ONEX GX5 Series Gaming Chair $249.99 Delivered @ Costco (Membership Required)

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  blackfrancis75 on 20/08/2021 - 11:59

  I just got this one from OW that looks very similar and $50 cheaper; I have to say I'm fairly impressed with the build quality for a 'cheap' gaming chair
  https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/typhoon-ga…

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    dimant on 20/08/2021 - 12:20

    +2

    apples with apples. Officeworks has the same model for $339.
    https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/onex-gx5-e…

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    bloopzorm9 on 20/08/2021 - 13:14

    I used to have that one in black, bought it for the first lockdown last year. Man it was so uncomfortable. After sitting on it for ~2 hours my ass was so sore. Had to get a cushion from the lounge so I could last through a workday. I don't have it anymore.

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  whichwhatwho on 20/08/2021 - 12:14

  +3

  Stop legitimising "Gaming Chairs" like gamers have to sit any differently to anyone else in front of a computer.
  These are all junk with bright gawdy colours that appeals to people who like to buy costumes in Fortnite.
  Invest in an ergonomic chair and kill this stupid (profanity) label of GaMiNG ChAIR. Your spine doesn't care for your tacky taste.

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    philldo on 20/08/2021 - 12:17

    Any suggestions for a decent ergonomic alterative in the same price point?

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      yojabbajabba on 20/08/2021 - 12:21

      +2

      This one comes to mind: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/638260

      Source: I'm sitting on it now; bloody comfy (teaching from home).

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      Spun on 20/08/2021 - 12:38

      +1

      Same brand as the one above, and half the price of this "gaming" chair is this one :

      BlitzWolf BW-OC1

      I added an extra lumbar support pad for my lower back and combined with the included pillow which I have positioned behind my neck for when I lean back it's very comfortable

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      scrimshaw on 20/08/2021 - 12:49

      I'm currently using a Buro Metro II chair, budget vinyl variant with armrests. It falls in the same price range of this, and sometimes cheaper when it goes on sale

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    hotpants on 20/08/2021 - 12:34

    ^ This.
    These all come out of the same factory. Just have a look on Alibaba. The material is nice but these aren't good for your posture and they are hit and miss. Had a mate get an okay one, my one had a bolt that was threaded and also wouldn't line up properly so it's basically unusable and ended up buying another chair.

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  brotherfranciz on 20/08/2021 - 12:39

  Sitting on a rock would be more comfortable than this.

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    MBix on 20/08/2021 - 12:44

    +5

    Link to your rock plz

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    cumova on 20/08/2021 - 13:39

    bought 2 on special couple months ago (price match at office works). comfortable and actually no more back pains

    only complaint is one of the chairs' wheels dont spin and this caused to scratch multiple surfaces it was (or wasnt) rolling on. not happy
    contacted Onex, they told me to send a video of it. havent heard back. might need to visit officeworks.

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  bowtiehoon on 20/08/2021 - 13:38

  I got a more expensive variation of this with a cushion etc. it’s crap and noisey when you move around, dont bother.

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  phluffed on 20/08/2021 - 20:32

  +3

  Bought one from Costco last year. Within 6 months:
  3 castors had broken their mounts and fell out any time you moved the chair,
  One armrest had split the length of the side,
  and the cushions became uncomfortable.

  Wheeled it back into Costco, full refund.

  So while I wouldn't buy it again, at least you have that peace of mind with Costco membership that you can that the chance your experience may be fine.