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Originally Posted by ET2SN
Adding the word "gaming" adds 15% to the price of anything.  I bought a Gaming Ham Sandwich last week and it was OK, just a lot more expensive. |
I agree with your logic. I have a real world application for what you just posted although it's not a gaming chair. Last year, as part of the routine maintenance on my motorcycle, I contacted the dealers and dealership part departments to get prices on parts. The parts people wanted $ 22 dollars for an oil filter of unknown origin and construction, $ 45 dollars for a thermostat and $ 60 dollars for " special " crankcase oil. I did have to be careful with the oil as as the bike has a " wet clutch " so special care has to be taken.
I measured and cross referenced my filter with an Automotive Wix filter which I preferred anyhow, cost $ 5 dollars. I used a caliper to measure the circumference of my thermostat and it's height. My shop manual specified my thermostat opened between 178-183 degrees. The auto parts store had a quality 180 degree thermostat for 6 dollars. I then used quality synthetic oil of the correct viscosity for $ 24 dollars as I needed 3.4 quarts and already had some on the shelf. Shell Rotella conventional oil works well and is much cheaper. Do the math. I saved 92 dollars and the parts I used work just as well if not better.
The point is, like you said, if something is purported to have a specific application, you can count on that product commanding a high premium. Comfort in a " gaming chair " should be number one and I'm certain, with a little prudence, a comfortable chair can be had for a reasonable cost. It just might not say " gaming chair ."