How to Learn More About Mattresses
It's easy to plop down on a few mattresses and make a decision based on those brief respites because you feel embarrassed about spending the recommended 15 minutes in a prone position. Before you make that mistake, think about this: You'll never see those other shoppers again, so who cares what they think? They probably wish they had the courage to put mattresses to the 15-minute test. Get comfy. Bring your favorite pillow along. Choose the mattress of your dreams and you'll never find yourself tossing and turning because of buyer's remorse. Does this Spark an idea?
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Learn about mattress pricing, but don't be fooled into thinking that price equals a good night's sleep. Take a tip from experts: Never pay the sticker price for a mattress. Only used cars are as subject to negotiation as often as coil-based mattresses. Make "Is that the lowest price you'll offer?" your shopping mantra and make negotiating 50 percent of the sticker price your goal.
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Learn the truth about coil count--the springy inner workings of standard (non-foam) mattresses. Don't confuse more coils with better sleep, although salespeople love to say there's a correlation to make you think you're getting a better product. Investigate the difference between interlocking and independent coils. Both offer a great sleeping experience, but for different reasons.
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Listen to your body to ascertain which mattress has the perfect "feel." Emulate Goldilocks by trying soft and firm mattresses before settling for "just right." Follow the recommendations of doctors and bed experts when they agree that too-hard mattresses are known to trigger aches and pains in sleepers of all ages.
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Question "extras" that have nothing to do with sleep comfort. Find out whether your mattress can be returned at no charge within a given amount of time if it proves to be uncomfortable. Get the store's definition of "comfort exchange," a fee disguised in marketing lingo and often charged for returns. Learn to pass on mattresses with warranties shorter than 10 years and turn a deaf ear when the salesperson promises that generics are as good as brand names.
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Learn where to go to get answers to mattress questions you have yet to formulate. Check with Mattress-Guru.com and "Consumer Reports" before choosing a bed for yourself or a family member to learn whether a queen size mattress is a wise purchase for someone over 6 feet tall. Finally, don't confuse California dreaming with California kings or the inventory of sheets you own that won't fit your new bed, which means that budget you promised to stick to is going to keep you up nights.
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Tips & Warnings
Walk away from high-pressure salespeople and those who don't want to negotiate by thanking them and telling them you'll shop elsewhere. It works every time.
References
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