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Just happened to do a search for "latex" stuff on their website and saw there. They weren't there on Saturday, so must be a very new product. Includes a 100% cotton cover, though it's VERY cheap compared to pretty much everywhere else on the 'net. Claims to be made in the USA, but doesn't say what ILD OR even what type of latex. Just ordered one since I have a Costco nearby, at worst I don't like it and I'm out the $10 in tax. I'll throw a review up on here when I get it. (Link isn't working for me, but if you search for "Latex" at Costco.com you'll see it) This message was modified Mar 1, 2010 by SleeperWA
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hum...I never found they didn't return the tax?!? I must be slipping!! Alice |
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Thanks sleeper! I will be the 1st to order this!! GREAT PRICE! Alice |
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5 are on their way! Alice Thanks Costco for your generous return policy if I don't like this "stack"! |
| You are correct Alice, I need to try thinking before typing next time. :-) |
| I've ordered one of these also but I wonder how long Costco will offer the generous return policy while people seemingly abuse it? For example not giving a product enough time to really test it then ordering another product to "compare" it with, or ordering an absurd number of items which most likely be returned. Bob |
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You guys are buying this without knowing the ILD? I might call them and ask what the ILD is. I hope they're not doing an "overstock" kind of thing and selling 2nds of various types and ILD's... NOTE: the King is $125 and the Twin is $75. If anyone has the need for 2 twins all you have to do is cut it down the middle with an electric carving knife and save $25. Unless you need the cotton cover (I don't). Anyone know if this is available in the stores? I guess I'll call and ask that, as well... |
| Jim, the latex stuff seems to fly out of Costco quickly so I just thought I'd jump on this and see if I like it. Bob makes a good point about abusing the return policy, but when they don't provide things like the ILD or latex type in the product description it makes it hard to be sure of what you're getting. I've bought jeans there before and not felt bad in the least about returning them since they don't provide a changing room, stuff like that. Anyway, if you DO hear more info on it I'm sure we'd all greatly appreciate it! |
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It doesn't say what kind of latex either. Natural? Synthetic? Dunlop? Talalay? My concern would be that it is 100% synthetic and who knows what ILD. I like Costco, but they frequently don't post enough product information on their website. I doubt you will see these in their stores. I couldn't find any info. on Comfort Impressions latex. I also hate to see the return policy abused, because they may eventually be forced to change it. Certainly it is fair to order 1 to try and return if necessary, given that they provide little information on what you are getting. |
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We, the consumer, own Costco. For 1, I am sick of getting ripped off with slick advertising?! Flase lables, ect. The REASON I shop at Trader Joe's and Costco is because I can take anything I want, used, eaten or whatever, back. Costco is NOT resposible for the stuff, the dealers who sell it to them are. I have NEVER been called by Costco but i have been called by the manufactores of said product. Overstock is just a big, online Ross and I will never buy anything from them again. As far as reviews go, buyer beware. I just bought a mattress pad from Overstock, claimed to be made by Simmons, 500 thread count. Ha! The sides were paper, no way was it 500 threads and it didn't say Simmons anywhere, on the pad or packaging. I have bought many foams due to reccomandations, anyone want them? Mine look far better than jimsocal........ Alice |
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fantasticalice wrote: I have bought many foams due to reccomandations, anyone want them? Mine look far better than jimsocal........ Gee, how do you know what I look like? Granted, I'm no Brad PItt, but... I'm not pockmarked or anything like my Dunlop foam is.  .Do you have any very soft latex you wanna dump? |
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fantasticalice wrote: Earth to Jim, you put a pic of your foam up here, did you not?????? with an ad.......sell me, please? Maybe I have lost my bananas. Sure hope you were't refering to your face! Alice Earth to Alice: it was a joke. You wrote: "I have bought many foams due to reccomandations, anyone want them? Mine look far better than jimsocal" |
