late Posted February 25, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 25, 2019 Couple weeks ago, we went mattress shopping. We only went to one place, they had latex, and the only mattress I liked was the most expensive one, $2400 not including a box spring. About 25 years, give or take several years, I got a latex mattress with a silk topping, that I liked even better than this one. We bought, loved it. It was $800. The 300% increase pisses me off. So we cut a deal, she's been wanting a frame, so she got a frame, I got a latex pad. Seemed like a good idea at the time. The current mattress was expensive, and pretty firm when new. Prob should have sent it back. After several years it got reasonably comfortable. But now it's been at least a decade, and I am beginning to think a pad wasn't the way to go. I may have to bite the bullet, but that truly pisses me off. There's no real reason it should be that expensive. Not feeling brilliant, at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted February 26, 2019 Share #2 Posted February 26, 2019 I've convinced myself that having a valley or a hill to sleep on is a good thing. But when the spring pokes me it's kind of a hard sell..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted February 26, 2019 Share #3 Posted February 26, 2019 4 hours ago, late said: Couple weeks ago, we went mattress shopping. We only went to one place, they had latex, and the only mattress I liked was the most expensive one, $2400 not including a box spring. About 25 years, give or take several years, I got a latex mattress with a silk topping, that I liked even better than this one. We bought, loved it. It was $800. The 300% increase pisses me off. So we cut a deal, she's been wanting a frame, so she got a frame, I got a latex pad. Seemed like a good idea at the time. The current mattress was expensive, and pretty firm when new. Prob should have sent it back. After several years it got reasonably comfortable. But now it's been at least a decade, and I am beginning to think a pad wasn't the way to go. I may have to bite the bullet, but that truly pisses me off. There's no real reason it should be that expensive. Not feeling brilliant, at the moment. ...check out the Ikea mattresses. I think you might even be able to get them mail order, because they roll them up pretty small. But you really need to go to one of the stores to try them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted February 26, 2019 27 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...check out the Ikea mattresses. I think you might even be able to get them mail order, because they roll them up pretty small. But you really need to go to one of the stores to try them out. Ikea is 127 miles from here. We've been there, but I haven't done a car trip that long in years. I did look at the catalog, and it looks like a typical latex on foam mattress. The latex is usually not the more expensive kind, and you are at the mercy of the company as to how good the foam is. Some of it is pretty good, but some breaks down far too quickly. Latex on latex is nicer, one option is 2" of tallalay on the top, and 6" of dunlop on the bottom. Something I've never seen, but I am considering since I have a latex topper coming in a couple days, is to go custom and have a mattress made that is latex on top, and memory foam on the bottom. Not entirely sure if my local mattress maker will go for the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted February 26, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 26, 2019 I just checked with an inflation calculator and $800 in 1994 is $1358.77 now. $2400 sounds WAY too high. For that price it should at least do oral sex for you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted February 26, 2019 20 minutes ago, MickinMD said: I just checked with an inflation calculator and $800 in 1994 is $1358.77 now. $2400 sounds WAY too high. For that price it should at least do oral sex for you. Latex factories experience fires every 20 years or so when they want to jack the prices up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 26, 2019 Share #7 Posted February 26, 2019 4 hours ago, MickinMD said: I just checked with an inflation calculator and $800 in 1994 is $1358.77 now. $2400 sounds WAY too high. For that price it should at least do oral sex for you. Maybe he needs to fond a different latex salesman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onbike1939 Posted February 26, 2019 Share #8 Posted February 26, 2019 A few years ago I bought a Latex mattress with a 2inch topper.....as well as a Latex pillow. At that time it cost £1000 but as I have a broken back I was hoping it would be helpful. It's been comfortable but it must be possible to make these for a cheaper price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 26, 2019 Share #9 Posted February 26, 2019 2 hours ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Maybe he needs to fond a different latex salesman. Find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted February 26, 2019 Share #10 Posted February 26, 2019 11 hours ago, Further said: But when the spring pokes me it's kind of a hard sell.... It's not my fault. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted February 26, 2019 Share #11 Posted February 26, 2019 48 minutes ago, BR46 said: It's not my fault. You need to find the testing department and give them heck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted February 26, 2019 Share #12 Posted February 26, 2019 Consumer Reports rate some of the "Bed in a Box" mattresses highly. They show up at your front door in a box. I can check the CR website if you need info on any when I get home. A few years ago WoJSTL bought an antique bed which required a non-standard mattress and box springs. We ordered it online and it's worked out really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Grass Posted February 26, 2019 Share #13 Posted February 26, 2019 14 hours ago, late said: There's no real reason it should be that expensive. Make your own, then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted February 26, 2019 20 minutes ago, Goat Geddah said: Make your own, then. That's a new one. I don't think I've heard of a DIY mattress before. People want cheap, they get a futon. Trying to run huge mattress pieces across a sewing machine would be fun to watch, but I think I'll give it a pass. I need to get some chairs re-upholstered. They aren't fancy, my grandfather made them. But I didn't want to use batting. It's not all that comfy. Last nite I found a place that makes cushions out of everything, latex, memory foam, and all the usual suspects. https://www.foamorder.com/custom_cuts.php#foam-type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted February 26, 2019 Share #15 Posted February 26, 2019 7 hours ago, onbike1939 said: ...but it must be possible to make these for a cheaper price. ...it's not going to these guys. China's rubber appetite fails to boost prices amid over-supply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onbike1939 Posted February 26, 2019 Share #16 Posted February 26, 2019 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ You can be sure of that. You would have thought with this product that the price might be a little elastic.....right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted February 26, 2019 Share #17 Posted February 26, 2019 Shuddup and quit your twitchin'. That approximate $3k is the best thing you could spend your money on. Yes, better than your dope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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