tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36563995863281901082024-03-05T18:08:34.274-08:00DugrozMattress Reviews and Moredugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-45513415589665634552021-01-02T10:08:00.003-08:002021-01-02T10:10:45.227-08:00Alexander Signature Hybrid (Nest Bedding) Exchange<p> I received my Alexander Signature Hybrid Mattress (medium firmness) in late January of 2020. By the first week of December (2020), my wife and I were starting to become dissatisfied with the feel of the mattress. There wasn't anything dramatically "wrong" with it -- no structural breaks, etc -- but it just didn't feel as good as it once did. Specifically, it seemed like "troughs" were forming underneath me from my 200+ pound frame sleeping on it. These were very shallow, and were not visible to the naked eye. But, they were there, and I could feel them. </p><p>When we would rotate the mattress (side to side), then the trough would be under my wife. So either way, not a good thing.</p><p>When we decided it was bad enough to do something about it (we're picky and aren't willing to "settle" for mediocre sleep), I reached out to Nest bedding. I only asked for a new comfort layer. After some questions, I was told they were willing to send me a whole new mattress. </p><p>I had to take pictures and send them in, which I happily did. After doing so, they sent me a whole new mattress at no charge to me. Technically, the "dip" wasn't big enough to meet the terms of the warranty, but you have to like a company that stands up for it's product!</p><p>Most likely, I just got a defective foam layer (the medium). </p><p>We requested a firm to try it out.</p><p>Notes:</p><p>- I like the firm better than the medium. It's not a big difference. The firmness of the medium is around a 6 out of 10, and the firm is about a 7 out of 10.</p><p>- It is a little disappointing that after only 10 months, the great initial feel was gone. That is outside the trial period, but again, they did replace it under the warranty, so you have to like a company that stands behind their product.</p><p>- We're about a month into sleeping on the firm and it's great. Time will tell if we have the same issue again in the next 10-12 months.</p><p>Comment below or on YouTube if you have questions and I will try my best to answer.</p><p>Link to Nest Bedding Site <a href="https://nestbedding.uxsi.net/bovxM" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhSswemcttIOoRybMMOkL2YthJORGCB5hBR1ChITIqtxAEga_fL-42eUTvbRGsTH2cC-DaEF9E4VHt4OWwTCyG3vEY04cJdmSSuHfu5e3jgp79WQzxq__sUalo2YAjwVP2tGP874W5a8M/s2048/IMG_1492+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhSswemcttIOoRybMMOkL2YthJORGCB5hBR1ChITIqtxAEga_fL-42eUTvbRGsTH2cC-DaEF9E4VHt4OWwTCyG3vEY04cJdmSSuHfu5e3jgp79WQzxq__sUalo2YAjwVP2tGP874W5a8M/w400-h300/IMG_1492+%25281%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's hard to see, but there is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch between the blue ruler and the yellow yardstick. This isn't big, but enough to be noticeable. This prompted the exchange.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p>dugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-36088273686152722622020-01-20T09:38:00.002-08:002020-01-20T09:38:42.446-08:00MLK Day 2020 - Amazon Mattress Sales<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip3wre-fJopZOFO-Q6Cy9OOGKdewi7WCut406n8XBABnwnudxRXviC_UQuQEwa_ItHgGRl56mIKiNmShK5rO_t6_JYS73sb_HqX0t2Bz4CG6LD8bRO_Q2DhyjSwNsRCHoiOazzR5Ffh-U/s1600/MLK+Day+2020+thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip3wre-fJopZOFO-Q6Cy9OOGKdewi7WCut406n8XBABnwnudxRXviC_UQuQEwa_ItHgGRl56mIKiNmShK5rO_t6_JYS73sb_HqX0t2Bz4CG6LD8bRO_Q2DhyjSwNsRCHoiOazzR5Ffh-U/s200/MLK+Day+2020+thumb.jpg" width="200" /></a>Looking for a new, inexpensive mattress on this MLK Day 2020? A lot are on sale on Amazon Today!<br />
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Let me take you through them in this video. Below the video you'll find links to each mattress. Enjoy!<br />
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dugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-67072674325088478932019-12-28T17:27:00.000-08:002019-12-28T17:28:42.336-08:00Zinus Joseph Modern Studio Platforma Low Profile Bed Frame ReviewHere's an option for your bed that I recently bought and assembled: The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXM1HEK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=dugroz-20&linkId=b3b3b339ec6b08968924471e9f7c583b&language=en_US" target="_blank">"Joseph" by Zinus!</a> The official name is really long, it's "Zinus Joseph Modern Studio 10 Inch Platforma Low Profile Bed Frame / Mattress Foundation / Boxspring Optional / Woos slat support." Phew!<br />
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This is kind of a distinctive, modern design. It also has a frame that contacts the ground all the way around, so it's a little easier to move around.<br />
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In terms of assembly, it's really not too hard. It took me about 24 minutes to assemble it myself, start to finish. You don't have to be too terribly handy to put it together -- maybe if you're horrible with assembling things, you should look for help, but otherwise, you can probably handle it. See the video for details.<br />
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Available in King, Queen, Full, Twin and Narrow Twin<br />
Height: Available in 6 inch, 10 inch, 14 inch, and 18 inch heights. (My video shows the 10 inch)<br />
Cross-support: Wood slats<br />
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<br />dugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-48613867004616256102019-07-18T20:47:00.001-07:002019-07-18T20:55:51.337-07:00How to Save 9% on Any Mattress on Amazon (and 5% on everything else)Want to save 9% on any mattress on Amazon? (And 5% on everything else?)<br />
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Let's cut to the Chase (pun intended) -- the first step is opening the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Prime-Rewards-Visa-Signature-Card/dp/BT00LN946S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=13OD5V36J0LDS&keywords=prime+visa+signature+card&qid=1563504631&s=gateway&sprefix=prime+visa,aps,362&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=dugroz-20&linkId=0025e10a91e7b27da3115a856e0d955c&language=en_US" target="_blank">Chase Prime VISA credit card.</a> Officially called the "Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card," this credit card (issued by Chase Bank) gives cash back of 5% on <b><i>anything</i></b> purchased on Amazon. (Well, almost anything. There are a few excluded items, like gift cards.)<br />
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It probably goes without saying, but you should ONLY use this method if you have the money on hand to pay off your purchase right away. If you use this to finance the purchase, the interest quickly wipes out any cash back you earn. I will also mention that you have to be an Amazon Prime member to take full advantage of this card. You can still use it, but the rewards are smaller if you're not a Prime member.<br />
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The way this savings is accomplished is by the Prime Visa card effectively counting every $1 of spending at Amazon as $5 <i>for rewards purposes </i>(obviously you don't PAY 5 times as much!). In the picture below, you can see that I spent $19.07 on Amazon, but the Prime Visa rewards calculated my points based on $95.35.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When cashing out your rewards, every rewards point is worth 1 cent. Therefore, my $19.07 purchase earned me $0.95 -- which comes out to 5% cash back!</td></tr>
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You can then redeem your points for a variety of things, but I find the best value to be simply putting it into your checking or savings account. (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Prime-Rewards-Visa-Signature-Card/dp/BT00LN946S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=13OD5V36J0LDS&keywords=prime+visa+signature+card&qid=1563504631&s=gateway&sprefix=prime+visa,aps,362&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=dugroz-20&linkId=0025e10a91e7b27da3115a856e0d955c&language=en_US" target="_blank">Click here</a> to look into the Prime Visa Card!)<br />
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Just make sure you don't have a ad blocker turned on, then shop on Amazon as normal with your Rakuten plug-in enabled. Rakuten doesn't earn cash back in every category on Amazon, but furniture (which includes mattresses!) is their 2nd most rewarding category at a whopping 4% cash rebate! -- only Amazon Exclusive Apparel is higher.<br />
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Your Rakuten cash rebate will accrue over time and they mail you a "big fat check" once per quarter (yes, they actually call it a "big fat check," and yes, it does actually come as a check in the mail!).<br />
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So, you can also put your BFC in your checking account, and congrats! You saved 9%!<br />
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I have had no problem using Rakuten, but, as with anything of this nature, -- YRMV -- that is, "your results may vary." I can't guarantee that your computer won't do something funny and not track the reward. I know there is also an app that lets you use this on smartphones, but I've only tried the version on my Google Chrome browser on my computer.<br />
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As you can see, the price of every size except Queen went down by $200. The price of the Queen size went down by a whopping $300!<br />
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In my judgement, this now makes <a href="https://tinyurl.com/dreamcloud-dugroz" target="_blank">the DreamCloud</a> extremely competitive. You probably already know that the DreamCloud is my personal favorite mattress, and the mattress that my wife and I sleep on every night (except when I'm reviewing another mattress). If you've not yet heard of my favor for the DreamCloud, watch my videos below or <a href="https://www.dugroz.com/2018/04/dreamcloud-mattress-review.html" target="_blank">click here to see my full, written review.</a> We've been sleeping on our DreamCloud for at least 6 months . . . maybe more.<br />
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I wanted to take a moment to discuss the $200 discount that applies to all <a href="https://tinyurl.com/dreamcloud-dugroz" target="_blank">DreamCloud</a> purchases. Some bloggers and reviewers say they have a "special" $200 discount -- however, everyone gets the $200 discount. I don't want to insult your intelligence -- you know (or probably assume) that whoever refers you to DreamCloud gets a referral fee if you buy (and keep!) a mattress by using their link. If you think that my review is the most valuable, please use one of my links on this page or on YouTube! (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/dreamcloud-dugroz" target="_blank">which could be this one!</a>) If you think someone else does a better job, use theirs! Thanks!</div>
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EDIT: Some time in early 2019, Zinus changed the name of this product from "Lisa" to "Shawn." I have no idea why. So, anything you see on this blog referring to the Lisa is now the Shawn. Thanks.<br />
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(You could also get <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Best-Price-Mattress-Full-Frame/dp/B07CVRK9QL/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1548027407&sr=1-20&keywords=zinus+18+inch+smartbase&linkCode=ll1&tag=dugroz-20&linkId=e4d99aa145c0a5b81c5cb526e6b8afa2&language=en_US" target="_blank">a very similar 18 inch one</a> from another company.)<br />
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Sometimes this kind of thing is called a "box spring replacement" -- I don't love that name, because it's replacing both the box spring and the frame.<br />
All you need is this product and a mattress.<br />
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Nearly all mattresses made within the last 10 years don't require a box spring, so this fits the bill in almost all situations -- but if it doubt, check with your mattresses manufacturer.<br />
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The most common mattress thickness is 10 inches, so the combined height would be around 24 inches -- a very normal, comfortable height for getting in and out of bed. It goes without saying that if your mattress is 12 inches thick, the combined height would be 26 inches (well, but I just said it anyhow, didn't I???).<br />
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Assembly is very easy. There are no tools needed, everything goes together with small bolts and wingnuts. You may wish to wear gloves while assembling simply to prevent finger pain. It comes in a box (see the video for dimensions) which weighs almost exactly 40 pounds for the queen size.<br />
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I wanted something that would be quick and easy to assemble, so this fits that bill perfectly. In addition, I wanted something that could be disassembled without too much of a problem, and this fits in that regard too. Something that has a good amount of clearance underneath? Yep.<br />
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The assembly time, my first time, was just over 12 minutes. I think I could assemble it in less than 10 minutes now.<br />
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Almost everyone could assemble this, unless you have severe arthritis, neuropathy, or a similar condition.<br />
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I used it for 4 days (sleeping on it) and never heard any squeaks.<br />
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If you want something with no "edge-center" support leg, consider the QuickSnap platform bed instead, which I <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/04/zinus-quicksnap-mattress-foundation.html" target="_blank">reviewed here</a>.<br />
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<u>Vital Stats</u>:<br />
Available in King, Queen, Full, Twin XL, Twin and Narrow Twin<br />
Height: 14" (just under)<br />
Under-bed clearance: 12.5" approximately based on my measurements<br />
Cross-support: Metal wires<br />
Space between wires: 4"<br />
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The <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WVNBMD2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dugroz-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B06WVNBMD2&linkId=da281e134d0b06669322960b65a8ad9d" target="_blank">Zinus Hybrid Green Tea Foam and Spring Mattress</a> is a very "budget friendly" mattress -- one of the least expensive on Amazon! (I got the 8" variety) -- In this post, I'll give you my impressions!<br />
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<b>Composition</b><br />
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density foam. The next layer down is 1" of visco-latex foam (I'm not sure if that means it's actually latex, or just latex-like), and then under that we have 6" of springs. These are not pocketed coils, this is just good old fashioned springs. The kind that's all pretty much just one big interconnected base.<br />
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Next up is a 2" comfort layer that is likely intended to be a transition layer. It really squishes down and helps with responsiveness a bit.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I should mention the "Green Tea" in the name indicates that the bed is infused with "Green Tea extract and castor natural seed oil" for odor elimination. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I didn't notice any benefit to the freshness/smell from this aspect, but maybe it's present after several months.</span><br />
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I'll be quite frank here . . . is this a good mattress? Well, it wasn't for me. At best it's "fair to middlin'," and that might be speaking kindly.<br />
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The only outstanding thing about this mattress is it's price tag. It's one of the least expensive ones on Amazon, and the least expensive one I've personally reviewed.<br />
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My childhood goes back to the 80's and this reminds me of the type of mattress my peers and I would have had as kids. The kind you could bounce on and catch air. Before most average folks had even heard of memory foam.<br />
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They call it a "hybrid," but let's be honest -- this is an innerspring mattress.<br />
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With all of that said, you're probably wondering . . .<br />
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I will rate each category on a 5-Star Scale, where 5 is the best.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>Construction: 1.75 stars</b><br />
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The whole thing just felt somewhat cheap to me. Right away, upon unboxing, there were several loose threads around the edges. The sides feel kind of plastic-ish.<br />
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<b>Noise: 3 stars</b><br />
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There is some noise. It's not overwhelming, but it's there. Not "squeaky," but when I first sat down, I could hear the springs moving around. If I changed positions suddenly, I could hear that too. There is zero foam or sound dampener around the edges.<br />
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<b></b><b>Smell: 1.75 stars</b><br />
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While the reports of some reviews on Amazon of the smell seem to be greatly exaggerated, it does smell pretty "not good" when you first unbox it. I let it air out for a full 3 days before sleeping on it, and it was a very mild period of winter days in the 50's, so I left the window open a crack for most of 2 of those days. By the end of the 3rd day it was tolerable, but it was a full week before the smell was really gone.<br />
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At first it smelled like a chemical smell, but after 3-4 days it just smelled kind of rubbery.<br />
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If you are at all sensitive to smell, don't plan on sleeping on this mattress for the first 3-4 nights.<br />
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<b>Feel: 3 stars</b><br />
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<b>Motion Transfer: 1 star</b><br />
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There's no way to sugar coat it -- don't plan on sleeping in the bed with someone else unless you want to hate them by morning. It's so stiff you will feel each and every thing they do. It's really just a big bed of springs, and the 1.5 inches of comfort layers just isn't enough to absorb motion. My wife and I laid on it together for just a couple minutes, and her comment was "it feels like a swaying ship!" (anytime I moved).<br />
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<b>Support: 3 stars</b><br />
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"Support" does not mean the same thing as firmness. This gets into tricky-to-describe territory, but means things like keeping your spine in alignment; does the firmness feel even, as opposed to lumpy or firm in spots without being firm in other spots? Do you sink in too much and "overcome" the top couple inches? This is always subjective. I am a back sleeper primarily but also sleep on my side some.<br />
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I can only talk about it from my point of view -- as a full-sized guy - and I have a fair bit of curve in my back.<br />
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This is a firm mattress. The 1.5" of padding above the springs just isn't enough to "fill" the space in my lower back, so it had too much of my support being transferred to my hind end when I sleep on my back. Sometimes people equate firmness to supportive, but that's not really accurate. This is firm, but not like sleeping on the floor firm -- it's like sleeping on a thin piece of wood that's held up by lots of springs and a little bit of fabric.<br />
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Although "firmness" doesn't do a lot of justice to describe things, if you were to ask me how firm it is on a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the most firm), I'd say this is in the 8-9 range.<br />
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The edge support is very lacking.<br />
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<b>Pressure Point Relief: 1.50 stars</b><br />
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There's just not enough there for a 200+ pound person in the comfort layer. My body sinks through that top 1.5" of comfort layer like it's nothing.<br />
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And this is what caused me to truncate my sleep test. I intended to sleep on it for 3-5 nights, but I only made it 2. When I slept on my back, my hind end and the shoulder blades would hurt. When I slept on my side, it was a little more tolerable, but my shoulders and upper arms would hurt. I woke up in the middle of the night both nights uncomfortable and took a couple ibuprofen to get back to bed. At the end of the second morning, even my armpit area - kind of wrapping back around to the shoulder blades - was sore. I'm never sore there.<br />
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<b>Conformity: 3.0 stars</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Conformity is the idea that the mattress is even -- without lumps -- and is locally conforming to your body without it being a global conformity.<br />
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Actually, this aspect was better than I thought, it did stay pretty level with my wife and I laying on it, despite our weight disparity. And, the little bit of dip there was didn't spread out too much. Just kinda medium.<br />
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I would have liked to have sunk in a wee bit more, though. I don't want to feel enveloped, but I felt too much like I was just laying "on" the surface.<br />
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<b>Customer Service: 2.5 stars</b><br />
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In full disclosure, I didn't interact with customer service at all (I ordered it online and never spoke any humans and never had to email anyone). I had no issues with the delivery, it came in the usual 2-day time frame. So, I had to rely on online opinions and Amazon reviews.<br />