| Jim....ever get the feeling your banging your head on a wall! Now back on topic ..I think that "Comfort Sleep Systems" may be the source on this Costco item. If they are then they do use Talatech from Latex International in their mattresses. I'm guessing this from the trademarked name "comfort Illusions" which is a name they use for one of their mattresses (oddly though this mattress is memory foam?). They don't show any toppers under products for sale. From Costcos' description this sounds like a very soft latex which is what I want for my "firm" Costco latex mattress. Bob |
When a consumer takes items back to a store someone loses money. That is like someone stealing and saying the store doesn't lose money. Bed Bath & Beyond make a policy when you return more than a few items you are "blacklisted" sort of speak. Not sure what happens, but they know you  and are labeled as an excessive returner.I don't like to return items, it is a pain, don't do it often. Also I do feel bad someone does lose money. However, if it is garbage then I feel no guilt over returning. Just not a compulsive returner, that is all. That said I tried to return a piece of garbage to Ikea, it was misrepresented, and not what the floor model showed. They won, I lost, now I do not shop there. Never will. |
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jimsocal wrote: Earth to Alice: it was a joke. You wrote: "I have bought many foams due to reccomandations, anyone want them? Mine look far better than jimsocal" Any of the women out there that think Jim has a nice looking piece of latex should speak up. I think his self-esteem might be a little low right now..... |
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Hummm... never thought I had a S on my forehead. My mother was one of those. What a sucker; born every minute. Alice Don't worry, last post. I am a fullfledged liberal. I take back anything I don't love. |
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sandman wrote: Any of the women out there that think Jim has a nice looking piece of latex should speak up. I think his self-esteem might be a little low right now.....  Sandman, you're taking double entendre to new heights... or should I say great lengths...?  |
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Comfort Impressions™ is a trademark of Sleep Innovations. What's really frustrating is They don't have any information about this product on their website. I called them and a rep said it was not their product @ costco. Seems as if someone at costco or Sleep Innovations is lacking information. A couple days ago I put in an email to costco to find out more about this item. Costco's response. item 508690 SI LATEX QUEEN TOPPER ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for contacting Costco.com regarding this item. I have contacted the vendor for the information you requested. Please see below for their response. 1. What is the ILD rating of this topper? 10-14 lbs 2. Is it 100% natural or blended Latex? Synthetic latex 3. Is it produced via Dunlop or Talalay process? Neither... The latex is blended into the foam on a continuous Max foam line. 4. Is the topper free of fire retardant chemicals? Yes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sleep Innovations sells memory foam toppers and maybe this costco topper is a memory foam mixup, or some new type of latex. This message was modified Mar 4, 2010 by zzzombie
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| That is GREAT info zzzombie, thanks for posting it. It turned out my order didn't go through for it due to a typing error I made on my billing info, kind of glad now. Not only is that ILD likely way too soft for me, but the product sounds pretty sketchy based on their responses. Will probably just have to bite the bullet and get it from Rocky Mountain Mattress or take the risk with Sunset Medical Supply and their "Talatech" product. Thanks again! |
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Their rating for this topper looks more like a memory foam rating. I have an order with RMM for a medium plush LI topper, that I'm not going to cancel. This message was modified Mar 4, 2010 by zzzombie
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zzzombie wrote: Comfort Impressions™ is a trademark of Sleep Innovations. What's really frustrating is They don't have any information about this product on their website. I called them and a rep said it was not their product @ costco. Seems as if someone at costco or Sleep Innovations is lacking information. A couple days ago I put in an email to costco to find out more about this item. Costco's response. item 508690 SI LATEX QUEEN TOPPER ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for contacting Costco.com regarding this item. I have contacted the vendor for the information you requested. Please see below for their response. 1. What is the ILD rating of this topper? 10-14 lbs 2. Is it 100% natural or blended Latex? Synthetic latex 3. Is it produced via Dunlop or Talalay process? Neither... The latex is blended into the foam on a continuous Max foam line. 4. Is the topper free of fire retardant chemicals? Yes ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sleep Innovations sells memory foam toppers and maybe this costco topper is a memory foam mixup, or some new type of latex. Where's Budgy? What the heck does "blended into the foam on a continuous Max foam line" mean??? |
