Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info

08-03-2009, 11:32 AM

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

Both toppers and mattress's can be discussed.

Begin!

Mugen910 · 08-03-2009, 12:01 PM

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.

08-03-2009, 12:09 PM

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

Thanks!

Mugen910 · 08-03-2009, 12:14 PM

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

08-03-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

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.

md4958 · 08-03-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

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

you trust Bao???

Mugen910 · 08-03-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

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

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Originally Posted by md4958

you trust Bao???

yeah what?!?!?!?

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 · 08-03-2009, 12:47 PM

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 · 08-03-2009, 01:24 PM

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

08-03-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

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

Stop stalking me dude it's getting scary.

08-03-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

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

You beat me to it!

about this being about memory foam & Bao can't REMEMBER!

rrplasencia · 08-03-2009, 01:30 PM

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

14holestogie · 08-03-2009, 01:38 PM

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 · 08-03-2009, 01:40 PM

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

Crap, Vin beat me to it

Smokin Gator · 08-03-2009, 01:46 PM

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 · 08-03-2009, 03:22 PM

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 · 08-03-2009, 04:09 PM

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 · 08-03-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

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

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

08-03-2009, 04:27 PM

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.

Scottw · 08-03-2009, 04:37 PM

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.

08-03-2009, 11:32 AM	#1
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info Would like to hear about the GOOD, BAD and the UGLY! Both toppers and mattress's can be discussed. Begin!

08-03-2009, 12:01 PM	#2
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info 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. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

08-03-2009, 12:09 PM	#3
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info Names of the good, bad and the ugly would be a great help. Thanks!

08-03-2009, 12:14 PM	#4
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info sorry Al...I got mine at overstock.com..I don't recall the brand.. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

08-03-2009, 12:47 PM	#8
spooble Palmetto State Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chad Location: SC Posts: 277 Trading: (58)	Re: Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info 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.

08-03-2009, 01:24 PM	#9
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info You realize memory foam is for mattresses and will not help you remember things in your advancing age ... right? __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

08-03-2009, 01:30 PM	#12
rrplasencia monica lewinsky Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Richard Location: Miami Posts: 1,827 Trading: (55)	Re: Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info 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 __________________ "Merica, Back to Back World War Champs." -Cloyd Rivers

08-03-2009, 01:38 PM	#13
14holestogie Serial banter killer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Clintonville, WI Posts: 4,341 Trading: (52)	Re: Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info 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. __________________ *I loves me a Parti*

08-03-2009, 01:40 PM	#14
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info Al, at your age, a foam mattress won't restore your memory anymore Crap, Vin beat me to it __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

08-03-2009, 01:46 PM	#15
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info 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. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

08-03-2009, 03:22 PM	#16
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info 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. __________________ Last edited by AD720; 08-03-2009 at 03:28 PM.

08-03-2009, 04:09 PM	#17
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info 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.

08-03-2009, 04:27 PM	#19
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info 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.

08-03-2009, 04:37 PM	#20
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Looking for Memory Foam Mattress Info 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.