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There are a large handful of "major complaints" out there on the interwebs about people who wanted to return the mattress but could not reach anyone, never got a reply to their emails, etc. I guess I need to balance the good with the bad, and I'll go right in the middle here at 2.5. If I get comments about people with good experiences for exchanges, returns, etc., I'll be happy to raise that later.<br />
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<b>Shipping:</b><br />
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Shipping is free regardless of a purchase <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WVNBMD2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=dugroz-20&linkId=ac85de00477f9eb5527f27118ffdda74&language=en_US" target="_blank">via Amazon</a> or via the <a href="http://mbsy.co/zinus/dugroz" target="_blank">Zinus website</a>. My purchase was on Amazon, and since I'm a prime member, it arrived 2 days after my order.<br />
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On 01/11/2019, I wasn't able to find the mattress on the Zinus Website. However, I know I've seen it there before. Maybe it just sells out frequently.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>Other info worth mentioning:</b><br />
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All Zinus mattresses are covered by a 10-year limited warranty, per the manufacturer's website.<br />
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<b>Return Policy?</b><br />
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- Via <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WVNBMD2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=dugroz-20&linkId=ac85de00477f9eb5527f27118ffdda74&language=en_US" target="_blank">Amazon</a>:<br />
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As you likely know, on Amazon you can return almost anything. I've seen a few reviews from people who returned a mattress. You have to buy a very large mattress box (you're not getting it back in the original box!) and then send it back the "regular way" with a pre-paid label. You will have to notify UPS or FedEx it's a large item, then arrange pick-up. Some places I've seen have said they will reimburse you for the special box, others said they won't, so I'm not sure on that. Obviously, most people just give up and don't bother. This has to be done within 30 days.<br />
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- Via <a href="http://mbsy.co/zinus/dugroz" target="_blank">Zinus.com</a><br />
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On the date I wrote this (01/10/2019) I was not able to find return info on the Zinus website.<br />
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<b>OVERALL SCORE:</b><br />
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2.3 stars<br />
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<b>One Big Disclaimer about Thickness:</b><br />
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This mattress comes in 3 thicknesses on Amazon: 8 inches, 10 inches, and 12 inches. (Of course, the<br />
price goes up the thicker you buy, with the most dramatic jump between the 8 and 10 inch variety.) There is one Amazon listing for all three sizes, which you can toggle, just like you can toggle the size (full, queen, etc).<br />
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It seems that in general, the thicker ones get better reviews. To me, this is pretty obvious. I'm guessing adding 2 or 4 inches of comfort layer makes a BIG difference. In fact, the #1 Amazon review is a lady just raving about how much she loves the 12 inch she and her husband bought!<br />
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So, maybe if I tried the 10 inch or 12 inch I would have a much better impression. I probably would. But I bet most people are buying the 8" because of the much lower price. Who knows, maybe if my YouTube video gets a lot of views and this blog gets a lot of clicks, I might try the 10 or 12 inch in the future?<br />
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<b>Summary:</b><br />
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I'm not going to go over a list of pros and cons, because, you've likely already picked up on the fact that I didn't really get a favorable impression of this mattress. There are really only two groups of people that I would recommend this mattress for:<br />
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1) People who have been sleeping on a bouncy, innerspring mattress for so long that they just can't envision going to an all-foam or hybrid mattress. If you just like really old-fashioned, spring mattresses, then this is for you.<br />
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2) People who are shopping on price alone. It doesn't get much cheaper than this, with the queen size being under $200 (and, on the day I bought it, quite a bit under $200!)<br />
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I understand that budget it a legit concern for a lot of people, so I don't want to "poo-poo" spending an extra $45. However, if you are looking for a highly inexpensive, mostly spring mattress, might I suggest the Signature Sleep Contour Mattress instead? I did a previous review of that one (see it here!), and would deem it to be a much better mattress for roughly $45 more. Again, prices can and do vary, so always check for yourself.<br />
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If you do go with it, I would give strong consideration to adding a memory foam or latex topper to this mattress to allow a little more "give" and pressure point relief.<br />
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dugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-49977657155027632852018-12-31T19:41:00.000-08:002019-01-02T20:19:14.455-08:00Tuft & Needle Mattress Review<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvNntFwMxqLDW-Aflny94LpSbNqH_q0clQg0ESggy8-0phXBc76uzDtzk_bnuqn3xrqb1UUkfRvMxlKIG4UD3VW17Ha3L52S54789Ky9pyO6yZi6NGJWwGImVr8XeuDS0zpcbYHC-s_Q/s1600/T+%2526+N+Still+with+20+Perc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvNntFwMxqLDW-Aflny94LpSbNqH_q0clQg0ESggy8-0phXBc76uzDtzk_bnuqn3xrqb1UUkfRvMxlKIG4UD3VW17Ha3L52S54789Ky9pyO6yZi6NGJWwGImVr8XeuDS0zpcbYHC-s_Q/s320/T+%2526+N+Still+with+20+Perc.jpg" width="320" /></a>I recently tried out the <a href="https://amzn.to/2C2QoxJ" target="_blank">TUFT & NEEDLE Mattress</a> (the original), and slept on it for 10 nights. Who<br />
hasn't heard of Tuft & Needle? Everyone has!!! Well, it can seem that way, at least, as it's the most reviewed mattress over $500 on Amazon. But you wanna' know what I think, right!?! Read on!<br />
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I won't go into lots & lots of detail on the construction, (because you can read about it yourself on <a href="https://www.tuftandneedle.com/mattress/?=&size=MAT-TN-01-T" target="_blank">their website</a>), but I'll give the basics.<br />
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It can be found on their website ^ or <a href="https://amzn.to/2C2QoxJ" target="_blank">on Amazon</a>.<br />
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T&N has a very simple 2-layer design.<br />
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The top layer is 3 inches of adaptive foam that is very responsive. This is designed for pressure relief. The bottom 7 inches is a base layer, to provide a nice support base to hold everything in pace. Obviously, the while thing is 10-inches thick.<br />
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I slept on a queen-size T&N for 10 nights. To you you some quick overview thoughts, I think of T&N as the "OK for everyone, and offensive for no one" mattress. So while I can't say there's anything all that wrong with it, it certainly wasn't my favorite ever. Now, some people might really love it. Shortly after my sleep trial ended, a couple upper-elementary age boys came and slept on it, and really liked it. Then, a few days later, my 8th grade niece slept on it for a few nights and loved it.<br />
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On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most firm, I would rate the Tuft & Needle to be a 5-6 on the "softness" scale. Having said that, the "softness scale" is just 1 piece of the puzzle for rating a mattress (read on for details). Your response is going to vary, and, as we all know, comfort is highly subjective and everyone will respond differently. I weigh in the neighborhood of 200 lbs. and carry most of my weight around the middle.<br />
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Having said that . . .<br />
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I will rate each category on a 5-Star Scale, where 5 is the best.<br />
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<b>Construction: 4.25 stars</b><br />
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The construction of the Tuft & Needle mattress is nothing special, but nothing problematic either. That's OK, because once you put on a mattress protector and sheets, you don't notice any "fancies" anyhow. It's a totally flat top.<br />
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<b>Noise: 5 stars</b><br />
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There is no noise.<br />
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<b>Smell: 4.25 stars</b><br />
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Like most mattresses that come compressed and rolled up, there was a little bit of odor that I refer to as "new mattress smell." There was no offgassing, and within 3 days the odor was gone. I did let it air out for a full 24 hours before sleeping on it or putting any bedding on it.<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Feel: 3.5 stars</b><br />
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The cover has a very simple feel -- plain but nice.<br />
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Tuft & Needle is an all foam mattress, so the feel is pretty much what you might expect. The mattress is NOT a slow-reacting mattress - it's an instantly reacting. Despite being all foam, it's instantly responsive, so don't think of the "tempurpedic" style.<br />
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Like many mattresses of this style, it feels very nice when you first get in bed.<br />
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<b>Motion Transfer: 4.25 stars</b><br />
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It's "pretty good" at motion transfer -- certainly better than most hybrid or innerspring mattresses, but within the world of all-foam mattresses, it's not the best. But it's OK.<br />
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This is largely because it's not made of memory foam, it's made of "adaptive foam" (somthing proprietary to T&N: they say it "provides great pressure relief without feeling too soft or like quicksand." This is a fast-reaction foam.<br />
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Having said that, this should be more than serviceable for all but the very wiggly sleepers with a sleeping buddy.<br />
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<b>Support: 2.0 stars</b><br />
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"Support" does not mean the same thing as firmness. This gets into tricky-to-describe territory, but means things like keeping your spine in alignment; does the firmness feel even, as opposed to lumpy or firm in spots without being firm in other spots? Do you sink in too much and "overcome" the top couple inches? This is always subjective. I am a back sleeper primarily but also sleep on my side some.<br />
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This is the biggest shortcoming of T&N. Bear in mind, this will impact each person differently and your weight and build will <i>substantially</i> impact this area. I am about 5'11" and weigh in the neighborhood of 200 lbs.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2n4NeSFEpr7VhrunUFBpUI1dt2cbnpqpfW0SzCSfWFU8j-fsTIpGIZJEYYR-zyspzqnTgqCMa_eJ6bSBMd7oBC3wD4UfsLq4958hXjd7oWC1ibGzs_N48tFDeDGxNsK4ijFjDf5lUNQM/s1600/for+facebook+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2n4NeSFEpr7VhrunUFBpUI1dt2cbnpqpfW0SzCSfWFU8j-fsTIpGIZJEYYR-zyspzqnTgqCMa_eJ6bSBMd7oBC3wD4UfsLq4958hXjd7oWC1ibGzs_N48tFDeDGxNsK4ijFjDf5lUNQM/s400/for+facebook+1.JPG" width="400" /></a>I experienced a "hammocking" feeling when back sleeping. In other words, it felt like my hips and buttocks dipped into the mattress slightly more than than my legs and shoulders. My theory is that since I carry a fair amount of weight in my middle, there just wasn't enough there to overcome that weight distribution. Because of this, I essentially sank through most of that top layer of pressure relief foam and it was too compressed under my middle. It seems like that top layer just isn't "dense enough" to handle my body type completely. It certainly wasn't the worst night of sleep I've ever had, but there are better choices for a 200+ lb. back sleeper with a lot of weight in the butt and gut areas.<br />
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When I slept on my side, I didn't notice this AS much, but sometimes my hips still felt like the top layer just wasn't <i>quite</i> dense enough for my build.<br />
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On the other hand, a lighter person (or two lighter persons) likely wouldn't have this issue. If you are under 170, and not obese, you're probably fine.<br />
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<b>Pressure Point Relief: 4.0 stars</b><br />
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Very good for the most part. It filled the space in the small of my back nicely. As above, the only issue would be like when I slept on my side, my hip would feel like it was all the way through that top layer, so it didn't feel very "cradled."<br />
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<b>Conformity: 4.50 </b><b>stars</b><br />
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What am I looking for in conformity? I want something that feels firm where it's supposed to feel firm, and soft where it's supposed to feel soft. That's a tall order (or a $5,000+ mattress), but let's at least get as close as we can. I want something that conforms to my body locally, but not globally. In other words, I want to sink into my mattress just a bit -- maybe an inch or two, but I don't want a giant valley to be formed while the mattress tries to accommodate my whole body.<br />
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Very good conformity! My body wasn't exactly "floating on top" (like on a very firm mattress), but it also wasn't "sunk in." -- it hit that happy medium just right.<br />
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<b>Customer Service: 4.75 stars</b><br />
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I ordered my T&N off Amazon, and it arrived in 2 days. I have nothing to complain about, and the reviews look pretty good when it comes to customer service.<br />
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All T&N mattresses are made in the USA.<br />
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<b>Shipping:</b><br />
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I don't give a star-rating to shipping, but shipping is free. It is delivered by UPS, FedEx, etc. It comes in a large roll, compressed. There is no cost to you if you decide to return it during the trial period.<br />
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Warranty: T&N has a 10-year warranty, and (in my review), it's one of the 10 best online mattress company warranties (<a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2018/05/the-10-best-online-mattress-company.html" target="_blank">see my article on that very topic</a>!). It also has a 100-night, risk free in home trial period. Edge support, like with most all foam mattresses, is lacking.<br />
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- Very good pressure point relief<br />
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- Little in the way of motion transfer<br />
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- 100 night no-risk trial period with free shipping<br />
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- If you are over 200 pounds, there will probably be better choices out there<br />
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- Does "OK" at many things, but if you're looking for 1 particular thing (like support for a bad back), you may not like it that much<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Final Thoughts:</b><br />
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Since you have a risk free trial period of 100 days, there's really no risk in trying out a Tuft & Needle. Everything I've read is that they have very good customer service. If you (and your sleeping buddy, if applicable) are under 200 lbs, you'll probably like this mattress. However, much over 200 lbs, and my best guess is that you'll think it's "not for you."<br />
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I like that T&N just gives their price, and doesn't play the "find the discount" game. Here are the price points:<br />
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Twin: $350<br />
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Twin XL: $395<br />
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Queen: $595<br />
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King or Cal King: $750<br />
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dugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-20914105719498499032018-12-17T20:01:00.000-08:002019-01-02T20:35:50.024-08:00Luna Mattress Protector Review & Waterproof TestLet's take a look at the <a href="https://amzn.to/2PanLTA" target="_blank">Luna Waterproof Mattress Protector</a>! I bought one and did a waterproof test by pouring water on it. Watch the video (below) to see how it went!<br />
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. . . As you can see, it passed my simulated "accident" testing with flying colors!<br />
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The <a href="https://amzn.to/2PanLTA" target="_blank">Luna</a> can be machine washed (just follow the care instructions carefully!) and machine dried on the lowest setting (gentle).<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">B+</span></b> for comfort - it conforms nicely, and doesn't change the feel of the mattress, and a little more taught than either the SafeRest or Lucid.<br />
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It <b><span style="font-size: large;">passed</span></b> both the basic and<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"></span></i><i><span style="font-size: large;">Where you can buy it:</span></i><br />
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Amazon.com -- <a href="https://amzn.to/2PanLTA" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a><br />
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(there may be other places -- This list is not exhaustive. Check around as prices can and will vary.)<br />
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The Luna Protector is available in all standard sizes and has a 15 year warranty (slightly better than some others).<br />
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My other mattress protector reviews:<br />
<a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/05/lucid-mattress-protector-review.html" target="_blank">Lucid Mattress Protector</a><br />
<a href="https://youtu.be/rEMAySR-1rU" target="_blank">Purple Mattress Protector</a><br />
<a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/11/saferest-mattress-protector-review.html">SafeRest Mattress Protector</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I paid full price for my Luna Mattress Protector. The above links are affiliate links. Please see the disclosure a the bottom of this web page.</span>dugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-63069990058670488262018-05-19T20:51:00.000-07:002019-05-07T19:25:00.612-07:00The 10 Best Online Mattress Company Warranties<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpOF1lMjJyCG26F0G5MMkONZRGXrPymWwQaZG0CB1ALC54rilQIBo1QPnKSorr-ocO-OcXSJMRJMZ14wJpHtaW5A-opoW-X0JWdE9wApOvYn2mWtzV4n_iepSeKrHyuDGrRQhuZuotBA/s1600/Warranties+20+Perc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpOF1lMjJyCG26F0G5MMkONZRGXrPymWwQaZG0CB1ALC54rilQIBo1QPnKSorr-ocO-OcXSJMRJMZ14wJpHtaW5A-opoW-X0JWdE9wApOvYn2mWtzV4n_iepSeKrHyuDGrRQhuZuotBA/s320/Warranties+20+Perc.jpg" width="320" /></a>What are the best warranties out there in the burgeoning world of direct-to-consumer online <br />
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I looked up as many as I could, and here are the results! Note that I only looked at mattresses that have a risk-free trial period of at least 75 days, and can easily be returned for free if you don't like it within that trial period.<br />
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One of the most important factors in a mattress warranty is how "deep" of a permanent indentation (sag) is considered to be a defect. In fact, I would say that's more important than the overall duration of the warranty, as long as it's at least a 10 year warranty -- in my opinion, you should replace your mattress at least every 7-8 years anyhow, if you sleep on it regularly, due to the "ick" factor. I won't consider a mattress that defines a defect as a sag of anything over 1.5 inches. 1.5 inches is "OK," but some are better. You may also want to note that I think mattress companies should have all the details of their warranty on their web site. I won't even give one consideration if it doesn't. I was somewhat surprised to find a couple major companies that said they had a warranty of a certain length, but didn't have any details on their web site. A customer shouldn't have to call you or email you to see what you offer in the year 2018.</div>
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Prefer to watch & listen to me talk? - <a href="https://youtu.be/lsW5lI8JCys" target="_blank">Here's the YouTube video on this topic.</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">DISCLAIMER: I have tried my best to provide </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">accurate </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">information ; however, this list is intended to provide general information only, and is not guaranteed to be up-to-date. Details on mattresses can - and do - frequently change. I am not able to provide legal advice. Please check each mattress company's web site for details. Thanks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#10: <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=965472&U=1436448&M=69944&urllink=" target="_blank">Nectar Mattress</a> & <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1126939&u=1436448&m=76328&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">DreamCloud Mattress</a></span></div>
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I put these two together because their warranties are exactly the same!<br />
