Hi glaxicus,
Welcome ā¦ and Iām glad you found us 
Phoenix
Awesome! Based on info here I am ordering my Flobed now in hopes of ending 10+ years of misery trying to find a sleep solution for my wife and I. Thank you all!
Hi Landtosea,
I switched your post to a new topic of its own with a more descriptive title so that it would be easier for other members to find.
Thanks for taking the time to register and letting us know what you decided to purchase ā¦ I appreciate it.
As you know I think you made a great quality/value choice ā¦ and congratulations on your new mattress
Iām looking forward to your comments and feedback once youāve received it and have had the chance to sleep on it for a bit.
Which of their mattresses did you purchase?
Phoenix
Thanks Phoenix! I ordered a vZone since my wife and I have very different needs and I think this has been the root of us finding shared comfort. I used the automated selector but based on suggestions here I followed up with a call. I am glad I did since after discussing our specifics in person a different mix was suggested. We tried a decently customer reviewed $1200 latex bed from Costco most recently which is being returned. I sleep ok on it but had been having a lot of non typical back tightness since using it. My wife canāt even sleep a full night in it and complains of shoulder and lower back pain I assume is from too dense of foam for her. Below is what we ended up with.
Me - 6ā 175lbs, athletic build, med frame, shoulder and lower back injuries = vZone soft/firm/x-firm
Wife - 5ā5 105lbs, athletic build, small frame, shoulder injury = vZone soft/med/med
Hi Landtosea,
Thanks for letting us know which mattress you purchased.
Iām glad you did as well because a bot that only considers raw data can never add the āgood judgementā of a human to the suggestions they provide.
Phoenix
Great resources and discussions here.
We have been researching for a couple weeks now. The forum threads on comparison on SleepEZ, FloBeds, and Savvy Rest were especially useful and really helped us in making a decision. Now the research continues on adjustable vs. non-adjustable bed frames! Leaning towards the basic model of ErgoMotion / Sotfideā¦
Hi jtinternet,
Itās great to hear that the information here has been helpful and you are certainly looking at some great quality choices regardless of which one you end up deciding
There is more information about choosing an adjustable bed in post #3 here and the main adjustable bed topic that it links to that can help you choose an adjustable bed based on price vs features comparisons and also includes some retailers that you can use as good sources of information about the features of the adjustable beds they carry and as pricing references as well (in post #6 in the main adjustable bed topic). Of course there are many other sources as well and prices can change on a regular basis so I would also include some internet searching in your research. I would also keep in mind that online advertised prices are often price controlled so make sure you call the stores you are considering to find out their best prices rather than just looking at websites.
I would consider all the major adjustable bed manufacturers to be closely comparable in terms of reliability so I would use price and feature comparisons to choose between them.
I would also give some careful consideration to the type of features that you may find useful over a longer period of time because some of the features they offer may seem very āenticingā when you are shopping but some people may find that they donāt use them as much as they thought they would once the novelty has worn off.
Phoenix
FYI in case you want to update the listing, I just asked for the 5% discount from Sleep EZ and they said it can only be used on select sleep mattresses, not any of the other āspecialā mattresses they have on their site.
Hi jperiod:
I checked with SleepEZ and the information you provided doesnāt sound accurate, and it might be a case of unfortunately some incorrect information being provided to you.
Here is their official policy for discounts for members of The Mattress Underground, directly from SleepEZ:
"Sleep EZ extends 5% discount for all mattress products we manufacturer. The 5% is in addition to any sales discounts. The only exception are adjustable beds which are purchased from outside vendors and are often bundled to deliver the most competitive price. Sleep EZ is the manufacturer of all mattress sold on Sleep EZ site. For those customers who do not call, but purchase online we ask they do the following in order to secure The Mattress Underground 5% discount:
When checking out online please insert in the āCommentsā section of form the following:
āSaw you on The Mattress Underground. Please apply 5% discount.ā
This will insure discount will be credited back. For any pending orders, you mail contact SleepEZ via email on their contact page here."
I hope that information is helpful. Iāll look forward to any comments you have regarding your transaction.
Phoenix
Hi Phoenix,
Spent the last week researching mattresses. Learned more from The Mattress Underground than any other site on the net. You have accumulated so much knowledge about a confusing subject I knew little about. Mattress ads,.brands, types, hypes follow us online. You tell us the truth. Thank you so much.
