I so need a new mattress

[funeralcrasher]

Mine is over 6 years old and completely flattened out in the middle. I feel the springs if I lay just right. It's terrible.

Part of my hesitation in buying another one is not having any way of researching new mattresses (unlike buying a car, or television set,ect). These mattress companies change names and brand names and models so often, consumers don't have a chance to research and compare.

I spent almost a thousand dollars on this one, it was nice for maybe a year and a half before the middle started sagging. The dealer offered a warranty but said the wear was within normal limits.

I just don't trust the mattress businesses.

I thought I may want a Temurpedic but most who own them say they are very hot in the summer. I am a hot sleeper to begin with so that is ruled out. Or maybe not? My current mattress had a memory foam top when new and I absolutely loved it.. it was soft on top and super firm below. Great support for my back (which was giving me trouble at the time).

Are there any good resources for finding the best and most affordable mattress? Forums? mailing lists? Or can you recommend a mattress from personal experience? Again, I loved the 4" memory foam pillow-top over the firm mattress.

My back and purse thank you!

Comments

[trans-mag.livejournal.com]

I, too, have back (and hip) issues... And my memory foam mattress is great! :-)

Get a fluffy mattress pad, though, so you are not sleeping *right on top* of the plastic foam layer. When you are right next to the rubber foam, it doesn't let your skin breathe, and perspiration that should be evaporating (and cooling you) is trapped. Like wearing pantyhose in the middle of summer... Double whammy... :-P

[ldygrinningsoul.livejournal.com]

Someday I'll have a mattress. And a bed. We've been sleeping on a futon for like, 5 years now....

[denabeth.livejournal.com]

Consumer Reports should be a good source on what to look for in a mattress.