Buying a latex mattress - store or Internet?

[phoenix]

Hi Quentin1,

Phoenix - last thing, if I may. My only other choice us to consider all latex savvy rest or scottjordan which I can test in new York. It is about 500 dollars more vs mattress from Ron at mattressfactory in fanwood. I am ok spending more if needed. I wonder if you’d insist I explored that fully before committing to buying 6 inch latex/5inch foam. Or is it like closing between BMW and Lexus? Both are good. Thanks again and Best Rgds.

I don’t insist on anything.

I think it may be a good idea though to visit Scott Jordan to test their latex and latex/innerspring hybrids (NOTE ADDED: They are now a member of this site as well).

Savvy Rest is a good quality mattress and this design has advantages because you can make custom layering choices and you can re-arrange layers and exchange a layer after a purchase if you need to make comfort or support changes to a mattress. This has real value to many people. This would provide you with options that are not usually available with a “finished mattress” that may or may not be important to you depending on the confidence you have in the suitability of your choice and how well you tested each mattress as carefully and objectively as possible. It would also be worthwhile to ask about the options for adjusting or fine tuning the mattress at mattressfactory so that you can compare the options you have there with the ability to make changes with a Savvy Rest after a purchase so you can decide if the options are worth the extra cost. I would also keep in mind that latex is one of the most costly mattress materials and 9" of latex (assuming it is the same type and blend) is more costly than 6" of latex which of course would be reflected in the price.

Savvy Rest is significantly more costly than other mattresses that use the same design and are functionally identical but these are sold online in most cases so that may not be a factor. Once you know all the options you have then you can decide based on your testing and best judgement which choice would be your best final choice. There is no right or wrong with this and while you will likely end up paying more than you otherwise would have … you will have the comfort of knowing that you are choosing the best value available to you locally and that it will certainly be a better choice than any mainstream mattress you would likely have purchased otherwise in terms of quality, suitability, and value.

Phoenix