Hello again,
In last month's newsletter I introduced you to the most significant advance in office seating since the Aeron — the new Mirra chair from Herman Miller. (If you missed it, you can read about it by clicking here.)

So it's not surprising that office designers, interior designers and facilities managers have embraced Mirra in a huge way and for interesting reasons.

But here's an even more interesting fact: the very first truckload of Mirras to leave the Herman Miller factory will be arriving at our warehouse in just a few short weeks...I can hardly wait!

Before we get to the Mirra, I want to warn you about a deceptive practice being employed by some less-than-upstanding corporate citizens out there. There are companies peddling low-quality imitation versions of the classic Eames, Nelson and Noguchi designs. Unsuspecting customers are getting burned, and they're not the only ones.

Click here to find out the dirty little secrets behind these knock-offs and how you can avoid falling victim.

Being based in Chicago, we always enjoy when our industry's biggest tradeshow comes to town each June. It's called NeoCon and it truly is the world's trade fair for interior design and facilities management.

Each year a panel of 32 judges — all of whom are accomplished interior designers and facilities managers — tour the manufacturer showrooms at The Merchandise Mart and personally evaluate new products in 28 different categories. The very best are awarded Best of NeoCon 2003 Gold Awards.

The new Mirra chair took top honors in the "Seating: Desk/Workstation Task Chairs" category. Click here to find out why or on the picture to get your hands on one.

And remember: for a limited time, we'll take $50 off the price for our preferred customers. To take advantage of this offer, enter MIRRA50 as the promotional code. Or, if you use our toll-free 1-877-MY-OFFICE number, just mention the code to the certified product specialist.

"I ordered my chair on a holiday weekend and still received it in only three days. All online shopping should be so easy and efficient!!!"

Josh from Aurora, Illinois

Last quarter's winner was Bill McKibben of Ripton, Vermont. He and his wife were delighted to hear that they won a brand new Aeron.

If you received this email from me, don't worry...you're already entered into the grand prize drawing. If someone forwarded this newsletter to you and you'd like to have an opportunity to win the Mirra, all you have to do is subscribe to Sittin' & Thinkin'...there's no purchase necessary. And good luck!

Have any comments or suggestions? Any issues you'd like me to address? I'm all ears. Just click on the "Feedback" link above to send me an email. Or pick up the phone and call toll-free 1-877-MY-OFFICE. I look forward to hearing from you.

Next month, I'll talk about how to keep your top quality chairs in top condition. See you then.