Buyingt at newt mattressiot

Does anyone have any advice on this? I know that this is a lot like buying a new car in that people are going to try to fuck you. I've googled it and looked at youtube videos. Some say to get firm, some say get foam, or latex foam. Others say spring count matters, others do not.

I can't get any serious information on this. I was thinking about getting one of these, but i don't know anymore. They look to be big lots only models. I find that ot be highly dubious.

http://www.biglots.com/furniture/sub...y.aspx?scid=51

go to the store and test them

People survived on straw held together by mud up until a hundred years ago or so. Just find something comfortable and don't spend too much money. It doesn't matter if it's pink or ugly because it will be covered by sheets.

My mattress is from Ikea and cost me about $300. It does the trick but if it ain't exactly made of clouds.

Memory foam or gtfo.

You spend a third of your life sleeping.

Spend the money.

I have one of those pillow top joints. I think it cost a little over $1000. Totally worth it.

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Originally Posted by icarusfall

Memory foam or gtfo.

You spend a third of your life sleeping.

Spend the money.

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Yup. I spent almost 2k on my mattress, bought it almost 8 years ago and it is still so comfortable. Just make sure you flip/rotate it (if it requires it) every few months to keep it even. Worth every penny.

My philosophy is to not save money on things that you use everyday.

Check craigslist and grab the cheapest thing you can find. Ignore mystery stains, you can hit it with some febreze and cover it with some thrift store sheets.

If you are still somewhat transient, for example in college, I recommend not spending too much money, because you don't want to have to transport it wherever life takes you. There are few things more annoying to move than a mattress.

So just go to the store and get the best one at the highest price you have no problem getting rid of when its time to go. Stay away from gimmicks, that stuff at lower prices means less quality materials/workmanship.

I've got one of these. I love it so much. Warning: expensive.

http://www.habitatfutons.com/latex_mattress.html

Tatami beds all the way.

All the words about spending money are true. So, use this until you get a job.

just go to whatever sleepys-type mattress place is nearby when they have one of their OMG SALE OF THE CENTURY sales and buy whatever is deeply discounted. i'd get a firm mattress bc it's better for sex and you can always make a firm mattress soft with a separate pillow topper. don't blow your money on expensive memory foam unless you have trouble sleeping on traditional mattresses.

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Originally Posted by burgundy

i'd get a firm mattress bc it's better for sex

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So, we're getting bc to invest for the future?

Go to the manufacturer directly. I bought a Sealy mattress back in the summer direct from the factory. There is literally sometimes 1000%+ mark-up on mattresses. You're getting ripped off if you go to any boutique or retailer. The mattress I bought cost me 560 dollars for a queen sized bed. That included warranty, slip covers to prevent stains (ANY stain on the mattress voids your warranty), box spring (i got a small box spring), mattress and support frame. If I bought the same mattress at the store it would have costs me well over 5000 dollars. The lady was laughing at how ludicrous the prices were.

Seriously, look for mattress manufacturers in your area and phone. Could save you a lot. Don't chump out, though. A good night's sleep makes a world of difference to your day.

Can we please add an extra fucking T to this title please? It's driving me crazy.

It's butcheks; you have to lern to spek his lanuage.

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Originally Posted by burgundy

don't blow your money on expensive memory foam unless you have trouble sleeping on traditional mattresses.

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3" memory foam toppers are worth it, though.

I always have one of those eggshell foam pad things on my mattresses, as long as I have one of I sleep fine. Although, if a bed is too soft it makes me sore.

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A good night's sleep makes a world of difference to your day.

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This is what I'm thinking. I've had whole weeks fucked up over bad sleep. I'm not quite the bad ass I was in high school.

Obviously.

Mattresses sell at a crazy mark up because people buy a mattress once a decade. Retailers know that when someone buys a mattress from them, that's the only sale they're going to get from that person for the next ten years.

To bad for them.

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Originally Posted by Diff-chan

If you are still somewhat transient, for example in college, I recommend not spending too much money, because you don't want to have to transport it wherever life takes you. There are few things more annoying to move than a mattress.

So just go to the store and get the best one at the highest price you have no problem getting rid of when its time to go. Stay away from gimmicks, that stuff at lower prices means less quality materials/workmanship.

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This doesn't really matter to me. I move like twice a year and always end up moving things ten times worse than a mattress. Josh and Myk can back me up in saying that a 4x12, 6x10, and 8x10s are worse than mattresses. Mattresses are nothing.

Secondly, this is my senior year. The move after this will probably be the one to my job.

I've been doing as you advise for the past 8 years. I sleep on couches all the time. I use whatever the dorm has or the apartment has if it comes furnished. I've been burned way to many times by getting bad sleep.

It is time to get my own nice bed.

Thanks everyone. I'll look into some of the things you guys recommended.

