I recently bought a very expensive ergonomic chair for my home office, it's supposed to provide better posture, increase productivity, etc. Before, when I needed a new chair I went to Staples, found one that looked good enough, and grabbed a cheap leather executive chair, but suddenly i've turned into some kind of chair snob (I work from home so in my defense being comfortable sitting on my butt is important) and have been looking at high-end office furniture. I bought one of those said chairs based on a brief, but positive experience I had with one and after actaully using it, i'm preparing to return it.
Right now i've gone back to sitting in my cheap, simple leather chair, which is falling apart and I do need to replace but still manages to be more comfortable through the scientific power of foam than my very expensive special chair, which is sitting in the corner looking nice and expensive but not doing much else while I decide what to do.
Really I just want to make myself feel better but i'd genuinely like to hear any stories about simple products punching out the upper class.
