Hi Bixler,
Unfortunately your experience is all too common because of lower quality materials in the upper layers of so many of the mainstream mattresses that are sold in the industry.
Hopefully you’ve already read the mattress shopping tutorial here which has all the basic information, steps, and guidelines that can help you make the best possible choice … and know how and why to avoid the worst ones.
The better options I’m aware of in the Columbus, OH area (subject to the guidelines here) are listed in post #2 here.
Phoenix