Herman Miller Aeron - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

-Ever- · 11-02-2005, 12:48 PM

Been looking into one of these chairs for a few months now. I put it on the backburner for a little bit but I've been having circulation problems during recent long stretches working at my computer as all of the cushion padding is virtually gone in my cheap chair now.

I'm about to throw down $950 out the door at The Healthy Back store on the highly-adjustable version of this chair. I've found three official dealers online that support the 12-year warranty but they only knock off <$100 so I'd just assume stay local. I found a few Ebay auctions like these but the reserves haven't been met yet so I'm guessing they're going to go for just as much as official online stores.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Herman-Miller-AE...QQcmdZViewItem and http://cgi.ebay.com/CARBON-Herman-Mi...QQcmdZViewItem.

So does anyone have any experience with price shopping for these chairs, factory warranty included? Is it possible to find this version for, say, <$800 online or in person?

Thanks for any info guys.
-T

Edit: Just got back from the store and wound up picking a different chair. It's called CXO and it's a little more comfortable with it's foam seat cushion. I've got thirty days to decide if I like it during which I plan on seeing if I'm happy with the amount of ventillation it provides. I also managed to get them to knock off $200 due to the ending-today online sale price

http://www.healthyback.com/store/sitting/cxochair.htm

vanblah · 11-02-2005, 12:57 PM

I've been sitting in one for 5 years now. It's great.

You can sometimes get "academic" pricing for them ... I think we paid about $800 for mine here at the college.

-Ever- · 11-02-2005, 01:02 PM

Would I be able to do that since I'm a college student or would I have to go through a professor at a reputable school?

Charlatan · 11-03-2005, 06:40 AM

I've been sitting on one for about 6 months. I can't say that I love it. It looks good and it sits fine but I've had better chairs.

martinguerre · 11-03-2005, 07:30 AM

i've got one of the old school Hermans...love it to death, but most of the charm comes from it's 1950's vintage. pretty sure it's not the original run or anything, but it is pretty damn old.

vanblah · 11-03-2005, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Ever-

Would I be able to do that since I'm a college student or would I have to go through a professor at a reputable school?

It doesn't hurt to ask. Tell them you're a poor college student ...

j8ear · 11-03-2005, 10:31 AM

I have had experience with warranty work on a HM aeron. Essentially I called them up, told them about the cracked seat frame, and without question over nighted one to me, after verifying only the serial number.

I actually scored the broken chair from work, meaning I didn't actually buy it, had no paper work (nor was I asked to produced any) to demostrate that I owned it, and they still did this.

That, I think, would be indicative, that no matter where you buy it, expensively and locally, or cheaper, on-line, and tax free, you will have warranty coverage without question.

-bear

-Ever- · 11-03-2005, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j8ear

I have had experience with warranty work on a HM aeron. Essentially I called them up, told them about the cracked seat frame, and without question over nighted one to me, after verifying only the serial number.

I actually scored the broken chair from work, meaning I didn't actually buy it, had no paper work (nor was I asked to produced any) to demostrate that I owned it, and they still did this.

That, I think, would be indicative, that no matter where you buy it, expensively and locally, or cheaper, on-line, and tax free, you will have warranty coverage without question.

-bear

Wow that's very cool of them!

portwineboy · 11-04-2005, 04:41 PM

Ever I have to say, everytime I look at this thread I think

"ya ya ya, he's playing WoW in that chair!"

Anyway, keep us up to date on the chair, I've been thinking of getting that Aeron myself and if the CXO is better I'll look at it.

sailor · 11-05-2005, 01:36 PM

Mmmm, I love aerons. So comfortable. We have one at home, and used to have them at work... Before we move buildings

Wish I could afford my own for school

labob · 11-07-2005, 11:37 PM

I took the plunge about two years ago and picked up an aeron for our home office.

Gotta say I love ours, I can sit in it all evening and be comfortable the entire time.

I don't think that the Posture Fit option is worth the extra $90.00, though.

I picked it up thru Room and Board they had a $100 off deal, and I also had the option to pick it up myself (saving another $75.00)

If you have the opportunity, go sit in one for yourself and see if it's comfortable for you. If you're not comfortable, it doesn't matter how much you've spent on it.

In my chair research I did come across this one... Unfortunately it was out of my price range at the time (around $1200 then, now they seem to be going for about $999) It was <I>really</I> comfortable too.

Humanscale Freedom Chair

oberon · 11-14-2005, 11:40 PM

Personally I'm not that fond of the Aeron. But then I haven't sat in one for longer than about two hours.

