My New Easy Chair for Reading, Relaxing, and Working :)
I was in a dilemma on what to buy to make my eBook reading (actually listening) easier and more comfortable. I used to lie down on my bed, with two pillows behind me, to read/listen. But that position wasn’t comfortable, and at times I even dozed off. I was thinking whether to buy a rocking chair, a swing supported on the floor, or an easy chair.
During my evening walk I decided to check the furniture shop near my house where I had bought a computer chair earlier. I told the shop keeper what/why I wanted, and he showed this gem of an easy chair.
Initially, I didn’t see the footrest, and I thought it was just another easy chair. Then he unfolded the footrest and asked me to sit on it. That was it: the moment I sat on it and was able to comfortably keep my legs on the footrest, I decided to buy it. He showed me how the back position was adjustable to five levels — I was even more impressed.
But I didn’t show much interest then and kept talking about how difficult it would be without holes for aeration, how the metallic rod is difficult to keep my feet on, how the color is too bright, etc. He then told me the price.
Guess what? This gem of a chair costs only Rs. 1800/- Woohooo 🙂
I stopped all my complaining and gave a wide smile. I had estimated the price to be at least double that. I have seen a few models of easy chairs like this, OK — somewhat better, at 4-6K INR. Heck, I have seen recliner chairs for 15-20K on Facebook (ads).
So, needless to mention, I was sold 🙂
I asked if they had any other color, but they told me this was the last piece they had. I immediately paid the cash, just in case some other customer there might get suddenly impressed by this chair 😛 😀
Destination Infinity
PS: To Online stores ~ Learn how to source the right products and get satisfied customers from the local shops. There is no point in barraging us with ads and trying to sell chairs for 15K!
Ooh! Very nice. Easy chairs used to be such a phenomena during the 90s and early 2000s. Now I guess people have started going after the posh versions of recliners, still some things can never cease to excite us. Nice 🙂
I too was considering those recliner chairs, but fortunately, I found something better at a much lower price 🙂
Destination Infinity
Great chair.
Is listening to audio a story book effective? A genuine question.
I have listened to articles on news. But story. I don’t know.
Yes, audio books — narrated by professional voice artists is very good. I use text-to-speech technology to listen to eBooks, and I am fine even with this robotic voice! You should try listening to books.
Destination Infinity
Good looking.
And comfortable, thanks 🙂
Destination Infinity
I love pink… so i may not mind… I understand what u r talking abiut about when u said u used to dose off with 2 pillows… I end up in the same way!
And regarding the online shops, they are expensive… suitable for those who slog and are paid well… who wud nt mind to pay extra so that they can work more 😛
Yes, the right chair makes a lot of difference. But it doesn’t always have to be very expensive, especially if your use is not that much. My computer chair, which I bought for 4K, is very good for working — I don’t tire sitting on it. But I’ve not used those recliner chairs, so I don’t know how good they are.
Destination Infinity
Glad u found something to put you on comfort while reading/listening. But that chain will not be easy for me to use. My new wheelchair seems to provide me that comfort and I am looking forward for it as it was still under rectification.
Enjoy Rajesh
I am sure you’ll like your new chair when it comes. Hope it arrives sooner…
Destination Infinity
looks nice chair
yes it is 🙂
Destination Infinity
I need to start using audio books i guess.
🙂
Easy chair seems a good buy.
I prefer reading in a sitting position.
Since this is semi-sitting position, I find it useful for audio books, and even working 🙂
Destination Infinity
Looks nice and comfy!
This post reminds me that I must try audio reading a book once again. Tried just once.
Yes, try it. I have no option, so I am listening to eBooks. But the experience is good 🙂
Destination Infinity
🙂 that just look comfortable .. I do need one of those for sure 🙂
Bikram’s
Nice chair, Rajesh. Hope you get a lot of reading done on it.
Looks like you were sold on the chair 😉 For that price its really very good. I thought it would be double that price.
Thanks 🙂
Destination Infinity