Navigating the Logistical Landscape of Massage Chairs in 2021

With the pandemic still affecting the country in a lot of ways, getting massage chairs delivered has definitely become more challenging and time-consuming. With an increase in orders and an ongoing reduction in staff, several companies (particularly those who manufacture and distribute massage chairs) are finding it difficult to keep up with the number of orders, and production and delivery times are still delayed.

As these strange times continue, our vendors are out of stock are continuing to see stock delays and changes because of covid-19 backlog and its manufacturing hurdles.  Often, and even more so because of the delays associated with the pandemic, many shipping containers get held at the port because they need to be inspected and that makes tracking the incoming inventory difficult.

In fact, Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka said that LA port’s overall import volume for 2020 only went up by 1%, but that included a four-month period between February and May when imports practically stopped. The second half of last year saw 908,000 shipments dealt with per month, an increase of over 50% from the first half of 2020. Over Christmas, the Port of LA took in 94% more imports than the previous year. 

And these constraints are still affecting the ports months later. From construction to retail to essential goods, every industry is being affected by these shipping issues and ongoing demands.

While we can’t provide an exact number for everyone, we advise you to call so that we can give you the best delivery options available in your area at the present time. This will be especially important as Mother’s and Father’s Day approaches in the coming weeks and the increase in demand goes up, it will be important to take that into account when you want to order something for that time.

Additionally, based on our experiences over the past year, many of our brands are also set to increase prices in the upcoming months. A number of chairs will see increases of several hundred dollars, so even if you need to wait for your delivery now is the best time to order your chair so that you can avoid those increases and set the wheels in motion to receive your chairs as quickly as possible.

Another thing to remember is that white glove delivery has changed quite a bit as well. As it’s still not safe for drivers to enter homes, there are different options available to make your delivery as successful as possible. With this in mind, it might be a good idea for you to have trusted help available if you need assistance with lifting and/or assembling your massage chair.

Please feel free to give us a call to confirm your area’s delivery options and if you have any questions about the current stock of a particular chair. We are here to help and want to make your purchase as smooth and stress-free as it can be during this time of uncertainty. You can reach out over the phone or you can email us as well at info@massagechairplanet.com. We’re also available through the Live Chat option on the website.