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Buro Metro Task Chair $252.60 ($237.60 + $15 Shipping) @Australia Post / OfficeMax

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Buro Metro Task Chair $252.60 ($237.60 + $15 Shipping) @Australia Post / OfficeMax
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LAerojelly on 31/03/2015 - 17:54 stationery.auspost.com.au (6437 clicks)
Last edited 01/04/2015 - 12:37

Edit 3:
The sale has ended and the price is now $369 ($354 + $15 shipping). Hope everyone that ordered enjoy their chair/s ;) Also, thanks for all the kind words and up-votes :)

Hi all, first post so let me know if I need to edit anything.

I have been hunting for a good office chair for a while, and this seemed to have been discussed positively on the Whirlpool forums. AusPost seem to use OfficeMax, and Google cached results show this chair was $319 previously. Other places are slightly more expensive:
- Staples: $349
- Officeworks: $379

I did a simple search on Ozbargain and could only find these ones:
- Staples: $299 (Jan 2015)
- Staples: $279 (Jan 2014)

Please note that shipping was $15 only for metropolitan areas (Category B on their website). Also, AusPost and OfficeMax have their own separate (albeit pretty much the same) website anyway.

Notable Features (Copied from previous deals):
- Australian Made
- Suitable for 8hr usage
- 150kg Usage Capacity
- 10 yr warranty

Edit:
While there have been reports of success using Officeworks' price-beat in the previous Staples deals (eg. Curiosity, knackers), Overtime2000 has kindly attempted but not been as lucky (see posts below). I have ordered mine already from AusPost, but if someone does have success please let us know <3

Edit 2:
xeion had success with Officeworks: $237.60 + $25 shipping (?Country) = $262.60. OW 5% off: $249.47
So theoretically for Metro shipping: $237.60 + $15 shipping (Metro) = $252.60. OW 5% off: $239.97

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  • Overtime2000 on 31/03/2015 - 17:55
    +1

    Was just about to post this also

    Excellent price

  • SpaceNinja on 31/03/2015 - 18:02
    +8

    good deal, was looking for a chair too, seems like you have done your research :).

  • Curiosity on 31/03/2015 - 18:05
    +1

    I managed to get OW to price match it last time for $251, and used gift cards that were discounted by 5%.

    It's worth attempting to price match it with OW.

    • Overtime2000 on 31/03/2015 - 18:07
      +1

      on phone with OW now will let u know

      • Overtime2000 on 31/03/2015 - 18:14
        +3

        So….just hung up after speaking to OW
        After taking my details and about to put the order through the girl told me - its a "special order" item, so unfortunately not eligible for price matching.
        Girl on the phone apologised several times

        oh well
        Will order from Officemax

        • xeion on 31/03/2015 - 18:24

          I'm on the phone to them now, waiting for the same response :/

        • xeion on 31/03/2015 - 18:37
          +2

          Not sure what I did differently, I managed to get one sent to store (in 14-16 business days)

          Edit: Price was $249.47 as delivery here was $25 from AusPost

        • Curiosity on 31/03/2015 - 19:02
          +1

          i went instore, and got them to do it .. it depends who you get … the phone people will usually say special order.

        • andyken on 01/04/2015 - 17:49
          +1

          @Curiosity: are you willing to share your invoice so i can try my luck on my local ow

        • moza on 02/04/2015 - 07:55

          @andyken:

          Yes please! A receipt would be great. I'd love this chair for that price.
          Serves me right for not checking ozbargain twice a day, every day! This deal seems to come and go so fast.

  • satcher on 31/03/2015 - 18:08
    +2

    Terrific chair… bought one from the January 14 Staples deal and have been very happy with it

  • starionx on 31/03/2015 - 18:12

    Can the arms be taken off?

    • Gimcrack on 31/03/2015 - 18:32

      Yes, you can just not install the armrests.

      • starionx on 31/03/2015 - 19:58

        I kind of realised this after I posted, since the chair comes flat-packed. lol

    • patinadiary on 01/04/2015 - 09:19

      Yes, its major surgery and can be painful.

  • congo on 31/03/2015 - 18:18

    Thanks Op. Got one.

  • Ronson on 31/03/2015 - 18:19

    Should be able to get 5% off via Officeworks price beat

    • Overtime2000 on 31/03/2015 - 18:20
      +1

      i tried.
      see above

      • Ronson on 31/03/2015 - 18:21

        My bad, didnt refresh before posting

  • Andyseankim on 31/03/2015 - 18:24

    Been looking around for a chair for a while now. Can people who own this chair give me some feedback? Specifically any of the downsides. Thanks.

