I purchased this recliner as a replacement for a similar chair for my husband.  He is quite pleased with the chair -- firm and release mechanism is easy for him to use.  Because we are seniors, we had to have the chair assembled -- just getting it out of the shipping box was a challenge! That's the only concern an older buyer might consider before purchasing.  But the price of the chair was certainly worth any extra cost we entailed.  Delivery was prompt -- liked having it tracked.   Our first purchase from Wayfair -- I'm certain it won't be the last.