Hi Elkie,
While I would certainly choose Plushbeds over the Sealy Embody in terms of value … if you are looking at an online purchase there are also better options with similar or better quality and better value available at other online outlets and manufacturers. Post #21 here includes a list and some brief comments about the members of this site who specialize in online sales.
The Embody latex line uses 3 - 6.5" of lower quality synthetic “smart latex” in the comfort layers over two different types of polyfoam cores. the Plushbeds (and many of the other choices listed in the post I referred to) use higher quality and more expensive latex support cores. There is little comparison in terms of value.
If by “big sale this weekend” you are referring to Plushbeds … their sale prices are all year long. I have never seen them sell mattresses at their regular price. If you mean the typical “memorial day sales” at the chain store of mass market outlets … then this is mostly a marketing gimmick. Better quality and value outlets and manufacturers sell mattresses with good value every day of the year and don’t rely on sales to create value. The “giant discount” sales should be a warning to “stay away” from the types of outlets that use them to mislead customers or create the impression that they have better value. This article may help you to avoid most of the gimmicks, traps, and pitfalls of mattress shopping and help “point you” to better quality and value.
A search on the forum for “plushbeds” will bring up lots more information about them.
Depending on the city you live … another good option would be a local factory direct manufacturer or a sleep shop that carries alternative or local brands. If you let me know wheere you are I’d be happy to look and see if I know of any near you. These types of outlets will usually have much better value every day of the year and you have the advantage of being able to try the mattress to make sure it fits your needs and preferences. An online purchase can also make a lot of sense of course, especially if there is not similar value available locally and they have the knowledge and skills to help you make your best selection. Local testing to get a sense of the type of layering that works best for you can also make an online purchase more “accurate”.
Phoenix