I have to buy a mattress


 
We bought a Bear mattress a few ago. Mattress in a box kind of thing. Along with their recommended under structure. Followed their instructions regarding unpack, rest, times etc. Some of the best sleep I’ve ever had. Was a little ticked at myself for not doing it sooner. UNTIL about 6 months after the warranty ran out. Then the memory foam got some severe amnesia. Can’t recommend. Would like to hear about experiences with other brands/styles.
 
Brett-EDH said:
If you want memory foam pointers, lmk. I know nothing of the other types you’ve listed as we switched to memory foam 11 years ago now, bought on Amazon, and just replaced that 10 year old one with a new one.

I will add that we bought a 4” low profile box spring for our current 14” memory foam mattress and it’s been a massive improvement versus no box spring.

Both box spring and mattress were from Amazon and were very happy with both.
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I would definitely welcome some pointers/intel.
Thanks Brett.
 
Jason Godard said:
’A’ grand? Those salespeople were directing us towards 4 and 5k setups, telling us that, ‘sure you could go cheaper, but you’ll be back in no time to buy another because they wear out so fast‘. And, ‘ If you don’t buy our box spring, you void the warranty.’

Honestly, I think we would have been better of getting the Costco special for 4-5 hundred, and if we didn’t like it, just donate it and try again. It would still be cheaper. Also, Costco’s generous return policy includes mattresses. I would avoid the mattress dealers at all costs.
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Best mattresses that we have had were the one's that we got from BJ's before we moved. Once we moved and had a king size bed, we went to a local mattress company and bought a nice one (so we thought). It was a pillow topped mattress, I've forgotten the brand and of course you can't flip it on occasion, all you can do is rotate it end-to-end. It has not worn well at all. The in-laws swear by the Sleep Number bed, it may be our next choice. We found the mattress we have ended up being a little too firm for us, and of course as time goes by and your back ages, comfort needs can change.
 
Keeping a close eye on this thread. We're in the market for a new mattress, box springs and frame. Current setup was purchased new directly from Sheraton after staying at a particular hotel following multiple visits with enjoyable results.
 
If you want to go down the mattresss research rabbit hole, check out mattress underground. If you’re looking to get a foam mattress, check out some of the mail order latex mattress companies. We got ours from sleepez.com. It’s definitely a bit daunting, but they have good reps that can help you figure out what type of config you want, and you can split the firmness by sleeper.
 
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Mattresses are a seriously personal choice!
Before I had my shoulder surgery 3 years ago, I would toss and turn on our innerspring mattress and Pammi would complain that my tossing and turning because of my shoulder would almost bounce her out of bed!
We went to a national mattress chain and tried out several brands and types before we settled on a memory foam/innerspring hybrid. Best decision ever!
We both sleep well, even when my aches and pains keep me tossing and turning through the night!
Now, if we could just keep the two 18 pound bed hogs from taking up the WHOLE bed, life would be a dream!
 
This is going to sound like a fairy tale but it ain’t. My wife and I are sleeping on the mattress we bought in 1991. It’s as good now as the day we bought it and has no sink hole at all, it’s firm and excellent. Its a mattress, no fluffy foamy pillow top, no fruufy frills just a mattress on box springs. We didn’t know anything about mattresses and don’t now either or we’d be better at picking one. The ones we’ve since bought for other bedrooms in the house at various times are terrible. How can anyone know what a good mattress is laying on one for a minute in a store or reading a review of someone else’s opinion? I say your either lucky choosing a good one or your still on the one you bought when quality still meant something to a company. You won’t get thirty years out of one made today.
 
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Mike - LA said:
This is going to sound like a fairy tale but it ain’t. My wife and I are sleeping on the mattress we bought in 1991. It’s as good now as the day we bought it and has no sink hole at all, it’s firm and excellent. Its a mattress, no fluffy foamy pillow top, no fruufy frills just a mattress on box springs. We didn’t know anything about mattresses and don’t now either or we’d be better at picking one. The ones we’ve since bought for other bedrooms in the house at various times are terrible. How can anyone know what a good mattress is laying on one for a minute in a store or reading a review of someone else’s opinion? I say your either lucky choosing a good one or your still on the one you bought when quality still meant something to a company. You want get thirty years out of one made today.
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Sounds like something we have. Over a decade old in our vacation home. Very firm as on day one. No new-fangled technologies. Just excellent quality spring mattresses.

