A common complaint among gamers after purchasing a new chair is that the chair smells bad for days or even weeks after the chair arrives. This smell is a result of the manufacturing process involved in producing some of the chair parts and is most noticeable for chairs that have plastic parts or cheap faux leather upholstery. In order to minimize the likelihood of purchasing a chair that smells, look for chairs that have no or few plastic parts and that are upholstered with vinyl or high-end synthetic carbon leather. Checking user reviews is one of the best ways to determine whether other people have had issues with a chair’s smell, since this is something that users certainly notice and comment on after purchasing a new gaming chair.