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How to Shop for a Mattress Set
from:It’s really not much fun at all shopping for mattresses but it is something that has to be done from time to time. Make sure you are dressed comfortably and not too tired when you go shopping so you will be attentive to making comparisons. Don’t go shopping for mattresses after an already long day of shopping. Even though you may feel self-conscious, it is important to test any mattress that you consider buying to make sure it provides the level of support and comfort that you desire.
Do Your Research Before Shopping
Even before you go shopping for a mattress set, you can do a lot of the work online by reading up on what constitutes a quality mattress and industry standards. For example, the salesperson may tell you the coil count of a mattress you are considering but will you know what that means? By doing a little research first, you will be armed with the knowledge you need to make a sound decision.
Don’t Believe Everything the Salesperson Says
Unfortunately, not all salespeople are honest and since mattresses aren’t the easiest things to return, you’ll need to be extra diligent. Furthermore, it’s difficult to judge a mattress by sight alone and even the few minutes you may spend lying on a mattress in the store isn’t enough to judge quality. Sticking to major brands will also help to ensure you get a quality mattress set because many of the major mattress brands have been in business for decades and they have a reputation to protect. You may pay more but you may also keep your mattress much longer than if you go with a cheaper brand, which in reality, will keep your costs down over the long haul.
Once you do choose the mattress that is right for you, the hard part is over and now you can begin comparison shopping. Not all retailers will sell the same mattress for the same price so it pays to do your homework. If you don’t, you could literally spend hundreds of dollars unnecessarily. Be aware, also, that one store’s price might include delivery while another store’s price doesn’t so do ask questions and make sure that you are getting a fair comparison. Also, and this should be standard, but make sure that any mattress delivery includes removal of your old mattresses or you might have to spend even more money.
Shopping Online for a Mattress
Of course, if you purchase your mattress from an online retailer, you won’t have the option of them taking away your old mattresses. Still, by purchasing online, you might save enough to more than make up for that so it won’t hurt to look. Of course, you want to first shop the brick and mortar stores so that you can lie down on the mattress to make sure it is comfortable. You really should only purchase a mattress online only after you have found the one you want locally and then make sure you are purchasing from a retailer you can trust.