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Haha, thanks for PMing me Jim. I have been a little busy at work and just haven't been reading every thread on here like I was doing for a while. I have heard of continuous process before, I believe it must be either specific for 100% synthetic latex production or any kind of polyurethane foam production.  I don't know exactly how it works but its the quickest way to make large quantities of foam since it literally is running down a line. I believe that is how Sealy makes their 100% synthetic latex cores as well. In any event I wouldn't buy any 100% synthetic latex. |
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zzzombie wrote: Their rating for this topper looks more like a memory foam rating. I have an order with RMM for a medium plush LI topper, that I'm not going to cancel. When you get your RMM latex, please review. Thanks. |
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budgy wrote: Haha, thanks for PMing me Jim. I have been a little busy at work and just haven't been reading every thread on here like I was doing for a while. Thanks Budgy. That means I won't buy this CostCo latex, at least not unless I hear some great reviews from those who do try it. I have heard of continuous process before, I believe it must be either specific for 100% synthetic latex production or any kind of polyurethane foam production. I don't know exactly how it works but its the quickest way to make large quantities of foam since it literally is running down a line. I believe that is how Sealy makes their 100% synthetic latex cores as well. In any event I wouldn't buy any 100% synthetic latex. |
| To save everyone the hassel of buying this deceptively advertised piece of junk from Costco, i'll share my thoughts. I bought a king size one from Costco and then returned it immediately. On the very bottom of the box in the smallest font print it says 98% polyurethrane foam, 2% latex foam. So essentially, this is another memory foam topper with 2% latex. Don't waste your time. Good thing Costco has the best return policy in the business as they paid for shipping both ways to return this mess. |
| Thanks for the update & for saving me the hassle. |
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SleeperWA wrote: Just happened to do a search for "latex" stuff on their website and saw there. They weren't there on Saturday, so must be a very new product. Includes a 100% cotton cover, though it's VERY cheap compared to pretty much everywhere else on the 'net. Claims to be made in the USA, but doesn't say what ILD OR even what type of latex. Just ordered one since I have a Costco nearby, at worst I don't like it and I'm out the $10 in tax. I'll throw a review up on here when I get it. (Link isn't working for me, but if you search for "Latex" at Costco.com you'll see it) Here's the link: It's $125 for a King which means I can cut it down the middle and get 2 x Twins for $62.50 each, that's a real bargain, UNLESS it's just crappy synthetic latex. I'm hoping for LI made, with a "soft" ILD, but I wont' hold my breath. UDPATE: 4:13 PM Saturday, March 20, 2010 OOOPS! I think this was a case of my thinking this was a new post, and my not seeing the entire thread. I thought it was a new post with only 1 reply! I see now. Man, that is TOTALLY MISLEADING! If I get an answer from them I'm going to admonish them for advertising it as latex! This message was modified Mar 20, 2010 by jimsocal
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Before I realized ZZZombie had already gotten to the bottom of this (I didn't see his post due to the forum not showing the whole thread!), I wrote CostCo about this product. I got back basically the same info he/she got, above: " 1) What ILD or firmness is the latex? 12 to 16 IFD 2) Who makes it? Latex International, Latex Green... or ? We (Sleep Innovations) make it in our plant in West Chicago . 3) Is it Talalay or Dunlop processed latex? Neither... we pour it on our continuous Max Foam Line. 4) Is it natural or synthetic or a blend? It is synthetic latex blended in with Visco elastic chemistry. So, I wrote this back to CostCo: "Thank you very much for the info. He wrote back saying he would forward the info to the "appropriate parties". I know sometimes that means "sending it to the Office of the Circular File". If they don't change the description of this item within a month or so, I may write a more forceful complaint, demanding they stop using "false advertising". I don't like the idea of anything with visco foam in it being called "latex"! |
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OK, has anybody actually USED this topper? I'm not interested in the uninformed opinions of all these people who have never even touched this topper, much less slept on it. I want to know what it actually feels like, firmess, responsiveness, etc. Not why people are prejudiced against something they haven't even seen. Please don't insult me by talking about talalay, dunlop, memory foam, etc. I am quite familiary with those. That is not what I'm asking about. So far, this thread is just a perfect example of why it's usually a waste of time to look for reviews on the internet. HAS anybody actually USED this topper? If you haven't, please DON'T respond. Thank you. |
