Buying a Bed

[BarTopDancer]

Is so confusing.

I want a Queen pillowtop. I've been eyeballing this one (http://www.whotelsthestore.com/item.asp?curr_item_id=5&cat_subcat_id=51) (it's 40% off from the listed price, bringing it to $897 for the set). Did my research and it is the same bed used at the Westin, which I have slept in. Also gets great reviews (it's a Simmons). ETA - cost includes delivery and haul away.

Sit n Sleep has beds for more. I can't figure out the Leeds website. I have no idea how much a bed should cost, or how to go about getting the best deal.

Halp please!

[Motorboat Cruiser]

Paging SleepyJeff....

[Snowflake]

I just bought a Spring Air back supporter, queen size, with a pillowtop and it was $600 (with a great frame and box spring) Mancini (which is N Cal only).. That said, I recommend it highly. Springair dot com

[sleepyjeff]

Paging SleepyJeff....


You can't beat a Latex Rubber mattress. Get one made with Latex Internationals Talalay Latex. This material feels soft but is actually very supportive. Unlike spring mattresses, which must be firm in order to be supportive(which is why they add the pillow tops to soften, even though pillow tops never last as long as the base support), latex is available in several firmnesses(called ILD's) and no pillow top will be required.

Latex mattresses can be custom built for you by a local foam supplier for hundreds less than they cost at a retail mattress store fyi:)

[Morrigoon]

I agree, BTD, it's super confusing. Like trying to shop CPUs, with even less direct comparisons. And much like computer models, the model names and numbers change between retailers, so direct comparison is not possible.

[Alex]

I hate bed shopping, it brings the worst of overseas shopping to our hallowed shores. Since I'm strongly anti-haggling this is how we did it.

"Lani, do you know where is a bed store? We should probably finally get a bed."

"I think there's one out by the mall."

<drive to mall, stumble across bed store, walk into store>

<to sales clerk> "What's the firmest bed you have?"

<clerk> "This one, but you don't want a really firm bed."

<us> "We'll take it."


We left happy for not having haggled. And he left happy for having found rubes that paid list price. I think we came out ahead in the deal.

I know there are some Web sites out there (or there were 5 years ago) that link up all the major models with their model names at the different stores (they all sell the same beds they just call them different things) so that you can find one you like and then comparison shop easily. A quick search isn't finding them, but you might poke around the interwebs.

[Betty]

I don't know much about beds - but we do sell them here at Timber Towne in Perris and provide delivery. Looks like prices range from about $300 up to about $800. We are also have a sale and I'm not positive but I think there is an additional percentage off of that price. You can call later and find out for sure if you're interested - 888-201-Wood. Website: http://timbertowne.com

Website doesn't show much - but we've got lot's of beds and mattress sets on display for you to try out and read up on.

[BarTopDancer]

Thanks everyone.

Still not sure what I am going to do.

SJ - latex is out. Not allergic, but it makes it not easy to breathe when in close proximity to my face.

I'm going to continue my hunt for the website that Alex mentioned that may or may not still exist.

[Kevy Baby]

I will say that the Tempur-Pedic mattresses are amazingly comfortable, but that I will never own one (much to Susan's chagrin) because my body is like a radiator and the Tempur-Pedic's reflect your body heat back at you. Also, they are really expensive.


Sit n Sleep has beds for more.I have a personal dislike for SnS as their commercials make fingernails on a chalkboard a welcome respit. Because of this, I will never buy anything from them. Besides, their slogan makes absolutely no logical sense: " we'll either lower our price to match someone else's or we will give the mattress for free."

[BarTopDancer]

I have a personal dislike for SnS as their commercials make fingernails on a chalkboard a welcome respit. Because of this, I will never buy anything from them. Besides, their slogan makes absolutely no logical sense: " we'll either lower our price to match someone else's or we will give the mattress for free."

