With the Internet comes the ability to get accurate information that can allow you to comparison shop before buying your new mattress.

Consumers who shop a retail store frequently complain of the following:

Difficulty getting accurate detailed information
Being “high pressured” by a salesman
Finding clearly marked prices

Buying online has many advantages, one of which is a higher level of satisfaction (US-Mattress customers are 4 times more likely to be satisfied than typical industry averages!) Higher satisfaction is due in part to greater access to information. By carrying all the major brands, we maintain our unbiased independence - not to certain manufacturers. Choosing the correct mattress online is much easier when you do not feel high pressure sales tactics. Our expertise helps you select the right mattress, all our pages clearly give you sizes prices and all the information you require. Last but not least, buying online can generally save you money.

Buying your new mattress online takes 3 easy steps:
Select Size (get the right size mattress)
Determine Comfort Feel (how firm or soft)
Pick Model & Quality (what features are right for you.)
Other factors may influence your decision, but these are the 3 main decisions most of us will make when buying a new mattress.

1. Selecting the Right Size mattress is usually the easiest decision. If the size you have now is working just fine, then replace it with that size. If you feel you do not have enough room or are restricted in any way, then it is important to increase your mattress size. Sometimes changing your mattress size may involve some type of sacrifice, such as giving up your current linens or even a headboard, but it often needs to happen. Rather than selecting a smaller size mattress for cost savings, select a lesser priced model in the size you really need. (view mattress sizes)

2. Determining the Comfort Feel of your new mattress is important to provide you with the comfort you need. We all differ in what we like. Today’s market offers a wide spectrum of mattress feels, from extremely firm to incredibly soft if you visit a showroom beware the 2 minute laydown test

3. Picking your Model is just a couple of clicks away. From our search you can select size your budget, this will give you a list of products. You then just visit each product. It’s always safest to go with the brands you know and trust, all our brands are national brands. We recommend that you avoid generic, or “no name” brands. Our rule of thumb; if you do not immediately recognize the name-STAY AWAY.

When you buy your new mattress you will get three major components:
Upholstery layers (the padding)
An innerspring coil unit
The box spring or foundation

The upholstery layers account for the major portion of today’s mattress cost. Twenty years ago, the average mattress height was nine inches thick. Today the average mattress height is fourteen inches thick. The coil unit itself hasn’t gotten much taller, usually about six inches. However, the upholstery layers, commonly referred to as padding, are the reason for the thicker mattresses. Thru research, the mattress manufacturers have found that adding more quantity and better quality of comfort materials will provide a more comfortable sleeping surface and also a longer comfort life.

These layers can consist of man made materials, natural fibres, and a variety of foams. Every bed will have approximately 3-8 layers of padding, with each layer of padding being a different material. Looking at these three major components, the padding alone will cost more than the innerspring unit and foundation/box spring combined. Trusted name brand manufacturers will give you better padding and more of it as you spend more. Wool, cashmere, silk, memory foam, and latex foam are more commonly known and usually signal a better overall quality of padding. As with most items, these padding layers also come in different grades, so don’t expect the wool in low price model.

The innerspring coil unit is the base of your mattress. It allows for even distribution of your body mass while you are lying down. The innerspring, often called the coil, will hold its strength for many years. The coils are what offer support to your body where you need it most.
Many people ask if more coils are better. The answer is…it depends. More coils are better when the manufacturer spaces the same size and type of coils closer together providing more coils in the same size mattress. Trying to compare the quality of mattresses between brands based on coil count is not applicable. For example, of all the major brands we sell, Stearns and Foster mattresses have the fewest number of coils, but they also use the thickest wire. Even with less coils, the Stearns and Foster coil unit has more working steel in it than any other mattress we sell. Realistically, there are just too many variables in coil design, function, and durability for consumers to understand what they are getting without spending days on coil research. You can be assured that all of the premium line mattresses we sell have a good innerspring unit. So you can focus on selecting the right comfort feel and particular model for your needs.

You can also learn about Latex and Visco foam mattresses see our what’s Latex/Visco.

Box spring or foundation?
Most of us know it as the box spring, but they can vary in design. Some manufacturers still use a true box spring that will have a coil or modular coil spring system within it. These coils act as little shock absorbers, so when force and weight are applied to the top of the mattress, the box spring will give slightly underneath. In many cases, a good box spring will extend the life of your mattress and help to prolong your investment. A working box spring has long been considered the best way to build a premium mattress set.

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When you see the brand that fits your needs, just click and start shopping - you can complete your selections online, or you can call us and will help you select the right mattress.