Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info

[ahc4353]

Would like to hear about the GOOD, BAD and the UGLY!

Both toppers and mattress's can be discussed.

Begin! :D

[Mugen910]

toppers..you'll never want to get outta bed...and sometimes it is a PITA...you'll need like 2-3 sheets over it otherwise in the summer you'll find that you end up sweatin a bit more while sleeping on them.

[ahc4353]

Names of the good, bad and the ugly would be a great help.

Thanks!

[Mugen910]

sorry Al...I got mine at overstock.com..I don't recall the brand..

[ahc4353]

sorry Al...I got mine at overstock.com..I don't recall the brand..

Thanks Bao, it's just so confusing! Hoping to get some feedback from trusted members such as yourself. :tu

[md4958]

Thanks Bao, it's just so confusing! Hoping to get some feedback from trusted members such as yourself. :tu

you trust Bao??? :lv

[Mugen910]

Thanks Bao, it's just so confusing! Hoping to get some feedback from trusted members such as yourself. :tu

you trust Bao??? :lv

yeah what?!?!?!? :r

Honestly Al....I found a deal for them and bought one..it felt great..never wanted to get outta bed..but after a while I just didn't need it..

[spooble]

I built a King size bed about 3 years ago and ended up going with latex instead of memory foam. I bought a cheap regular mattress to use as the base layer, and added a 4" layer of latex to the top (medium density for the wife, and low density for my side). I love it! I don't think I'll ever sleep on a "regular" mattress again.

A couple of points:

- Memory foam is known for being hot in the summer, and I can't stand to be hot when I sleep, so I opted for the latex.

- Latex stinks when it's new. Ours took a couple weeks to finally stop off-gassing.

- My King size 4" topper (which actually comes in 2 XL-twin "halves") cost about $500 shipped from Memoryfoam.com.

- Memoryfoam.com doesn't appear to be the same company it was 3 years ago when I ordered. They don't offer any 4" latex toppers now.

[massphatness]

You realize memory foam is for mattresses and will not help you remember things in your advancing age ... right?

:hb

[ahc4353]

You realize memory foam is for mattresses and will not help you remember things in your advancing age ... right?

:hb

Stop stalking me dude it's getting scary.

[mrreindeer]

You realize memory foam is for mattresses and will not help you remember things in your advancing age ... right?

:hb

You beat me to it! :r:r about this being about memory foam & Bao can't REMEMBER!

[rrplasencia]

i have a tempurpedic, luv it, it's hard to flip solo especially as you get older, it does get a little hot at times bu i rarely use sheets or clothing :tu

[14holestogie]

I've got one I bought off E-baaa about a year and a half ago.

Pro:

No trips to the chiropractor since. It was usually a couple times a year with the old mattress.

Didn't really notice the hot in summer thing, but then again we use the air conditioning once it reaches 78 or so.

Cons:

Big. 18 inches thick, sheets are more difficult to find to fit.

Heavy. Probably goes about 150 pounds for a king-size.

Expensive (but cheaper than name brands. I think it cost me $1500 with shipping.

[Don Fernando]

Al, at your age, a foam mattress won't restore your memory anymore ;)

Crap, Vin beat me to it

[Smokin Gator]

My wife is a physical therapist and swears by the Temperpedic. I absolutely love sleeping on it. Now when we go to a hotel I really notice the difference. One strange thing is you never feel the person next to you move on the Temperpedic.

My parents bought the adjustable twins and love them as well.

[AD720]

I love my knock-off temperpidic. I'm always hot and this mattress doesn't bother me as much as I thought it would or heard it would. I can't imagine how much better the real deal is because my $700 knock off is excellent.

On the negative side it is already wearing out after only 5 years but it has been moved 4 times. And since we are talking about it moving it is a pain. Like moving a 100 pound pancake.

[Scottw]

Al, one of my best childhood buddies is in the mattress biz in NJ. He got me a Sterns and Foster California King bed for my brother for $800 delivered. Tell me what you've looked at so far and I can call him for info and pricing. He's been at it for years and had taken care of a lit of my buddies and I. I'll call you later, I think I still have your number.