This whole thing started when I went to SnS with my friend for his bed. I didn't like the sales tactics used (pushing the most expensive bed with their fancy electronic pressure sensor thingie). But I did find a bed that I love there, but it was $1200. I can get the bed I am eyeballing + a duvet cover and pillows for $1200.

Not that I have $1200 to start with. But I need a new bed. Mine is 15 years old (and it was a hand-me-down).

The set I am looking at is just under $900. As far as I can tell, that is a good price for a Simmions queen pillow top. But I could be wrong.

[Kevy Baby]

I realized that I am still sleeping on the same bed that my grandparents bought for me (new) when I was in college (1988). How do you know when a bed needs to be replaced? There is no sagging, and no smells or stains. Is there some other factor I should be looking for?

[Capt Jack]

one word: futon
best sleep ever

[Kevy Baby]

one word: futon
best sleep everI keep hearing people say this, but every time I have slept on a futon, I was very uncomfortable.

[katiesue]

Costco often has great prices on matresses. Only thing is you have to figure out how to get one home.

[Kevy Baby]

Costco often has great prices on mattresses. Only thing is you have to figure out how to get one home.Go to Home Depot and rent their truck for $20.

[Snowflake]

I keep hearing people say this, but every time I have slept on a futon, I was very uncomfortable.

I am the same. I slept on a futon for about a year and a half, and was increasingly uncomfortable. New bed end of February, it's been a happy girl I've been since then. First night of sleep was sheer bliss (and most of them afterward, too).

[Kevy Baby]

(Almost) Completely off topic, but if you want a really weird not of sleep, go in for a sleep study.

Basically, you go to a hospital (or clinic), allow them to attach little probes all over your body (in your scalp, around your eyes, air sensor around your nose, your legs, etc.) with wires hanging off them. They put you in your own little room with a tiny twin-sized bed (in said hospital/clinic - it's always so comforting to sleep in a strange place), and put a video camera on you so they can watch and record you all night.

And then they have the gall to tell you to "sleep normally."

[BarTopDancer]

Costco often has great prices on matresses. Only thing is you have to figure out how to get one home.

They don't take credit and then I'd have to figure out what to do with my old mattress :(

[Snowflake]

They don't take credit and then I'd have to figure out what to do with my old mattress :(

Well, if you are buying from a mattress/bedding place, the usually will take your old mattress for free (with set up).

[Kevy Baby]

...and then I'd have to figure out what to do with my old mattress :(That's what dumpsters behind industrial parks and back roads in the forest are for.

[sleepyjeff]

Thanks everyone.

Still not sure what I am going to do.

SJ - latex is out. Not allergic, but it makes it not easy to breathe when in close proximity to my face.



Sorry to hear that. Note that 99% of latex allergies are to a protein found in latex gloves....latex mattresses don't have that protein.

I will say that the Tempur-Pedic mattresses are amazingly comfortable, but that I will never own one (much to Susan's chagrin) because my body is like a radiator and the Tempur-Pedic's reflect your body heat back at you. Also, they are really expensive.




Get yourself a memory foam mattress made from Sensus Brand visco-elastic. It's very similar to Tempurpedics but sleeps much cooler. It's also probably going to cost you about 30-40% less.

[Kevy Baby]

I've wanted to look into some of the mattress coolers (http://www.chilitechnology.com/home.php) available on the market, but I am not sure how they will impact the comfort of the mattress.

[BarTopDancer]

Sorry to hear that. Note that 99% of latex allergies are to a protein found in latex gloves....latex mattresses don't have that protein.


Good to know - but I'm still not willing to take the chance.

Besides the latex and memory foam mattresses, do you have any recommendations or tips?

[katiesue]

I have a featherbed topper. I love it. Keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. You have to fluf it every few days though or it gets all flat and lumpy.

[sleepyjeff]

Good to know - but I'm still not willing to take the chance.

Besides the latex and memory foam mattresses, do you have any recommendations or tips?