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Both <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=965472&U=1436448&M=69944&urllink=" target="_blank">Nectar</a> & <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1126939&u=1436448&m=76328&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">DreamCloud</a> mattresses feature lifetime warranties, broken down into two segments -- For the first 10 years, they will replace the mattress at no cost to you if there is a defect. For the remaining life of the mattress (so long as you're the original owner) they will replace OR repair the mattress if there is a defect, at their discretion. During this "second phase," you will incur a transportation fee of $50 each way, but that fee will be waived if the defect is found to be legit.</div>
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They define an indentation of 1.5 inches or more to be a defect. That's acceptable, but not amazing. They would be much higher on this list if it was 1.0 or 0.75, because all other parts of their warranties are amazing!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#9: <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1049803&u=1436448&m=60398&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Bear Mattress</a></span></div>
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<a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1049803&u=1436448&m=60398&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Bear</a> has a 10-year full replacement warranty. If a mattress needs to be replaced due to a defect, Bear will cover any shipping cost to get the replacement mattress to you (though their web site doesn't explicitly state who pays to get the defective mattress to them). An indentation measuring 1.0 inch or more is considered to be a defect.</div>
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<a href="https://www.pacificmattressco.com/" target="_blank">Pacific Mattress Company</a> has a 10-year replace-or-repair warranty. An indentation measuring 0.75 inches or more is considered to be a defect. Their web site doesn't explicitly state who covers shipping costs in the event of a warranty claim.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#7: <a href="https://amzn.to/2GzqzFA" target="_blank">Tuft & Needle Mattress</a></span></div>
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Each <a href="https://amzn.to/2GzqzFA" target="_blank">Tuft & Needle</a> Mattress, whether you buy it <a href="https://amzn.to/2GzqzFA" target="_blank">on Amazon</a> or on <a href="https://www.tuftandneedle.com/faq/" target="_blank">their web site</a> has a 10-year replace-or-repair warranty. An indentation measuring 0.75 inches or more is considered to be a defect. Their web site doesn't explicitly state who covers shipping costs in the event of a warranty claim.</div>
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<a href="https://dozebeds.com/" target="_blank">Doze</a> has a 10-year replace-or-repair warranty. An indentation measuring 0.75 inches or more is considered to be a defect. In addition to a normal replacement or repair for a defect, if you have a valid warranty claim, they give you the option of replacing your defective mattress with a more expensive one as long as you pay the difference in price. Their web site doesn't explicitly state who covers shipping costs in the event of a warranty claim.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#5: <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=830384&U=1436448&M=63970&urllink=" target="_blank">Voila Mattress</a></span></div>
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mean, I'd rather just get my money back than have a repairman come out or ship it somewhere for repairs!). An indentation measuring 0.75 inches or more is considered to be a defect. Shipping costs associated with a warranty claim are the responsibility of the purchaser.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#4: <a href="https://spindlemattress.com/spindle-natural-latex-mattress/" target="_blank">Spindle Mattress</a></span><br />
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<a href="https://spindlemattress.com/spindle-natural-latex-mattress/" target="_blank">Spindle</a> has a 10-year replace-or-repair warranty. An indentation measuring 0.75 inches or more is considered to be a defect. Their web site doesn't explicitly state who covers shipping costs in the event of a warranty claim.<br />
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Spindle also has a "25 year Comfort Life Program." At any time during the first 25 years of ownership (for the original purchaser), you can buy a new comfort layer of latex for an automatic 30% discount from then-current prices directly from the manufacturer (this mattress features a top layer of latex). So, in addition to a pretty decent warranty, you can refresh your mattress a few years in for a very reasonable discount! (They also have a 365-night trial period.)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#3: <a href="https://www.saatvamattress.com/" target="_blank">Saatva Mattress</a></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.saatvamattress.com/" target="_blank">Saatva</a> features a non-prorated 15-year warranty. This 15-year warranty has two phases:<br />
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- During years 3-15, if a defect is present, they will completely repair and re-cover your Saatva. In this instance, the only cost to you will be a transport fee of $99 each way. (An indentation measuring 1 inch or more is considered to be a defect.)<br />
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That's OK, but here's where it gets better:<br />
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Saatva offers a "Fairness Replacement Option" -- in order to avoid any dispute, you can exercise this option anytime after the end of year 2. In this option, you can keep your original mattress <i>and</i> purchase a new one for this % of the original price you paid:<br />
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- Years 3-5: 30% (ie, a 70% discount)<br />
- Years 6-10: 50% (ie, a 50% discount)<br />
- Years 11-15: 75% (ie, 25% discount)<br />
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In essence, Saatva is trying to give you a major incentive to be in the Saatva club for a long time! Save that receipt!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#2: <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=847547&U=1436448&M=63899&urllink=" target="_blank">Layla Mattress</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=847547&U=1436448&M=63899&urllink=" target="_blank">Layla</a> has a <i>lifetime</i> replace-or-repair warranty. An indentation measuring 1 inch or more is considered to be a defect. You may need to pay a shipping fee of $50 if you have to send your mattress in for warranty service.<br />
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That's it! A really simple lifetime warranty, with protections against sags of 1 inch or greater.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">#1: <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=997510&u=1436448&m=50539&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Alexander Mattress by Nest Bedding</a></span><br />
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To me, Nest Bedding (which includes all of their adult mattresses, including the all-foam <a href="https://shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=566346&m=50539&u=1436448&afftrack=" target="_blank">Alexander Signature</a> and the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=997510&u=1436448&m=50539&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Alexander Hybrid)</a> has the best warranty out there in the world of direct-to-consumer online mattresses . . . and in the eyes of this author, after checking out all of them, it's really not even close.<br />
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Nest Bedding has a <i>lifetime</i> replace-or-repair warranty. An indentation measuring 1 inch or more is considered to be a defect. Their web site doesn't explicitly state who covers shipping costs in the event of a warranty claim.<br />
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"OK, well, that's pretty good," you say, "but why did you say "it's really not even close?"<br />
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Great question, potential consumer . . . here's where it really gets good . . . read on!<br />
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In addition to the warranty itself, Nest offers what they call the "Lifetime Comfort Guarantee." Just like almost all direct-to-consumer mattress companies, they have a risk-free trial period; in this case, 100 nights. So, during the first 100 nights of ownership, you can return the mattress scott free and get all your money back, and not have to pay shipping, if you're dissatisfied for any reason.<br />
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But after the 100 days is where Nest really sets themselves apart. For the rest of the life of your mattress ownership, you can buy a different Nest mattress for a 50% discount, guaranteed! This would apply to a different size, or a firmer or softer model!<br />
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Say after 6 months -- or even after 20 years -- there is nothing defective but you just want to get a firmer or softer bed, you can for 50% off! Basically, over the life of ownership, you get 2 mattresses but only pay for 1.5! (Yes, you can only exercise the Lifetime Comfort Guarantee once per "purchased" mattress.)<br />
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This bed frame is a platform bed (as the name indicates, of course!) -- i.e., it is designed for mattresses that do not require a box spring. The vast majority of modern mattresses don't require a box spring, so this fits the bill in almost all situations -- but if it doubt, check with your mattresses manufacturer.<br />
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The Tuscan is quite easy to assemble, it <i>requires </i>no tools outside of what comes in the box (other than a box cutter or scissors to cut things open). However, the ratchet tool that comes with it is pretty small, so if you have your own ratchet with the ability to attach a hex bit, that's better. I started assembling mine with the included tool, but gave up and got my own out part way through to make my life a tad bit easier. My actual assembly time was 36 minutes. It's not quite as fast as the Zinus QuickSnap, which I <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/04/zinus-quicksnap-mattress-foundation.html" target="_blank">reviewed about a year ago</a>, but it's still easy enough that most able-bodied adults would be able to do it.<br />
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It weighs 76 pounds altogether, and comes in 1 box. In my case, I was taking it to a 2nd story bedroom, so I opened it on the first floor and carried the components up stairs separately.<br />
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The assembly was what you see in the video (at "regular human speed," of course!!!). The instructions are easy and intuitive. Everything attaches with screws. The screws come in a nice packet that makes it very unlikely that a screw would be missing. There are a couple extra screws they give you just incase, which I appreciate.<br />
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For the price, this is a really good value. It's not the fanciest thing in the world, but it does the job. The headboard and footboard are made from composite wood, not one peice of natural wood. If you look closely you can tell, but it doesn't distract too much. It feels very sturdy and in my limited use so far, doesn't squeak at all.<br />
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Available in King, Queen, Full, and Twin<br />
Height: 14"<br />
Under-bed clearance: 12"<br />
Wooden Slats? - Yes (they Velcro in place in a really neat way!)<br />
Space between slats: 2 1/2 inches approximately<br />
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The <a href="https://dreamcloudsleep.xuok.net/c/1193246/688059/8339" target="_blank">DreamCloud</a> Mattress is a very luxurious hybrid mattress. At 15" thick, it's one of the thickest mattresses available that' shipped directly to your home (compressed, in a roll - see my <a href="https://youtu.be/7WITUjguRnU" target="_blank">unboxing video here</a>).<br />
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The DreamCloud has a wealthy-feeling cover that's made from a cashmere blend. It's hand tufted even though in the past I've been leary of tufted mattress tops, this one works. And it works well.<br />
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Below that is a your standard hybrid setup -- that is, about half comfort layers, and half pocketed coils. I'm not exactly sure of the makeup (although you can see that on <a href="https://dreamcloudsleep.xuok.net/c/1193246/688059/8339" target="_blank">their website</a>), but I know there is some gel foam, regular memory foam, and latex in there somewhere. It's roughly half comfort layer, so that's a lot of comfort! The total thickness is 15" regardless of the size (Twin, Queen, King, etc). Note that because it's about 4-5" thicker than most other mattresses, you'll want to make sure your mattress protector and sheets are sized appropriately (most mattress protectors are set for this kind of setup, but some extra big sheets may be nice).<br />
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DreamCloud comes in one firmness level. On <a href="https://dreamcloudsleep.xuok.net/c/1193246/688059/8339" target="_blank">their website</a>, they describe it as "luxury firm," with a chart showing that it's a 6.5 (on a 10 point scale of firmness, with 10 being the most firm). I would say that's about accurate -- it could be anywhere from a 6 to a 7 depending on your body composition and sleeping position. Of course, firmness is subjective to personal preference and sensation.<br />
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<b>Construction: 5 stars</b><br />
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The construction is the best I've seen in a bed-in-a-box/roll (see unboxing video <a href="https://youtu.be/7WITUjguRnU" target="_blank">HERE</a>). Everything about it screams "quality," and there were virtually no loose threads (OK, I found 1!) It comes shipped in a big roll -- like a large tent might come in -- with handles! As a guy who moves mattresses around his house a lot, I sure wish other companies would add handles! The handles are flat and sturdy.<br />
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<b>Noise: 5 stars</b><br />
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<b>Smell: 4.75 stars</b><br />
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The traditional "new mattress smell" from all compressed mattresses was present, but very, very minimal. It had dissipated 90% within 24 hours, and was totally gone within 2-3 days. Now, after 2 weeks, if my nose is right up against it, I don't smell anything,<br />
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The cover has a nice feel. It's sturdy. It's taught. It's kind of like something a king would sleep on.<br />
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Feel is so subjective -- but, to me, it felt great. The tufting just works. It's kinda hard to describe.<br />
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The bounce is "just right" for me -- not too much, not too little. I don't like the "quicksand" or "getting stuck" feel you get with some memory foam mattresses. There's none of that here. I rest on the bed with just a wee bit of sinking in. It cradles my body rather than "hugging" or "enveloping" it.<br />
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<b>Motion Transfer: 3.75 stars</b><br />
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Ah ha! You knew there had to be something that was less than perfect!<br />
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When my wife and I slept on the mattress together, and one of us would change positions, the other one could feel it. Now, it wasn't that bad, but it was noticeable. If we were sound asleep, we wouldn't feel anything if the other one moved. But, if I was still awake and my wife was just nodding off, and I changed positions, she could feel me move. My theory is with that nice, wonderful, thick comfort layer on top, it radiates movement laterally just a little because it's not so firm that the movement is totally halted (see the video for a better explanation). Note that my wife and I experience this on most mattresses, so this isn't out of the blue. It's fine . . . it's just not perfect. The only way we've been able to get rid of motion transfer is by using a firmer mattress.<br />
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<b>Support: 4.5 stars</b><br />
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"Support" does not mean the same thing as firmness. This gets into tricky-to-describe territory, but means things like keeping your spine in alignment; does the firmness feel even, as opposed to lumpy or firm in spots without being firm in other spots? Do you sink in too much and "overcome" the top couple inches? This is always subjective. I am a back sleeper primarily but also sleep on my side some.<br />
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So, with this really hard to describe thing, how'd the DreamCloud do? It did really pretty well! When I was on my back, it came up to meet me and said, "hello, Doug's back. I see you need some softness but also supportiveness [is that a word?] . I'm here for you." Back sleep was amazing. When I slept on my side, it was also amazing. My hips sank in just the right amount to keep my spine in alignment. It somehow knew that my butt needs to sink in more than my mid-back does. It just knows. Somehow. I think it has to do with what they call a 5-zone support system. I have no idea how it works, but it's awesome. It's a big deal for me, because my hind-end sticks out quite a bit more than the small of my back when I lie flat.<br />
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So why not a perfect 5 stars here? It's minor, but the edge support is a little different. For sitting, it's fine. But, the coils don't go all the way to the edge, and whatever foam they use to run all the way around the edge of the mattress isn't dense enough to handle my 200+ lb. frame when I slept right on the edge. Mind you, I'm talking about the outermost 2-3 inches. If, for some reason, you needed to sleep at the extreme edge of the bed, you might feel like it's slanting outward & downwards just a bit. I did it on purpose just for the trial purpose (you know, so I could tell you folks about it!). I could maybe see if you sleep with a pet or a child in the middle of your bed between you and your sleep partner, that could be an issue. Maybe. But not a big issue. For me, the issue was fixed by moving toward the middle 2-3 inches. No biggie.<br />
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<b>Pressure Point Relief: 5.0 stars</b><br />
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Other than a 100% memory foam mattress (ie, Tempurpedic style), I can't imagine better pressure point relief. Say goodbye to hip pain. Seriously, if you have chronic hip pain, get this mattress. Lower back pain? Yep, helped with that too. Shoulder pain? Yep, helped with that too. And none of the hotness or "stuck" feeling you can sometimes get with an all-foam mattress.<br />
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<b>Conformity: 4.75 stars</b><br />
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What am I looking for in conformity? I want something that feels firm where it's supposed to feel firm, and soft where it's supposed to feel soft. That's a tall order (or a $5,000+ mattress), but let's at least get as close as we can. I want something that conforms to my body locally, but not globally. In other words, I want to sink into my mattress just a bit -- maybe an inch or two, but I don't want a giant valley to be formed while the mattress tries to accommodate my whole body.<br />
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I kinda gave it away already, but the mattress conformed to me just the right amount. I didn't sink in too much, but I sank in enough. I think 1-2 inches of sinkage when on your back is about right, and it was pretty close to this (I didn't have anyone measure while I laid there).<br />
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<b>Customer Service: 4.0 stars</b><br />
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This is a hard one to grade, because I have only 2nd hand or 3rd hand reports to go off of. I never actually spoke to anyone at DreamCloud, but I did exchange some emails with them. They were very responsive.<br />
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The reason I can't give a perfect 5 stars is because of multiple reports of shipping delays. <a href="https://dreamcloudsleep.xuok.net/c/1193246/688059/8339" target="_blank">Their website</a> states in the FAQ section to expect a shipping time of 1-5 days, but I've seen several people on Facebook, etc. say it's been more like 2 weeks. That's not a big deal as long as you don't have a reason to need the mattress in exactly 1-5 days. So just be aware it might be a couple weeks and roll with it.<br />
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[UPDATE - DEC. 2018: The FAQ section on the website states that once you order, it takes 5-7 business days to ship out. Then, the shipping itself is 2-5 business days. Altogether, that's 7-12 business days, or anywhere from a week and a half to two and a half weeks, roughly. I'm gla they're making it known up front. Must be popular.]<br />
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My theory is that since the mattresses are on the high end of the direct-to-consumer spectrum, and they make them in small batches (that's a good thing, as it leads to more attention to detail, at least in theory), it can be hard for them to predict when they're going to have a run. If there are a bunch ordered at once, they have to get them here -- they're manufactured in China (as it says on the tag) but the company headquarters is in the US.<br />
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If I hear reports of the shipping time improving, I will revise my rating.<br />
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<b>Shipping:</b><br />
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I don't give a star-rating to shipping, but shipping is free. It is delivered by UPS, FedEx, etc. It comes in a large roll, compressed, which they will leave on your doorstep. There is no cost to you if you decide to return it during the trial period.<br />
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You have the option to choose "white glove delivery" for an extra $150. This means that someone will deliver it in person instead of via UPS or FedEx, and that person(s) will carry it to your room and set it up for you. That extra fee also includes haul-away of your old mattress, if you choose (depending on your state, a mattress recycling fee may be required).<br />