[The Poet]

Al, one of my best childhood buddies is in the mattress biz in NJ.

Hey, his name wouldn't be Bob, would it? :r

[ahc4353]

Thanks Scott. Right now I'm just in the info gathering stage. Not in a position to buy tomorrow. Looking for the best bang for the buck in a queen size that will hold up over time to my 235 pounds. :D

[Scottw]

Understood, I figured he would have more exposure to the different types out there. I wasn't thrilled with the foams that we tried but I have no clue which ones they were. Let me know if I can help in anyway.

[Gargoyle]

I'm reading this with interest. My wife and I are in the market for a new one and have been thinking of memory/latex foam as well.

I used to have a memory foam pillow and didn't like the sensation of my head slapping into soft clay... then melting into it after 5-10 seconds. Once you settled in, it was great... but the foam morph when you first got in or changed positions was a bit of a PITA. I'm nervous about how it would be on a whole mattress vs. just the pillow.

[taltos]

Thanks Scott. Right now I'm just in the info gathering stage. Not in a position to buy tomorrow. Looking for the best bang for the buck in a queen size that will hold up over time to my 235 pounds. :D3 inch steel plate.:fu

[Scottw]

I spoke to my buddy, he said go to a Sleepy's and check out the Temperpedic 10 inch. He says it's a winner. PS, he is a mattress salesman.

[Rabidsquirrel]

We have a 2 inch memory foam topper on top of our mattress. I've noticed it's much easier for me to fall asleep on my back, as opposed to my stomach which I usually sleep on. I'd probably go for something thicker though if it's in the budget.

We got ours as Boscovs, and it includes "aeration holes" for circulation and activated charcoal to destink it. I noticed a smell when I first unpacked it, but I don't notice any odor now.

[n3uka]

I will recommend the tempur-pedic. Helps that I sell them but I also sell latex beds and prefer the tempur-pedics.

[Ratters]

I got the bed from Costco. Much cheaper than Tempurpedic. Had it for a couple years and still really like it. I think it was the Nova Form or something like that. It was their higher end model but still only cost about $800 bucks or so.

[Sailkat]

Tried the Tempurpedic and the memory foam feeling just creeped me out. We went with a Sleep Number bed and absolutely love it. Chris' orthopedic surgeon recommended it. We've had it for about 7 years and would highly recommend it. Not cheap, but worth every penny in our book.

[ahc4353]

I will recommend the tempur-pedic. Helps that I sell them but I also sell latex beds and prefer the tempur-pedics.

Way way out of my price bracket. :(

I got the bed from Costco. Much cheaper than Tempurpedic. Had it for a couple years and still really like it. I think it was the Nova Form or something like that. It was their higher end model but still only cost about $800 bucks or so.

Do you know the model? Was it Novaform Pure Comfort?

Is it getting "dents" where you sleep after two years?

[n3uka]

Way way out of my price bracket. :(


Check out a model called the advantage. Only a couple hundred more than a regular Mattress. I have been selling them like hotcakes.

[Ratters]

Way way out of my price bracket. :(



Do you know the model? Was it Novaform Pure Comfort?

Is it getting "dents" where you sleep after two years?

I think it was the "Full Fresh Dreams" model, not sure if it's still available. I got it because they said it was their firmest model. It's just me in the bed and I'm not always in the same spot so I haven't noticed any dents.

[WyoBob]

I had a good friend who tried both the Temperpedic and Select Comfort. Based on his experience, I went with a King Select Comfort. There's a big advantage in that my wife can select her mattress hardness and I can select mine. After 10 years and some back problems, I found that I was selecting a softer setting and my back problems went away.

I do use a temperfoam pillow and like it but, man, is it heavy. I used a Temperfoam 3 laminate cushion in my airplane seats and they were wonderful. I had to take them home in the winter, though, because they got harder than a concrete park bench! I have a two layer Temperfoam seat cushion for my office chair that I take with me when I drive long distances. That is truly a blessing with the hard Honda or the crappy Tacoma seats.

WyoBob

[ChasDen]

We went with the Select Comfort bed here.

The wife likes to sink into the bed and I like it set all the way up at 100.

Chas