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You asked about mattresses that were latex that you could try locally.  There are Natura organic mattresses that are recommended by Budgy (our resident mattress saleperson/expert) as they don't have any PU foam or Boric Acid).   Not sure if you have a mattress store that sells them nearby.  Not sure of return policies.

Do you have a Savy Rest nearby?  Google them for locations.  Some people like those.  At least with those you can change the layers around, but you can return it.  You can only exchange Dunlop for Talalay, no returns.

I was also already considering #2. But, even with the guarantee, TP's prices are kinda steep. I suppose I could buy the motorized frame locally. But, $5K is a lot for the matts alone.

Thanks for the tip about Sleep Train. I thought all the chain stores had only exchange guarantees. It's good to know one has a money-back guarantee. OTOH, ST's prices were pretty steep. Looks like full MSRP on everything. Do they haggle like the others?

Hi Leo,
I don't know about all the Vera Wangs. This is pretty close to the one Sleep Train carries, it does have some PU foam in it.

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  6" Talalay Latex Core on 2" Base
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I didn't see any Nutura beds on display in our area, though they are available through Sears online.  No Savy Rest either . Most of the stores here carry only the usual S brands, Englander, Aireloom and TP. I couldn't even find the Sealy TrueForm you owned... glad I didn't after hearing your experience with it.

Leo - My wife and I are "middle-aged". (If we live to be 100, that is.) Our bed is a 12 year-old queen Sealy firm innerspring, originally purchased from Costco. It looks and feels like it did on the day it was delivered. No dips, lumps, coil noise, etc. It's still flat and firm. It's topped with a memory foam topper for the last 5 years or so, also purchased at Costco. It's probably Novaform, and looks like 2". It's quite soft and acts more like a pillow top than body-hugging MF, so it's probably 3.x lb density.

We have no mattress-related pain, per se. I do wake-up with occasion whole-body stiffness, which is alleviated after a few minutes in the shower. But, we do have pillow-related neck pain which we are working on. I also have a delicate lower back due to a disc that easily goes out of whack and gets inflamed. Sleeping on my stomach does aggravate it. But, I have learned to sleep on my back or side, which completely avoids it. 

Believe it or not, our original reason for wanting a new bed is for the space. Our two-year-old golden retriever likes to sleep with us, and we enjoy having her. But, there's just not enough room to sleep comfortably, unless she's in just the right position. So, it's time for a bigger bed, king or cal king. And, while we're at it, one that is more comfortable, and may help with the moderate comfort/pain issues we have. And, ever since trying one at the store last weekend, we also want one with dual adjustable foundations too. It's an absolutely amazing thing that never interested me until actually trying it. I think that will also help with some of our neck/pillow issues.

We both like very firm support, with a bit of softness on top. With her, I imagine it's due to the fact that she's Japanese, and quite used to sleeping on what we would call a comforter (they call it a futon, not to be confused with what we call a futon) placed on the floor. With me, it's because, even though I am American, I enjoyed lay ingon a comforter on the floor while watching the color TV in the living room as a child. That enjoyment continues to this day, when I still often take naps on the floor. 

As a young adult I slept on a foam mattress, as that is what my mother bought at the advice of her doctor and chiropractor. She had it quite a while before she handed it down to me. And, even though it was quite used by the time I got it, it was the best mattress I slept on. I assume it was PU. I doubt it was latex. And, it definitely wasn't MF.  So, I would like to get foam this time, and probably latex due to its many positive attributes beyond just the comfort factor.

Gary, I forgot to tell you Mattress Discounters is owned by Sleep Train. MD has better prices but no money back, and only a 60 night trial with one time comfort exchange. If you buy from one, you're automatically in the computer on the other.

Sleep Train will haggle a bit and they do have good sales, but of course not on TP. And you're right ...TP, especially in the size you're looking at, is a huge amount of money!

I'm not sure what you have locally in San Jose. If you haven't already, Leo has a good idea about Googling to see if there are any smaller stores with a more varied selection. You may just find a latex mattress for your wife to check out, like, and give you a green light on the Costco L&P.

Your Golden Retriever definitely needs a bigger bed, LOL, so see if you can get him one without fire retardants that are toxic.  I obviously am an animal lover that worries more about my pets than me

I would try to convince your wife that latex is healthier and that memory foam is too toxic and breaks down.  I just went to Epinions and my review is still there, and there are some that are negative ones like mine, but some that love them.  My conclusion is most of those reviews are written when they are new and love them.  When I read a negative review it is 6 months down the road.  I wish people would have the decency to write and update their reviews when they go downhill.  The other factor is some  people can sleep in holes and on rocks (my husband) and so they don't complain.  They are so lucky.

The Vera Wang sounds like too much PU foam, avoid it.  Look at small mattress retailers they may carry Natura.  Make sure it is organic, otherwise there will be boric acid and 1" or more of PU foam.  Make sure there isn't a Savy Rest mattress retailer, you would be surprise some stores do carry them.  There is one way on the other side of town I may go look at sometime (pretty far away).

I too am torn between an adjustable bed frame or a Euro Slat frame (one that gives and allegedly prevents pressure points).  Personally I am still thinking of purchasing my own latex layers.  After all I already have 5 1/2" of latex and a 1 1/2" wool topper.  I just need SOMETHING that I don't know yet.  That missing link.  Maybe it is that Euro slat frame, or maybe a firmer latex layer.

I too am middle aged, sigh, I use to be 20 once and probably could have slept on a rock then.....

Yeah. Unfortunately, she's between jobs right now. So, I have to pay for it.

And, these guys need room too!

If only we could get that comfortable. They sure are adorable.

I found a place that sells Natura http://www.naturallyorganicsleep.com/ that is in your area (I think).  I search at Natura website and that was the closest.  I doubt they list all retailers though.

I found this that looks really inviting.  http://estore.websitepros.com/2031092/Detail.bok?no=58 an adjustable frame that has flexible slats ($1600).  The best of both of what I wanted. I can dream.....  Then they have a latex mattress http://estore.websitepros.com/2031092/Detail.bok?no=59 ($3,337.50).  Queen size.  I think Sears has this but it is called Eco Haven II I believe.  Not sure though, their description isn't the best.  Sears takes returns, hmmm......

Oops I forgot you wanted Kingsize, never mind .  I think they only make this in Queen and twin? This place in CA has Kingsize for $1697 http://www.healthybedstore.com/naadba1.html

Here is the picture of the slatted adjustable frame.

I think I'm gonna try that Costco L&P adjustable latex set to start. If it works out, that's great! If not, I can return it for refund, and go from there. I don't have the bitter hatred of polyurethane that you do. After all, it's held up fine as outer layer padding on my 12 year-old Sealy spring matt. And, that is the way it's used on this matt.

I will let everybody know of my initial impressions when it is delivered. And, my full review after sleeping on it for a while. (I'll be sure to post more cute animal pics, as well.)