    • boonjin on 31/03/2015 - 18:36
      +2

      Hmm, me too. Was keeping an eye out for second hand Aerons as they hold their value pretty well second hand - maybe get one for $600 and sell for around the same next time.
      May jump the gun and get this if there are good feedback, only thing is prob not a good resale value.

      • ptutt on 31/03/2015 - 18:45
        +1

        I have had this chair for over 3yrs and used it for over 1yr 8hrs per day and had no problems. The seat padding is thick and dense. cheap chairs you are sitting on wood after a couple of years. Aerons are better but for the price this was the best chair I could find.

      • eug on 01/04/2015 - 02:47
        +1

        Was keeping an eye out for second hand Aerons as they hold their value pretty well second hand

        Don't give up too quickly! I bought my used one off ebay in 2011 for $280. It's very well-made - everything still looks and works perfectly fine. I love how the seat pan is mesh too - my hot ass stays cool. :)

    • smokenmirraz on 31/03/2015 - 18:38

      Lots of feedback in the whirlpool thread.

    • thelastnoob on 31/03/2015 - 18:38
      +2

      can't go very low
      can get in way of any nearby rugs if moving around

      aside from that its best chair i used and i regret not having this for many years

    • cktftw on 31/03/2015 - 18:42

      Got this a year ago from OW, nice chair suitable for long siting..thick cushion hasnt collapsed yet (most others do after like 6 months if you weigh decent)
      Great price!

  • 11112007 on 31/03/2015 - 18:57
    +2

    My workplace use to have these chairs…. after about two weeks my bum started to hurt and had a bit of lower back pain. Feedback was passed along to management by others as well and they were swiftly replaced.

    So try before buy - not all bums are made equal!

    • KimTaeyeon on 31/03/2015 - 19:25

      My bum is special

      • subywagon on 31/03/2015 - 22:09
        +3

        That's what I was told back when I was doing time….

    • Overtime2000 on 31/03/2015 - 19:28
      +2

      my bum was made unequal

    • montorola on 31/03/2015 - 19:33

      I second this, I bought this chair from the Jan 2014 deal and my lower back started hurting after a while.

      Try before you buy I say

    • udyz on 04/05/2015 - 23:45

      I have one of this for over a year now! Kind of developed back problems since using this chair. I cant confirm its because of the chair(do use sit a lot).
      The gas lift just failed and the chair makes creaking noise. I am under 85kg.

      Trying to get it fixed through Buro, but they want be to contact KAB seatings.
      http://www.kabseating.com.au/files/warrantypolicy.pdf

      Will see how it goes…. looks like i have to pay shipping…

  • thunderduck on 31/03/2015 - 19:00

    Been waiting for this one … thanks OP.

  • rdx on 31/03/2015 - 19:08
    +2

    Is there a click and collect option? Would love to just be able to go to the big AusPost in the nearby supermarket.

    I'd also like to try before I buy, where can I do that? OW?

  • DEvok on 31/03/2015 - 19:22
    -5

    This chair is way better, cheaper and in everyway better than the Aeron Chair.

  • worldwidehappiness on 31/03/2015 - 19:34
    +1

    Is it squeaky? I hate squeaky chairs. Must be zero squeaks! If it is squeaky, do you know of a comfortable non-squeaky chair? TIA.

    • starionx on 31/03/2015 - 19:58
      +4

      WD-40?
      ;)

    • misfitt1911 on 31/03/2015 - 20:15
      +3

      All you need to do is condition the chair by bouncing up and down on it for a couple of days.

      • payton on 31/03/2015 - 22:17
        +2

        Preferably with a friend

        • fryandlaurie on 31/03/2015 - 22:45

          A "special" friend would be even nicer.

    • knackers on 01/04/2015 - 01:56

      it's not squeaky but it does crack and pop rather loudly… I need to find out what's causing it

  • spaiydz on 31/03/2015 - 19:46
    +1

    I'm gonna plus this deal, but my wife would so kill me if I bought this.

    • montorola on 31/03/2015 - 23:54

      We'd love to have you around, please don't buy this chair

  • Kanasuke on 31/03/2015 - 19:59
    +1

    How does this chair compare to DXRacer chairs ($299)? http://www.dxracer.com.au/dxracer-pc-gaming-chairs.html
    Dxracer still doing free shipping until 11th April.

