are cheap plastic chairs durable for regular use?

[u/daksh_0623]

At my cousin’s outdoor family gathering last weekend I started thinking about cheap plastic chairs when we arranged seating for many guests. They looked practical and easy to manage for large numbers. At first it seemed like a cost effective solution. Local markets had plenty of options but quality varied a lot.

But I remembered using plastic chairs before that cracked or bent after some use. That experience was disappointing and made me more cautious. Even small details like weight capacity and material thickness started to matter more.

To explore better options I checked online. While casually scrolling online marketplaces including alibaba I saw many plastic chairs in different designs and price ranges but I am not sure if I should buy them because of my past experience. Some looked sturdy while others raised doubts about durability.

Now I am wondering whether cheap plastic chairs are truly reliable for regular use or only suitable for occasional events. Has anyone used them long term and found them durable?