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Discount Mattress
Discount mattresses may be the way to go for those on a tight budget, looking for a temporary or short-term bedding solution, or for people needing to buy lots of mattresses. You can find them online, at discount mattress stores, warehouse stores, and on sale at furniture and bedding stores. Make sure you are getting the quality you seek and a warranty that fits your needs.
Money is a huge decision-maker for most people and mattresses can be quite a big investment. It is quite possible though to find discount mattresses that can fit both your budget and your needs. The key is to learn as much as possible about the different mattresses that are available so that you know what to look for. What are some other ways that you can find discount mattresses that fit both your budget and your sleeping needs?
Online is one way for you to find a price that fits into your budget. The thing about buying online though is that you cannot feel the mattress before you buy it so you need to make sure that they offer you some kind of trial period before you buy. In this way, you can try out the mattress and see if it is the right one for you. Be sure that you read the fine print to see whose financial responsibility it will be to return the mattress as well as any restocking fees that they may charge. A quality mattress discounter will offer some kind of trial period to ensure that their customer is 100% satisfied.
There are also stores that offer discount mattresses. If you are afraid of buying one online because you want to feel the mattress, then this may be an option for you. It is important that you know your prices though to make sure that you are getting the best deal for your money. Many times these discounters will offer off-brand mattresses so it is important that you keep the goal of a quality mattress in mind and know exactly what to look for.
There are some things that you need to keep in mind no matter where you go to find your discount mattress. These things are:
This is the most important thing that you need to do. Learning about how mattresses are constructed and the different materials that go into a mattress will allow you to spot a quality mattress over an inferior one. Analyze the different types of mattresses to make sure that you know exactly what features are most important to you in a mattress so that you will not be overwhelmed.
Look at prices at several different stores and websites to ensure that you know what a good price is.
A quality mattress retailer will offer you a trial period. It is impossible to judge how a mattress feels overnight until you sleep on it for an extended period of time. Ask about any fees that may be associated with returning your mattress as well. A warranty can tell you a lot about the mattress that you are considering. The longer the warranty the more confidence the company has in the quality of their mattress. Keep that in mind when you choose your mattress.
No matter which one of the many mattress discounters you choose, make sure that you are armed with information that can help you to find the right mattress for you. With knowledge and planning, you can find a mattress that will fit your budget and will help you sleep better too.
Comments
I'm looking to buy a mattress set soon, so I've been looking and price-checking around town. I have a budget, so I've considered buying from a discount store. My concern is this: I've been told that furniture at discount stores are "second-rate" and therefor cannot be sold for full-price. What is wrong with these mattresses? Are they old models, do they have minor manufacturing flaws, have they been in trials? Thanks for any help.
Carla at June 26, 2008 07:27 AM
Carla,
I have also heard that Discount Store beds are considered "seconds", but I haven't been able to confirm that. If it's true it would be because it's a discontinued model, some minor (hopefully only minor) flaw had it rejected from the factory, or possibly they are refusals from a mattress/furniture store.
The best I can suggest you do is really test them out by lying on them for as long as you can (20-30 minutes would be a minimum, if you can handle that) and make sure you have a good store warranty. Shopping from a store that's been around for awhile, has a good reputation and doesn't seem to be on the verge of going out of business is another good strategy. Many of the complaints I hear is that the store that gave the warranty is now gone, and of course the manufacturer won't even talk to the consumer about the problems.
Good luck!
at June 26, 2008 09:30 AM