    I know they're marketed as gaming chairs, but they can also be used as office chairs

    • sircable on 31/03/2015 - 20:15
      +7

      Those only seem to be rated for 120 kg.
      Have you seen the size of the average gamer or Oz bargainer?
      ;)

    • Godric on 31/03/2015 - 20:28
      +1

      No inbuilt lumbar

    • brazen00 on 31/03/2015 - 21:33

      Depends on how big (height or weight) you are. Have a look at some YouTube reviews on that $299 DXRacer F-series. It's made for the "gamer with a smaller frame". One reviewer reckoned anyone over 5'8" would not fit on that chair.

  • worldwidehappiness on 31/03/2015 - 20:06
    +2

    Do we know how long this deal lasts for?

  • richox on 31/03/2015 - 20:41
    +15

    I have little interest in the chair, but +1 for OP's layout of the deal, research and comments. best I've seen in awhile. Imagine if every post was this good!

  • jaydawg on 31/03/2015 - 20:42
    +1

    Is there any stores that have this on display? I'd like to try it before buying.

  • ProggerPete on 31/03/2015 - 21:31
    +4

    I was in the whirlpool thread. I paid $315 for it and 4 years later I'm still on the chair and I still think it's great. I did pull the arm rests off though.

  • noz on 31/03/2015 - 21:39

    I assume this is boxed up when you receive it and you need to assemble it yourself?

    • Overtime2000 on 31/03/2015 - 21:41
      +18

      the delivery man scoots down the road on your chair, then hands it to you

      • noz on 31/03/2015 - 22:43
        +4

        ok, ok, I'll hand it to you … it was a very dumb question :) (you even get a "+" for your apt response)

  • Snoopy113 on 31/03/2015 - 21:49

    Perfect timing! got one!

  • fryandlaurie on 31/03/2015 - 22:11

    Going to call OFW tomorrow to try and get it price matched. If not, I will order through officemax/auspost. I might actually call them up too to see whether I can collect from a local Auspost shop.

    • fryandlaurie on 01/04/2015 - 00:31
      +1

      Sod it, I just ordered it now. You never know, it might go out of stock etc. Not worth it for saving an extra $12 :-)

      • maybeamacy on 01/04/2015 - 11:39
        +1

        Now the sales gone lol - lucky you ordered it then.

        • fryandlaurie on 01/04/2015 - 11:57
          +1

          Yep, super stoked. Never be too cheap is my motto.

  • maybeamacy on 31/03/2015 - 22:16

    Thanks OP

  • lysp on 31/03/2015 - 22:19
    +1

    Have one of these chairs at home. For the price it's very good quality.

    Price is best I've seen too.

  • brazen00 on 31/03/2015 - 22:20

    Got one. Nice work OP.

  • Dumax on 31/03/2015 - 22:21

    Just checked on Officeworks and it was coming up with free Vic Metro shipping/free pickup!

  • zeckem on 31/03/2015 - 22:56

    Great chair, great comfort! I can really recommend. Tested myself

  • iJebus on 01/04/2015 - 00:14

    I've been considering a new chair for awhile, so I'm taking a chance with this. Good jorb, Ozbargain.

  • RichardL on 01/04/2015 - 00:22
    +1

    After looking at OW page, I saw that "This item is ordered directly from the manufacturer, therefore not available for next available delivery day. Special Order items are not eligible for price matching."

    It would really depend on whoever you're asking for price match

  • padman on 01/04/2015 - 00:27

    Wow the aupost website is atrocious. Clicked place order, and did not get a confirmation or acknowledgement of payment, so tried a few times again. Then checked my credit card account and got charged 4 times. wtf

    • TilacVIP on 01/04/2015 - 01:38
      +1

      Well it seems you're the proud own of 4 wonderful Buro Metro chairs.

      btw.. I had no issues whatsoever and got confirmation page pop up as well as a confirmation email.

      Could have be a momentary lag in your connection.

    • ScottyP on 01/04/2015 - 08:44

      Padman, you in Sydney? I'll take one off your hands if a cancellation is not in order…

      • padman on 01/04/2015 - 08:50

        I'm in Adelaide. And my cart had 2 chairs, so I've technically ordered 8 :O

        Will try and cancel the orders

        • ScottyP on 01/04/2015 - 09:09

          Oh damn. Good luck mate. Pretty sure they'd honour as it would be bleeding obvious something's amiss. I can't believe I missed the deal. Logged in this morn after getting home from work to order and it's gone!

