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[pdlinda]

I have a Sealy Posturpedic that's 14 years old so I need a new bed.  I purchased from what was then ShopNBC and the bed was great.  However, this time I do not want to purchase without trying out bed in person.

Any suggestions whether to go to one of a variety of mattress stores or whether other reputable places, like dept stores, would be better??

Does anyone have a suggestion regarding brand?? My concern is being overwhelmed by hard-selling sales people at bed store with many, many choices.

Also, how would I know if I only need mattress or whether I also need new box spring?

Thanks so much!

[sabatini]

Hi!

I'm no expert w/ mattresses, but:

I'd think that if the box spring is still solid & in good shape, you don't need a new one. However, often a set will almost be cheaper than buying the mattress separately.

The last 2 sets I bought were; one at Macy's and the other at a mattress store.

Good luck!

[riley1]

I have a Sleep Number bed and love it! 

[Othereeeen]

Leesa, Saatva or Casper?

I'm thinking of trying one  of these next time.....

They look like they'd go on the exisiting box spring....mine has nothing wrong with it...

I got my current mattress from QVC in 2001, a Sealy two sided pillowtop mattress split queen....I have flipped it frequently and it still looks nice, but it's time for a new one...

[Kachina624]

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@Othereeeen wrote:

Leesa, Saatva or Casper?

I'm thinking of trying one  of these next time.....

They look like they'd go on the exisiting box spring....mine has nothing wrong with it...

I got my current mattress from QVC in 2001, a Sealy two sided pillowtop mattress split queen....I have flipped it frequently and it still looks nice, but it's time for a new one...

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I won't consider anything but a memory foam mattress which can be used with existing box springs.  I already have one and soon will get one for the other bedroom.  Some brands listed above, which usually have videos. 

[henderson]

I would not go to a dept store.  Sometimes you have to buy the complete mattress/box spring for the warranty.  This is our 2nd Tempur-pedic mattress.  I love their memory foam, but it is expensive.  Go to stores and test the mattresses out, although it's really like not sleeping a night on them.

[pdlinda]

I am curious whether there any down sides to memory foam??  Does it retain mosture?  Does it decompose??

I wouldn't object to spending the $$ if the quality and comfort was there.  Thanks so much!!

[NickNack]

I bought a new mattress last year from The Bed Store.  I got a Serta and am happy with it.  I bought my previous mattress from a department store and was unhappy with it from the beginning.  Both times I bought the box springs, too.  I'm pretty sure the warranty doesn't cover it unless you purchase the set.  

I didn't feel a lot of pressure to buy a certain mattress.  The salesman encouraged me to try different ones.  I went to several places.

[software]

Lots of sales this weekend.

The next mattress I'll buy is a Beautyrest.    

You don't need a box spring, just a frame/base.   I'm going to get an adjustable base.

I want the pillowtop firm.

Go try it, it's incredible.

it's soft, it holds you like being on a featherbed but the mattress is firm, so you get support.   It's better than a sleeping pill.

@pdlinda

[pdlinda]

WOW!!  That sounds like a wonderful recommendation!  I'll follow right up on it!  Thanks so much!