Buying a used mattress

[Demon-Xanth]

I finally have room to get a larger bed, and I see a ton of them on Craigslist. Is buying a used mattress for around $100 a good idea, and if so what should I look for to know whether fire is the best option for the one I'm looking at vs. a good one to bring home?

 

[clamum]

Don't get one with a big yellow stain on it.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Well, for $100 it's probably older, and you can probably bet some kid (or adult) has peed and/or splooged on the bed before. If you don't mind that (and the possibility of insects you can't see) then go for it.

 

[iroast]

If you have a giant steam cooker to kill off the bed bugs, sure.

Otherwise, you can find cheap mattresses (new) at Costco or on clearance at department stores.

 

[Kelemvor]

I would never buy a used mattress. Never know what went out on that bed. Ick.

 

[thepd7]

Originally posted by: Kelemvor
I would never buy a used mattress. Never know what went out on that bed. Ick.

Would you take an old mattress from you parents? Think about what went on there!

 

[OUCaptain]

Only buy from people you know. I bought a nice 6 mo old queen pillow top, box spring, and frame from my old boss for $300. They got it when they got married and soon realized it was too small. Although it was a hell of a bargain, the thought of him and his new bride losing their V cards on it still haunts me every now and then.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Alright, so the conclusion is that the only way to be sure is to nuke from orbit.

 

[Q]

Bad, that is disgusting.

 

[Xavier434]

I wouldn't do it. Too gross for me. I wouldn't take my parent's mattress either. That plus I am particular about mattresses and I am all about the whole try it before you buy it thing with them.


***EDIT***

I also recommend saving up to buy a good mattress if you have the income to do so (In other words, not in college anymore). The difference that a good mattress can do for you in terms of how much more energy you have during the day and the lack of back pain is well worth the cost.

 

[Capt Caveman]

NO

 

[JulesMaximus]

:thumbsdown: I would never buy a used mattress.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
Alright, so the conclusion is that the only way to be sure is to nuke from orbit.

I-firmative.

 

[moshquerade]

never in a million years. there's a reason they are getting rid of them.

 

[SpunkyJones]

Mattresses and underwear should not be bought used.

 

[stinger25]

Does it come with a dead hooker?

....otherwise then no!

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: SpunkyJones
Mattresses and underwear should not be bought used.

I would add bedsheets and pillow cases to that list. Hell, I wouldn't buy used clothing of any kind actually.

 

[dabuddha]

Gross

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: stinger25
Does it come with a dead hooker?

....otherwise then no!

What if a hooker peed on the mattress?

 

[crystal]

why not. For those who said no way, ever slept at a hotel?

 

[Rubycon]

Watch Hellraiser 2 then your decision will be easy.

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: dabuddha

Originally posted by: stinger25
Does it come with a dead hooker?

....otherwise then no!

What if a hooker peed on the mattress?

Offer 50% extra instead of only 75% extra?

Originally posted by: OUCaptain
Only buy from people you know. I bought a nice 6 mo old queen pillow top, box spring, and frame from my old boss for $300. They got it when they got married and soon realized it was too small. Although it was a hell of a bargain, the thought of him and his new bride losing their V cards on it still haunts me every now and then.

If you listen carefully to the springs, you can still hear the cries of ecstasy echoing through them.

 

[miri]

My last 3 mattresses were used. I use a mattress pad now though.

 

[Randum]

i vote not unless you are in school and looking for money....

 

[biggestmuff]

that. is. filthy.