| Hi, I have been looking for a new mattress and when I was researching Latex mattresses I found this site. I had already decided to try a latex mattress before coming here and from what I have read I am more convinced that is what I want. My husband noticed a new latex mattress listed on the Costco site and I was wondering if anyone has tried it. I know it is new, but I thought maybe someone might have some comments that might help. Here are the highlights of the bed components - we would be getting a King size with the foundation and at $1499.99 it seems like a steal. I know we would be sacrificing the ability to customize the firmness on each side but is it worth $1000.00 for that??? Here are the list of latex layers - Four layers of 100% natural latex for unsurpassed comfort: Layer 1 – 1” 19 ILD natural latex – soft layer Layer 2 – 2” of 24 ILD natural latex – medium layer Layer 3 – 4” of 32 ILD natural latex – support layer Layer 4 – 3” of 24 ILD natural latex – medium layer Two mattresses in one! Due to its unique construction, the Sleep Science Natural Comfort Latex Mattress allows you to sleep on either the top or bottom of the mattress. Each side has been engineered for a slightly different feel, one softer than the other. The Sleep Science Natural Latex Mattress is two high quality mattresses in one. The mattress is delivered with layer 1 (softer sleep surface) on the top. For a firmer sleep surface, remove the mattress from the cover, flip the mattress, put the cover back on and enjoy a firmer sleep surface. 100% Natural Latex. Certified by the ECO-INSTITUT as 100% Dunlop processed natural latex. Sleep Science Natural Comfort 10” Latex mattress fits the dimensions of your bed Meets the requirements of 16 CFR Part 1633-Federal flammability (open flame) standards Limited Warranty: 20 years against manufacturer defects Hypoallergenic, antimicrobial and dust mite resistant This luxurious, health promoting mattress comes with a beautiful silk blend and micro-suede mattress cover Sleep Science Softness Scale – Soft/Medium on one side and Medium on the other Here is the link if you would like to look at all the info - http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11496053&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|93|4914|4916&N=4001838&Mo=39&pos=0&No=31&ViewAll=40&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=4916&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC850-Cat4914&topnav= Thanks again for your help! I am so glad I found this forum! Brenda |
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This business of flipping and all 100% natural latex mattress, I believe you said it was king-size, concerns me. My three layer +2 inch top layer 100% natural botanically grown latex California king mattress weighs in excess of 150 pounds. And it's not going to handle like 150 pound barbell. I have likened movie latex to handling a stupefied drunk person. It is a very sloppy and hard to handle. I just moved 4 half pieces of latex,(apx 25lb ea.) and although I have a bad back, and use a back brace, my back was protesting loudly! So you better have two people who are "very stout" if you're going to try to flip that kind of a mattress. This message was modified Dec 4, 2009 by eagle2
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This is hands down the very best deal I have seen on a latex mattress from any retailer since I have been on this board. Here is the link to it. If this would have been available when I bought my latex mattress from FBM, I would have jumped it. And contrary to all the negative press that FBM receives on this board, I love my current mattress, it is an excellent product! This one from Costco really has everything going for it.... except that its not talalay. An excellent price ($1200/king - $1000/Queen), the unbeatable Costco return policy, two different firmnesses to sleep on, a nice looking cover, free delivery.....Wow! Yes, Eagle, it would be heavy to flip over but all of these latex mattresses are very heavy. I worry about eventually moving and know that I've got my work cut out for me. What's good about this mattress is that it actually has two different firmness layers to try, that for sure outweighs :) any hassle in flipping it over. It also wouldn't be something you'd be doing every week. The Dunlop process is very much tried and true. There are reports that some of the Sears Dunlop mattress made many years ago with the Dunlop process lasted 40+ years, and that even some are still being used. It is a slightly different and firmer feel to it. You could probably add a few points to the ILD numbers to be similar to the feel of a Talalay mattress, but it does have a slightly different feel, nonetheless. I have a local mattress maker nearby in Portland Oregon who makes a 6" Dunlop 30ILD, topped with a 2" Talalay 20ILD with a very, very nice cover on it that sells for quite a bit more than this. He's been making these latex mattresses for many years and told me that 80% of the population does just fine with those ILD specs. He said there are people that need a very soft and/or firm mattress but they are in the minority. Most people just have a poor mattress right now and they're not sleeping well on it and thats why they think they need something far outside the norm. This Costco offer does say that it is a limited time offer and that its good until Jan 3, 2010. If there's anyone on the fence out there that wanted to try out Latex, this is about as good as it gets. The great thing about Costco is that they are one of the very few companys left that are truly interested in the customer's satisfaction. |
| I absolutely agree with Bill. Like Bill, I too bought my latex bed from FBM, and I have been completely satisfied. If this was around when I was shopping for a latex mattress, there would have been no hesitation on my part about which mattress to get. This is an absolute steal. To sweeten the deal, Costco's return policy and customer service is unbeatable. |
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As stated above I am waiting for deliver on my Sleep Science Latex king mattress from Costco, but I wanted to know if anyone had any thoughts on this Stearns and Foster Latex bed. It also seems like a killer deal from Costco...Thanks! The
