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OK, so you have been
assigned to make recommendations for
the purchase of new chairs for your
church, classroom, computer lab or lunch
room. Where do you start? Who do you
call? What can you get for the budget
that you have been allocated? These
are the issues people face everyday
when making a chair purchase.
There are many factors that you should
consider starting your quest for the
perfect chair for your application.
What is your
application?
Find out who the chair is for. Will
it be use in a health care setting
where a bariatric chair is needed
or will they be in a community centre
where stackable chairs are needed?
Will it need to be a stackable chair?
Does it need to be ergonomic? Will
it requires additional options like
ganging connections, tablet top, communion
cup holder and so on.
The more questions you ask and answer
now, the more time and money you will
save in the future.
Metal Chairs vs. Plastic Chairs
A metal is a very durable chair that
will withstand a lot of wear and tear
over the years. The disadvantage of
having metal chairs is their weight,
paint and
Ergonomic Seating
Ergonomic comfort. An ergonomic chair
is a chair that provides comfort to
both the seat and back to the user.
This is very important when it comes
to comfort. It allows you to sit properly
at all times. Most healthcare institutions
are now recommending ergonomic chairs
versus the traditional chairs. Back
problems are becoming an epidemic.
With the help of the ergonomic posture,
it relieves the stress put on the
users back.
Buying tips
Most chairs manufacturers give sample
chairs to potential clients at a discounted
rate (most will just charge for shipping).
Get a sample chair and have people
site on it. This step involves some
money but you'll get to see what the
chair looks like and feels up close
which can reveal things that you like
or dislike about the chair.
Another buying tip is to look for
warranty on the chair. If a warranty
covers the chair for only a couple
of years, then the chair quality might
be questionable.
Quantity. It's all about quantity.
Most manufacturers sell chairs in
volume. The more you buy the more
you save. Prices usually range with
the quantity you are buying. Ask for
the number of chairs and the discount
associated with them. You might be
three chairs away from additional
savings. For example, if you buy 100
chairs your receive 35% discount but
if you buy 105 chair you receive a
discount of 40%. Sometimes it's worth
buying the additional chairs due to
the discount. The extra five chairs
might be needed down the road.
The final tip is available options.
You just purchased some chairs for your
church. You know the chairs are stackable
and have a great warranty. Then you
are told that you will also need to
use the chairs for Sunday school and
you will need tablet tops for the students.
You chair does not have a tablet top
option. A real problem arises. Make
sure that your chairs will have the
capabilities to add options like ganging
connections, tablet top, book racks,
etc. This will save you time and money
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