Sleeping well at night is one of life’s simple pleasures. Finding a mattress that meets your needs — and that you enjoy sleeping on — should be an easy process. But finding the lowest total cost can be difficult if you don’t know what you’re doing. We’ve compiled some advice to help you find a mattress that will match your needs and wants without breaking the bank.
Review the Return Policy
If you are shopping for a mattress and have your heart set on a particular brand and model, ask the store manager to see a copy of the store’s return policy. It’s a good idea to check it out even if you’re considering buying online from a direct-sale vendor. You want to ensure that if you don’t like it, you can easily return it. Most mattress manufacturers and reputable online vendors offer no-risk trial periods.
Read the Fine Print
That plush mattress might have an excellent price tag, but you need to read the warranty’s fine print. The length of a mattress warranty is just one way to tell how good a deal a mattress actually is. A quality, durable mattress and box spring set is likely to have a length of no less than ten years. Some direct-sales companies offer free maintenance for the life of the product. But most major manufacturers that sell through retail outlets tend to push shorter warranties.
Material Can Affect Cost
Before you run off to buy a natural latex mattress, you need to understand that this material can dramatically increase the cost of a mattress. However, a good latex mattress is a joy to sleep on. It blends the comfort of memory foam with the bounce of an innerspring mattress. The price of a latex mattress depends on thickness, material type, and brand. It’s best to shop around before you buy because there are several hundred varieties of latex, and each is priced differently.
Negotiate Well
Check out the local mattress store’s holiday blowout sale ads on TV and online. New mattresses are always marked down during these sales. Haggling can help you save hundreds of dollars, so be sure to negotiate any price changes when buying a new mattress. If you’re not comfortable negotiating, just ask for the discount that all shoppers got last week at yesterday’s clearance sale.