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This is a great price for a tempered glass chair mat - even cheaper than most hard plastic plastic chair mats of the same size.
I am kind of pissed, I bought this for $60 three weeks ago and thought
that was an awesome price. Amazon won't adjust my price so I'm tempted to return and re-buy but I was so happy to get this for $60 that I don't want to take advantage of Amazon, I'm sure the shipping for this is more than $15 due to the size and weight. Especially since before finding this glass mat I bought a hard plastic one for $50 (which was the best deal I could find for plastic) and I am returning that one which is
now selling for $60 [amazon.com].
As for the quality, unlike plastic mats, glass is glass so all tempered glass mats should be of comparable quality. I'm happy with mine and have no complaints.
Edit: Just noticed this was a few bucks cheaper last February and that was a popular
FP deal.
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This is a very far from true statement. Quality, thickness, manufacturing, qc... all play big parts.
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Other than that, my chair rolls great on it and I suspect it will last another 10 years.
I have used the glass and bamboo 'mats' in the past and while and improvement over the plastic versions, the mich larger diameter wheels of the inline skate replacement reduces the need - plus no marks, quieter, etc on hard surfaces!
-michael
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I've dropped a few things on it that I was afraid would shatter it, but never had a chip or break. I roll on a HM Aeron with stock casters and it sits on standard pile carpet. Carpet doesn't get destroyed and rolls better than standard office carpet.
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I was so happy with my purchase, bought second one in early Feb for wife. Paid $58 and then about $42, so $45 is good if you don't/can't do Costco. Outside of desire to keep it glass clean, there are two main issues. 1. They will likely move/slide on carpet requiring adjustment weekly/monthly. 2. You will roll off if you move the chair a reasonable distance because if you measure, they are not that big. Thankfully the edges are still good when that happens and I believe these are BY FAR the best value if you do choose to go glass. I move my chair a lot because I now have a sit/stand desk. I have found a few companies outside of Amazon that will ship the 60x48 for under $85. If you feel the small size will work for you and you need it now, posted deal is good.
If you've ever had a side window or sunroof break in a car, you know what I'm talking about with the little pieces. Any sort of laminate glued to it will stick the pieces in place.
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Depending on the thickness of glass one and your setup, you might want one with a "lip"
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I've worked extensively in testing and design around glass safety and can just say that this is a stupid idea for so many reasons.
Even quarter inch tempered glass is weak at the edge and any hard impact there will pop it. So, something on the floor, how long before you hit the edge the wrong way?
Oh well, suit yourself.
I probably want something hard plastic that you can't really roll up/bend, i have one from ages ago that's able to fold in half due but other than that you can't roll it up or bend it, can't find anything like that (for a decent price at least) but i think i need to just go instore to check them out since ordering online it's hard to tell the quality.
my god what a silly idea.
maybe in a full frame, with tapered edges? even then, it's not like i drop things... but if Mr. Murphy and his law has taught me anything, it's going to end badly
Overall, I feel it's akin to discovering the advantages to high quality cookware, knives, computer mouse/keyboard, luggage, vehicles, tools, watch, furniture, etc. The lower quality has it's place and will get the job done, but when you find one of those exceptional products, you vow to never get anything less.
You won't know until you do. Glass chair mats (if you're on carpet of any type) are a life changer, imo.
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I've worked extensively in testing and design around glass safety and can just say that this is a stupid idea for so many reasons.
Even quarter inch tempered glass is weak at the edge and any hard impact there will pop it. So, something on the floor, how long before you hit the edge the wrong way?
Oh well, suit yourself.