Replacing my Now-Discontinued Perfect Mattress

Mattress Talk 1) Mattress Selection Process
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Hi folks,

Hopefully I am in the right spot. In Summer of 2018, I bought a mattress I absolutely loved on clearance. It’s served me well, but between a misadventure with some curved bed slats and the fact that I am a powerlifter whose weight fluctuates rapidly throughout the year, it’s pretty much on its last legs.

However, my beloved, perfect mattress, the Simmons Beautysleep Blythe Point Luxury Firm Pillowtop (phew!) has been discontinued.

Here’s the specs as best I can tell:

12" height
Comfort Layer - SurfaceCool™ Fiber, 1/2" Comfort Foam, 1 1/4"AirFeel™ Foam
Contour Layer - 1/2" Gel Touch® Foam, 3/8" Gel Memory Foam Band
Support Layer - 725 Density Wrapped Coil system

I would love to get something SIMILAR to this, and if I could change anything I’d get something that cools a little better and was maybe 14" rather than 12", but these are minor concerns.

That said, I don’t really understand what the most important factors here are (I have read the guides and FAQs) and even with the bit of knowledge I do have - it looks like I want a firm hybrid mattress of some sort - I am completely overwhelmed with options.

Since “just buying another one of the same” is not an option I’m hoping folks can recommend something similar given the above information and budget. I’m really not picky on materials, brands, etc., and I live in a major metropolitan area (Portland OR) so I have plenty of options for where to try and buy, I just need to be given, if nothing else, a starting point on what to look for.

My budget is under $1,000.

Happy to answer more questions as needed.

Cheers!

@Magic_Sleeper

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Search nationwide on craigslist via searchtempest and facebook nationwide, offer up, and ebay and then have it shipped to you.

John

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Also, give @Magic_Sleeper a call. They are pros at mimicking the legacy/S brand mattresses. I think if anyone can replicate this mattress, it would be them. If i had to take an educated guess, when your mattress was a current style they likely recreated one for somebody.

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@BillyIdol - thanks. I hadn’t considered these because I didn’t want to buy used, but I guess if there’s one sitting in a warehouse somewhere this is how I’d find it.

@Maverick - also appreciated, I was not familiar with these folks.

At a more granular level, let’s say I was also looking outside of those two avenues - what is the most important factor here? Is it the fact that it’s a firm hybrid mattress? Is it the coil density? Like, if I were going to ignore both of your advice and struck out on my own, what would I be looking for? To be clear, I am NOT going to ignore y’all’s advice and I AM going to do the things you have both suggested, I am just curious and want to know a little more. :slight_smile:

Thanks!

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Considering your price point and type of overall feel, you may want to consider a @glaciersleep Summit or a Copperflexor Titan Plus Luxe from Brooklyn Bedding, or perhaps a DLX Classic Hybrid as it can handle your body.

To really help you find the right mattress, a few key details would make a big difference, things like your age, height, weight, typical sleep position, and general comfort preferences.

Trying a mattress in a showroom can be useful, but keep in mind that 15 minutes of lying on it isn’t always enough to tell you if it’s truly right for you. Likewise, randomly buying a mattress online without thinking about your specific needs can be just as risky. Conversely, I bought my mattress 3 years ago sight unseen, based solely on specs, and we loved it from the minuted it expanded and ongoing now. I tend to find showroom testing useful to eliminate what is too soft, and you can not make a soft mattress firmer, so a mistake in that direction is a different mattress. There are some latex options out there too that might be appropriate, but likely out of your budget, and you may want to test the feel of latex first before diving in.

Since you’re a powerlifter, you’re likely on the larger side and need something that offers strong support without feeling overly firm. In the sub‑$1000 range, it’s important to focus on mattresses with a robust support core and a comfortable comfort layer so your muscles aren’t constantly under pressure while you sleep. Too much foam in the comfort layer will likely sink too much, not enough may cause pressure point issues.

Good options to look at include mattresses with enhanced support and pressure relief, such as models similar to the Titan Series, Helix Plus, or Leesa Hybrid Plus. These aim to balance sturdy support with a bit of gentle cushioning ideal for heavier sleepers and athletes.

Mattresses not keep in ideal climate control conditions, can see foams break down prematurely, so while I agree with John (Billy Idol) that social media is a great option to search, you just never know what you are getting with little recourse. Frankly, I am sometimes skeptical of certain Sam’s, Costco and similar resources for boxed mattresses as you never know how long they have been compressed sitting on the shelf, where as most all of the Trusted Members here build their box mattresses to order, so the compression, roll and box are normally under 2 weeks packed before you receive it.

