NFT: Mattresses

By Saatva - I have back and neck issues including sciatica which flairs up on about every mattress (hotels) but this one.

...and my wife - on impulse of course - ordered a tulo with an adjustable base. It's absolutely horrible. They say it's supposed to break in and get more and more comfortable/conforming over 30-60 days but it really hasn't so we're returning it (comes with a 120 day trial period but you have to keep it for at least 30). So we're on the hunt again as well.

I have degenerative disk disease and after 2 nights had to go sleep in the guest room where our old mattress was moved to.

At least that’s what I’ve heard.

In comment 14448917 BillT said:

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At least that’s what I’ve heard.

I wouldn’t say that at all. They’re great for some people, others despise them.

I did this, replaced an old temperpedic, recently and visited a lot of places.
Macy’s has every permutation and price point you could ask for. They haul your old bed away and recycle it, and their warranty is bomb proof.

If you can’t try them in person... I suggest you figure out if your side sleeper, how much you weigh, and how long you want it... then make your best guess.

I went with the hybrid foam on top of wrapped coils. I’m happy. Hope this helps. Lots of options out there, but it’s largelt a personal preference. If your over 230lb .. I’d go hybrid or coils. Foam beds will indent for the large person.

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In comment 14448917 BillT said:

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At least that’s what I’ve heard.

We had a thick memory foam mattress topper. It was okay to sleep on, but it drained my power for other activities. I couldn't get a solid base to work my magic.

We purchased a split king from them two years ago and really like it. I like firmer and my wife prefers softer. This mattress provides both with the support we need. I have a bad hip which I could not lie on with our old mattress but this one is soft yet firm enough that I can lie on that side and actually fall asleep.
One negative if your getting a split king is that you need to push them together before you get into bed. Not a big deal but it can be a little aggravating.

Best bed I ever had and the least expensive. Thats a hard combo to top.

Loved it so much replaced all my mattress with one. You have to like the feel of a foam mattress though.

We have one but are looking to replace it very soon. It's expensive garbage. It didn't help my arthritic back much if at all, the controls crapped out pretty quickly, and the mattress didn't last worth a damn. Definitely avoid them.

I really miss my waterbed but can't get a decent water mattress around here any longer.

Stearns and Foster and I sleep like a king.

I would check out tuft and needle just to see what they have going on. I’d also check out any mattress liquidators before going to a regular mattress or furniture store. I got a $2000 mattress for like $600. One of the best purchases I’ve ever made.

After a very long search, trying one other that was cheaper and sending it back, and more, my answer is Charles P. Rogers Powercore Estate. Bought two Kings for different homes. Service is great,too.

Formerly slept on a Kluft at four or five times the cost (both a king for me and a queen for my daughter, neither of which lasted as long as they promised), but they weren't worth it.

has good deals on mattresses

You can work out the right softness and they last longer than memory foam. Reputed tombe cooler but mine sleeps a little hot. You can get relatively cheap from Arizona Premium Mattress. (Delivered). Talk to the owner Ken and he can get you the right mattress to fit your needs.

Is soft. Wasn’t impressed. Stearns and Foster is really good. It’s the Caddy. I got an Aierloom... very happy with it.

In comment 14449166 Bill L said:

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You can work out the right softness and they last longer than memory foam. Reputed tombe cooler but mine sleeps a little hot. You can get relatively cheap from Arizona Premium Mattress. (Delivered). Talk to the owner Ken and he can get you the right mattress to fit your needs.

We got ours there last month (thanks to BBI recommendations). Got rid of an aging Tempurpedic. So far seems to be a far better matress.

When we bought a couple of years ago, I found it very helpful to educate myself on Mattress construction. The major makers - Sealy, Tempurpedic, Simmons, etc are not very forthcoming on exactly what you’re getting in that big rectangle. Sure, they say it’s got memory foam or latex or it’s got pocketted coils. But little beyond that. What density are the foams? Is it one layer or multiple, and how thick is each, and what density is each? If it’s an innerspring what guage wire is used? What is the comfort layer made of? Etc, etc. Without this information and knowing what it means, you’re really just rolling the dice when it comes to how durable and comfortable the mattress will be over time.

The site I found most useful in educating myself was The Mattress Underground. They go into the gritty details on mattresses. Might be more than some want to digest, but I found it very helpful. They also have great forums with helpful people.

Regardless of how much education you do, the most important thing is where to buy a mattress. At all costs avoid the big chains like Mattress Firm. They’re the worst kind of used car salemen - don’t know squat and just try to sell you makes them the most $$$. The best choice IMO is an independent outfit that sells their own mattresses. A good one will be very transparent about construction and low pressure on sales. You will pay more, but you’ll get a quality mattress that will last.

If that’s not in the cards, you can also find advice on other avenues.

The Mattress Underground - ( New Window )

A sterns and foster and got a firm mattress. I’m not a big guy i weigh 170lbs. I had to return because the mattress started to get an indent. We replaced for free and then the same thing happened. Sometimes it felt like i was sleeping on a slant. I can’t believe it happened twice. Anyone have that happen?

Unbeleivably awesome

And it just comes in the mail. Watch it unfold in front of your eyes.

I got the hybrid mattress and I love it. I had been on a coil mattress that was about 10-12yrs old. I was waking up sore most days. Since I have been on the Casper, I wake up feeling great with no soreness.

I have chronic back issues and was in terrible pain from our old mattress. I could barely get out of bed and was always in pain first thing in the morning. Since getting the Casper mattress I no longer have those issues when getting up in the morning.

I used it when shopping for our mattress. Lots of good info there.

In our home, we have a Tuft and Needle, Serta, and Tempurpedic. In my opinion, my son's Tuft is the most comfortable.

We hate our Tempurpedic, by the way.

I used that Mattress Underground site a couple of years ago to get feedback on what we had narrowed our choices down and it steered us perfectly.

We wanted a memory foam mattress and it tells you what to expect from each brand on outgassing and other possible issues.