The most comfortable bed I ever slept in was not much more than a four inch thick piece of foam on top of a sheet of plywood. I slept on it every night for almost two years, and never had the slightest discomfort. At that time, I was working demolition, so I would come home in pretty rough shape, and yet I would wake up in the morning without any back or neck problems whatsoever.
The bed I had at residence in university was basically the same thing, but it was fucking awful. I'd wake up with one arm completely numb and paralysed at least once a week, and generally felt like shit, so it's hard for me to recommend going that route.
I currently sleep on a $500 futon mattress, and I really don't have any complaints, other than the fact that I paid that much for it.

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Originally Posted by Fe 26

This doesn't really matter to me. I move like twice a year and always end up moving things ten times worse than a mattress. Josh and Myk can back me up in saying that a 4x12, 6x10, and 8x10s are worse than mattresses.

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It's not the weight that is the problem, it's the size and the floppiness. Moving them around is a real pain in the ass. I can get a 4x12 cab from my bedroom to the car by myself. I can also get a queen size mattress from the bedroom to the car by myself, but it's like pulling a dead body around, flopping up against walls and needing to be drug around on the ground, and I sure as hell can't get it into my car. You need a van or a box truck or similar to move that shit in.

Also, fuck moving 8x10's.

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Originally Posted by Mykozo

... it's like pulling a dead body around...

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Note to self: do not hang out with Mykozo.

I also recommend buying a good pillow. It makes a world of difference to your sleep.

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Originally Posted by Nash

Note to self: do not hang out with Mykozo.

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Well... unless you have a dead body that needs moving around.

We all do from time to time.

What, are you going to not move a dead body? That's a fool's gambit.

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Originally Posted by Mykozo

It's not the weight that is the problem, it's the size and the floppiness. Moving them around is a real pain in the ass. I can get a 4x12 cab from my bedroom to the car by myself. I can also get a queen size mattress from the bedroom to the car by myself, but it's like pulling a dead body around, flopping up against walls and needing to be drug around on the ground, and I sure as hell can't get it into my car. You need a van or a box truck or similar to move that shit in.

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I'm in a college town in the south. There is no shortage of extra people and trucks.

I get more bitching over moving boxes of books than I do mattresses.

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Originally Posted by Mykozo

Also, fuck moving 8x10's.

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yes, fuck that

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Originally Posted by Nash

Tatami beds all the way.

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when I first looked at this I thought it said "Tanning Bed" :lol:

My first bit of advice is that you fix the fucking thread title to not make people think you're a retard.

Last time I moved, we had a queen size bed that needed to be moved to the third floor. We got the mattress up fine, but the box spring wouldn't fit up the stair-well. Eventually, out of ideas, a friend of mine and me decided our best bet was to shove as hard as we could and we eventually got it up the stair-well, after making a huge fucking hole in the wall when it sprung free. Just get something that you feel will be comfortable. An uncomfortable sleeping arrangement can really fuck up your sleep schedule.

I usually don't care where I sleep as long as I ice my nipples before bed.

Aftert yearst oft sleepingt ont at futont, wet boughtt at Simmonst Beautyrestt lastt yeart. Costt liket $1,300t butt it'st beent wortht itt. It agreet witht gettingt at firmt mattresst, especiallyt ift yout sharet thet bedt.

Sleep number ftw. Its just a glorified air mattress really, but it does come with a nice memory foam pad. And it folds up nicely for moving. I like it because I normally like to sleep on a softer mattress, but sometimes my back needs something firmer. If you can afford it, give it a try.

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Buyingt at newt mattres

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http://www.the-nextlevel.com/board/a...1&d=1265559768

I have a queen size memory foam mattress, thing weighs like 200lbs.

I shopped around. LoL at in town prices. Sertas were between 700 and 1100. 700 being a firm.

And holy shit Temper Pedics feel good. It is like some odd combination of firm and fluff.

I ended up going to Tupelo and getting a Serta at sams. I know, I know, evil walmart. But it was made in MS so I'm at least supporting local people. And it was 400/500 cheaper than where I live.

I didn't get the box frame though. They wanted 110 for that.

Is there anything wrong with getting some boards cut at Lowes and putting a sheet of particle/chip board over that?

There's nothing wrong with it. The thing about Boxsprings are they add extra support to the mattress, but not to you.

There just wasn't anything to one at SAMS.

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The boxspring are for the Mattress ... Not for your benefit. I used to sell them. Salesmen are told to tell the customer that they add extra comfort for you ... from the companies. The real facts are, boxsprings are for the extending the life of the mattress. Whether you have a boxspring or not most Mattresses have a lifespan of 6-8 years. If you have a boxspring take the later timeframe.

Temper Pedic mattresses don't need boxsprings.

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The boxspring are for the Mattress ... Not for your benefit. I used to sell them. Salesmen are told to tell the customer that they add extra comfort for you ... from the companies. The real facts are, boxsprings are for the extending the life of the mattress. Whether you have a boxspring or not most Mattresses have a lifespan of 6-8 years. If you have a boxspring take the later timeframe.

Temper Pedic mattresses don't need boxsprings.

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the boxspring

My gf and I moved into a townhouse this past November. The previous owner (friend of the family) left a brand new queen sized bed in the Master bedroom because it was too heavy to move. BECAUSE IT IS A CRAFTMATIC ADJUSTABLE BED. I'm gaining 100lbs fuck everyone.

