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HI I've been lurking and researching frantically for a bed as the old one has died at last. I'm in New Zealand and have a limited choice so here's my situation:I had a sleepyhead chiropedic Really appreciate your advice, and have been reading but every answer leads to another question.... that was the cheapest they did when I bought it as a student 15 years ago and it survived rough treatment and was extremely comfortable until this year. Now my first choice was to buy something different as sleepyheads are expensive- but there is such rubbish! My budget went down as I ran into the mattress mafia who prevent any real comparison shopping....but these two are amazing in the shop- I just want the one that is as amazing in 5 years.... So now I am facing the choice between a dunlopillo http://www.dunlopliving.co.nz/Bedding/Dunlopillo/Dunlopillo/Lifestyle+M/ talalay latex with a wool blend topper and 10 year guarantee and a Sleepyhead Balance Missouri Medium with a memoryfoam/ latex pillowtop with pocket coils and a 10 year guarantee. ( no precise website) Both are on sale- 1 is today only but I'm sure it will come again as it is xmas. I cannot really afford a new bed but if I have to, I want to make sure I get something that will last at least another 15 years. I was in an accident and have back problems and burstitis (very painful hips and feet) and am a very curvy side sleeper (about 5'4 and 180 pounds) but sleep hot. The latex pillow I bought to test latex out has been fine so far. The pressurepoints i my current firm mattress mean I either don't sleep or take painkillers so I can (So the choice is semi urgent). Am happy to hear latex/pocket spring lovers and haters.... Thanks heaps |
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Maybe this will help. I would not buy a mattress from anyone who either would not or could not tell me how it was made (or at least if I couldn't find this out on my own). There are just too many reputable outlets who will to waste any time on the "mafia" as you so aptly called them. I would also take this one step further and make them tell me on the phone without going there or I also wouldn't consider them as an option unless I already knew exactly what I wanted and that they had it on the floor. Phoenix This message was modified Nov 27, 2010 by Phoenix
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Try it out, ask lots of questions and make sure the company will allow you at least a 30 day trial period. Me personally, after sleeping on springs all my life, switched to the Scandinavian Sleep System mattress which is a multi-layered foam type product with breathable eyelets that do seem to help with body heat. That is something I learned about foam/latex products...they hold heat much more than a typical spring mattress. The pocket spring mattress we looked at were really nice, but we wanted away from any/all springs so that pushed us to other models. No matter what you pick, go with a quality company, with strong customer service and leave the rest alone. Best of luck with your sleep journey! -James This message was modified Dec 1, 2010 by funride
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