Almost a year ago I realized why my mattress had become less comfortable and that was that the mattress had sagged and springs were poking through as well. Some months later I realized I could just flip it over so I did. While slightly better, it’s still got bad spots I can’t sleep on and I’m pretty much confined to one side of the bed.
Upon this discovery I was looking up mattresses and found Zinus. Several months go by and here I am. I finally have some money to use towards a new mattress and I’ve been considering all kinds of sites to order from, including Zinus. I’ve seen a lot of dislike here for the company (mostly, if not all from Phoenix). Is this an indication that it’s recommended to avoid Zinus at all costs – no matter the budget? If so, please explain the precise reason.
As for preferences/needs I live in a very hot and humid part of the US so I don’t want a bed that will get really hot. I’ve never had anything but spring beds in my life as far as I know. I’m not opposed to getting something with foam. I don’t really care as long as the new bed is enjoyable.
Aside from the weather I think my preference is side-sleeping since I tend to do that a lot when I’m conscious but when I wake up I’m almost always on my back or side. I’m 6’3" 350 lbs. and looking for a Queen size bed, no compromises on size.
I also need to replace the bedcover because of the holes the springs poked through the old one and I need sheets too. I want to get percale replacements because I really like percale sheets. Finally I need a bed frame, preferably one with storage underneath that can have a mattress set right on top of it. Once again, the selections of metal frames from Zinus are appealing.
With all of that said I have a budget of about $400 (including shipping). I’m okay with having to wait a little bit to slowly collect the funds to purchase the mattress, sheets and frame. After doing some reading I’m also considering a protector.
So far as far as mattresses and frames go, these are the things I’ve done some research on and considering:
LUCID Queen Hybrid Mattress - $330
Olee Sleep 13 inch Galaxy Hybrid ($299)
Olee 13" galaxy Euro Box Top Spring ($270)
Signature Sleep 13" Pillow-Top ($315-399)
(This one was $399 when I first saw it and it dropped to $329 the next day. I saw reviews indicating it was $315 at some point. When I saw it at $329 it was on backorder. Within the same day it disappeared and the only remaining options are $790. Obviously it should be back for the proper price one day).
Classic Brands Gramercy Euro Top Hybrid 14-inch ($331)
FlexusComfort Max Rest Double Regular Top ($225) - 5% off from MU
Beloit Mattress Majestic Plush Top ($304) - 5% off from MU
Beloit Mattress Innerspring Majestic Flippable ($364) - 5% off from MU
Zinus 14 inch gel-infused Hybrid ($370)
Zinus Mint Green Foam Hybrid Spring ($186) *
Zinus Steel Elite 14" SmartBase Frame ($131) *
Zinus Steel Premium 18" SmartBase Frame ($100) *
Zinus Steel Deluxe 16" SmartBase Frame ($106) *
- I can get 10% off orders from the Zinus website.
Just noticed too that Olee has a wider selection of frames which also have a lower minimum price: https://oleesleep.com/shop/bed-frames/bed-frames.html
(The frame height depends on the height of the bed.)
Am I looking in the right places or doing something really wrong? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.