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<b>Other info worth mentioning:</b><br />
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Let's talk about the warranty -- it's a "Forever" Warranty. You can read the details on the DreamCloud web site, but I'll summarize here -- for the first 10 years, if there is a defect, they will replace the mattress (this includes indentations of 1.5 inches or more -- which is very standard in the mattress industry) at no cost to you. Beyond the 10th year, they will either replace OR repair the mattress at the company's discretion.<br />
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Once in the lifetime of your mattress ownership (after the 1st year), the company will pay for your mattress to have a professional cleaning! (Up to a $300 value)<br />
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Also once in the lifetime of your mattress ownership (this time after 5 years of ownership), the company will pay for the cover to be reconditioned at no cost to you.<br />
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<b>Even more impressive is the 365 day trial period! </b>To me, this is the #1 reason why you should try it. There is nothing to loose other than a little inconvenience if things don't work out. Go ask the guys at the mattress closeout store in your town if they'll agree to that (but don't hold your breath!).<br />
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- Amazing pressure point relief<br />
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- Just the right amount of "sinkage"<br />
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- Would be an excellent choice for someone with chronic hip or shoulder pain<br />
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- 365 night no-risk trial period with free shipping<br />
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- Extras like a free cleaning and a free cover reconditioning<br />
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- A little difficult to sleep within 2-3 inches of the edge<br />
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- If two people share the bed and one moves a lot, it may not be the #1 choice<br />
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- Shipping times (at current) seem to be running 2 or so weeks.<br />
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It's the nicest mattress I've slept on in my adult life. I guess that pretty much says it all. I really, really like it for all the reasons I mentioned above. What more can I say? I know there are other good mattresses out there, but I think this one has to be near the top. I know it's not one of the cheapest online mattresses, but this is one of those times in life where you get what you pay for. You spend a lot of time in bed . . . get one you like! I do realize comfort, firmness, and lots of other factors are matters of personal preference, but with a 365-night risk free trial period, what do you have to lose?<br />
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<b>Prices & Info:</b><br />
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If you decide to <a href="https://dreamcloudsleep.xuok.net/c/1193246/688059/8339" target="_blank">try out a DreamCloud</a>, I would really appreciate it if you use one of the links on this page to get to their website, as it helps out my blog and YouTube channel just a bit!<br />
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DreamCloud has been offering a discount of $200 for as long as I've known of its existence. There is no discount code needed, it's automatically included at checkout.<br />
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The prices below first list the "raw price," and then the net price after the discount.<br />
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Twin: $699 [net $499]<br />
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Twin XL: $899 [net $699]<br />
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Full: $1099 [net $899]<br />
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Queen: $1199 [net $999]<br />
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King or Cal King: $1399 [net $1199]<br />
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(Note: Prices were updated as of June 2019. Always check prices on the manufacturer's web site as prices can change.)<br />
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What do you think? Feel free to share any comments! If you have questions, feel free to ask and I will try my best to answer.<br />
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<br />dugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-38037466674095258502018-03-30T08:11:00.001-07:002018-04-07T08:11:03.176-07:00Signature Sleep Contour Mattress Review<span style="font-family: inherit;">The <a href="http://amzn.to/2E4YIwm" target="_blank">Signature Sleep Contour 8 Inch Reversible Independently Encased Coil Mattress</a> (phew! That’s a mouthful!) is the 2nd most reviewed budget mattress on Amazon, with over 8,600 customer reviews! (By “Budget Mattress” I mean a queen size is generally under $500.) Does this make it the 2nd most popular mattress on Amazon? Well, that's hard to say, but I slept on it for 3 nights (plus several naps) so I'll give you my impressions!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Watch my video review <a href="https://youtu.be/bobMPVGnyZI" target="_blank">on YouTube</a>, or read on for more details!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Under the cover, we find the top comfort layer -- 1.6 inches of foam. Since it’s a reversible mattress, the comfort layer is the same on both sides. It’s not a memory foam feel, it’s more like a moderately dense poly foam -- somewhat responsive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In between the dual comfort layers are independently encased pocketed coil springs. These are sometimes known as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_coil" target="_blank">Marshall Coils.</a> The Amazon listing doesn’t say how tall the coils are, but we can just do the math to figure it out = 8.0 - 1.6 - 1.6 = 4.8 inch tall coils.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The overall composition leads to a mattress that feels somewhat firm and quite a bit bouncy, but not too much of either. Firmness is really subjective, but if you forced my hand, I'd say this mattress comes in at about 6 to 7 on the firmness scale, where 10 is the most firm. In my humble opinion, this is the ideal range.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is not <a href="http://amzn.to/2FotFgd" target="_blank">an expensive mattress.</a> In life, the old axiom of "you get what you pay for" generally holds true. But with that in mind, I would describe it as “pretty good.” I actually liked it better than the <a href="http://amzn.to/2COorc4" target="_blank">Zinus Green Tea Mattress</a> (see <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2018/01/zinus-green-tea-memory-foam-mattress.html" target="_blank">my review of that mattress here</a>). It must be said that because of the mattress’ makeup, the motion transfer is pretty significant. Couples may have a hard time on this one. When I laid on it with my wife, I felt her move quite a lot. This would be a good choice for a solo sleeper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In my ratings below, you are going to see that I rated some categories well, and some non-so well. Please understand that I don’t rate mattresses “on a curve” -- I give you my raw rating, and figure you’re smart enough to do the “cost vs. quality” calculation in your head.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With all of that said, you're probably wondering . . .</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>HOW MANY STARS?</b></span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I will rate each category on a 5-Star Scale, where 5 is the best.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Construction: 3.5 stars</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There were no major obvious flaws (no rips, unattached items, etc) on one hand, so that would be a good rating. On the other hand, it’s a plain Jane. Very basic, and feels kind of underwhelming. The box is really plain but that's no big deal. As for the cover itself, it's nothing to write home about, but it's fine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Noise: 4.75 stars</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For all intents and purposes, no noise. If I’m pushing real hard and listening, I can hear the coils. Not an issue unless you have Superman level hearing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Very little smell at first, and just the standard “new mattress smell.” With 3-4 days, the smell dissipated completely. That makes sense, since it’s only about 40% - 50% foam, with springs in the middle. This likely helps with cooling, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It feels pretty nice for that initial contact. The style of the cover, although basic, is inviting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The motion transfer is pretty bad. Just watch the video for a demonstration. This is a fairly bouncy mattress (duh). While I like a proper amount of bounce, a great mattress will have the bounce but still have layers to dissipate the impact. This one doesn’t have those layers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2E4YIwm" target="_blank">The Signature Sleep Contour</a> feels like it comes up to meet you almost just as well as a $1,000 mattress would. In my sleep trial, there was no place where I didn’t feel supported. That was the biggest pleasant surprise of them all!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I would describe the pressure point relief as average. I’ve had worse, I’ve had better. This mattress is good for side sleepers or back sleepers (I never sleep on my stomach, so can’t really comment on that), but likely a little bit better for back sleepers. I say this because it doesn’t have any memory-foam feel to it. Ideally, this mattress would be a little bit thicker (You can buy a 10” variety -- it raises the price quite a bit, but if you’re mainly a side sleeper, that may be worth it!) with more to the comfort layer than 1.6 inches on each side. This is something where body type makes a big difference. If you have a pretty average frame, you may not notice. If you have really bony hips and sleep on your side, that could be a problem. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Conformity is the idea that the mattress is even -- without lumps -- and is locally conforming to your body without it being a global conformity (see video for details). The mattress did fairly well here, at least relative to everything else. The corners didn't quite conform to the cover, but came close.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I see a lot of satisfied people, and a few very angry people. That's not too uncommon. I unfortunately don’t see a lot of seller responses trying to make people happy. I also lose some confidence in the fact that there is apparently conflicting warranty information (see below). So, all I can say is “I don’t know” on customer service, and if I get comments about people with good experiences for exchanges, returns, etc., I'll be happy to raise that later.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is a very confusing warranty. I can say it's "at least" a 1 year warranty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It will perhaps protect against abject, obvious manufacturing defects (like if a spring is poking through the side), but other than that, a 1-year warranty is only a touch better than no warranty at all. Having said that, it’s cheap enough that you can legitimately buy a new one every 2-3 years and come out all right. I’ve seen a few people say they’d rather buy a new $200-300 mattress every other year than get a $700-1000 mattress every 7 years. If you feel that way, you may want to go with this one!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now . . . at the time I bought this, there were two different links to warranty pages on Amazon's product listing . . . and they have conflicting info. <a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61kv7JIigHS.pdf" target="_blank">One place</a> only refers to the standard 1-year warranty. <a href="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1myIH7HUgS.pdf" target="_blank">The other link</a> states it has a 2-year “full” warranty, and a 10-year prorated warranty. This isn’t spectacular, but it’s a bit better. Also, the 2nd link doesn’t specify how much of a sag is covered. The material that came with the mattress only speaks of a 1 year warranty. The manufacturer's <a href="https://www.dhpfurniture.com/eng/warranty" target="_blank">warranty site</a> speaks of a 1-year warranty on all products, and the 10-year prorated warranty on the Signature Sleep products, and refers to protections against sags of 1.5 inches or more. Which is right? I guess I have to assume the lesser until I'm shown otherwise. I don't love the fact that there is conflicting info, but again, that's likely not why you would buy an inexpensive mattress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As you likely know, on Amazon you can return almost anything. I've seen a few reviews from people who returned a mattress. You have to buy a very large mattress box (you're not getting it back in the original box!) and then send it back the "regular way" with a pre-paid label. You will have to notify UPS or FedEx it's a large item, then arrange pick-up. Some places I've seen have said they will reimburse you for the special box, others said they won't, so I'm not sure on that. Obviously, most people just give up and don't bother. This has to be done within 30 days. If you buy <a href="https://www.dhpfurniture.com/eng/" target="_blank">via the manufacturer,</a> you may have to pay a shipping return fee of up to $75. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">- Supportive and firm, but not too firm</span></div>
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Under the cover, we find the top layer, which is 3" of memory foam. This is a "regular" memory foam, not gel foam, not latex, or anything like that.<br />
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Next up is a 2" comfort layer that is likely intended to be a transition layer. It really squishes down and helps with responsiveness a bit.<br />
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The next two layers are essentially the same thing, I think they just divide it into two layers for air flow -- regular, firm base foam.<br />
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The layers, acting together, make up a composition that feels "squishy" and a bit sinking at first, and gradually more firm as you lay on it. Firmness is really subjective, but if you forced my hand, I'd say this mattress comes in at 7.5-8 on the firmness scale, where 10 is the most firm.<br />
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In my opinion, this mattress is one where it can be soft in some aspects and firm in others at the same time. I think this is because of the makeup of the layers. See my video for a better explanation.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I should mention the "Green Tea" in the name indicates that the bed is infused with "Absorbing green tea extract and ActivCharcoal so you wake up smelling less like sleep and more like fresh." I didn't notice any benefit to the freshness/smell from this aspect, but maybe it's present after several months.</span><br />
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This is not <a href="http://amzn.to/2FotFgd" target="_blank">an expensive mattress.</a> In life, the old axiom of "you get what you pay for" generally holds true. Overall, I found this to be a mattress that could be described as "it's OK." Keep that in mind as I continue with this review.<br />
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Of course there are better mattresses out there. Those "better mattresses" cost multiple hundreds of dollars more. I know you're a smart consumer, and you have the ability to judge price vs. performance. If you bought a Kia Forte ($16,800), you wouldn't expect it to perform as well as an Audi A6 ($49,000). Much in the same way, you would not expect a mattress under $250 to hold up as well as one that costs $1,000+.<br />
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That doesn't mean you shouldn't seek a good deal -- of course you should!<br />
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In my ratings below, you are going to see that I rated some categories well, and some non-so well. Please understand that I'm not saying that Zinus is a bad company . . . I actually have had a really good experience with their <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/01/zinus-4-inch-low-profile-bi-fold.html" target="_blank">Low-Profile Foundation</a> and their <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/04/zinus-quicksnap-mattress-foundation.html" target="_blank">Quicksnap Platform Bed.</a><br />
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With all of that said, you're probably wondering . . .<br />
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I will rate each category on a 5-Star Scale, where 5 is the best.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>Construction: 2.5 stars</b><br />
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I'm not exactly sure how to rate this category. There were no major obvious flaws (no rips, unattached items, etc) on one hand, so that would be a good rating. On the other hand, there is a bit of a "cheap" feel. The box is really plain but that's no big deal. The corners don't quite fit perfectly in the cover, and didn't "square off" 100% upon expansion, but that's also no big deal. As for the cover itself, it's nothing to write home about, but it's fine.<br />
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This seems like the place to mention that although I followed the instructions for allowing 48-72 hours for expansion, the mattress never expanded to the full 12 inches. It reached between 10.5 and 11 inches, depending if you include the cover or not.<br />
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I'll go right in the middle with 2.5 stars.<br />
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<b>Noise: 5 stars</b><br />
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There is no noise, of course! It's nothing but memory foam and fabric!<br />
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<b></b><b>Smell: 1.75 stars</b><br />
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Gotta dock the <a href="http://amzn.to/2COorc4" target="_blank">Green Tea Mattress</a> pretty heavily here. The smell lingered after the unboxing. I left it alone (without sleeping on it) for 2 days to let it air out and fully expand -- for those 2 days, going into the room with the mattress was pretty overwhelming and there was some offgassing (I tried it in a very cold late December & early January, so opening a window wasn't an option!). After 2 days it was just a moderate "rubbery" smell. By then end of the week it was manageable, and mostly gone. The "rubbery" scent got into the sheets too, but they wash.<br />
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If you are very sensitive to smell, don't plan on sleeping on this mattress for the first 3-4 nights.<br />
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<b>Feel: 4 stars</b><br />
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It feels pretty nice to the touch. The top layer is fun to squish your hand down into, and it's a true memory foam / classic Tempurpedic-style feel (this can be a pro or a con - read on).<br />
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<b>Motion Transfer: 4.75 stars</b><br />
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You may not want to get out your glass of your favorite beverage and put it on one side while jumping on the other side -- but you just about could. This thing barely moves from one side to the other.<br />
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Because I ended my sleep trial after 4 nights, my wife and I didn't sleep in the bed simultaneously for any of the 4 nights, but we did lie there once and I changed positions several times -- she couldn't even feel me moving. The bowling ball & sledgehammer tests went well, too.<br />
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Bottom line, there are no issues with motion transfer. If you sleep with a bed mate, they most likely won't feel you. (But make sure you have a sturdy base or platform bed -- Zinus <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/04/zinus-quicksnap-mattress-foundation.html" target="_blank">makes a good one!</a>).<br />
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"Support" does not mean the same thing as firmness. This gets into tricky-to-describe territory, but means things like keeping your spine in alignment; does the firmness feel even, as opposed to lumpy or firm in spots without being firm in other spots? Do you sink in too much and "overcome" the top couple inches? This is always subjective. I am a back sleeper primarily but also sleep on my side some.<br />
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If you read through the Amazon reviews, you can get real frustrated real fast, as some people say this mattress is way too firm and some people say this is way too soft! How can that be? Well, I think it has to do with the type of foam used in the top layer (I'll opine on that more in the next category).<br />
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I can only talk about it from my point of view -- as a full-sized guy - and I have a fair bit of curve in my back. I didn't find it to be supportive enough. It would feel good for the first 15-30 seconds, but then my butt would "bottom out" as that top layer compressed. The middle layer is soft enough that I think I was feeling the 3rd & 4th layers -- the base foam -- which is quite stiff, so that's not good. I felt like I was sleeping in a shallow "U" shape when laying on my back -- feet and shoulders up, with my hind end sunk in too much.<br />
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A lot of this is my weight and body shape. I think the ideal sleeper for this mattress would be 130-170 pounds, tall and skinny, without much curve in their spine/backside/hips. That person would sink in enough that they could get some comfort, but without bottoming out. The fact that everyone is different is likely why there are such varied ratings.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">According to a post by the seller on Amazon, this mattress should not be used by couples with a combined weight over 450 pounds.</span><br />
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<b>Pressure Point Relief: 1.75 stars</b><br />
