04-21-2009, 02:03 AM
I probably would. One of the advantages to a protective coating is that it often keeps liquids from soaking in - think beading up on the surface to give you a chance to wipe up the spill. The option, of course (besides leaving it untreated), is to spray it yourself in its most vulnerable areas with ScotchGuard. I've done that, too, on pieces that I've reupolstered myself. I'm sure it provides about the same amount of protection, but your finger sure can get sore from that much spraying, and it also has to be done outdoors. $75 isn't a ridiculous amount, and it would be cheap insurance. This is my opinion only, and I'm sure you'll hear from others who tell you not to waste your money. 
To each his own.
To each his own.