Iāve had several neck, back surgeries & am living for years in chronic pain. Was told a month ago by my orthro that my lumbar stenosis is progressing to the point that my life will be in a wheelchair, unless they can operate. . Seeing a neurosurgeon, & having tests done, but not thrilled by having more surgeryā¦ My family is buying me a new mattress for my 64th Birthday. My daughter has the DreamFoam ULTIMATE DREAMS 13ā³ GEL MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS & they love it. I went with the DreamFoam ULTIMATE DREAMS EUROTOP LATEX MATTRESS ,for more lumbar support. Chuck was wonderful helping me to decide on softness and what type of foundation. I told him that I decided from reading Mattress Underground and he said, he would send me 2 free pillows, .I am really looking forward to my new bed. Thanks so much for all your help.
Hi WoofiesMom,
Welcome to the Mattress Forum! :cheer:
Iām sorry to hear about your stenosis. I hope that you are able to find a positive resolution to your stenosis.
Congratulations on your new mattress. As you are aware, DreamFoam Bedding is one of the members of this site which means that I think highly of them and that I believe they compete well with the best in the industry in terms of their quality, value, service, knowledge, and transparency.
I look forward to your comments after youāve had the chance to use your new mattress for a while.
Phoenix
Just wanted to drop a quick line and say Thank You for all of the information on your site!
Iām a first time mattress buyer and have been overwhelmed by all of the choices and sales gimmicks from other stores. After reading good reviews of Parklane Mattresses here, I decided to stop in about a week ago. After visiting 3 other conventional mattress stores I am convinced that Parklane sells comparable or higher quality mattresses as large S brandsā¦and at a MUCH more reasonable price as well!
The salesperson, Steven at the Salem location, was attentive and knowledgeable and never pushy or hovering. When I had specific questions he happily researched them and provided an excellent shopping experience. Parklane is worth adding to the list if youāre in the market for a new mattress!
I am looking forward to placing an order for the Irving mattress tomorrow, and am feeling like I was able to make an informed purchase armed with the information I found here.
Hi jackiez32,
Welcome to the Mattress Forum!, and congratulations on your impending mattress purchase! :cheer:
As you probably know Parklane is one of the members here which means that I think very highly of them and that I believe that they compete well with the best in the industry in terms of their quality, value, service, knowledge, and transparency.
I look forward to your comments after youāve had some time to sleep on your new mattress for a while.
Phoenix
Thank you for the info
Ready to buy a new mattress. Thanks for all the valuable info on this website!
Hi tedny,
Welcome to the Mattress Forum!
Iām glad that the information contained on the site was useful to you.
Phoenix
Hi there, stumbled across this site while researching mattress selections as we are replacing a 15 yr old king pillow top. i never knew there were so many things to consider! this site has provided me with a wealth of information and at least now I feel somewhat armed as a consumer. i think iāve narrowed the choice down to a hybrid (latex & coil) mattress for me a 5ā4" side sleeper, and my 6ā4" side sleeper husband. thanks too for providing links to retailers in our area. i was able to actually try out the beds at urban natural, they are pricey, (my wallet is not thrilled with their price point) but at least I have a feel for what the hybrid and latex mattresses feel like. I am trying to get down to Shovlin in NJ to see their merchandise but that will have to wait until after the nightmare that is Thanksgiving traffic is over. thanks for your tips.
Hi there, stumbled across this site while researching mattress selections as we are replacing a 15 yr old king pillow top. i never knew there were so many things to consider! this site has provided me with a wealth of information and at least now I feel somewhat armed as a consumer. i think iāve narrowed the choice down to a hybrid (latex & coil) mattress for me a 5ā4" side sleeper, and my 6ā4" side sleeper husband. thanks too for providing links to retailers in our area. i was able to actually try out the beds at urban natural, they are pricey, (my wallet is not thrilled with their price point) but at least I have a feel for what the hybrid and latex mattresses feel like. I am trying to get down to Shovlin in NJ to see their merchandise but that will have to wait until after the nightmare that is Thanksgiving traffic is over. thanks for your tips.
Hi jak8,
Welcome to the Mattress Forum!
(I deleted your second post, as it was just an exact repeat of the first one.)
Iām glad that youāve been able to use the information on this site to assist you as you go through your mattress buying process. Both Urban Natural and Shovlin are members of this site, which means that I think very highly of both of them and that I believe that they compete well with the best in the industry in terms of their quality, value, service, knowledge, and transparency. I certainly wouldnāt hesitate to purchase a mattress from either of them.
Let us know what you end up deciding to choose.
Phoenix
Great info. thanks