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Not great. Again, this is just me, and I give my take based on how it impacted me, not how I think it will impact everyone. When I slept on my back, the pressure point relief was "meh" -- when I slept on my side, it was just not my cup of tea (Green Tea???). After the last night (the 4th) on the bed, I woke up with hip pain that I don't normally have - I have some mild back aches all the time, but rarely hip pain. On my left side, I had an ache in my hip for the next 24 hours after that final night.<br />
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I think this is because of the way the top layer of inexpensive foam compresses down to a very dense mat under the body parts that cause the most downward pressure, and the middle layer doesn't do enough to help. If you are heavy around the belly or hips, you will feel that base layer, and it's not great. At least, I felt it, and it wasn't great.<br />
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Again, this is for 200 lb.+ individuals. I think a lighter sleeper would be better off. I can only rate that which I experience.<br />
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<b>Conformity: 4.50 stars</b><br />
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Conformity is the idea that the mattress is even -- without lumps -- and is locally conforming to your body without it being a global conformity (see video for details). The mattress did fairly well here, at least relative to everything else. The corners didn't quite conform to the cover, but came close.<br />
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It's a total memory foam experience, so I would expect good conformity. It can adjust around your body without moving much else, so good in that regard.<br />
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<b>Customer Service: 2.5 stars</b><br />
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In full disclosure, I didn't interact with customer service at all (I ordered it online and never spoke any humans and never had to email anyone). I had no issues with the delivery, it came in the usual 2-day time frame. So, I had to rely on online opinions and Amazon reviews.<br />
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There are a large handful of "major complaints" out there on the interwebs about people who wanted to return the mattress but could not reach anyone, never got a reply to their emails, etc. I guess I need to balance the good with the bad, and I'll go right in the middle here at 2.5. If I get comments about people with good experiences for exchanges, returns, etc., I'll be happy to raise that later.<br />
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<b>Shipping:</b><br />
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Shipping is free regardless of a purchase <a href="http://amzn.to/2COorc4" target="_blank">via Amazon</a> or via the <a href="http://mbsy.co/zinus/dugroz" target="_blank">Zinus website</a>. My purchase was on Amazon, and since I'm a prime member, it arrived 2 days after my order via UPS.<br />
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If you order on Zinus.com, it says to allow 2-3 business days to prepare the shipment and then it is shipped via FedEx ground -- that probably translates into 4-7 business days total.<br />
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Let's talk about the warranty.<br />
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One thing that I found a bit confusing is that the warranty language seems a bit different depending on where you look it up. On Amazon, there is a PDF you can look at with the Warranty info. It's only 3 paragraphs long, and doesn't explicitly state that the warranty is for 10 years. It just says "limited warranty." On the Amazon post, it does state that the warranty is for 10 years, but I would feel more comfortable if it was on the actual document. Now, on the manufacturer's web site, it does state that it's a 10 year limited warranty at the top.<br />
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There is also a slight difference in the Amazon PDF version and the manufacturer's web site version of the warranty:<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Amazon version says, if a defect appears, "we will, at our option, either
repair or replace the mattress at a handling cost to be paid by the purchaser."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The <a href="https://www.zinus.com/pages/warranty" target="_blank">Zinus web site</a> version says "Your mattress will be replaced or you will receive a pro-rated refund, at our option."</span><br />
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If I have to proceed with a warranty claim, is there a chance I will have to pay a "handling cost" to get the mattress back to Zinus? Or will I be offered a pro-rated refund? I would prefer something a little clearer.<br />
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<b>Return Policy?</b><br />
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- Via <a href="http://amzn.to/2COorc4" target="_blank">Amazon</a>:<br />
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As you likely know, on Amazon you can return almost anything. I've seen a few reviews from people who returned a mattress. You have to buy a very large mattress box (you're not getting it back in the original box!) and then send it back the "regular way" with a pre-paid label. You will have to notify UPS or FedEx it's a large item, then arrange pick-up. Some places I've seen have said they will reimburse you for the special box, others said they won't, so I'm not sure on that. Obviously, most people just give up and don't bother. This has to be done within 30 days.<br />
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- Via <a href="http://mbsy.co/zinus/dugroz" target="_blank">Zinus.com</a><br />
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Zinus now offers a 100 night trial! (I think this is new -- but I'm not sure). You also have to get it in a big box and contact Zinus customer service for a pre-paid label if you desire to return it, according to their site.<br />
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<b>OVERALL SCORE:</b><br />
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3.2 stars<br />
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<b>Summary:</b><br />
<b><br /></b><b>PROS:</b><br />
- Inexpensive!<br />
- Fast, free shipping available if you have Amazon Prime<br />
- Little to no motion transfer -- great if you sleep with a "wiggly" person<br />
- Some people love the "hug" from the memory foam feel<br />
- Good conformity means this will be a good choice for people with a large weight disparity (ie, one person weighs a lot more than the other)<br />
<b><br /></b><b>CONS:</b><br />
- Not intended for sleepers with a combined weight over 450 lbs.<br />
- Depending on your size and body shape, you may not experience enough pressure point relief<br />
- If you don't like traditional memory-foam mattresses, you won't like this one<br />
- If you want to return it, you will have to box it up yourself<br />
- Some negative reports on Amazon<br />
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What do you think? Feel free to share any comments! If you have questions, feel free to ask and I will try my best to answer.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I paid full price for my Zinus Green Tea mattress. Some links on this blog are considered to be "affiliate links" (such as the links to products through Amazon) and I am paid a small referral fee if you click one of these links and subsequently make a purchase. This costs you nothing. I also participate in a refer-a-friend program through Zinus that allows me to earn gift cards if certain purchases are made. All opinions are my personal reviews and preferences, and do not represent the opinion of any particular company. Thanks for your consideration.</span></div>
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The <a href="http://tinyurl.com/tuck-dugroz" target="_blank">TUCK mattress</a> is a true-hybrid mattress that is custom built just for you. How will it stack up? I tried it out for over 10 nights. Here are my thoughts!<br />
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Tuck is a hybrid . . . and you likely know I'm a big fan of the hybrid mattresses! But, so far, and as far as I'm aware, Tuck is the only mattress that is a true hybrid AND is customized to fit you perfectly! If you head on over to the <a href="http://tinyurl.com/tuck-dugroz" target="_blank">Tuck website</a>, you will see that you can give lots of inputs which will output a mattress that's just right for you. It will include some kind of copper-infused gel foam, micro coils, poly foam, and/or latex. Of course, every model has the pocketed coils that hybrids are known for.<br />
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In addition, for queen size or larger, you have two options for how to handle the preferences of you and your sleeping partner. One option is to have the "Tuck computers" balance out the two preferences and make one blended mattress (ie, the same feel all the way across). The other option is to "split" the preference -- this is what we did. We got two sides with to different compositions! (See the video or the pictures at the bottom of this post for how that works.)<br />
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Well, I slept on our Tuck for over 10 nights (I stopped keeping track after that, I think it was actualy 12 or 13 nights . . .) and my wife joined me for part of that time. How did it do? . . . <br />
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I will rate each category on a 5-Star Scale, where 5<br />
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We found the construction to be very nice. There were no noticeable flaws. The edge support was very good, too. The only thing holding me back from giving a perfect 5 star rating here was that if you sat right on the corner, it did kind of collapse on me --- but, keep in mind, (a) I'm around 200 pounds, and (b) no one really sits right on the corner of their mattress, do they? :)<br />
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<b>Noise: 5 stars</b><br />
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There is no noise. None.<br />
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<b></b><b>Smell: 4 stars</b><br />
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There was no off-gassing or chemical smell, but the "new mattress smell" did last about 2 days after the unboxing. After that, there was no smell. That's normal for almost all bed-in-a-box style mattresses.<br />
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<b>Feel: 4 stars</b><br />
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The feel is quite nice. The top of the cover has a very nice, cottony feel. I also understand that a portion of the cover is made from recycled bottles! That's kinda cool. I like a mattress with a flat top.<br />
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The side that was designed for me felt really good when laying on my back. It had just the right amount of sinkage -- a bit, but not a lot.<br />
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This is as good of a place as any to mention that the side designed for my wife, Debbi, didn't turn out quite like she was hoping. She prefers a firm mattress, and to accomplish that, it appears that the Tuck "system" put in a 2 or 3 inch thick layer of fairly bouncy latex. This made it a bit too bouncy for her preference, and she actually ended up liking my side better! In hindsight, I think we should have gone with the blended setup instead of splitting the feel down the middle so that we wouldn't fight over the "preferred side." Of course, there's no way to know in advance that something like that could happen, so we both spent a little time on the other person's side.<br />
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The top layer, which was a copper-infused gel memory foam, felt really good!<br />
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Note with the Tuck you should be using <a href="http://amzn.to/2oFjryF" target="_blank">a thin, flexible mattress protector.</a> If you use a quilted protector, you are actually taking away from one of the best aspects of what this type of mattress brings to the table.<br />
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<b>Motion Transfer: 4.25 stars</b><br />
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There is some motion transfer across the surface of the mattress, but not all that much. I change positions frequently, and my wife, Debbi, said I didn't bother much her during our time on our Tuck.<br />
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<b>Support: 4 stars</b><br />
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"Support" does not mean the same thing as firmness. This gets into tricky-to-describe territory, but means things like keeping your spine in alignment. Does the firmness feel even, as opposed to lumpy or firm in spots without being firm in other spots? This is always subjective. I am a back sleeper primarily but also sleep on my side some.<br />
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When I slept on my back, it was great! No complaints at all. When I slept on my side, I felt like there wasn't quite enough give. Now, I feel that way on a lot of different mattresses. This is the curse of being built like me -- if it's supportive enough to take care of me on my back, sometimes it's a little too "push backy" on my hip. I'm still not complaining, because I think it was good overall. </div>
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Of course, this is an area where different people will feel things differently. <br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Pressure Point Relief: 4.25 stars</b><br />
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I need my hips and shoulders to sink in some, but not too much. Tuck did a good job with this, and was comparable to many other hybrid mattresses. I would say it's most <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/04/voila-mattress-review.html" target="_blank">comparable to the Voila mattress</a>, among those I've already tried.<br />
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<b>Conformity: 4.5 stars</b><br />
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What am I looking for in conformity? I want something that feels firm where it's supposed to feel firm, and soft where it's supposed to feel soft. That's a tall order (or a $5,000+ mattress), but let's at least get as close as we can. I want something that conforms to my body locally, but not globally. In other words, I want to sink into my mattress just a bit -- maybe an inch or two, but I don't want a giant valley to be formed while the mattress tries to accommodate my whole body. The goal is a happy medium between sinking in and floating on top.<br />
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This is a big deal for us because I weigh quite a lot more than Debbi.<br />
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I can't complain here either. We were both satisfied with how we felt and how we "stayed put" in our places during the night. We didn't roll into each other, so I would say the top layer (that wonderful layer of copper-infused gel memory foam ... man can I just buy that!!!) held us where we were meant to be.<br />
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<b>Customer Service: 5.0 stars</b><br />
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I have only had a little bit of interaction with a representative from Tuck, and that interaction was fully positive. I've also not seen any horror stories online or tales of bad service, so I'll give the benefit of the doubt here and give 5 stars.<br />
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<b>Shipping:</b><br />
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I don't give a star-rating to shipping, but shipping is free. It is delivered by UPS or FedEx, it only took 3 full days to arrive in my case. It comes in a box, compressed, like almost all direct-to-consumer mattresses nowadays. There is no cost to you if you decide to return it during the trial period.<br />
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Tuck gives each mattress they sell an 11 year, 1 month, and 1 day warranty. (Yep, their <a href="http://tinyurl.com/tuck-dugroz" target="_blank">website actually says that!</a>) The warranty protects against indentations of 1 inch or greater, which is good. (The industry standard in 1.5 inches, so Tuck is a bit better than the average in this department.)<br />
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In addition, like any mattress worth trying, Tuck has a risk-free trial period. In their case, it's 145 days, 12 hours, and 53 seconds. (Again, that's what <a href="http://tinyurl.com/tuck-dugroz" target="_blank">it actually is!</a> I wonder if they track that from the second the order is placed, or the second it's shipped out . . . hmmmm....) Give it a try! If you don't like it, you get all your money back, and there's no cost for return shipping, so you're out nothing! Well, only a little time.<br />
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There is no proprietary foundation, you can place it on any solid surface, a sturdy foundation, or a bed that comes with slats like a platform bed. We used ours on the Zinus Quicksnap Platform bed -- which I reviewed separately <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/04/zinus-quicksnap-mattress-foundation.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Tuck is made in the USA in Tupelo, Mississippi. It's right on the tag.<br />
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<b>OVERALL SCORE:</b><br />
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4.5 stars<br />
(out of 5)<br />
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<i><b>A quick disclaimer . . . </b></i><br />
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I feel like I need to state that this review is different and harder than most, because this mattress was customized just for us! Most Tuck mattresses are going to be around a 5-7 on the firmness scale, based on the inputs you provide (ours was, I'd say, about 7 for me and 7.5 for Debbi). You may experience a different feel, different level of support, or . . . it may seem completely different! That's what makes this review difficult. Having said that, I doubt the variety is gigantic, so I feel you can still glean something from this review. <br />
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<b>Summary:</b><br />
<b><br /></b><b>PROS:</b><br />
- The "hybrid feel"<br />
- A good choice for someone who doesn't really know what they want, but want to start somewhere. Start here!<br />
- A good choice for couples with different preferences.<br />
- It's very sturdy -- I feel like it could handle large individuals.<br />
- 145 (plus) night no-risk trial period with free shipping<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>CONS:</b><br />
- You don't know exactly what you're getting. This could be good or bad, depending on how you look at it. In other words, you control the input but not the output. (As an aside, it would be cool if someday, there was a company that let you "build" your own mattress before ordering -- ie, put a layer of coils here, a layer of latex here, a layer of gel foam here . . . :) I think it would be awesome, but I have no idea if it would be a viable business model or not) If you want to control the exact composition of your mattress in advance, this won't work.<br />
- I don't think this would be a good choice for someone that wants no bounce at all. I like my mattress to have a little bounce, and this one does. If you want next-to-no bounce, try the <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/10/nectar-mattress-review.html" target="_blank">Nectar Mattress</a>.<br />
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<b>Final Thoughts:</b><br />
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I had a lot of fun trying out out<a href="http://tinyurl.com/tuck-dugroz" target="_blank"> Tuck mattress!</a> I think it's a company with a bright future, and they make a quality mattress. They get it right by offering fast & free shipping, a very generous 145 days sleep trial, and a good 11 year warranty. Their materials are sturdy and of good quality (see my video for details). Give it a try!<br />
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<b><u>Prices & Discount Info</u>:</b><br />
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If you decide to <a href="http://tinyurl.com/tuck-dugroz" target="_blank">try Tuck (hey! that's the name of their website!)</a> please use my <a href="http://tinyurl.com/tuck-dugroz" target="_blank">link </a>and you will get an automatic $75 discount at checkout. If you do, not only will you benefit by getting a discount, it also helps out my blog and YouTube channel just a bit!<br />
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The first number below is the "raw price" and the number in brackets is the net price after the $75 discount:<br />
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Twin: $600 [net $525]<br />
Twin XL: $725 [net $650]<br />
Full: $850 [net $775]<br />
Queen: $990 [net $915]<br />
King: $1,200 [net $1,125]<br />
Cal King: $1,200 [net $1,125]<br />
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(Note: Prices were proper as of 12/08/2017. Always check prices on the manufacturer's web site as prices can change.)<br />
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What do you think? Feel free to share any comments! If you have questions, feel free to ask and I will try my best to answer.<br />
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<i>Maybe you don't think this one is for you? Don't worry, there are a bunch of companies out there that sell direct-to-consumer mattresses that have a risk-free trial period of at least 75 days, and a warranty of at least 10 years . . . <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/08/my-master-mattress-list.html" target="_blank">see my "master list" here</a> and check some others out! </i><br />
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dugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-85617155552806572922017-11-29T20:03:00.000-08:002017-11-30T06:36:01.305-08:00SafeRest Mattress Protector Review & Waterproof TestLet's check out the <a href="http://amzn.to/2nh2cYY" target="_blank">SafeRest Hypoallergenic Waterproof Mattress Protector</a>! I bought one and did a waterproof test by pouring water on it. Watch the video (below) to see how it went!<br />
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. . . As you can see, it passed my simulated "accident" testing with flying colors!<br />
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The <a href="http://amzn.to/2nh2cYY" target="_blank">SafeRest</a> can be machine washed (just follow the care instructions carefully!)
