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What features and qualities are most important when shopping for a new mattress? What should you avoid? Share your mattress buying tips and experiences here, and help others make good decisions.

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by brucejetto

Jul 26 '09

How To Buy A Simmons Bed
You can always make a firm mattress soft, but not the other way around. Cut out the middle man!... read full review

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by jayo2418

Sep 10 '08

Mattress Shopping from an Industry Insider- What is a good mattress?
My final reccomendation on choosing a mattress is to avoid buying a mattress with excessive fiber. Fiber below the innerspring is OK. It will not leave impressions. Above is bad.... read full review

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by josey19

Apr 06 '08

Tempurpedic mattresses hold in heat
I just don't know... read full review

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by wal1k

Mar 22 '08

Once Upon A Mattress
When choosing a mattress, the most important thing is to test the mattress and find the level of hardness/ softness which fits you and not depend on a brand name.... read full review

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by realgirl

Sep 24 '07

Horrible Cust. Serv. at Mattress Giant
Be VERY careful!!! Mattress salesman are no better than used-car salesmen. Check that small print that could be hidden! Mattress Giant STINKS!!... read full review

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by cd_shepard

Sep 19 '07

1800 Mattress Collection Luxor Box Pillow Top Set
Shop around. Find out what is comfortable for you. Your body will tell you what it likes. ... read full review

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by jo.com

Sep 10 '07

What You Need to Know before Buying a Mattress: My Guide and Experiences
There are many factors to consider and to complicate matters even more we now have mattresses treated with stuff that kills cockroaches! ... read full review

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by czeke

May 18 '07

Experience with Mattress Giant
Do not use Mattress Giant to choose anything. ... read full review

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by rudixeno

Apr 11 '07

So You�re Thinking About Buying a New Bed
Spending more time up front doing your homework you'll be more likely to enjoy the bed you finally choose without necessarily having to refinance your house to do it.... read full review

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by emuff716

Mar 21 '07

How to choose the right mattress
Put on some comfy clothes, go to your local mattress store, and really put some time into which mattress really feels the best. ... read full review

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by DeRango

Jan 21 '07

Tips, Advice, and Things to Consider When Choosing a Mattress
Be Wise: Spend some time shopping around and considering your options. You will spend one third of your day using this purchase. ... read full review

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by lucky77777

Sep 10 '06

ULTIMATE MATTRESS GUIDE v1.0
Buy a no-pillow-top Simmons mattress (with over 540 springs for full-size) with matching box spring online after testing it at an independent mattress store.... read full review

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by shop4cig

Apr 08 '06

Beware of Mattress Giant!!
Check store reputation before you buy. Stay away from Mattress Giant!... read full review

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by yankeeokie

Jan 20 '06

The Other Side of the Fence/In Response to Buyer Beware
I felt the article "Buyer Beware" was very biased in presentation, and it's only saving grace was it's lovely description on the box spring.... read full review

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by nostro

Jan 15 '06

The mattress business is a scam, MILITARY buyers beware of so called 10 yr. warranty!
I did not read the reviews before purchasing. Military consumers please research warranties thoroughly. ... read full review

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