If you're in a decently sized city, craigslist is your friend. The going rate on used Aeron/Chadwick/Life/Leap/Think/Liberty/Freedom/etc. is about $200-300.
Totally agree. Two weeks ago I bought a Steelcase Leap for $300 - only a year old and in great condition - and I couldn't be happier with the decision.
A dollar a day over 2 years...
Exactly. You can choose what to put money into, over time.
Bikes. And doughnuts.
MSRP is not retail. Quick search shows a list price of $400 at one place.
The $400 one I see looks like an open box, but there are some new around $600.