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Warning: I spent $500 on a fancy barber chair that was all looks and no comfort
About two years ago, I got sold on this vintage-style chair with brass footrests and leather that looked amazing in my shop photos. It cost me over five hundred bucks, but after a month, my regulars started complaining their backs hurt during longer cuts. The mechanics were cheap underneath the shiny parts, and the hydraulic lift gave out after six months. I had to replace it with a basic, sturdy model from a real barber supply company. What's the most reliable chair brand you've worked with for all-day comfort?
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lilyfisher6mo ago
Ugh, that's the worst! I learned the hard way that the old-school barber supply companies exist for a reason. Their chairs might not win beauty contests, but the build quality is just in a different league for daily use. You can't beat that kind of simple, tough engineering when your back is on the line all day.
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terry_owens436mo ago
My dad's 1970s lawnmower still starts on the first pull every spring. @lilyfisher, you're right about that old-school build quality being a lost art. We traded simple toughness for cheap looks and it never pays off.
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miles_campbell396mo ago
Yeah, that "simple, tough engineering" is why my grandpa's toolbox is still solid.
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