My site has now been completely updated and transferred. : All links below now direct to the new site |
My experience shows that most people looking for a new mattress just do not know what to expect for their money. Browsing the internet will throw up thousands of different models which will no doubt leave you feeling utterly confused and somewhat dazed.
Take Silentnight for example. My price checks show that there are well over a hundred and fifty different models on offer with many retailers (such as Tesco / Argos etc ) having the same mattress components but with different names and fabric colours in order that you cannot compare like for like. This practice is deplorable. Even I, as much as I have tried, cannot tell the differences between their models in a certain price range
The most important question which you must always ask of yourself, and this is the principle I use to decide what models to sell. Namely:
Can I get a better mattress for the same, or less, money?
Of course you can, but to do this you will need to know the exact specifications on each mattress and from what I know - these fundamental details are not mentioned on many branded mattress descriptions and now you know what to look for it will not take you long to see that many descriptions are 'flowery' and not actually what you need to know!
If the description says 'Contains sumptuous layers of premium fillings' You should be asking 'What exactly are they?' or 'Contains Memory Foam' - How much? and How deep? If you do not know the answers to these - then there is no way you can be sure you are comparing like for like and you will be open to being potentially well ripped off.
| About cage sprung mattresses? |
The next and only step up is Pocket Springs and even the cheapest pocket sprung mattress you can find is infinitely better pound for pound than ANY mattress with a cage sprung interior. What is a budget or economy mattress? Every cage sprung mattress has the same or similar cage spring interior. A mattress should be at least 10" deep in order to contain compressed fillings and waddings of at least 2" either side. Cage sprung mattresses should not be able to bend easily. Bendy thin matts are the lowest grade and you should really not be considering them at all - not even for children.. These are usually the ones termed economical or budget. Weight is another important factor - you should not be able to lift a well made mattress with relative ease. |
| What is a 'cheap' mattress? |
Every manufacturer produces a range of mattresses that will fall into this category. They are made with the most economical components, at best a 13.5g spring cage, and covered with the lowest grades of waddings and fabric coverings. These types of mattresses are known in the trade as 'a bag of springs' because that what it feels like when you lie on them. It is not that I cannot find mattresses that can be sold less than this. I can. But, I don't because the quality is utter rubbish. I want you to remember me for getting you a bargain not a crap mattress. |
Summary
I know some budgets cannot stretch to mid or top of the range matts. But, there really is no need to sacrifice a fairly decent mattress by saving a few quid. There are not many matts that can offer a comfortable nights sleep for the £99 (double) mark. If there were I would have them on this site. I sell the best one I can find - and even this should be carefully considered against the ones I offer for £125.