Looking for a Firm Mattress and Latex Topper.

Jennifer writes:

Hi Pete,

Like everyone else that emails you, I recently purchased a mattress and hate it.

Luckily, the store had a guarantee. So, I can return it for a refund or exchange.

Once I figure out costs, (there are restocking fees), I’m considering the refund so I can buy with you instead.

I’m only 5’2” and 130 lbs., but I’m planning for 2 people…husband/etc.

What I love, is a really firm mattress. And, I prefer thick mattresses that sits high.

I’m told smaller females should have softer mattresses, but I just really, really hate them.

I am open to a latex topper, though. I read some of your blog posts on that.

My favorite mattress of all time was a Simmons Beautryrest firm pillowtop I purchased around 2003.

I had it forever, and it never sagged. I almost wish I kept it longer!

I walked in to the store to buy a Kingsdown Passions Firm mattress, or a Beautyrest Pressuresmart Firm.

But, I got talked in to a “medium” Beautyrest. After just a few nights, it’s like sleeping in a hammock.

The stiff edge support and strip down the middle was firm, but where I slept was already sinking in.

I’m looking in the $800-$1200 range if possible.

Please Help, Jennifer

Hi Jennifer,

A restocking fee tells you that they plan to resell that mattress as new.

It could very well be, that your mattress had already been used and returned.

Take the refund.

In 2003, it was difficult to buy a bad mattress.

Today, it’s equally difficult to buy a good one.

What changed?

All of the name brands have been sold.

The upholstery used, today, is memory foam…the worst upholstery material ever invented. It’s sole purpose is to cause a mattress to need frequent replacing.

The diabolical part of that, is that memory foam returns when you get out of bed.

Thus, you won’t be able to exchange the mattress under the terms of the warranty.

You, simply, have to rebuy.

Memory foam has created a boon for the industry and a nightmare for the consumer.

Your 2003 Beautyrest had no memory foam in it, which is why it held up so well.

We carry a well made mattress that uses an individually pocketed coil unit, like used in a Simmons Beautyrest. The coils are double tempered, making them firmer and stronger than the Beautyrest coils, which are not tempered.

Also, this mattress uses latex upholstery, and contains no memory foam.

Here is a link to the Wolf Adara mattress, which is in your desired price range.

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