Tempur-pedic bed question...

[PatboyX]

a co-worker of mine is thinking of investing in a Tempur-pedic mattress. she is worried, though, that becuase of the foam-style of the bed that it will retain body heat moreso than most other matress types. does anyone have one of these and can tell me if there is a noticable heat issue with it?

thanks

 

[PatboyX]

man, no one knows if the Tempur-pedic mattress will retain body heat, making one hotter during sleep?!?!

 

[rh71]

I saw an infomercial where they would let you try-before-you-buy for 4 entire months absolutely free of charge and they were adamant about it. It was from the creator of the thing so it seemed legit. I would do it if we hadn't only purchased this new mattress we have less than a year ago.

 

I have one, as far as retaining heat, it doesn't happen to me or my old lady. Its quite comfortable and I love it, we have had it for almost 8 months now and my only gripe is I hate their pillows. I got one of their pillows and I absolutely hated it, I had to get a normal goose feather pillow. I hope this helps...

 

[PatboyX]

yes it does, thank you very much. anyone else know anything?

 

[StageLeft]

Reason so few people know is that those beds cost a small fortune. I had looked into it briefly until I saw the sticker price; can't see ever buying one until their prices plummet.

 

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Reason so few people know is that those beds cost a small fortune. I had looked into it briefly until I saw the sticker price; can't see ever buying one until their prices plummet.

No doubt!
My parents got it for us, they are way to expensive to justify IMO.

 

[RossMAN]

I would recommend buying from abed.com which offers a similiar product but for 2/3 less.

 

[Jeraden]

I have a 3" memory foam mattress pad that is similar density to the Tempurpedic stuff. Personally, I don't really care for it, which puts me in the minority I think. Its great if you primarily lay on your back or side, but if you are a stomache sleeper the thing is horrible. I'm not sure exactly why, but its mega-uncomfortable on your stomach.

But anyways, if you want a Tempurpedic there are much cheaper alternatives than buying the actual name brand. matresses.net, abed.com, foamforless.com etc etc.

 

[Conky]

I've got a tempur-pedic bed and it is very comfortable and "breaths" as well as any other bed. It was expensive but I have not regretted purchasing it.

 

[Mutilator]

Originally posted by: Phocas

Originally posted by: Skoorb
Reason so few people know is that those beds cost a small fortune. I had looked into it briefly until I saw the sticker price; can't see ever buying one until their prices plummet.

No doubt!
My parents got it for us, they are way to expensive to justify IMO.

You've gotta remember these things are made to last 20+ years. Take the $1100 cost (Queen Ultra Plush set from mattresses.net) and divide it by 7300 (days) and you'll see that they're only 15 cents/night - $54.75/year.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: Jeraden
I have a 3" memory foam mattress pad that is similar density to the Tempurpedic stuff. Personally, I don't really care for it, which puts me in the minority I think. Its great if you primarily lay on your back or side, but if you are a stomache sleeper the thing is horrible. I'm not sure exactly why, but its mega-uncomfortable on your stomach.

But anyways, if you want a Tempurpedic there are much cheaper alternatives than buying the actual name brand. matresses.net, abed.com, foamforless.com etc etc.

Similar != same, so you can't knock Tempur-Pedic if you have an imitation.

I'm not a brand whore, but in some cases you really do need to get the "real thing."

 

[CaseTragedy]

well...since i'm cheap--i use a memory foam topper.
this does not retain heat--i'd expect the same from the full mattress.