Moving into a new place, need advice

[sMiLeYz]

Ok im moved into my new place with room looking for advice on what to get as far as a bedframe and mattress.

Was looking at ikea, but shopping there kinda sucks. Id like to order something online and get it delivered.

Looking for something full/queen sized, im single, gonna be living with roommates, and im living in a relatively small room. Never bought a bed before. Any pointers?

 

[Gibson486]

you get what you pay for.

 

[TUKIN18S]

I'd get a queen, you won't regret it. I also opted for the pillow top with the low frame, otherwise it's too high. I got mine at Floor Show, but I can't remember the brand. Starts with an R....hmm

 

[TUKIN18S]

Originally posted by: Gibson486
you get what you pay for.

Exactly

 

[ElFenix]

go read the tempurpedic mattress thread at fatwallet.

mattresses are pretty personal, so best to buy one locally at a place with a good exchange policy.

 

[iamwiz82]

The price you see at stores is also between doube and triple that of what it really costs. Find a friend in the furniture industry .

 

[snoopdoug1]

I wouldn't buy it online.... unless you went to a B&M and laid on a bunch of them, and found one YOU like.

 

[Mermaidman]

People seem to like Costco's mattresses. We bought ours from Rooms-to-Go. Sealy brand, I think. Unpleasant shopping experience and would probably never return.

 

[JMWarren]

Originally posted by: iamwiz82
The price you see at stores is also between doube and triple that of what it really costs. Find a friend in the furniture industry .

QFT...Seek out a local manufacture and try to deal direct...it will save you hundreds.

 

[DT4K]

Check out Costco.
We got a nice quality king sized Sealy set for around $650. The same set would have been around $1000 in a furniture store. We've had it for a few years now and it's still just as comfortable as the day we bought it. You could probably pick up a Queen set for a couple hundred less.

 

[Staples]

I have one from Costco. Queen was $400 with the box spring. Seems to be a good deal for what you get.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: sMiLeYz
Ok im moved into my new place with room looking for advice on what to get as far as a bedframe and mattress.

Was looking at ikea, but shopping there kinda sucks. Id like to order something online and get it delivered.

Looking for something full/queen sized, im single, gonna be living with roommates, and im living in a relatively small room. Never bought a bed before. Any pointers?

3" 5.5lb memory foam ~$175.

there used to be a 10+ page thread about memory foam beds, including trusted ebay sellers.

but i cant find it anymore

 

[richardycc]

get latex, memory foam sucks!

 

[Malak]

I don't know what your budget is, but I have what you'd call a serious budget bed. I have a craptastic old mattress that is like a rock to sleep on, but I got one of these and everything is good. They help a lot, and those are super cheap.

 

[kami333]

Costco has a coupon going this week for their queen mattress (Sealy I believe), $125 off. I used to have a similar one from Sams and I loved it.

Yes, mattress stores are overpriced and are constantly having "sales" to bring you in. But I guess since they are such huge items keeping them in stock costs money. Ikea mattresses are ok, I had a couple in Europe since there weren't any cheaper options around but given the choice I'd go with Costco/Sams mattresses.

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: Malak
I don't know what your budget is, but I have what you'd call a serious budget bed. I have a craptastic old mattress that is like a rock to sleep on, but I got one of these and everything is good. They help a lot, and those are super cheap.

Soft Sleeper 5.5

deceptive marketing. it's not 5.5lb memory foam. it's 2.5lb.

they just named it 'Soft Sleeper 5.5' in the hopes that people think it's 5.5lb.

i would avoid these types of slick companies

 

[Malak]

Originally posted by: JEDI

Originally posted by: Malak
I don't know what your budget is, but I have what you'd call a serious budget bed. I have a craptastic old mattress that is like a rock to sleep on, but I got one of these and everything is good. They help a lot, and those are super cheap.

Soft Sleeper 5.5

deceptive marketing. it's not 5.5lb memory foam. it's 2.5lb.

they just named it 'Soft Sleeper 5.5' in the hopes that people think it's 5.5lb.

i would avoid these types of slick companies

Doesn't matter, still works and is super cheap. I wasn't fooled, never seen these before so had no reason to think something stupid like that.

 

[Mermaidman]

Originally posted by: kami333
. . . but given the choice I'd go with Costco/Sams mattresses.

What about BJ's? I don't have a Costco in my area BJ's sells one type of mattress only. It's "Bassett Prestige II" model, and the queen set costs $400.

 

[Miramonti]

For the price, Sam's mattresses around here sucked compared to Costco's.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: DT4K
Check out Costco.
We got a nice quality king sized Sealy set for around $650. The same set would have been around $1000 in a furniture store. We've had it for a few years now and it's still just as comfortable as the day we bought it. You could probably pick up a Queen set for a couple hundred less.

FTW

High quality mattresses at awesome prices and the best return policy of any store!

However there are some negatives:
Not everyone has a CostCo near them, although they might deliver?
CostCo membership fee is $50 or I think 5% surchage on mattress
Normally CostCo does NOT deliver unless you order over the internet/phone and pay for delivery
The Queen size is usually on sale and that may be a little large for your room

CostCo has their annual mattress sale going on right now and I have a coupon. If you want it, it's yours. PM me your name and mailing address I'll ship it tomorrow morning USPS Priority.