        • samd on 01/04/2015 - 09:33

          Hi Padman. I'm in Adelaide, and I'll buy one off you if you've still got an extra one.
          I tried getting one this morning, and was too late :-(

    • noz on 01/04/2015 - 10:57

      I experienced the same problem. Customer Support has said that this happened to a number of customers. They said that the order is definitely in the system, but also said give them a call if either a confirmation email or the order itself isn't received in a couple of weeks.

    • Aerojelly on 01/04/2015 - 15:15

      I'm sorry to hear that happened to you padman. I had no issues with my order from Australia Post; the website didn't give me any strife and the confirmation email was sent pretty much straight away. Let us all know how it turns out, since I'm sure there are a few Adelaide Ozbargainers like samd who would still want in on this bargain (cheapest now is Staples $349 or $319 for 2+, so minimum saving of ~$66 each). Heck, I'm tempted to grab another off you and I'm in Melbourne

      • padman on 03/04/2015 - 12:16

        Turns out the system managed to charge me but did not have my complete order - only had the product, my phone number and email. They got back to me and put a new order in at the discounted price. The other charges will be reversed out, so I won't be getting 8 chairs!

        Thanks for the post!

  • Jangle on 01/04/2015 - 00:34
    +1

    Bought one for home office. Good deal for a good chair. Thanks OP.

  • roddo on 01/04/2015 - 03:14

    Just bought one! Thx

  • llllllllllllll on 01/04/2015 - 08:04
    +1

    Is there any places I can try this one out?

  • RubberbandAU on 01/04/2015 - 08:39

    Hmm, can't seem to buy one anymore, link goes to a blank page and the Add to Cart button is gone if you browse for the product.

    • Mimbula on 01/04/2015 - 08:41

      out of stock i think

      • Lukian on 01/04/2015 - 09:10
        +1

        Padman probably purchased most of them!

  • GuniGuGu on 01/04/2015 - 09:12

    Has this expired? Links seem dead :'(

  • boonjin on 01/04/2015 - 10:05

    Damn, back to normal price now… that was fast

  • thunderduck on 01/04/2015 - 11:21
    +2

    My other choice the IKEA Markus is down to $274 pickup (using the family
    voucher) in WA.

    • fryandlaurie on 01/04/2015 - 11:55

      Quite a good chair also but only for that price. Anything more than $300 seems a bit high for that chair.

  • saffers on 01/04/2015 - 11:32

    Damn :( was going to go to OW today to price match…. You snooze you loose.

  • wongzy on 01/04/2015 - 13:39
    +1

    I am an idiot for waiting.

    • fryandlaurie on 01/04/2015 - 13:50

      Call them up and say you missed out. They might be able to work something out if you're nice :-)

  • andyken on 01/04/2015 - 17:48
    +2

    anyone willing to share the invoice from OW ?

  • thunderduck on 02/04/2015 - 15:50

    Wow … delivered this morning. Was expecting two weeks.
    Nice chair. Allow about 40 mins for assembly as instructions
    could be improved. Driver said his truck was full of them lol!

  • monkp on 02/04/2015 - 20:54

    received mine this morning, fully assembled :)

  • Overtime2000 on 07/04/2015 - 10:39

    ya got mine today. Anyone else got theirs already assembled?

  • maybeamacy on 07/04/2015 - 11:06

    I got mine assembled too!

  • Jangle on 07/04/2015 - 11:38

    So do they come covered at all? Seems strange - Any signs that they have been used?

    • maybeamacy on 07/04/2015 - 18:12

      It's wrapped in plastic and still has the tags attached to the chair backing.

  • Livert on 07/04/2015 - 15:48

    Got mine fully assembled today. New and wrapped in plastic. Not a bad chair for the price. Only thing lacking for me is seat depth adjustment.

  • kyle on 07/04/2015 - 21:17
    +1

    Still waiting for delivery. I'm in VIC.

    • Jangle on 08/04/2015 - 09:44

      I'm in Vic also, but country.
      Checked my credit card and it was charged yesterday so assume it was dispatched yesterday. I'm expecting mine tomorrow most likely.

      • kyle on 08/04/2015 - 09:53

        I'm in the burbs. Nothing on the credit card yet.

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