Buying a Bed - Page 2

Kevy Baby · 06-12-2008, 09:30 AM

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 · 06-12-2008, 09:32 AM

one word: futon
best sleep ever

Kevy Baby · 06-12-2008, 09:33 AM

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one word: futon
best sleep ever

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

Snowflake · 06-12-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

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).

Capt Jack · 06-12-2008, 11:18 AM

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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.

Moonliner · 06-12-2008, 11:27 AM

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........

katiesue · 06-12-2008, 09:35 AM

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

Kevy Baby · 06-12-2008, 09:41 AM

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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.

BarTopDancer · 06-12-2008, 10:05 AM

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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 · 06-12-2008, 10:12 AM

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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).

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