Hi everyone, new member here looking for some guidance.
I’m deciding between two Harrison Spinks mattresses at my local store, and I’d love input from people who know more about these than I do.
Option 1: Northumberland – brand new, full 10-year warranty (full price). I can’t try it in person though—the store no longer stocks this model, so it would be a special order from the US distributor.
Option 2: Leicester – a return that’s currently on the floor, no warranty, (35% off due to being a return, making it roughly the same price as the other model). I’ve seen it in person and it looked to be in good condition—no visible issues. I don’t know why it was returned.
On paper, the Leicester seems like the better mattress (horsehair, cashmere, 28k springs vs 15k), and at this price it’s a significant value. But giving up the warranty on a mattress at this price makes me nervous. On the other hand, at least I can actually see and test the Leicester before buying.
For those familiar with Harrison Spinks quality and construction: How much risk am I really taking on a returned Leicester without warranty? Are these mattresses durable enough that a visual inspection is sufficient, or is the warranty protection worth sticking with?
Basically… If you were me, what would you do?