Hope this helps.

Maverick

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Thanks! I am 36, male, currently sleep solo (but not always), I am 5’8" and hover between 170-180lbs most of the year, but have been up in the 190-200 range when I was competing more actively (and, in fact, I think I was right around 215 when I bought this matress, holy smokes). Trying not to tick above 180 again, though. I generally sleep MOSTLY on my side but sort of folded over, sort of halfway between stomach and side. Not at all ergonomic and trying to train myself into sleeping on my back, but old habits die hard. I really do like the “firm” mattress with a little bit of give to it. I do not think I would want anything significantly firmer than what I currently have, but soft, overly-cushy mattresses are very uncomfortable to me.

There is a very good showroom near me here in Portland OR, where I got my current mattress and have sent my parents, brother, and former roommate, so I will likely stop by there in the interest of giving them my business again if possible, and I imagine a competent salesperson will be able to answer these questions as well (though “competent salespeople” are of course difficult to find). I will also reach out to the trusted members mentioned as well.

I can also see myself going down this rabbit hole a bit too far and DIYing the whole thing but I need another project like I need a hole in the head, so hopefully I find something that works for me in my price range.

Thanks again for the insight!

EDIT: also going to send an email over to @Magic_Sleeper before I forget, though as they are on the opposite coast from me shipping and other such things may be cost-prohibitive.

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Hello,

I would be more than happy to look more into the specs for you and see id I can find something similar in construction based of the firmness / softness of each foam layer + spring. An option I wanted to suggest is possibly converting it into a DIY mattress? We could walk you through opening up the mattress and seeing what foam layers need replacement and what foam layers are still good to keep. From there, you just replace the bad foam layers with similar foam and hopefully this will keep it as close as possible to your original feel. We also have a video that shows you the process you can look at before even making a decision on going this route.

This way, if the spring are still okay, you can use the same exact spring so the core construction is identical. We make you a zippered cover, which grants you access the inside of the mattress for as long as you own it, making it a lot easier to just build this thing how you want and make it a lot easier to swap layers out down the road. You can also keep it under $1000 while getting heavier grade foams then what might of originally been in there.

If you prefer just trying to find something similar being made now, I can look into some comparable options and see what works best for you.

Thanks!
Bryce Santos, Magic Sleeper

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Thanks Bryce, I will give you a shout when I have time, hopefully today. DIY greatly appeals to me but I really don’t need another project right now so it may be best not to tempt me. But if you really want to twist my arm about it… :wink:

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No worries! If you want to go more into detail, you know where to find me. Either way, I am sure we will find a solution for you.

Thanks
Bryce Santos

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You’re on the right track looking for a firm hybrid. Focus less on brand names and more on a strong pocketed coil system, thinner comfort layers (around 2–3"), and a breathable cover for cooling. Given your weight fluctuations, durability matters more than fancy foams. In your budget, models like Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid (Firm) or Sealy Posturepedic Plus Hybrid – Firm are good starting points. Since you’re in Portland, an independent local mattress store can also help narrow this down quickly.

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Alright, well, this worked out. I came into a little bit of extra cash this past weekend when a bunch of stuff I’d had listed for sale online sold at once. The same retailer where I bought my last mattress was having a clearance sale on floor models.

So, I went in and told them what I previously had and asked for the closest thing possible in my price range. Laid down on a few and tested them until I got on one that immediately made me say “oh, this feels just like my old mattress did when it was new.”

Ended up with a “floor model” of one of these from their house brand for $749 delivered. Not sure why it was listed as a floor model since it was still in the packaging, but I’m not complaining. It’s coming next weekend as I haven’t finished building my slats and my cat is getting surgery tomorrow and I just didn’t want to add to all the stress.

It might need a tiny bit more cushion on top - like another half inch or so - as my current one has a slightly thicker pillow top, but otherwise it felt perfect. The only other one that I liked as much was a Serta that cost about 4x more.

Thanks everyone for the assistance!

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Congratulations on your new mattress and use it in good health. Your mattress has a foam encased perimeter edge support system. Be cautious on using the mattress like a chair, sitting on the edge of the mattress to get dressed or putting your shoes and socks on. Or any edge sitting like watching tv. These types of foam edge supports can sometimes be the weakest in a mattress.

I am glad you found something that works for you, I know it has been challenging.

Maverick

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