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Latex and memory foam are two different things. One of the reasons we pay extra for latex is it lasts longer. So why waste time trying a product that you already know is deceptively labled? Sort of like if you respond to a personal ad in Craigslist for a girl and a guy comes to the door. Now maybe you would say "give it a try anyway" but I wouldn't
doubtingthomas wrote: HAS anybody actually USED this topper? If you haven't, please DON'T respond. Thank you. |
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doubtingthomas wrote: OK, has anybody actually USED this topper? I'm not interested in the uninformed opinions of all these people who have never even touched this topper, much less slept on it. I want to know what it actually feels like, firmess, responsiveness, etc. Not why people are prejudiced against something they haven't even seen. Please don't insult me by talking about talalay, dunlop, memory foam, etc. I am quite familiary with those. That is not what I'm asking about. So far, this thread is just a perfect example of why it's usually a waste of time to look for reviews on the internet. HAS anybody actually USED this topper? If you haven't, please DON'T respond. Thank you. |
| Bought and used this topper (in conjunction with the 10" latex mattress from Costco). Sure feels like memory foam to me. It's definitely soft and comfortable, but sleeps incredibly warm and doesn't have the typical "springiness" that the latex mattress itself has. Any suggestions out there on a comparable topper that is truly latex? |
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botez wrote: Bought and used this topper (in conjunction with the 10" latex mattress from Costco). Sure feels like memory foam to me. It's definitely soft and comfortable, but sleeps incredibly warm and doesn't have the typical "springiness" that the latex mattress itself has. Any suggestions out there on a comparable topper that is truly latex? |
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botez wrote: Any suggestions out there on a comparable topper that is truly latex? I also purchased a Talalay 2" topper @ The Foam Factory (aka FoamByMail.com). 20 ILD, also no defects. $151 Both were Queen size, properly cut, and did not have seams. The feel of the Talalay is different, but not drastically. I have it on top, in a case which is like a pillowcase made out of sheets with a zipper, and the Dunlop underneath, with a quilted Damask mattress cover on top of it, which firms it up a bit. Together they make my otherwise rock-hard bed feel like I'm sleeping in a cloud. I'm a side sleeper, and this gives me perfect support. And, no, unlike others here who I suspect work at or have an interest in certain companies - due to their constant suggestions to buy from them - I have absolutely no connection to either company. |
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I understand the frustration completely. They don't get the right to call something latex when it is not. True latex is either done in the Dunlop method or talalay process. We go latex to get away from the harmful offgasing of the other stuff. So good for you for speaking up. Too many people out here are getting fooled due to their dishonesty. I think I'm gonna just order a topper from both foambymail and Overstock. if we can't even get all natural latex from these popular sites after spending close to a grand, then why not give the better price places a try?. anyone that has these toppers from the cheaper sites, do they have any odor? and is the Dunlop firm? |
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mycakebed wrote: I understand the frustration completely. They don't get the right to call something latex when it is not. True latex is either done in the Dunlop method or talalay process. We go latex to get away from the harmful offgasing of the other stuff. So good for you for speaking up. Too many people out here are getting fooled due to their dishonesty. I think I'm gonna just order a topper from both foambymail and Overstock. if we can't even get all natural latex from these popular sites after spending close to a grand, then why not give the better price places a try?. anyone that has these toppers from the cheaper sites, do they have any odor? and is the Dunlop firm? I have a 32ILD Talalay natural and a 32ILD Dunlop natural and the Dunlop feels more like a 40ILD to me. I could not sleep on it, not even down next to my springs under a couple other layers of softer Talalay. In fact I am trying to sell it if anyone is interested in a 32ILD Dunlop layer that is very firm. I only used it 2-3 nights. It's a 2" layer in twin size only, though. Will fit one side of an E. King configuration. |