First new mattress in 30 years

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I’ve been sleeping on the same twin mattress that my parents got for me when I was three. Over three decades later, it’s still perfectly comfortable and functional. As a stomach sleeper (I’ll flip to my back in my sleep, but then have to flip back over when I stir), I’m told that I’m predisposed to issues, but I’ve never had discomfort from what I’ve slept on. I’m 6’3" and 175lbs.

But now I need to buy a mattress for a new apartment, and I’m looking to emulate what I’ve gotten used to as closely as I can. I’ve determined that I like a firm mattress, mainly supported by coils. My current mattress has a one inch foam mattress pad on it.

I checked out a few Mattress Firm and Mattress Warehouse locations in the NJ/NYC area and came away with a few main contenders. I am looking for a Queen-sized mattress.

  1. Simmons BeautyRest PressureSmart 2.0 Firm 11" - $999.99 - Perfectly firm and no frills about this one. I’d consider a thin mattress topper of some kind, but otherwise, felt like good construction edge to edge.
  2. Simmons BeautyRest Caspian Harmony Lux - $1399.99 - Just as good as the PressureSmart but felt maybe a little thicker on the top layer. Could see foregoing the mattress topper for this one.
  3. Stearns & Foster Estate 14.5" Firm Mattress - $2099.99 - Felt just as firm as the preceding two but obviously nicer. Just had that deeper luxury kind of feel to it which I guess fits the price point they’re asking for.

I also tried the Stearns & Foster Estate Euro Pillow Top model, but while nicely plushier on top, I was led to believe that pillow top stuff gets packed down pretty quickly over the years and isn’t necessarily worth it.

I came across the Sealy Posturepedic Plus Ridge Crest II 14" Firm from Costco ($679 in Queen), but I can’t get past the idea of buying something I can’t try out first.

Didn’t really want to spent $2k on a mattress, but people keep telling me to amortize the cost over the life of the thing.

Happy to hear any feedback on these models. All above pricing was their Labor Day sale pricing which we were told ends after this week, but I imagine similar prices pop up around major holidays, so even if it’s not negotiable, I could get by for a few months to wait out the next sale.

Questions

  1. Is it better to buy directly from Simmons/Stearns & Foster as opposed to one of the stores for warranty, delivery, or return/exchange policies?
  2. Looks to be currently sold out, but is the Costco line of Stearns & Foster typically reliable? The Kirkland Signature by Stearns & Foster 14.5" Lakeridge looks to be about the same as the Estate, but for $1000 less.
  3. Are there other brands/models I should consider? Something from a Direct To Consumer with a forgiving return policy that I can’t test out in a store? I’m tempted to try the Boring Mattress, but don’t know anyone that’s gotten one.
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If you happen to know the brand name, model, and firmness rating of your current mattress, or even if you could provide photos of the law tags or labels, that could be helpful. It might allow us to offer more precise guidance. Without knowing the exact specs, if you’re trying to emulate your current mattress, our Essential two-sided mattress could be a good fit, assuming your current one uses pocket coils and has less than 1.5" of foam over the coils. If you’re looking for something similar to the Simmons Beautyrest PressureSmart 2.0 Firm 11", our Classic 12" Firm could offer a similar feel, though keep in mind ours is two-sided, which adds durability.

Unfortunately, we’re based in Western NY, so you wouldn’t be able to try it in-store. As for other options, there are plenty of direct-to-consumer brands that offer generous return policies listed on the Mattress Underground. For example, we offer a 120-night trial, and we ask that you give it 30 days to adjust. If you’re not satisfied after that, we’ll ask a few questions and may suggest in-home tests. If nothing works, we ask that you donate the mattress to a local charity for a full refund on the mattress.

We’ve found that buying direct from the manufacturer usually results in better customer service and handling of warranty issues, as you’re dealing directly with us, without a middleman.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

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Rockaway Bedding Ortho-Posture Ultimate. If you can find any information on it, I would honestly love to know what the specs were. Google didn’t really have any results beyond old newspaper archive websites.

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You’ve done your research! As you know, Rockaway was a large regional retailer, and this was a private label mattress made for them. If the white law label is still attached, it might give you some idea of what’s inside, but it won’t provide specifics like the thickness of the foams or the type of coil unit. You could always cut it open and post photos here — though I’m not sure if you’re up for that!

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