and machine dried on the lowest setting (like dedicates).<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">B</span></b> for comfort - it conforms nicely, and doesn't change the feel of the mattress, but the surface is just <br />
a hair more "woolly" than my ideal - some people like that!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>A</b></span> for fit - It's just fine, and should work on very thick mattresses.<br />
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It <b><span style="font-size: large;">passed</span></b> both the basic and<br />
advanced waterproof tests!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Where you can buy it:</span></i><br />
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Amazon.com -- <a href="http://amzn.to/2nh2cYY" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a><br />
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(there may be other places -- This list is not exhaustive. Check around as prices can and will vary.)<br />
The SafeRest Protector is available in all standard sizes and has a 10 year warranty.<br />
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This is a perfectly good mattress protector, but I liked the <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/05/lucid-mattress-protector-review.html" target="_blank">Lucid Mattress Protector</a> slightly better -- but only very slightly. My favorite is still the <a href="https://youtu.be/rEMAySR-1rU" target="_blank">Purple Mattress Protector</a>, but it costs a fair bit more.<br />
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page.</span>dugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-8713090183634998562017-11-19T06:17:00.002-08:002017-11-27T06:21:48.444-08:00The Best Black Friday Mattress Sales (2017)Thanksgiving Week (including the famous day after -- "Black Friday") may be the 2nd best time of year to buy a mattress, after labor day. Now, really, with the advent of web-based companies who ship directly to the buyer, the deals are year-round, but there are some significant savings to be found this week if you look in the right places! Fortunately, I've done the work for you here!<br />
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(NOTE: These deals are accurate as of 11/19/2017. I've done my best to verify, but, terms can change, check each link for details.) <br />
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(Every mattress in this post has free-shipping to your home, and offers a risk-free trial period of at least 75 days or more. This list is in no particular order.)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.sapirasleep.com/pages/landing?utm_source=dugroz&utm_medium=sponsored-post&utm_campaign=2017&utm_content=all&utm_term=general&referrer=dugroz" target="_blank">SAPIRA</a></span><br />
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<a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/1979/products/sapira_mattress_4_2x_cb781071-02eb-4b74-a2c0-fe1a23e5b7e0_750x.jpg?v=1510761226" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" height="213" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0666/1979/products/sapira_mattress_4_2x_cb781071-02eb-4b74-a2c0-fe1a23e5b7e0_750x.jpg?v=1510761226" width="320" /></a>Sapira is the hybrid-mattress cousin to the very popular Leesa mattress. My wife and I sleep on a <br />
Sapira as our "every night mattress" (when not testing out something else!) and we love it.<br />
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Right now, you can take $250 off plus a free pillow <a href="https://www.sapirasleep.com/pages/landing?utm_source=dugroz&utm_medium=sponsored-post&utm_campaign=2017&utm_content=all&utm_term=general&referrer=dugroz" target="_blank">CLICK HERE!</a> This is the best discount I've ever seen on Sapira (they usually offer $150 off, and occasionally $200 off). This brings the queen size to $1,225 (regularly $1475).<br />
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You can see my full Sapira review <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/02/sapira-mattress-review.html" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://leesa-sleep.evyy.net/c/383687/236769/4014" target="_blank">LEESA</a></span><br />
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Speaking of Leesa, this all-memory foam mattress is one of the most popular out there. Currently, you can take $125 off plus a $25 Amazon gift card & a free pillow. <a href="http://leesa-sleep.evyy.net/c/383687/236769/4014" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>. Since there is often a $100 discount, this is a little better (if you think of the Amazon card as "cash," a net of $150 off . . . more if you count the pillow!). This brings the queen size "net cost" to $790.<br />
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Plushbeds has multiple models, and they are listing their latex mattresses as 60% off through December 5th. Now, they always have a big discount, but this comes out to $100 less than their usual price, bringing the price for the Botanical Bliss (the most popular model) in queen size to $1799. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=62252&userID=1436448&productID=706494947" target="_blank">CLICK HERE!</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.brooklynbedding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/BrooklynSignature_SoftMedium_Straight.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="424" data-original-width="800" height="169" src="https://www.brooklynbedding.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/BrooklynSignature_SoftMedium_Straight.png" width="320" /></a>Brooklyn Bedding's signature mattress -- not surprisingly called the "Brooklyn Signature," is $50 less than usual this week. This brings the queen size to $700, plus they throw in a free pillow and a free sheet set! <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=1019835&U=1436448&M=67286&urllink=" target="_blank">CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!</a> Their top-of-the line model, the Aurora, is also on sale for $300 off (bringing the queen size to $1399).<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=911390&U=1436448&M=67763&urllink=" target="_blank">AMORE BEDS</a></span><br />
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Amore offers multiple options, including three firmness levels and a "split option" (ie, you could go soft on one side, and firm on the other side!) <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=911390&U=1436448&M=67763&urllink=" target="_blank">CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!</a> Amore is a hybrid mattress. Right now they are offering a $150 discount -- they normally offer $100 of, so this is still a "limited time" savings of $50. This brings the end price for a queen to $825. (note: you have to get their "code" with the email offer that pops up).<br />
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Pangeabed is a luxurious copper-infused latex mattress. For the next week (or so), they are offering $200 off any mattress - this is greater than their last discount of $175. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=932588&U=1436448&M=67874&urllink=" target="_blank">CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!</a> They also throw in two free pillows to boot! This brings the end price to $695 for a queen.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Nolah mattress is a high-quality "airfoam" mattress (something akin to memory foam, but not quite -- it offers more cooling and pressure point relief!). They are an environmentally friendly company, and each purchase supports endangered wildlife -- you can even pick which animal you want to support! Right now they are offering $125 off any mattress, which is $50 better than their most recent deal. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=455525&m=66636&u=1436448" target="_blank">CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still not seeing something you want? <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/08/my-master-mattress-list.html" target="_blank">Here is my master list of at least 40 mattresses</a>, all of which offer a direct-to-you delivery and a trial period of at least 75 days. Surely you can find something you like!</span><br />
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<br />dugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-37507518306565250502017-10-09T19:23:00.004-07:002019-01-02T19:28:09.177-08:00NECTAR Mattress ReviewIn Greek Mythology, "Nectar" referred to a drink that gave you energy, life . . . perhaps even immortality! Does that mean that if you sleep on a <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=965472&U=1436448&M=69944&urllink=" target="_blank">NECTAR</a> mattress you will be filled with life and energy? Read on to find out!!!<br />
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I was glad to be able to review the Nectar Mattress recently! If you Google the Nectar mattress (<a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=965472&U=1436448&M=69944&urllink=" target="_blank">see their web site here</a>; you can also <a href="https://amzn.to/2Dwt9za" target="_blank">check it out on Amazon</a>), you will see several references to "The most comfortable mattress" -- it is in their marketing material, after all. Well, is it? Let's find out.<br />
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First, the Nectar has a very nice cover that's made from a mix of cotton and tencel. It has a pattern of <br />
several squares (approximately one foot square each). It's flat, and by now you likely know that I prefer a mattress with a flat top! (It lets the layers do what they are supposed to do). The cover has a welcoming feel and is removable. There is an inch of gel memory foam right below this (it's kinda sorta attached to the cover).<br />
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Below that is a gel memory foam layer that is a 1" thick layer of lush gel foam, then a "hi-core" memory foam layer 3" thick that seems to give it a bit of that traditional memory-foam feel. (Note: I have seen other reviews where they state that the 1" layer and the 3" layer were swapped, but on mine I'm pretty sure that the 1" layer was above the 3" layer.)<br />
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The Nectar only comes in one firmness level, there is no "soft, medium, firm" to choose from. On <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=965472&U=1436448&M=69944&urllink=" target="_blank">their web site</a>, they describe it as "medium firm," with a chart showing that it is in the range of 5.5 to 7.5 (on a 10 point scale of firmness, with 10 being the most firm). While I would generally concur with this description, I think that if you sleep on your side mainly, it would feel to be about a 6, andif you sleep on your back, more like a 7.<br />
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I slept on a queen-size Nectar for 10 nights. Having said that . . .<br />
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<b>Construction: 4.5 stars</b><br />
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No complaints on the construction (see unboxing video <a href="https://youtu.be/RryH5ACSvRQ" target="_blank">HERE</a>). Everything seemed to be in the right place, and no loose threads. It comes shipped in a big roll -- like a large tent might come in -- with handles, unlike the traditional cardboard box that most direct-to-consumer mattresses come in. Maybe this is a good place to mention something that I found to be funny -- the web site says it will come in a "reusable bag" -- what exactly am I supposed to reuse it for? Definitely not getting the mattress back in there! I suppose you could use it for putting leaves in, a bag for playing Santa, etc. It doesn't hurt anything, but seems odd to mention the bag's "reusability" on their site. :)<br />
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<b>Noise: 5 stars</b><br />
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<b>Smell: 4.25 stars</b><br />
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Feel is so subjective -- I feel kind of bad giving a less-than-great score here because I know other people might love the feel. Having said that, this mattress is so non-bouncy that it actually takes some getting used to. If you've slept on a bed before with a 100% memory-foam feel before, this will probably not be an issue. But for me, but as someone who (historically) has slept on hybrid or innerspring mattresses, it took some getting used to. As you can see in my video, there is a "thud" if you fall into the mattress -- I'm not commenting on firmness at this moment (there is some give) -- just on responsiveness.<br />
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It does conform to your body (nicely), but it's kind of like a stress ball. I didn't sink in too much, I didn't get stuck, it's just a unique feeling. Soft, nice, but somewhat "sand-like." Not quick sand, but like laying on a white-sand beach sand. <br />
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I would strongly recommend the mattress if you share your bed with someone who disturbs your sleep (or maybe you are the "disturber!") Looking only at this one aspect, the Nectar dominates here. Even with a large weight disparity, I think you'd be OK here. I weight quite a bit more than my wife, and we didn't disturb each other. <br />
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<b>Support: 4.0 stars</b><br />
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"Support" does not mean the same thing as firmness. This gets into tricky-to-describe territory, but means things like keeping your spine in alignment; does the firmness feel even, as opposed to lumpy or firm in spots without being firm in other spots? Do you sink in too much and "overcome" the top couple inches? This is always subjective. I am a back sleeper primarily but also sleep on my side some.<br />
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I had a real hard time judging and describing support for the Nectar. In some ways I liked it, and in some ways I didn't like it. I liked the initial feel of support when I first get in bed. The only perceived drawback was that it wasn't quite responsive enough to handle my butt differently than my shoulders. I think my butt should sink in a little more than the shoulders (like many adult men, I'm heaviest around the middle), but it doesn't seem it did. I think that's because the top 2 layers (both a type of gel memory foam) are not quite thick enough to allow a "deep response" and then the transition foam is pushing up preventing the butt from sinking in. I only noticed this on my back, and not my side. I also think a lighter sleeper wouldn't even notice this. This is only a theory, but it's partially supported by the fact that my wife didn't notice this.<br />
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Nectar might be a little better for side sleepers than back sleepers, and a little better for those under 200 lbs rather than those over 200 pounds -- that's not to say it can't handle 200+ pound back sleepers; it sure can. <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=965472&U=1436448&M=69944&urllink=" target="_blank">Their web site</a> describes it as "the support of a firm mattress with the comfort of a pillow-top" -- that's an apt description.<br />
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What am I looking for in conformity? I want something that feels firm where it's supposed to feel firm, and soft where it's supposed to feel soft. That's a tall order (or a $5,000+ mattress), but let's at least get as close as we can. I want something that conforms to my body locally, but not globally. In other words, I want to sink into my mattress just a bit -- maybe an inch or two, but I don't want a giant valley to be formed while the mattress tries to accommodate my whole body.<br />
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As I mentioned in the "support" section above, my mid-section didn't sink in quite as much as I would I would have preferred, but that's me splinting hairs. There was no giant valley, and there was enough "localness" to the sink as to not reach all the way over to my wife's side.<br />
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This is a hard one to grade, because I have only 2nd hand or 3rd hand reports to go off of. Nectar is in very high demand, so it must be doing something right! Along with that, however, are some major shipping delays. Their web site (as of the date of this publishing) is stating about a 5 day time frame from when the order is placed until the mattress is shipped. However, I've read many reports that some people are getting their Nectar more like 2-3 weeks after the order date (not everyone). I would not order Nectar if your have a hard-and-fast requirement to have your bed in less than a week. If you know this going in, it should not be an issue.<br />
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I'm also aware that their mattress is manufactured in China (it says so right on the tag), but warehoused in the USA (Washington state). That's not an issue to me, but I'm aware that it is for some. I just wanted to be up front about that. This might be part of the reason for the shipping delays, when they get a lot of demand (and they do!) they have to wait for the next boat from China.<br />
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Let's talk about the warranty -- it's a "Forever" Warranty. You can read the details on <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=965472&U=1436448&M=69944&urllink=" target="_blank">the Nectar web site</a>, but I'll summarize here -- for the first 10 years, if there is a material / workmanship defect, they will replace the mattress (this includes indentations of 1.5 inches or more -- which is very standard in the mattress industry). For years 10+, they will either replace OR repair the mattress at the company's discretion.<br />
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OK, so the "Forever Warranty" has some limits, but it's still pretty good!!!<br />
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<b>Even more impressive is the 365 day trial period! </b>To me, this is the biggest selling point. If you don't like it 11 months in, you can get your money back!!!<br />
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<b>OVERALL SCORE:</b><br />
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4.27 stars<br />
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(out of 5)<br />
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<b>Summary:</b><br />
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PROS:<br />
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- Very good pressure point relief<br />
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- Almost no motion transfer<br />
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- Would be good for couples who tend to disturb each other <br />
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- Good feel to the cover <br />
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- 365 night no-risk trial period with free shipping<br />
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- A very reasonable price point<br />
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CONS:<br />
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- If you are over 200 pounds, have a big butt, and sleep mostly on your back, it may not be the best fit<br />
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- If you want a "bouncy" feel, you won't like it <br />
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- Shipping times (at current) seem to be running 2-3 weeks.<br />
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<b>Final Thoughts:</b><br />
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This is the ultimate "low risk" mattress. If you try it out and don't like it . . . who cares?!? You're not out anything as long as you turn it in within the first YEAR! (I mean, as long as you don't destroy it, of course! Use a <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/05/lucid-mattress-protector-review.html" target="_blank">good mattress protector</a>!). While it is an all-foam mattress, it's not something you're going to get "stuck" in. One of the most compelling choices in the world of all-foam direct-to-consumer mattresses.<br />
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<a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=965472&U=1436448&M=69944&urllink=" target="_blank">Click here if you are considering a purchase of the Nectar!</a> -- You can also <a href="https://amzn.to/2Dwt9za" target="_blank">look it up and/or buy it on Amazon.com</a>!<br />
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<b>Prices & Info:</b><br />
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If you decide to try out a Nectar, I would really appreciate it if you use one of the links on this page, as it helps out my blog and YouTube channel just a bit!<br />
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Nectar has been offering the two free pillows and $125 discount for a while now (I've seen it for at least the last several months). There is no code needed, it's automatically included at checkout.<br />
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The prices below first list the "raw price," and then the net price after the discount.<br />
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Twin: $524 [$399]<br />
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Twin XL: $594 [$469]<br />
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Full: $724 [$599]<br />
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Queen: $824 [$699]<br />
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King or Cal King: $1024 [$899]<br />
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(Note: Prices were updated as of 01/02/2019. Always check prices on the manufacturer's web site as prices can change.)<br />
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What do you think? Feel free to share any comments! If you have questions, feel free to ask and I will try my best to answer.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I really like the way the Nectar Mattress looks from this angle.</td></tr>
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<script src="//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US"></script>dugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-40988369837663335672017-09-03T15:21:00.001-07:002017-09-03T15:43:10.371-07:004 Great Labor Day Mattress Sales, 2017<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQE53Uo_r2DCuLqftMSVZMLrWiWGEO_a8SrYvRG5kyq1l-zW6Z3kS5uxaAbBKsqygCO9PFjEETnLkEV0anAVJ-6L_UGO9N8_xZjW-brxkfYAIkQ0F24ddF4AvUtwAr2EXmTqzg5NrqAMU/s1600/sale+dangle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="176" data-original-width="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQE53Uo_r2DCuLqftMSVZMLrWiWGEO_a8SrYvRG5kyq1l-zW6Z3kS5uxaAbBKsqygCO9PFjEETnLkEV0anAVJ-6L_UGO9N8_xZjW-brxkfYAIkQ0F24ddF4AvUtwAr2EXmTqzg5NrqAMU/s1600/sale+dangle.jpg" /></a><br />
Traditionally, Labor day is one of the best times to buy a mattress -- or, at least, that is when the most<br />
highly advertised sales appear!<br />
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Below are some of the best sales I've spotted. Note that I only focus on mattress companies that ship direct to consumer (no middle man), have free shipping, and a no-risk trial period.<br />
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These are listed in no particular order.<br />
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<a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=970944&u=1436448&m=63633&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Aviya</a> -- A high-density foam & individually wrapped coil hybrid mattress; currently offering $100 off any mattress and $50 off any foundation for labor day.<br />
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<a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=986556&u=1436448&m=60720&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Helix</a> -- $100 off if you purchase a mattress plus any other item on their site. Helix is one of the few companies that offers a customizable mattress, and (for queen and up) you can split the firmness between the sides!<br />
