would like to purchase new or used office furniture, and consider the pros and cons of each.

Used Office Chairs

1. Advantages – Perhaps the greatest benefit to purchasing used office chairs is the significant price savings that will incur. Because the chair has been used by a previous customer, retailers must mark a certain amount off their used chairs in order to sell the product again. All used office chairs should be thoroughly inspected for defect by the seller to ensure there are no problems with the chair before making it available for purchase again. Internet retailers typically advertise their used office furniture as “open box deals” which essentially means the chair was returned back by a previous customer for any reason other than defect or damage. Used office chairs can also be a great bargain; if you do your research you may find that the product you are interested in has only been slightly used by the previous customer. Many customers order the wrong color or try out a chair for a day to find it does not work for them, in which case you will be getting an essentially new chair at a used price.

2. Disadvantages – If you purchase a used chair and find at a later point in time you are not happy with it, there is a strong possibility that you will not be able to return the item. When used office furniture is purchased, it is generally a final sale because retailers simply can not keep reselling the same piece of furniture. Each time the chair is returned, it has less value and is worth less. Perhaps the biggest drawback to purchasing used office chairs is that the original warranty will be void. If the original owner of the chair had a lifetime warranty on their product, if you then proceed to purchase the chair secondhand, the original warranty would not be passed down to you. This would leave you out of luck if any part were to break on the chair that would have normally been covered had you purchased the chair new.

New Office Chairs

1. Advantages – Purchasing a chair brand new allows you to have the freedom to decide exactly what you want and need in an office chair including level of adjustability, color, or upholstery, without having to settle for anything less. You can also rest assured that your chair will be under warranty; the length and specifics of each chair’s warranty varies between manufacturers. If a part breaks or you receive your chair and it is defective, you will be able to have your parts fixed promptly and free of charge. A new office chair is also much less likely to break or wear out as quickly as a used office chair will over time, and you will be guaranteed a specific lifetime of the chair based on the manufacturer’s warranty. New office chairs are more often than not readily available for purchase no matter what quantity you are seeking. In many cases, there will only be one model of a used office chair available for purchase which is not ideal for bulk orders where multiple office chairs of the same model are needed.

2. Disadvantages – Getting a quality brand new office chair with multiple adjustments is expensive and may not fit into every business’s budget, especially when multiples are needed. Purchasing a used office chair can help your company save significantly over a new chair. It also may take longer for the chairs to get shipped and delivered over a used chair, because some chairs can be highly customized to the person’s liking and this requires additional time to manufacture whereas a used office chair has already been made.

Whether you company decides to purchase a new office chair or a used office chair it is important to do your research on your chair of choice prior to purchase. Try to determine whether the chair comes with a warranty and how long that warranty will be extended to you, especially if you are looking to purchase a used chair. If you are looking to purchase numerous chairs and you have to purchase them brand new ask your retailer if you can get a volume discount; most of the time they will say yes, particularly if the quantity is 6 or greater. If you need a specific type of chair to fit your needs, do not settle for a used chair if you know it will not meet your needs or you may find yourself having to purchase another chair a few months down the line. Both new and used chairs have advantages and disadvantages, it is up to you to decide which will be the best purchasing decision for your company and provide the most return on investment before making a purchase.

By Chelsea Alves

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