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| specifically a new mattress, chances are you are | | | | will not offer significant warranties. |
| experiencing a bit of sticker shock as you review the | | | | Read some consumer reports on mattresses to |
| prices of name brand mattresses. They are definitely | | | | determine if a specific one is durable. You can easily |
| not cheap. Today, with the state of the economy, | | | | find these reports online, even for mattresses that |
| buying one of these name brand mattresses is out | | | | are not well known name brands. Go to commerce |
| of reach because we just can't fit it into our budget. | | | | sites like or They offer terrific consumer reviews and |
| Therefore, many people are turning to discount | | | | reports. |
| mattresses. Discount mattresses are much less | | | | The second factor to consider is the quality of the |
| expensive, but are they good value buys? | | | | mattress. How comfortable is it and how well will it |
| There are two main factors to consider when | | | | support your body while you sleep? Reading reviews |
| reviewing a discount mattress. First, how long will the | | | | and reports is also a good idea here but you should |
| mattress hold up or how durable will it be? Obviously | | | | also compare the materials used to make the |
| if it needs to be replaced six months after you | | | | mattress, to the ones used to make the more |
| bought it, it will not work out to be a good value. To | | | | expensive name brand units. How thick is the foam |
| get an idea of how long the mattress will last you, | | | | comparatively? How many springs are used in the |
| first look at the warranty offered by the | | | | box? Many discount mattresses come close in quality |
| manufacturer. What does it cover and how long is it | | | | of materials to their name brand counterparts. |