The large box containing the chair parts was clearly used before, and when we took all the parts out, some of them came in a plastic packaging that was taped back up. But we assembled it anyway, hoping it contained all the parts we needed. Fortunately we were able to assemble it. However, when we moved it into the room, we could smell a musty odor coming from it, presumably from the seat cushion. My guess is that maybe it had gotten wet and was returned? (And then shipped off to us - awesome!)
The chair itself is comfortable for my son (and for me, when I tried it - I especially enjoyed the lumbar support). The arms feel cheap though - not comfortable arm rests! Theyre like, sharp and thin plastic. It would be better if they were covered in the same stuff thats on the chair. But that wont bother my son.
Its difficult to roll on the carpet - even low pile carpet. I know most office chairs dont roll well on carpet but the wheels are pretty cheap plastic and basically will not move at all on our carpet. Its not really an issue but I was surprised that the wheels were so cheap.
Used / repackaged product. Strange smell.
The large box containing the chair parts was clearly used before, and when we took all the parts out, some of them came in a plastic packaging that was taped back up. But we assembled it anyway, hoping it contained all the parts we needed. Fortunately we were able to assemble it. However, when we moved it into the room, we could smell a musty odor coming from it, presumably from the seat cushion. My guess is that maybe it had gotten wet and was returned? (And then shipped off to us - awesome!) The chair itself is comfortable for my son (and for me, when I tried it - I especially enjoyed the lumbar support). The arms feel cheap though - not comfortable arm rests! Theyre like, sharp and thin plastic. It would be better if they were covered in the same stuff thats on the chair. But that wont bother my son. Its difficult to roll on the carpet - even low pile carpet. I know most office chairs dont roll well on carpet but the wheels are pretty cheap plastic and basically will not move at all on our carpet. Its not really an issue but I was surprised that the wheels were so cheap.