I think they CAN be worth it, but it ultimately depends on what you're hoping to get from one. Some are expensive but aren't practical and are only made of super expensive materials meant to impress while others are extremely ergonomic, functional, and made to survive a nuclear blast.

If you find yourself sitting a lot and you have back issues, investing some money in a GOOD, well-reviewed ergonomic chair that is well-balanced, easily adjustable, and durable could be well worth it.

I've never made a purchase myself because I don't feel I need it and there are other luxuries I'd rather invest in, but a friend's dad from back in my school days had purchased a $500 office chair to use in his home office. He still had it 10 years later, and, at the time, it was apparently still the most comfortable chair he'd ever had. I couldn't tell you what it was, though, I was a kid and didn't get it at the time, lol, and sadly we are not in touch anymore.

(This all started because of a darn Secret Lab advertisement (which I read many good things about their chairs) but also want to look at more office-style chairs before committing to anything)).

just popping in to say def dont go with a gaming chair. an ergonomic office chair will basically get you the same experience and be way less of an eyesore. i tossed the chair in my last place and bought a gaming one off gmarket i think. they are pretty sturdy and comfortable but i feel sorry for the person that got the place after me and has it sitting there taking up space, haha.

i learned from my mistakes and got a more regular-looking one for my new place (the chairs that come with the apartments never have enough back support). think i mightve cheaped out on it a little too much but it honestly works fine so ill probably stick with it.

I've rolled with both. Really comes down to the model and feel. I think my gaming chair offered a touch more support, but yeah it is an eyesore but oh well, I'm not entering my apartment in a contest.

gaming chairs are also quite bulky, when youre stuck in the school-provided 1-room they take up a bit more space than you might like. when i eventually move back home and get my own place i could pick one up... that said, although i know theyre perfectly solid, i never really liked those light gaming setups a lot of people roll with (desk that looks like 4 sticks and a board, etc).

if i had unlimited money id probably go with something nice and solid, preferably oak. and maybe a throne.

What's worth it is investing in a high table that allows you to STAND rather than sit. Your body will move more, you'll improve circulation and live longer (if sound is research on how unhealthy the modern invention of a chair is).

I know this may seem like a silly question, given that we make so much from our jobs here in Korea.

However, I want to know if it's worth shoveling out 400,000-600,000원 for a computer chair?  As a youngish adult (26) I have not really ever sat in a more expensive chair, so I don't really have anything to compare cheap like 50-75 dollar chairs to. I have shamelessly used the cheap office-style chair that was already in my apartment for the past 3.5 years haha.

If you think it's worth it, do you have recommendations? Also if you have tried more expensive chairs, do you think it's not worth it? (This all started because of a darn Secret Lab advertisement (which I read many good things about their chairs) but also want to look at more office-style chairs before committing to anything)).

Thanks ya'll ^^ (What a fun topic, right? chairs  Just asking because i'm clueless in this area and have never given a damn about my sitting posture ㅠㅠ)

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Yes, they are. One needs to buy smart, though, to get your money's worth.

Thank you! People always say I'm crazy when I insist on lying down when driving a car or riding a motorbike, but I'll be the one laughing last when I outlive them.

And don't even get me started on how many restaurants have refused to serve me for lying down on the table and asking them to place the food and drinks on my torso...

If I eat McDonald's every day, I'm sure a decent chair would mitigate the damage to my arteries, right?

My misses bought me a steel framed, leather covered chair for teaching about 12 years ago. It weighs a ton and cost a little over 300,000 back then. It's very comfortable. Got tired of cheap computer style chairs breaking.
Apart from a bit of scratching at the back and top where the cat got annoyed with me, it's still in great shape. It'll last another 12 years, I reckon.

Yeah, I guess you're right. I guess I'll have to go with Burger King.

You're in China. You should respect the local customs and eat KFC.