We also have a set of Visco/Latex mattresses in our main home that were rated "firm". The main reason we got them was because the base is electric, allowing for head and leg height/angle adjustments. For all the technology, gadgetry, and money, even in the relatively short run, these just don't retain their firmness like the simpler ones we have. When the time comes, I will gladly forgo the electronics and revert back to what we have in our vacation home.
 
Just to comment on the adjustable base idea, we have one, and most new mattresses, including the innerspring type can be used on an adjustable base. Older innerspring models may not be compatible if they have a rigid metal frame.
 
I was so annoyed buying mattresses, one store had a name that didn’t exist at another store so you couldn’t do a real comparison. We paid a pretty good penny for our main bed, kids got some Costco mattresses that are amazing for the price.
 
I read someplace that memory foam has a 200lb max. Not sure if that is true but my Select Comfort air bed is around 15 years old and lumpy now. I’m thinking about going back to innerspring but not sure yet.
 
We have 2 memory foam ones. I like them both a lot but one I like better as it's a bit more firm. Re. being hot I can tell you it's total bunk and believe me if they did I would know it. I am a horrible night sweat type. And they don't make me do that at all.
The one I use the most we got a Costco when we got our new King bedroom set and it's this https://www.costco.com/novaform-14"-serafina-pearl-gel-memory-foam-mattress.product.100661644.html it is great but still a touch "soft" to my tastes
The first one we bought and is now in the guest room in Queen is from Sam's and is this https://www.samsclub.com/p/serta-mattress-in-a-box-qu-serta/prod21234454?xid=plp_product_1
The one from Costco is now about a year old. Has a lifetime warranty and honestly may go back in favor of this one from Sam's https://www.samsclub.com/p/serta-sl...queen-mattress/prod22423971?xid=plp_product_2
Don't get me wrong the ones we have even the Costco one are fine products. And sleep wonderfully. My back is awful though and prefers the slightly more supportive Serta but wife likes the slightly softer Costco one better. I usually win though LOL
 
I bought this from Costco. Guess it is considered a hybrid as it has springs and foam. It has good edge support that is missing in most foam mattresses. Very heavy-I could never list it alone. The best part was the price. I saw what appeared to be the same mattress by Stearns & Foster at Ashley furniture for $3500. It is really hard to compare mattresses as the same manufacturer makes the same item under different model names or different fabric so you can not price shop. I like this mattress, but everyone needs to try a mattress similar to what they want in a store.

 
John K BBQ said:
Forgot to mention that when I was researching mattresses, I read that box springs are the root cause of a lot of mattress problems. It really clicked with me because my son's bunk bed is designed for matress only use (no space for a box spring) and I always thought his bunk was the best bed in our house.
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That is BS on the box springs. Most are nothing more than solid platforms. All they really want to do is sell you a high profit item. Unless it is broken, reuse your old one.
 
JSaus said:
That is BS on the box springs.
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<scratches head> Not entirely sure that I'd agree. Box springs will provide a fully supported foundation over just dropping a mattress on a frame, and I would not be surprised that some are better than others.

We scored a pretty good deal on a used visco-elastic foam mattress a couple of years ago. Our experience is that we do get more heat retention from the foam over the traditional inner spring mattress we used to have. Both of us are ..... I'll just say substantial people, and there may be something to a weight issue.
 
JKalchik said:
<scratches head> Not entirely sure that I'd agree. Box springs will provide a fully supported foundation over just dropping a mattress on a frame, and I would not be surprised that some are better than others.
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In the past, box springs were just that. Now they are mostly referred to as foundations, consisting of an upholstered wooden frame with no springs. The support and resilience for the most is built into the mattresses. I am sure there are probably still some mattress/foundation systems, but it is not the norm.
 
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