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<a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1060069&u=1436448&m=62252&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">PlushBeds</a> -- Up to $1200 off their latex mattresses (normally they always offer $1100 off, so this is a little bit better)<br />
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<a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=883731&U=1436448&M=66636&urllink=" target="_blank">Nolah</a> -- A multi-layered foam mattress; they are currently offering $100 off for Labor Day (thru Sept 5th).<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The above links are for mattress companies with which I have a referral arrangement; that is, I earn a small referral fee which helps to support this blog and my YouTube channel if you visit one of these websites and subsequently make a purchase. In addition, other links on this blog are considered to be "affiliate links" (such as the links to products through Amazon) and I am paid a small referral fee if you click one of these links and subsequently make a purchase. This costs you nothing. All opinions are my personal reviews and preferences, and do not represent the opinion of any particular company. Thanks for your consideration.</span>dugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-22551450051995384552017-08-17T20:51:00.000-07:002020-02-02T19:52:47.713-08:00My Master Mattress List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Master List -- all Mattress Companies (that I know of) that offer Direct-to-Consumer purchases with a risk-free trial period of at least 75 days, a warranty of at least 10 years, and free shipping. Hopefully some day I can try them all, but for now, let's just acknowledge that they exist!<br />
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Each listing is in the following format: Name (clickable for web site) / type / price for a <b>Queen</b> [some have a discount code on a regular basis, which would produce the net price in brackets if applicable] / comments (optional)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I have tried my best to keep the prices up-to-date and the information accurate; however, this list is intended to provide general information only, and is not guaranteed to be up-to-date. Prices, discounts, and deals can - and do - frequently change. Where there are multiple price points for a queen mattress that vary by model or firmness level, I have tried to shoot for the "middle option" as much as possible. Please check each mattress company's web site for details. Thanks.</span><br />
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Mattresses are grouped by type, but otherwise, are in no particular order.<br />
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<li><a href="https://nuvanna.com/product/nuvanna-mattress/" target="_blank">Nuvanna</a> / Foam / $890 / Tencel Cover</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=974046&U=1436448&M=70330&urllink=" target="_blank">Freedom Sleep</a> / Foam / $599</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=965472&U=1436448&M=69944&urllink=" target="_blank">Nectar </a> / Foam / $824 [$699 net] / 2 free pillows; 365 night trial period - see <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/10/nectar-mattress-review.html" target="_blank">my review</a></li>
<li><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1120957&u=1436448&m=69610&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Muse</a> / Foam / $950 [$800 net] / Three Firmness Options</li>
<li><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1049803&u=1436448&m=60398&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Bear</a> / Foam / $840 [net $790]</li>
<li><a href="https://casper.com/" target="_blank">Casper</a> / Foam / $950</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=957175&U=1436448&M=69519&urllink=" target="_blank">Pacific Mattress Co.</a> / Foam / $999</li>
<li><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1099457&u=1436448&m=75237&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Kutson </a>/ Foam / $995 / Interchangeable customized layers</li>
<li><a href="https://amzn.to/2SvlNj9" target="_blank">Tuft & Needle</a> / Foam / $595 / see <a href="https://youtu.be/cjDRuEeCIEY" target="_blank">my review</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.loomandleaf.com/shop.html" target="_blank">Loom & Leaf</a> / Foam / $1099</li>
<li><a href="https://www.wrightbedding.com/" target="_blank">Wright</a> / Foam / $1795</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=1019835&U=1436448&M=67286&urllink=" target="_blank">Brooklyn Bedding</a> / Foam / $750 [net $700] / Three firmness options; 2 free pillows</li>
<li><a href="http://leesa-sleep.evyy.net/c/383687/236769/4014" target="_blank">Leesa</a> / Foam / $940 [net $840]</li>
<li><a href="https://www.liveandsleep.com/products/live-and-sleep-memory-foam-mattress" target="_blank">Live and Sleep </a> / Foam / $649 [net $549] / Price varies with firmness; Three firmness options</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ghostbed.com/" target="_blank">Ghostbed</a> / Foam / $795 [net $695]</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=883731&U=1436448&M=66636&urllink=" target="_blank">Nolah</a> / Foam / $849 / $849 [$774 net] / Purchase supports endangered wildlife</li>
<li><a href="https://nestbedding.uxsi.net/Q9emP" target="_blank">Alexander by Nest</a> / Foam / $1199 [$999 net] / Three firmness options</li>
<li><a href="https://www.cocoonbysealy.com/" target="_blank">Cocoon by Sealy</a> / Foam / $949 [net $874]</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=847547&U=1436448&M=63899&urllink=" target="_blank">Layla Sleep</a> / Foam / $899 [net $849] / Dual Firmness (flipable)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-8341160-12498960" target="_blank">Eve </a>/ Foam / $749 [net $549] / see <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/07/eve-mattress-review.html" target="_blank">my review</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.performasleep.com/" target="_blank">Performa</a> / Foam / $875</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=979678&U=1436448&M=70572&urllink=" target="_blank">Linebacker</a> / Gel Foam / $2000 / Has an internal core support system</li>
<li><a href="http://www.4sleep.com/mattress" target="_blank">4Sleep</a> / Gel Foam / $899 [net $824]</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=849310&U=1436448&M=65119&urllink=" target="_blank">Nomad</a> / Gel Foam / $800 / 8" or 10" (price varies by thickness); Veteran owned</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=925751&U=1436448&M=68245&urllink=" target="_blank">Doze</a> / Gel Foam / $750 [$675 net]</li>
<li><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1113489&u=1436448&m=75922&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">Sweet Zzz</a> / Gel Foam / $1099 / Price & composition vary by model</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=73372&userID=1436448&productID=758150347" target="_blank">Puffy</a> / Gel Foam / $1150 [net $950] / Lifetime Warranty</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=984984&U=1436448&M=60720&urllink=" target="_blank">Helix</a> / Foam & Mini Coils / $995 / Customized design; split firmness available</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/m-pr.cfm?merchantID=62252&userID=1436448&productID=706494947" target="_blank">Plushbeds</a> / Latex / $2999 [net $1899] / Price varies with multiple models; Four Firmness Options</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=997038&U=1436448&M=71414&urllink=" target="_blank">My Green Mattress</a> / Latex / $1099 / Price varies by model</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=932588&U=1436448&M=67874&urllink=" target="_blank">PangeaBed</a> / Latex / $895 [$820 net] / Copper infused top layer</li>
<li><a href="https://spindlemattress.com/spindle-natural-latex-mattress/" target="_blank">Spindle</a> / Latex / $1350 / 365 day "Comfort Adjustment" period</li>
<li><a href="https://drommabed.com/" target="_blank">Dromma</a> / Latex / $924 [net $774] / Two Firmness Options</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=939087&U=1436448&M=68778&urllink=" target="_blank">Avocado</a> / Latex-Hybrid / $1399 [$1299 net] / Optional Pillow-Top for extra $300</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=969910&U=1436448&M=70127&urllink=" target="_blank">Eco Terra</a> / Latex-Hybrid / $999 / Two Firmness Options</li>
<li><a href="https://leesa-sleep.evyy.net/6AvgV" target="_blank">Leesa Hybrid (Sapira)</a> / Hybrid / $1695 [net $1440] / Use discount code "DUGROZ" - see <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/02/sapira-mattress-review.html" target="_blank">my review</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=911390&U=1436448&M=67763&urllink=" target="_blank">Amore Bed</a> / Hybrid / $975 [$875 net] / Three Firmness Levels; Options: Split firmness, Copper-ion cover, two free pillows</li>
<li><a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=eY2kAczh4Lc&offerid=559920&type=3&subid=0" target="_blank">Tomorrow</a> / Hybrid / $990 [net $940]</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=830384&U=1436448&M=63970&urllink=" target="_blank">Voila</a> / Hybrid / $1199 [$1079 net] / Coupon code "Dugroz10" - see <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/04/voila-mattress-review.html" target="_blank">my review</a> - Three Firmness Levels</li>
<li><a href="https://nestbedding.uxsi.net/Q9emP" target="_blank">Alexander Hybrid</a> by Nest / Hybrid / $1199 [net $999] / Two Firmness Options</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=825038&U=1436448&M=63633&urllink=" target="_blank">Aviya</a> / Hybrid / $999 [net $899]</li>
<li><a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1126939&u=1436448&m=76328&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">DreamCloud</a> / Hybrid / $1499 [net $1299] / 365 night sleep trial - see <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2018/04/dreamcloud-mattress-review.html" target="_blank">my review</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.saatvamattress.com/" target="_blank">Saatva</a> / Innerspring / $999 / see <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2016/12/review-of-saatva-mattress-and-foundation.html" target="_blank">my review</a></li>
<li><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1156383&u=1436448&m=78547&urllink=&afftrack=" target="_blank">SleepOvation</a> / Hybrid / $1749 [net $1349] / 700 tiny mattresses in one</li>
<li><a href="https://onpurple.com/mattress/buy" target="_blank">Purple</a> / Hyper-Elastic Polymer / $999</li>
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dugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-35897023929015353492017-07-22T19:02:00.000-07:002019-07-25T06:55:27.014-07:00Eve Mattress ReviewUPDATE, JULY 2019: It appears that Eve no long sells mattresses that are shipped to USA directly from their website. If you have any questions on this, feel free to reach out to me via the contact info at the bottom of my blog, or leave a comment here. Thanks.<br />
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We're on the Eve of a new mattress review, here . . .<br />
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I was pleased to be able to review the EVE Mattress recently! Eve gives the tagline of a mattress that is "beautifully simple, simply beautiful." So how will it stack up? Let's find out.<br />
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As you can see on <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8341160-12727686" target="_blank">the Eve website</a>, the mattress is comprised of 3 foam layers surrounded by a fabric cover.<br />
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First, the cover -- the cover is a thin, flexible, polyester cover with good elasticity. It is a flat top mattress, there is no tufting or deep ridges in the top to contend with (I'm a fan of mattresses that keep the top nice and flat). In that regard, I say it's a good thing -- just let the top layer do what it's supposed to do. There is also a rope-like "ribbing" that goes around the top edge, which is a nice touch. The cover is removable, but they don't recommend machine washing (spot washing only). Of course, always use a mattress protector!<br />
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Next, the top layer of foam is a 2 inch layer of contouring memory foam. This is to provide pressure point relief and minimize motion transfer.<br />
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Next, the "middle layer" is a 1 inch reactive layer called the "active response layer." This has a little more bounce to it.<br />
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Last, the bottom layer is 6.5 inches of base foam. Total mattress thickness is 9.5 inches, maybe add fraction more to account for the cover, and they advertise it as 10 inches thick.<br />
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In terms of firmness, Eve only offers one build. They don't explicitly state their intended firmness level (x out of 10, for example) <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-8341160-12727686" target="_blank">on their web site</a>, but just state that it's not too soft and not too firm. They also say that it has the comfortable and supportive qualities of memory foam, but with an added feeling of "bounce." After testing it out, I would say this is an apt description. Although firmness is highly subjective, and can be perceived differently based on an individuals weight and build, I would say it comes in at a 5 out of 10 on the firmness scale -- right in the middle.<br />
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I slept on a twin-size Eve mattress for 10 nights so that I could bring you this review. With that in mind . . .<br />
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I will rate each category on a 5-Star Scale, where 5 is the best.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>Construction: 3.5 stars</b><br />
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The construction was just fine, and unboxing was easy (see unboxing video <a href="https://youtu.be/YHSPwdtAKCU" target="_blank">HERE</a>). I would rate it 4 stars based on build alone, but I found a couple loose threads over an inch long after I unboxed it, which isn't a big deal but does dock a 1/4 point.<br />
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Although I understand the marketing with the bright, cheerful yellow color, I'm not a fan of the yellow side-panels. If you use a thin, white protector and a thin, white sheet, it still shows through just a bit. Plain white, subdued gray, or another neutral color would have been better, but that's just one guy's opinion. I docked another 1/4 point for that.<br />
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I do like the cover, thin and breathable.<br />
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It's worth noting that my Eve took about 3-4 hours to fully expand after unboxing; but this was right in the description from the company, so no surprise there.<br />
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<b>Noise: 5 stars</b><br />
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There is no noise. None.<br />
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<b></b><b>Smell: 4.75 stars</b><br />
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Although the sample size isn't huge, of all the mattresses I've tried so far, Eve had the least amount of "new mattress smell" after it was unboxed. There was no "off-gassing." After leaving it to expand for a few hours, by the time I slept on it the first night the smell was completely gone. That's pretty impressive, considering that I'm both allergic to a lot of stuff and asthmatic. Needless to say, I have a moderately sensitive sniffer.<br />
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<b>Feel: 4.25 stars</b><br />
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The feel is pretty nice. The cover is comforting and feels good through the sheet.<br />
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I felt a bit like I was sinking "down" but not sinking "in." (For reference, I weigh in the neighborhood of 200+ pounds). There is a bit of "hug" but not a lot. It's not a full-on tempurpedic memory-foam feel, but it does feel squishier than a hybrid mattress or fully innerspring mattress. It's something of a middle ground.<br />
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<b>Motion Transfer: 4 stars</b><br />
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Since I tested out a twin, I was not able to gauge motion transfer with a real-live person in the bed with me, but had to rely on other methods like the bowling ball drop, sledgehammer of discernment, push-n-feel, etc. (see the video review). It feels like the motion transfer would be minimal, but not completely eliminated.<br />
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<b>Support: 3.0 stars</b><br />
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"Support" does not mean the same thing as firmness. This gets into tricky-to-describe territory, but means things like keeping your spine in alignment; does the firmness feel even, as opposed to lumpy or firm in spots without being firm in other spots? Do you sink in too much and "overcome" the top couple inches? This is always subjective. I am a back sleeper primarily but also sleep on my side some.<br />
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In the FAQ section of <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-8341160-12521522" target="_blank">the Eve website,</a> they say that the mattress is suitable for sleepers weighing up to 252 pounds (not sure how they came up with 252, as opposed to "just" 250!), or a combined weight of 504 pounds. Recall that I weigh a bit over 200 pounds, so I felt like I was right on the edge of what was acceptable, so this statement is probably valid. When I slept on my back, I felt like my butt compressed down the top 2 layers enough that I was starting to feel the base support layer. Now, I have most of my weight in my middle, and I don't have the world's most athletic build (ahem . . .), so that's undoubtedly a contributing factor. There is no zoned support or anything like that, so just bear in mind that this mattress isn't designed for the heaviest sleepers.<br />
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I'm not saying that those over 252 pounds couldn't sleep on Eve, I just don't think it would be ideal. My personal thought is that if you are primarily a back sleeper, and you weigh over 225 to 230 pounds or so, this isn't the mattress for you. If you're a side or front sleeper who never or rarely sleeps on your back, you might be OK up to 250 pounds. (I very rarely sleep on my front, but I did a couple times on Eve, and it was fairly comfortable).<br />
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Also, note that this mattress is "fair" in the area of edge support, but when I sat on the extreme edge, I did collapse it down quite a bit. Don't expect to be able to sit on the edge and have it bounce you right back up unless you are pretty lightweight. Since it's not exactly ideal for heavy sleepers (both on edge support and in back sleeping), I don't feel comfortable giving more than a 3.0 in support.<br />
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<b>Pressure Point Relief: 4.5 stars</b><br />
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Eve gets a hearty and healthy showing here! I felt like there were no pinch-points or anything like that. All-foam mattresses tend to do best here, so this isn't a surprise. If you are very lightweight (ie, under 110 pounds) you may not experience as much pressure point relief.<br />
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<b>Conformity: 3.5 stars</b><br />
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What am I looking for in conformity? I want something that feels firm where it's supposed to feel firm, and soft where it's supposed to feel soft. That's a tall order (or a $5,000+ mattress), but let's at least get as close as we can. I want something that conforms to my body locally, but not globally. In other words, I want to sink into my mattress just a bit -- maybe an inch or two, but I don't want a giant valley to be formed while the mattress tries to accommodate my whole body.<br />
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As I mentioned in the "support" section above, my mid-section did sink in quite a bit, just a tiny bit more than I would have preferred, but it wasn't too bad. Therefore, the top of the mattress formed a bit of a valley extending out from my body enough that I would have a concern if I was sleeping in the bed with my wife. If you have a large weight disparity (for example, if one person weighs 70 pounds more than the other) I would have a little bit of a concern as it relates to this. Sleeping alone, no problem, sleeping with another person who weighs roughly the same as you, no problem. Again, see my video for an illustration.<br />
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<b>Customer Service: 5.0 stars</b><br />
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My interactions with the folks at Eve where completely positive. Their website is easy to navigate, too, and has all the info you need, without feeling crowded.<br />
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It might be interesting to note that Eve is a U.K. based company, but they do business in the US, too. They must have warehouses in the states, because mine arrived only about 3 days after being shipped!<br />
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<b>Shipping:</b><br />
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I don't give a star-rating to shipping, but shipping is free. It is delivered by UPS, FedEx, etc, and they say it should arrive within 5-7 business days (mine only took about 3 days!) As of the date of this post, they don't offer expedited shipping. It comes in a box, compressed. There is no cost to you if you decide to return it during the trial period.<br />
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Eve has a 10 year warranty. The warranty kicks in with 1 inch or more of sinkage or indentations. This is pretty good (most warranties only kick in with 1.5 inches or more).<br />
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There is no proprietary foundation, you can place it on any solid surface, a sturdy foundation, or a bed that comes with slats like a platform bed. It's not recommended to be used with old-fashioned box springs (the kind with actual springs in a box - which are becoming quite rare). They have some recommendations of types on their web site, but don't recommend a specific brand. Might I recommend <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/04/zinus-quicksnap-mattress-foundation.html" target="_blank">this platform bed?</a><br />
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<b>OVERALL SCORE:</b><br />
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4.2 stars<br />
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<b>Summary:</b><br />
<b><br /></b><b>PROS:</b><br />
- Good pressure point relief<br />
- Light; easy to move around/transport<br />
- Ideal for solo sleepers<br />
- Ideal for sleepers under 200 lbs.<br />
- Good cover feel<br />
- 100 night no-risk trial period with free shipping<br />
- A very reasonable price point<br />
<b><br /></b><b>CONS:</b><br />
- May lack support for sleepers over 225 lbs.<br />
- Not ideal for couples with a large weight disparity (more than 70 lb. weight difference)<br />
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<b>Final Thoughts:</b><br />
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Eve would be a great mattress choice for a college student, young couple, or really anyone who wants a mattress that is slightly fluffy and slightly bouncy, but who doesn't want to go with a hybrid mattress. With the 100 night in-home trial, you're not out anything but time if you decide you don't like it. 100 days is more than enough to make that determination. While it is an all-foam mattress, it's not something you're going to get "stuck" in and it doesn't sleep hot.<br />