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BillB wrote: This is hands down the very best deal I have seen on a The Dunlop process is very much tried and true. There are reports that some of the Sears latex mattress from any retailer since I have been on this board. Here is the link to it. If this would have been available when I bought my latex mattress from FBM, I would have jumped it. And contrary to all the negative press that FBM receives on this board, I love my current mattress, it is an excellent product! This one from Costco really has everything going for it.... 1)except that its not talalay. An excellent price ($1200/king - $1000/Queen), the unbeatable Costco return policy, two different firmnesses to sleep on, a nice looking cover, free delivery.....Wow! Yes, Eagle, it would be heavy to flip over but all of these latex mattresses are very heavy. I worry about eventually moving and know that I've got my work cut out for me. What's good about this mattress is that it actually has two different firmness layers to try, that for sure outweighs :) any hassle in flipping it over. It also wouldn't be something you'd be doing every week. 2)Dunlop mattress made many years ago with the Dunlop process lasted 40+ years, and that even some are still being used. It is a slightly different and firmer feel to it. You could probably add a few points to the ILD numbers to be similar to the feel of a Talalay mattress, but it does have a slightly different feel, nonetheless. I have a local mattress maker nearby in Portland Oregon who makes a 6" Dunlop 30ILD, topped with a 2" Talalay 20ILD with a very, very nice cover on it that sells for quite a bit more than this. He's been making these latex mattresses for many years and told me that 80% of the population does just fine with those ILD specs. He said there are people that need a very soft and/or firm mattress but they are in the minority. Most people just have a poor mattress right now and they're not sleeping well on it and thats why they think they need something far outside the norm. This Costco offer does say that it is a limited time offer and that its good until Jan 3, 2010. If there's anyone on the fence out there that wanted to try out Latex, this is about as good as it gets. The great thing about Costco is that they are one of the very few companys left that are truly interested in the customer's satisfaction.
<edited irrelevant review> This message was modified Dec 6, 2009 by JasonRatky
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I am new here. I've learned a lot from reading the forums, thank you all for the wealth of helpful information! I just placed an order for this bed from Costco, for all the reasons that have already been stated. BUT, knowing that my husband and I both strongly prefer a firmer feel, I'm looking for a topper that will give this bed the firmer feel we're looking for. Can any of you recommend a topper that would fit the bill? I'm willing to pay for quality as long as I'm getting better overall value, but I don't feel like I know enough (yet) to know quality when I see it. Any help will be very appreciated, and thanks in advance! I'm EAGERLY awaiting information and feedback about this bed from those of you who ordered it before I. Please keep us updated with how long it took to arrive, how you like it, problems or raves! Thanks!! |
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Elisa, I would look at the latex toppers from sleeplikeabear. While I have not bought a topper from them, I have bought their latex pillows. There customer service is outstanding. They sell LI stuff, so it is the good stuff. Their website is www.sleeplikeabear.com This message was modified Dec 6, 2009 by tuan209
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I just called Costco and asked about returning a bed, as I just recently returned the EMMA sleep science mattress and i hired someone to help me take it to the store Not necessary, they told me that NO MATTER what the item, it could be a ballpoint pen, they will take care of getting it back. In the case of a bed like this they send the shipping company that delivered it, they package it up and take it away, I suppose it makes sense to keep whatever packaging material it came in to assist in this process... I will likely end up getting one as my 2nd tempurpedic in as many weeks, the bellafina, isnt working out... This message was modified Dec 6, 2009 by randys
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Thanks, much, Tuan209. :) I will definitely look into it. I have a broader question to ask about this bed + topper. Concerns with the Costco bed seem to be that it might not feel firm enough - if that's the case, is it possible to increase the firmness with a topper? I've read about several instances of making a too-firm mattress feel softer and more comfortable with a topper; but I'm not sure if it can work the other way. If "not firm enough" means "not enough support" (does it?) than can you really increase that with a topper? Thoughts? |
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elisa wrote: Thanks, much, Tuan209. :) I will definitely look into it. I have a broader question to ask about this bed + topper. Concerns with the Costco bed seem to be that it might not feel firm enough - if that's the case, is it possible to increase the firmness with a topper? I've read about several instances of making a too-firm mattress feel softer and more comfortable with a topper; but I'm not sure if it can work the other way. If "not firm enough" means "not enough support" (does it?) than can you really increase that with a topper? Thoughts?
anyway at least the thickest layer in ther- the 4" core is 32 i.l.d.- & it's all dunlop we;re working with. but ultimately it does seem backwards from what everyone else is doing- firmer layers UNDER softer ones is the conventional setup. i am also anxious to hear what you guys think about how it SMELLS. good luck. This message was modified Dec 7, 2009 by JasonRatky
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