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First off, I am new to this forum. A huge thanks to everyone that contributes here, as most of the information is very informative. Here's my story: Had a cheap (no name) mattress given to me about 5 - 6 years ago. It is labeled as a firm cushion top. Decided to upgrad to a king size bed, so I bought a Denver Mattress (the name/model slips my mind) for around $800. It was only 1 - 2 weeks old before it starting sagging in the middle and I was waking up in the middle of the night with numb hands/arms. Needless to say, I returned it.
Second mattress: took the advice of many and went the Costco route. Chose the Sealy Posturepedic Alanson (cheap, cushion firm). It was supportive, however, felt a little springy and uncomfortable after 3 - 4 weeks. Sent it back.
Third mattress: Costco Stearns and Foster Cadbury. This one was twice as much ($1500 vs. $750), and for a few weeks, truly seemed like "the one" for me. Unfortunately, it started to sag in the middle - similar to the Denver mattress set. This one went back too.
Current mattress: Thought I would give Costco one last shot, so I chose the Sleep Science Latex mattress. The reviews on this site were overall positive, with the exception being the frame. I can vouch for the frame - it's not a very smart design at all. Mainly because of the lack of support at the top/surface of the frame. They should have used something with solid and consistent support, as you can faintly feel the dips and rails when you're laying down. Also, this mattress is definately on the firm side, even with the softer side up. I am a male of average height and weight (5'10" and 175 lbs) and thought I preferred a little firm, however, I must prefer soft becuase this mattress is very unconfortable. I have even added the Costco Cuddlebed as a topper, and it's still uncomfortable. I am still pretty much sold on the latex option, however, this one hasn't been working out. Any advice on latex? Thank you in advance for any help! |
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chattvol wrote: Just wanted to follow up on the Costco latex mattress situation. I spoke with the manufacturer last week and explained the foundation issues. They seemed like they were aware of the issue and offered to send some type of rails - said they only took 30 seconds to install. Bob Dupree, the VP of Sales, also mentioned something about adding a layer of memory foam in a voicemail he left me. I never really liked the feel of memory foam, that's why I chose latex to begin with. Further, I don't think I should have to make modifications to a product that cost right around $2k.
I called Costco today and asked them to come pick the mattress and foundation up. Not sure what I will do now, but I'm done with this latex mattress! As we said earlier, you could try a latex topper. You might want to consider a customizable latex: sleepez, foamsweetfoam, flobeds. I think you have seen the results of the major innerspring brands: sagging. You say you don't like memory foam, so that mainly leaves latex, a waterbed, very expensive innersprings, or air filled (sleep number for example). |
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chattvol wrote:
First off, I am new to this forum. A huge thanks to everyone that contributes here, as most of the information is very informative. Here's my story:
Had a cheap (no name) mattress given to me about 5 - 6 years ago. It is labeled as a firm cushion top. Decided to upgrad to a king size bed, so I bought a Denver Mattress (the name/model slips my mind) for around $800. It was only 1 - 2 weeks old before it starting sagging in the middle and I was waking up in the middle of the night with numb hands/arms. Needless to say, I returned it.
Second mattress: took the advice of many and went the Costco route. Chose the Sealy Posturepedic Alanson (cheap, cushion firm). It was supportive, however, felt a little springy and uncomfortable after 3 - 4 weeks. Sent it back.
Third mattress: Costco Stearns and Foster Cadbury. This one was twice as much ($1500 vs. $750), and for a few weeks, truly seemed like "the one" for me. Unfortunately, it started to sag in the middle - similar to the Denver mattress set. This one went back too.
Current mattress: Thought I would give Costco one last shot, so I chose the Sleep Science Latex mattress. The reviews on this site were overall positive, with the exception being the frame. I can vouch for the frame - it's not a very smart design at all. Mainly because of the lack of support at the top/surface of the frame. They should have used something with solid and consistent support, as you can faintly feel the dips and rails when you're laying down. Also, this mattress is definately on the firm side, even with the softer side up. I am a male of average height and weight (5'10" and 175 lbs) and thought I preferred a little firm, however, I must prefer soft becuase this mattress is very unconfortable. I have even added the Costco Cuddlebed as a topper, and it's still uncomfortable. I am still pretty much sold on the latex option, however, this one hasn't been working out. Any advice on latex? Thank you in advance for any help!
i just saw what you weigh and i weigh the same, oh well, then this one will probably be going back just like all the others, darn... This message was modified Sep 7, 2010 by randys
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My first piece of advice is to stop buying cheap mattresses. The quality is poor and they will not last. My second piece of advice is, if you are interested in exploring latex further, go to a QUALITY mattress company for your next latex bed. If you felt the Costco mattress was too firm, then get Talalay latex in a mattress kit, where you layer 3-4 pieces of latex together inside a zippered mattress cover. This will allow you the flexibility to try different firmnesses of latex to find what works for you. Further, if you have a partner, each side of the mattress can be customized to your individual preferences. Talalay latex is softer than Dunlop latex (what the Costco mattress is) so you will probably prefer that. My third piece of advice is to get a quality foundation for your latex mattress. . . whether this is a traditional foundation or a slotted base, up to you, as long as you invest in something that will properly support your latex mattress and you. Good, quality latex is not cheap, expect to pay around $2k for a queen and more for a king. I would start by looking at Flobeds.com and sleepez.com. These companies both make a high quality product. My personal preference is for Flobeds, though I have a mattress made by each company in my household. This message was modified Sep 8, 2010 by KimberlyH
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