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<b><u>Prices & Info</u>:</b><br />
If you decide to <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-8341160-12521522" target="_blank">try out Eve</a>, I would really appreciate it if you use one of the links on this page, as it helps out my blog and YouTube channel just a bit!<br />
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As of 04/17/2018, Eve offers a $300 discount on all mattresses with coupon code SLEEP300. The gross price is listed first, with the "net" (after discount) price in brackets:<br />
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Twin: $549 [net $249]<br />
Twin XL: $599 [net $299]<br />
Full: $799 [net $499]<br />
Queen: $899 [net $599]<br />
King or Cal King: $1099 [net $799]<br />
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(Note: Prices were updated as of 04/17/2018. Always check prices on the manufacturer's web site as prices can change.)<br />
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What do you think? Feel free to share any comments! If you have questions, feel free to ask and I will try my best to answer.<br />
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dugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-16008575939316418552017-05-27T16:59:00.001-07:002017-08-01T19:48:00.161-07:00Lucid Mattress Protector Review & Waterproof TestI recently bought the <a href="http://amzn.to/2r8a797" target="_blank">LUCID Premium Hypoallergenic Waterproof Mattress Protector</a> to use on a mattress I was testing out. Watch the video (below) to see how it went!<br />
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. . . As you can see, it passed my simulated "accident" testing with flying colors!<br />
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It can be machine washed (just follow the care instructions carefully!) and machine dried on the lowest setting (like dedicates).<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">A</span></b> for comfort - it conforms nicely, and doesn't change the feel of the mattress.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>A-</b></span> for fit - It's just fine, and should work on very thick mattresses.<br />
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It <b><span style="font-size: large;">passed</span></b> both the basic and advanced waterproof tests!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Where you can buy it:</span></i><br />
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Amazon.com -- <a href="http://amzn.to/2r8a797" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a><br />
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Jet.com -- <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=eY2kAczh4Lc&mid=41098&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fjet.com%2Fproduct%2FLucid-Premium-Waterproof-Mattress-Protector-Vinyl-Free-Queen%2F3e8998d828b3432facc710b19a12505a" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a><br />
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WalMart.com -- <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=eY2kAczh4Lc&mid=2149&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2FWaterproof-Terry-Mattress-Protector-by-Lucid-Queen%2F47903214" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a><br />
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This list is not exhaustive. Check around as prices can and will vary.<br />
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The Lucid Protector is available in all standard sizes and has a 15 year warranty.<br />
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Considering that it is generally one of the least expensive mattress protectors out there, I'm not sure it can be beat! I highly recommend it!<br />
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Last week I got <a href="http://amzn.to/2pK9iSD" target="_blank">the Zinus Guest Bed.</a> (Sometimes called the "Zinus Sleep Master Traveler Premier <br />
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Folding Twin Guest Bed" -- if you're into long titles!) I also slept on it for three nights to try it out and share my impressions. Here's a quick review & my observations.<br />
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First Observation: It's an actual Twin-Size mattress! A lot of roll-away or temporary beds are more "cot" sized and are not quite as wide as an actual twin mattress, but this one is. So feel free to use your twin-size sheets, blankets, mattress protectors, etc. They will all work just fine! Also, you could use the frame with a twin-size mattress of your choosing. Say Aunt Esther is coming for a visit, and you want her to have a slightly better bed? You could take your child's mattress and put it on this platform, and have your kid sleep on the 4" mattress that comes with the guest bed. Lots of options.<br />
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Second Observation: It's rather firm. Maybe a better way of saying that is it doesn't offer lots of pressure point relief. I'm not saying it's horrible, just don't expect it to be as nice as a quality bed if you sleep in one of those every night. That's OK . . . the company doesn't advising using it as your all-night-every-night sleeper. But, in my 3 days of sleeping on it, I would describe it as "fairly good." To help out, I added a <a href="http://amzn.to/2qEsepJ" target="_blank">2" thick gel memory foam topper,</a> also from Zinus. That made a big difference! With the topper, I can say it's better than some motel mattresses I've been on.<br />
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Third Observation: What it's intended for, it does really well. The purpose is to use it for when you have a guest coming and you need a place for them to sleep for a couple days, maybe a week. It's not too hard to set up and tear down, and having it's own storage bag is a big plus. (Watch my video for how to set it up . . . there is a flipping over component. It would be fine for most people, but it is heavy enough that a frail person might have difficulty.) I suppose it could be a long-term bed in a pinch, but really, it's purpose is to be a better alternative than a sleeping bag on the floor or spending the night in a recliner. It would be great for those who live in a small home (such as an apartment), going camping/RVing, or if you had a rental home/cabin situation. As long as your expectations are for such a use, and not as a luxury every-night-mattress, it's well worth the price.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It comes with a storage bag which<br />
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Summary: The <a href="http://amzn.to/2pK9iSD" target="_blank">Zinus Guest Bed</a> is a great guest bed! This may sound intuitive, and it is! When you're not using it, you can fold it up and put it away in it's own bag (with a zipper) that's about 40 inches by 40 inches, and 11 inches thick -- approximately. It rests on a frame that is a metal grid, not springs, so there is no noise or squeaking. I can recommend it.<br />
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Places to buy: (this is not exhaustive, I encourage you to shop around!)<br />
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- The Zinus Guest Bed on Amazon: <a href="http://amzn.to/2re4WUZ" target="_blank">Click HERE</a><br />
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- Order Direct from Zinus, the manufacturer: <a href="http://mbsy.co/zinus/dugroz" target="_blank">Click HERE</a> -- there will be a 10% discount that's applied automatically if you follow this link (you won't see the discount until you get to the cart).<br />
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- Order from Walmart.com: <a href="http://linksynergy.walmart.com/deeplink?id=eY2kAczh4Lc&mid=2149&murl=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.walmart.com%252Fip%252FSleep-Revolution-Portable-Folding-Twin-Guest-Bed-with-Storage-Bag%252F34973877%2523about-item" target="_blank">Click HERE</a> -- on the date I posted this, there was a very small discount if you shipped it site-to-store for pickup in a local Wal-Mart.<br />
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If you have Amazon Prime, the shipping from Amazon is 2 days, whereas the link from Zinus or Wal-Mart.com is about 5-6 days, at least where I live. Prices, discounts, and conditions vary, so click on the links. Since prices change frequently, I suggest looking around and finding what works best for you.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I won a gift card from Zinus as part of a "refer-a-friend" promotion, and I used that to buy my Zinus Guest Bed at a significant discount. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">The above links are affiliate links; please see the disclosure at the bottom of this web page. All opinions are my personal reviews and preferences. Thanks for your consideration.</span><br />
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dugrozhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09652182214177910668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3656399586328190108.post-60252649390033946682017-04-24T19:42:00.001-07:002020-01-24T06:24:29.624-08:00Voila Mattress ReviewNOTE: On Jan. 24, 2020, I was notified that the Voila affiliate program has closed. It is possible that the company has gone out of business, but I can't verify this. Please consider this review to be informational only until further notice.<br />
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It's the Voila Mattress!!!<br />
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I was fortunate to be able to recently review a <a href="http://shrsl.com/?h4ad" target="_blank">Voila Mattress</a>. Voila calls itself "The first showroom-quality hybrid performance mattress in a box." Will it live up to that description? Let's find out!<br />
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If you head on over to <a href="http://shrsl.com/?h4ad" target="_blank">Voila's website</a>, the first thing you might notice is layers! As in, the Voila has lots of them . . . 12 to be exact. The layout of these layers can vary a little based on the firmness level that you choose: plush, medium or firm. According to the company, the plush comes in at 3.5 on the firmness scale (where 10 is the most firm), the medium comes in at 6, and the firm comes in at 8.5. I personally reviewed the medium, and would say it rates at about 7 to 7.5 on the firmness scale (I'd imagine that the "firm" is very firm!).<br />
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Regardless of firmness level, all Voila's have many things in common. They start with a thin, breathable cover with mesh sides. This allows for good air-flow, which is a feature you'll like if you sleep hot. We were never once hot! Next will be some combination of quality memory foam and Talalay latex (<a href="https://youtu.be/rFrvc60agIw" target="_blank">Talalay is also arguably the most breathable latex around</a>). These provide great pressure relief and comfort.<br />
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Each Voila also has what they call the "triple layer edge support." This is an additional, very sturdy foam that runs all the way around the edges (thicker on the sides than the ends). The idea is to support you when sitting on the edge, and it does this well. In fact, I was told by a Voila representative that they had to design a special machine to compress it and get it in the box -- needing more compression that most bed-in-a-box mattresses! I can imagine it does take a lot of compression, with all those layers! Note that because of this, the coils do not run all the way to the edge of the bed. You will be perfectly well supported sitting on the edge, but it won't have as much of that "bouncy" feel if you sit on the edge.<br />
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Finishing it off, of course, the bottom of the mattress has individually wrapped pocketed coils in a zoned structure so that the heaviest parts (such as hips) get the most support. This is the main thing that differentiates a hybrid from an all-foam mattress, and provides some bounce, but not as much as you would find in an all-coil mattress.<br />
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There aren't a whole lot of internet-only hybrid mattresses out there (I only know of about 4 or 5, not counting the budget mattresses on Amazon that really are in a different category.) Of this group of 4 or 5, Voila is the least expensive that I know of, as of the date of publishing (after using <u>coupon code "dugroz10" to get a 10% discount</u>).<br />
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My wife and I slept on it for over 2 weeks (almost 3 weeks -- I don't recall exactly how many days, but more than 14)! Here's how it stacks up.<br />
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I will rate each category on a 5-Star Scale, where 5 is the best.<br />
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<b>Construction: 4.25 stars</b><br />
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The Voila mattress is very heavy! (130 lbs for a queen) That’s a good thing in some senses – good in that it won’t move around on the bed, though a little difficult to move room-to-room once out of the box (my wife and I got it up the stairs after it was unboxed!). It also means that the construction didn’t go cheap. Simple yet nice cover that is very flexible. The cover does have seams but they are well stitched.<br />
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The overall construction is very complex and robust with the 12 separate layers.<br />
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<b>Noise: 5 stars</b><br />
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There is no noise. None.<br />
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<b>Smell: 4 stars</b><br />
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There was no off-gassing or chemical smell, but the "new mattress smell" did last about 2-3 days after the unboxing.<br />
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<b>Feel: 4.5 stars</b><br />
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The feel is quite nice. Laying on the top layer is pleasant and you feel like the mattress is taking good care of you.<br />
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It has kind of a “flat” feel but that’s not a bad thing. What I mean is that the "hug" is fairly minimal. If you prefer to "sink in," look elsewhere. I should mention that I tried the medium, but I would guess even the plush isn't something where you totally cave into the mattress.<br />
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Note with the Voila you should be using <a href="http://amzn.to/2oFjryF" target="_blank">a thin, flexible mattress protector.</a> If you use a quilted protector, you are actually taking away from one of the best aspects of what this type of mattress brings to the table.<br />
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<b>Motion Transfer: 4 stars</b><br />
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There is some motion transfer across the surface of the mattress, but not all that much. I change positions frequently, and my wife, Debbi, said I didn't bother her during our time on the Voila.<br />
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<b>Support: 4.5 stars</b><br />
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"Support" does not mean the same thing as firmness. This gets into tricky-to-describe territory, but means things like keeping your spine in alignment. Does the firmness feel even, as opposed to lumpy or firm in spots without being firm in other spots? This is always subjective. I am a back sleeper primarily but also sleep on my side some.<br />
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Voila has the support that I would expect from a hybrid mattress. My spine feels well aligned, and the firmness is even. There is the “5-zone” layering of the construction, but this is done in a way that doesn’t detract from anything. It’s got the right balance of sink & support.<br />
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The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars here is because it doesn’t have quite as much responsive “push-backness” (my own, made up word) as it would need to in order to get the perfect score. I think if the top layer had been latex (the latex layer is the 3rd one down) this would have been better. Don’t get me wrong, it’s really good in the support department, just not perfect. Of course, this is an area where different people will feel things differently. <br />
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<b>Pressure Point Relief: 4.5 stars</b><br />
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I need my hips and shoulders to sink in some, but not too much. Voila does well here. It’s also a bonus that you can balance this with support by making your own choice of soft, medium, or firm (I reviewed the medium).<br />
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<b>Conformity: 4.0 stars</b><br />
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What am I looking for in conformity? I want something that feels firm where it's supposed to feel firm, and soft where it's supposed to feel soft. That's a tall order (or a $5,000+ mattress), but let's at least get as close as we can. I want something that conforms to my body locally, but not globally. In other words, I want to sink into my mattress just a bit -- maybe an inch or two, but I don't want a giant valley to be formed while the mattress tries to accommodate my whole body. The goal is a happy medium between sinking in and floating on top.<br />
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This is a big deal for us because I weigh quite a lot more than Debbi.<br />
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Voila did fairly well here. I would say the area that the noticeable “sink down” extended away from my body was about 6-8 inches. This was minor enough that it didn’t bother her.<br />
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There was no unwanted rolling, she didn't roll into me during the night, and the “hug” of the mattress had a good balance between sinking in a bit, but not being enveloped. This is something of a preference item as well that will vary from person to person.<br />
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<b>Customer Service: 5.0 stars</b><br />
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I was able to both email and speak with a very nice representative of the company. I didn't see any horror stories online about the return process, they all seemed fairly smooth.<br />
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It’s also worth noting that while the specific Voila brand is fairly new, the underlying company has been in the business of manufacturing mattresses for 25+ years. They actually have most of their experience in the world of medical mattresses. I only point that out because it adds comfort that it’s a company that should be around a long time.<br />
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<b>Shipping:</b><br />
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I don't give a star-rating to shipping, but shipping is free (you can pay extra if you choose to have expedited shipping or delivery on a weekend or holiday). It is delivered by UPS or FedEx, it only took 2 full days to arrive in my case, and I just did the standard shipping! (I ordered on a Monday, and it arrived late afternoon on Wednesday). It comes in a box, compressed. There is no cost to you if you decide to return it during the trial period.<br />
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<b>Other info worth mentioning:</b><br />
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The Voila has a 10 year warranty. The warranty kicks in with ¾ of an inch or more of sinkage or indentations. This is very good (most warranties only kick in with 1.5 inches or more – a few of the more forward-thinking companies have it at 1 inch, but to start the warranty at ¾ of an inch is great!).<br />
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There is no proprietary foundation, you can place it on any solid surface, a sturdy foundation, or a bed that comes with slats like a platform bed. We have ours on the Zinus Quicksnap Platform bed -- which I reviewed separately <a href="http://www.dugroz.com/2017/04/zinus-quicksnap-mattress-foundation.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<b>OVERALL SCORE:</b><br />
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4.4 stars<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>PROS:</b><br />
- The "hybrid feel"<br />
- Heavy, sturdy quality<br />
- Circulates air very well due to construction and mesh sides<br />
- Good cover feel<br />
- 100 night no-risk trial period with free shipping<br />
- 3 choices for firmness<br />
- One of the best prices in the hybrid world<br />
<b><br /></b><b>CONS:</b><br />
- Rather difficult to move the mattress around (for example, when rotating or moving to a new room) as it is quite heavy. This is likely the case with most hybrid mattresses.<br />
- The mattress is not entirely made in the USA.<br />
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<b>Final Thoughts:</b><br />
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The Voila Mattress strikes a nice balance between top-end quality and price. You can find cheaper mattresses (such as Amazon budget mattresses), but they won't be as nice or last as long. You can find <i>slightly </i>nicer mattresses, but they will be more expensive! Plus, with the 100 night in-home trial, you're not out anything but time if you decide you don't like it. 100 days is more than enough to make that determination.<br />
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If for some reason you don't feel like Voila can be your every-night mattress (and it certainly can!), it would make a killer guest-room mattress. After we tried it out for over 2 weeks, my father-in-law came to our home for a visit and slept on it for 4 nights. He really liked it and said it majorly increases the desirability of making our house a pit-stop in the future. It's also highly likely to hit a "sweet spot" that appeals to all different kinds of people, so would be great for a guest room, rental cabin, etc. that has many different folks coming through (assuming the medium firmness).<br />
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The Voila has a feel that is truly part memory foam, part innerspring. I guess that's what hybrid is all about! I can definitely recommend it.<br />
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<b><u>Prices & Discount Info</u>:</b><br />
If you <a href="http://shrsl.com/?h4ad" target="_blank">decide to try out the Voila</a>, use <u>coupon code "dugroz10"</u> at checkout and you will get a 10% discount! In fact, not only will you benefit by getting a discount, it also helps out my blog and YouTube channel just a bit!<br />
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The first number below is the "raw price" and the number in brackets is the net price after the 10% discount -- coupon code "dugroz10"<br />
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Twin: $699 [net $629]<br />
Twin XL: $799 [net $719]<br />
Full: $999 [net $899]<br />
Queen: $1,199 [net $1079]<br />
King: $1,499 [net $1349]<br />
Cal King: $1,499 [net $1349]<br />
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(Note: Prices were updated as of 06/10/2017. As of last update, all firmness levels have the same price. Always check prices on the manufacturer's web site as prices can change.)<br />
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What do you think? Feel free to share any comments! If you have questions, feel free to ask and I will try my best to answer.<br />
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