going mattress shopping.. opinions??

[JohnN]

I'm a pretty big guy at 6'4" and my mattress is important - 8 hours a day LOL

Anyway, needing a new one for the move, and I don't need a cashmere cover, had a memory foam and it's too hot. I think just something mid-range, plush (not firm not soft).

Any suggestions on either mattresses or mattress dealers? Thanks, buds

[JohnnyM]

Thanks John for the post. We are in the same boat. Need a mattress and boxspring for guest room bedroom set. Will be looking for and buying one on our trip down next week. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

[Boomer]

Hi John,

I just tried a search for an old thread that covered this but I can't find it.

If you think you might be interested in a Sleep Number, you can find out more at selectcomfort.com.

I had always thought Sleep Number would be more expensive than other mattresses, but that is not the case. The cost is in line with regular mattresses of good quality. If you have an interest in them, I would suggest that you go to one of their stores and try one out. They can be bought on line and delivered anywhere and they are easy to set up. Not to mention easy to move in. They are shipped in boxes.

On the website, you can put together what you think you want and then it gives you a price.

Part of the sales pitch is all about finding your Sleep Number and sticking with it. I change mine all the time so don't tell anybody, OK.

Boomer

[stjade]

W :#1: :#1:e bought the sleep number mattress thru QVC. It was considerably less expensive then the select comfort stores. They shipped direct to our house, and it was simple and fun to put our king size bed together ourselves. check QVC.com

[gfmucci]

One thing that I didn't consider until after my back surgery a couple of years ago is the WEIGHT of a mattress when we need to change/make the bed once a week. Three years ago we bought a nice, thick, super comfy and HEAVY traditional mattress. As we get older, a fat, heavy mattress like mine will become more and more difficult to lift to tuck sheets under (we have a "sleigh" bed that requires some lifting of the mattress to tuck the sheet under it. Getting a different frame that doesn't surround the mattress could be one solution for us.)

Anyway, I was wondering if the "Sleep Number" mattress is as heavy as a traditional thick mattress - is it easy to lift the corners to make the bed?

[l2ridehd]

Go to us.mattress.com for the best selection and really good prices. And if you can find what you want in their clearence section, it is an even better buy. And delivered to you door and put on the bed for about 50% of what those mattress places charge. Go to one of them to see what you want, but buy here.

[thegreenerside]

There seems to be an overabundance of mattress companies around TV. I can think of at least 8 retail stores that sell nothing but mattress and beds. Remember these salesman make used car salesmen look good. Mark up in a mattress is about 1000%.

[stjade]

The sleep number matress is very light compared to a regular one. After all its just an air mattress set in a frame

[gfmucci]

The sleep number matress is very light compared to a regular one. After all its just an air mattress set in a frame
This factor will certainly be a serious consideration for me in a couple of years.

[JohnN]

The Original Mattress Factory is a place that I've discovered and may visit.

[flowerman]

IF THE ORIGINAL MATTRESS FACTORY HAS A LOCATION NEARBY DEFINITELY CHECK THEM OUT. WE FOUND IN CINCINNATI THAT THEIR PRICE IS ABOUT 40 TO 50 % OF WHAT THE OTHER STORES CHARGE AND THE QUALITY IS EXCELLENT.

[JohnN]

flowerman, there's one on highway 50 in ocoee (and they deliver, not sure about TV though)

[graciegirl]

Sams has good yet very inexpensive firm mattresses. We just bought one for second bedroom here day before yesterday.

[gemorc]

We have three Select Comfort Sleep Number mattresses in our home. If it is good enough for me it is good enough for my guests.