Aside from foam based mattresses I know little except one thing......firm mattresses can always be made,thru the additions of toppers and such, to feel softer......the reverse in not as easy.

[Kevy Baby]

...the reverse in not as easy.Sure it is: you just need a sheet of plywood ;)

[sleepyjeff]

Sure it is: you just need a sheet of plywood ;)

I stand corrected:D

[Capt Jack]

I keep hearing people say this, but every time I have slept on a futon, I was very uncomfortable.

it takes a little getting used to admittedly. you dont just leap into bed, thats for sure. at least not twice

mine is about 6-8" thick plain cotton mat with a memory foam pad on top. beyond that, its pretty much resting on a rig much like the one you brought to camp. a frame and some boards across it to hold. bottom line...a table.

love it. 90% of my back issues went away after I got it. at this point I can't imagine sleeping on a springy mattress (or god forbid some squishy thing) again. probably why I slept so well in that truck bed.

[alphabassettgrrl]

My vote is for the memory foam. We've had ours for a few years now and it's wonderful. It folded in half to fit inside my CR-V and when unfolded was a proper flat mattress. We have it on a futon frame.

Garbage companies usually have a provision for large items, you're usually allowed to dispose of them once a year for free. Something like that.

[Moonliner]

Personally I'm impressed that a tread with the title "Buying a bed" could go all the way to #29 posts without a single quote worthy innuendo.


I thought for sure when "Latex" was brought up........

[Not Afraid]

I sleep around quite a bit. The result is that I get to try out quite a few types of beds. My next bed will be a Temperpedic or something akin to that. I have never woken up feeling so great as I have in that bed.

[Moonliner]

** DING!! ** 31 it is.

Thanks NA.

[Kevy Baby]

** DING!! ** 31 it is.

Thanks NA.Twice no less!

[Nephythys]

I have a sleep number bed. I am not deeply in love with it anymore- but I still feel it was worth it.

[Kevy Baby]

I say take a favorite friend with benefits and go from store-to-store trying out different mattresses to find which one works best for you.

[lindyhop]

I bought my bed last year from Sit N Sleep and I was happy with the experience. I knew someone who'd bought a bed at the same place and was happy and I was not in the mood to shop around. They delivered the bed the next day and took away the disgusting old one (it was more than 20 years old and was not meant to last half that long) and that was worth a lot to me. I got some sort of combination of inner spring topped with memory foam and I love it. Since then I've spent quite a bit on new bedding because my old sheets didn't fit and this bed simply deserves better.

[Gemini Cricket]

As far as mattresses go, the firmer the better. I, too, go to a mattress store or department store and ask for the firmest mattress they have.
Then again, I slept fine during the camping trip with just a sleeping bag and 2 thin pads under me.
I also like futons, I sleep very well on them.

[BarTopDancer]

I bought a bed!

I was going to go back to SnS and buy the bed that I picked out for my friend. When I called to see if they had it in stock (friend gave me the name and model number) I found out they no longer carry *that bed*. Also, they acted like I was making stuff up and was wrong about where it was purchased.

After a recommendation from another friend I went to Leeds, where I'm pretty sure I bought the same bed (I found a site that tells you what to compare within the same brand of mattress to get the nearly identical model). The sales guy wasn't pushy, I knew what I was looking for between two brands. Leeds negotiated too, so I got it for less than the one at SnS.

It will be here Friday!

Now I get to buy new bedding. Yay!


Palm Harbor (http://www.designerlinensoutlet.com/store/product1.asp?Product_ID=113615&ProdName=Nautica-Palm-Harbor-Duvet)

Highland Green (http://www.designerlinensoutlet.com/store/product1.asp?Product_ID=109585&ProdName=Nautica-Highland-Duvet-Cover)

Highland Blue (http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/assets/product_images/230/59337110166CZ.JPG)

[alphabassettgrrl]

Yay!!! New sheets are nice. And you don't want to put old sheets on a new bed. :) Be comfy in your new bed!