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There just wasn't anything to one at SAMS.

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http://www.the-nextlevel.com/board/p...&pictureid=901

That new photo needs to go.

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Originally Posted by Razor Ramon

That new photo needs to go.

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http://www.the-nextlevel.com/board/p...&pictureid=901

I'm currently in the market for a new mattress. Didn't expect it to be so complicated.

I've done a bunch of research and am currently wavering between latex and memory foam. I'm gonna test some out tomorrow, but does anyone have a strong recommendation for one over the other? Price isn't a significant factor but I don't like paying a huge mark-up for namebrand (so Tempurpedic is out).

I've got a tempurpedic. I would buy another in a second.

Tempurpedic ain't punk.

I walked into a Metro Matress one day and walked out with a delivery date for a new bed. Spent about $1500 on it, not a sleep number or a tempurpedic but it's quite soft and conforming and it's my favorite thing like ever. A good bed is wonderful.

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Originally Posted by Josh

Tempurpedic ain't punk.

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Can't sleep on a futon when you're married. Wife won't have it after the 2nd year. I promise.

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Originally Posted by Pineapple

sleep number

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Those things suck. Why the fuck are people paying that much for an air mattress with a remote.

ikea foam pad + thick foam topper=awesome and cheapest most comfortable bed you can get.. i say..

Did you really just misspell the word "a" in this thread title?

I mean, seriously? That has to be some kind of world record.

The words "Buyingt at newt" are blowing my mind.

RTFT

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Originally Posted by Mr-K

Can we please add an extra fucking T to this title please? It's driving me crazy.

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A newt mattress would have to be awfully small...

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Originally Posted by StriderKyo

Did you really just misspell the word "a" in this thread title?

I mean, seriously? That has to be some kind of world record.

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Originally Posted by Opaque

The words "Buyingt at newt" are blowing my mind.

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It was "Buying a New Matress" until Mr. K requested more t.

It was funny.

I really like my tempur-pedic a lot more than the regular mattresses I have had before. The only way I would not recommend it is if you move around a lot. It's really heavy and hard to move.

Did I say what I ended up getting? I forget.

It was a serta. Got it from Sams. It was made in MS. I think it was like 250?

I didn't get the bed spring. I went to lowes and had got some better bed boards cut and a sheet of plywood. Just as strong and isn't as high off the ground. I don't know why some people like to sleep 2-3 feet above the floor.

Whoa at rip-off in-store prices. What the hell. I ended up buying the same size memory foam mattress for like 40% less online at http://healthyfoundations.com. They have an A+ rating with the BBB and a 365-day warranty.

I'll update when I get it.

Just pull one out of a dumpster. The brown stains and bugs crawling all over it are good luck!

Mattresses are a total rip off. They know you'll only buy one in a decade, so they try to milk you for as much bank as possible.

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Originally Posted by Compass

Whoa at rip-off in-store prices.

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This is the case for everything. It is ALWAYS cheaper online.

well, not EVERYTHING. Some places don't know what they have.

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Originally Posted by Compass

Whoa at rip-off in-store prices. What the hell. I ended up buying the same size memory foam mattress for like 40% less online at http://healthyfoundations.com. They have an A+ rating with the BBB and a 365-day warranty.

I'll update when I get it.

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What size did you order? I'm interested in hearing your impressions once you get the mattress. I need to buy one in the next week or so and the site has peaked my interest.

Queen or king or don't bother.

jabba needs his space

Ever try fucking on a twin? Shit is terrible.

You seen the whales Pineapple brings home?

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Ever try fucking on a twin? Shit is terrible.

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So you are saying that the size of a bed can turn good sex to bad sex?

I want to confirm your point before I accuse you of being a pussface

Cheeks bought a twin confirmed.

I got a full, nigga.

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Originally Posted by Fe 26

So you are saying that the size of a bed can turn good sex to bad sex?

I want to confirm your point before I accuse you of being a pussface

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I don't like having to stop, both get up and rearrange into a new position. I also can't roll the fuck over to the other side when done. Don't be a dick nugget.

poor baby

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Originally Posted by Fe 26

I got a full, nigga.

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I have a full sitting in storage I would've sold you. I even would've dropped a few fresh loads on it for good luck.

yuck!
Could you imagine getting rug burn on your tongue?

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Originally Posted by Dunlap

You seen the whales Pineapple brings home?

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I seriously need the room.

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yuck!
Could you imagine getting rug burn on your tongue?

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That is no fun, for reals.

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I'm interested in hearing your impressions once you get the mattress.

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I've got one word for you, Ryan: sumptuous.

It's always bothered me that mattress is the only word spelled correctly in the thread title...

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Originally Posted by Some Stupid Japanese Name

Mattresses are a total rip off. They know you'll only buy one in a decade, so they try to milk you for as much bank as possible.

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2000%+ mark-up

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Originally Posted by Advocate

There's nothing wrong with it. The thing about Boxsprings are they add extra support to the mattress, but not to you.

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If you need to take your mattress back and they realize you didn't have it on a box spring they won't take it back.