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I am new to this forum but have found it very helpful as I researched my new bed purchase; now I am looking for some advice. I'm a firm sleeper and like the feel of memory foam. After trying out several beds and researching, I narrowed it to the Simmons Nethanial Firm "Advantage Collection" (Slumberland's branding of what I think from researching is the NXG 100F) for $1300 and the Tempurpedic Rhapsody which was $3150 (with foundation, queen comfort pillow, bed/pillow protectors, and frame). Since this is a long term purchase, I did not mind the significant investment to get the right mattress. However, now I'm in a quandry. First it slept a little hot so I changed the sheets, which solved that problem. Now it feels "solid" and I wake up 4-5 times a night to shift. However, no pain and it is comfortable. I went back to Slumberland to purchase some other things (two weeks after my purchase) and I noticed that they had a "reselect" (someone tried it in-home w/ cover protector and didn't like it so they traded, so basically new) of the Nethanial for $700 with foundation during their clearance sale! Not to say I'm having buyer's remorse, but can anyone advise me on which bed will be better for the long term? A $2,400 difference is a big chunk of change. I have a 60-day return policy for a one-time trade (less return shipping & charge for the free stuff included) so I would like to continue to sleep on the Rhapsody to see if it will "break in" and if I will adjust to its different sleep surface, but if someone buys that Nethanial before I decide, then it's gone -- the clock is ticking. Does anyone have any insight on the Simmons NXG firms (or Slumberland's equivalent) for the long run? Its supposed to have heavier gauged coils so i would imagine it would last 10+ years before sagging. $600 off is a tremendous deal, but if it gets uncomfortable over time due to sag or break down then it doesn't matter. There have been few reviews online and the ones I found are favorable to mixed. Any advice on the Tempurpedic Rhapsody? Durability of the foams compared to the Simmons inserts? Longevity is the key deciding factor next to comfort for an investment this large. This message was modified Jun 11, 2010 by jaybird2010
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i tried the Simmons NXG and it was indeed comfortable, so much so that I was tempted to purchase it. However, if you've done your research, then you will know that beneath that comfy memory foam is cheap PU foam that will breakdown within a few years. In fact, my older daughter has a Simmons mattress that broke down after only a few years, and now has a giant crater in the middle of it. If you are comfortable sleeping on the Rhapsody (which I also tried out and liked) I'd stick with it. |
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Thank you for the advice, I appreciate it. I did see that it had PU foam under the memory layer, however I wasn't sure of the quality/longevity. It sounds like your daughter's experience is a good example of Simmons layers' lack of longevity/durability. Is the "base layer" of the Rhapsody PU foam? Tempurpedic has a reputation for high quality foam, so it may not make a difference the composition. If Simmons' foam layers are inferior thus break down, then that is a deciding factor (the NXG firm 100 has 1 1/2 in. NXG memory foam and 1 in. PU underneath). Thanks again for your input. |
I second the recommendation to stay away from any and all Simmons products. They do not offer any comfort guarantee and are impossible to deal with. In my opinion they have inferior products despite how the mattress may feel initially in the product showroom. The only reason they are being sold is because they have some slick, snake oil salesmen doing their dirty work! OK, so i have a strong opinion but dont say you were not warned!!!! Also did i mention that they are very overpriced. One piece of advice that i can offer after learning the hard way is to purchase something that is returnable in case it does not work out for you. Sleep trials are not that much helpful either because if your reselected mattress does not work out you are out of luck. Costco has a good return policy and possibly there are some other dealers out there that offer exceptional service. Good Luck! |
| Thank you, also great advice. In hindsight, I should have looked at the details of the 60-day guarantee more closely and purchased from a retailer who gave a no-strings money-back guarantee (such as ordering from Tempurpedic directly) as opposed to a reselect option. |
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ahindt wrote: I second the recommendation to stay away from any and all Simmons products. They do not offer any comfort guarantee and are impossible to deal with. In my opinion they have inferior products despite how the mattress may feel initially in the product showroom. The only reason they are being sold is because they have some slick, snake oil salesmen doing their dirty work! OK, so i have a strong opinion but dont say you were not warned!!!! Also did i mention that they are very overpriced. One piece of advice that i can offer after learning the hard way is to purchase something that is returnable in case it does not work out for you. Sleep trials are not that much helpful either because if your reselected mattress does not work out you are out of luck. Costco has a good return policy and possibly there are some other dealers out there that offer exceptional service. Good Luck!
LOL, j/k. |
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Just my opinion, but I think you just might be OK with the TP Rhapsody. It's certainly better than the alternative you mentioned (I can't even bring myself to name it... that's pretty sad!). Since you're locked in to some sort of TP, I'd stick with what you have for a little while longer and see if it seems livable. If not, exchange for a different TP model. If the Rhapsody is just a hair firm, you could try a thin topper (1") or mattress pad to soften it up a bit. Since MF softens over time but never hardens, I think I would err on the side of slightly too firm initially, were I to buy a MF mattress. |