11-02-2005, 12:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
-Ever- Junkie Location: San Francisco	Herman Miller Aeron Been looking into one of these chairs for a few months now. I put it on the backburner for a little bit but I've been having circulation problems during recent long stretches working at my computer as all of the cushion padding is virtually gone in my cheap chair now. I'm about to throw down $950 out the door at The Healthy Back store on the highly-adjustable version of this chair. I've found three official dealers online that support the 12-year warranty but they only knock off <$100 so I'd just assume stay local. I found a few Ebay auctions like these but the reserves haven't been met yet so I'm guessing they're going to go for just as much as official online stores. http://cgi.ebay.com/Herman-Miller-AE...QQcmdZViewItem and http://cgi.ebay.com/CARBON-Herman-Mi...QQcmdZViewItem. So does anyone have any experience with price shopping for these chairs, factory warranty included? Is it possible to find this version for, say, <$800 online or in person? Thanks for any info guys. -T Edit: Just got back from the store and wound up picking a different chair. It's called CXO and it's a little more comfortable with it's foam seat cushion. I've got thirty days to decide if I like it during which I plan on seeing if I'm happy with the amount of ventillation it provides. I also managed to get them to knock off $200 due to the ending-today online sale price http://www.healthyback.com/store/sitting/cxochair.htm __________________ Embracing the goddess energy within yourselves will bring all of you to a new understanding and valuing of life. A vision that inspires you to live and love on planet Earth. Like a priceless jewel buried in dark layers of soil and stone, Earth radiates her brilliant beauty into the caverns of space and time. Perhaps you are aware of those who watch over your home And experience of this place to visit and play with reality. You are becoming aware of yourself as a gamemaster... --Acknowledge your weaknesses-- Last edited by -Ever-; 11-02-2005 at 06:28 PM..

11-02-2005, 01:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
-Ever- Junkie Location: San Francisco	Would I be able to do that since I'm a college student or would I have to go through a professor at a reputable school? __________________ Embracing the goddess energy within yourselves will bring all of you to a new understanding and valuing of life. A vision that inspires you to live and love on planet Earth. Like a priceless jewel buried in dark layers of soil and stone, Earth radiates her brilliant beauty into the caverns of space and time. Perhaps you are aware of those who watch over your home And experience of this place to visit and play with reality. You are becoming aware of yourself as a gamemaster... --Acknowledge your weaknesses--

11-03-2005, 06:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	I've been sitting on one for about 6 months. I can't say that I love it. It looks good and it sits fine but I've had better chairs. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

11-03-2005, 07:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
martinguerre whosoever Location: New England	i've got one of the old school Hermans...love it to death, but most of the charm comes from it's 1950's vintage. pretty sure it's not the original run or anything, but it is pretty damn old. __________________ For God so loved creation, that God sent God's only Son that whosoever believed should not perish, but have everlasting life. -John 3:16

11-03-2005, 10:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
j8ear Gentlemen Farmer Location: Middle of nowhere, Jersey	I have had experience with warranty work on a HM aeron. Essentially I called them up, told them about the cracked seat frame, and without question over nighted one to me, after verifying only the serial number. I actually scored the broken chair from work, meaning I didn't actually buy it, had no paper work (nor was I asked to produced any) to demostrate that I owned it, and they still did this. That, I think, would be indicative, that no matter where you buy it, expensively and locally, or cheaper, on-line, and tax free, you will have warranty coverage without question. -bear __________________ It's alot easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission.

11-02-2005, 12:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
vanblah Junkie	I've been sitting in one for 5 years now. It's great. You can sometimes get "academic" pricing for them ... I think we paid about $800 for mine here at the college.

11-04-2005, 04:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
portwineboy Master of No Domains Location: WEEhawken, New Joisey	Ever I have to say, everytime I look at this thread I think "ya ya ya, he's playing WoW in that chair!" Anyway, keep us up to date on the chair, I've been thinking of getting that Aeron myself and if the CXO is better I'll look at it. __________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a veteran.

11-05-2005, 01:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	Mmmm, I love aerons. So comfortable. We have one at home, and used to have them at work... Before we move buildings Wish I could afford my own for school __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

11-07-2005, 11:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
labob Tilted Location: Orange County, CA	I took the plunge about two years ago and picked up an aeron for our home office. Gotta say I love ours, I can sit in it all evening and be comfortable the entire time. I don't think that the Posture Fit option is worth the extra $90.00, though. I picked it up thru Room and Board they had a $100 off deal, and I also had the option to pick it up myself (saving another $75.00) If you have the opportunity, go sit in one for yourself and see if it's comfortable for you. If you're not comfortable, it doesn't matter how much you've spent on it. In my chair research I did come across this one... Unfortunately it was out of my price range at the time (around $1200 then, now they seem to be going for about $999) It was <I>really</I> comfortable too. Humanscale Freedom Chair __________________ "A man's only as old as the woman he feels" -Groucho Marx

11-14-2005, 11:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
oberon Quadrature Amplitude Modulator Location: Denver	Personally I'm not that fond of the Aeron. But then I haven't sat in one for longer than about two hours. __________________ "There are finer fish in the sea than have ever been caught." -- Irish proverb