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08-21-2012, 10:32 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: West Tx
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Regarding Sleep Number beds- the original company that made these beds is called Comfortaire. After awhile, the partners split the company and one partner left to make the higher priced Sleep Number beds. We actually saved a lot by getting the Comfortaire version and it's basically the same bed.
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08-22-2012, 06:28 AM
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Dryer sheet wannabe
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Houston
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I got my new Sealy Queen 2 weeks ago and it's simply fantastic! My 'old' one was only around since mid-20 08 but 'my side' was already soften up and became somewhat unleveled. I figured it was about time for a new one. The top quilting gives just the right softness while the extra firm coils (which I specified) provide the perfect support for my back. I honestly haven't been sleeping that well for years. I must say this is the best investment (for $399) I had even made. And absolutely without regret. Period.
However, it felt a bit narrow on the first couple of nights (as my last one was a full King Size) but got used to it much quicker than I thought. After all, I'm no longer married and Queen Size is indeed big enough for me and my dog. My doctor says a firm bed is always much better for the back and I perfectly agreed. I would never recommend anyone to take the comfort option, really. I'm constantly getting back pains so I actually need very firm bed for lumber support. But unfortunately, my former husbands (now deceased) all preferred softer bed and I had never insisted. In retrospect, I should have. Anyway, just glad I finally got it right - despite 25 years too late. Highly recommended!
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08-27-2012, 04:20 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Aug 2012
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I pulled the trigger and ordered a king split adjustable base Sleep Number from QVC last Sunday. Saved us about $1,500 over what the "sale" price was in the S.N. store.
It came today. OMG. 8 boxes big enough to contain human bodies. DH is just thrilled. not... I'll bet the UPS man was ready to spit this morning.
And, panacea said:
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I was thinking about the sleep number but I'm afraid to pull the trigger because I've had such bad luck with everything else we've tried. Sorry I'm no help to the OP but maybe I'll learn something from everyone else here. Here's a stupid question... what exactly is this adjustable base that a couple of you have referred to? Thanks!
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FYI, QVC allows you to sleep on it for 30 days and then send it back if you don't like it. Sleep Number has a similar deal, but I believe you can only return it for in store credit. I'd rather have my cash back. But then you have to keep those 8 body-sized boxes around for 30 days so you can dismantle the sucker and package it back up. Just thought I'd mention.
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08-27-2012, 05:49 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: LaLa Land
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Originally Posted by MelBay
FYI, QVC allows you to sleep on it for 30 days and then send it back if you don't like it. up.
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Who pays the shipping? Then you get to piss off the UPS man again.
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08-27-2012, 06:51 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,862
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Buyer pays the shipping, but it's better than being stuck with a very expensive bed that hurts your back for the next 20 years. YMMV.
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08-27-2012, 07:06 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 597
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Any idea why you can't sleep on your side on a "air" sleep number bed? Does it sink in in the wrong spots. I have trouble already with arms falling asleep-when they are both numb it is hard to pull yourself up.
I'm about ready to give up my queen size bed for a twin. I sleep so close to the side anyway, might as well try for the middle of a smaller space.
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08-27-2012, 08:08 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 723
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MelBay
I pulled the trigger and ordered a king split adjustable base Sleep Number from QVC last Sunday. Saved us about $1,500 over what the "sale" price was in the S.N. store.
It came today. OMG. 8 boxes big enough to contain human bodies. DH is just thrilled. not... I'll bet the UPS man was ready to spit this morning.
And, panacea said:
FYI, QVC allows you to sleep on it for 30 days and then send it back if you don't like it. Sleep Number has a similar deal, but I believe you can only return it for in store credit. I'd rather have my cash back. But then you have to keep those 8 body-sized boxes around for 30 days so you can dismantle the sucker and package it back up. Just thought I'd mention.
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Thanks, Melbay. We went to the sleep number store yesterday and spent a bunch of money. DW loved the bed and although I was in too much paid from our current bed to really enjoy it, I think it'll be a nice improvement. And it sounds like returning for cash is no problem in that first 30 days... hopefully we won't need to worry about that! DW won't let me return it anyway.
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08-27-2012, 09:01 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: West Tx
Posts: 1,392
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I sleep on my side and so does my husband. We don't have a problem with our sleep number bed.
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08-27-2012, 09:06 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SW Ohio
Posts: 14,404
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We've been very happy with the "Pure Health" mattress we bought from Anderson about 10 years ago. They've been making these air beds for a long time and the quality is good. We found the features compared favorably to the Sleep Number bed, but the cost was a lot less (no brick and mortar stores, no national advertising, etc). A queen-size mattress with memory foam atop the air channels (like the higher-end sleep number beds) is priced at $1875 with free shipping.
The web site is a bit funky, I think it's a small operation that builds their own products. Anyway, the price was right and we've been happy with the mattress.
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08-28-2012, 05:33 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 147
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panacea -- I think you're going to love your new bed! It's amazing how much your life improves when you aren't in pain after sleeping!
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08-28-2012, 08:39 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: May 2006
Location: west coast, hi there!
Posts: 8,808
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Originally Posted by W2R
...(snip)...It actually feels better than the Rhapsody to me, now. So, I spent $59 instead of $10K and I sleep like a baby.
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So what is the $10K going to do now? Just sleep in your account?
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08-29-2012, 01:13 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New Orleans
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08-29-2012, 07:04 AM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Leesburg, VA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Purron
I've never known anyone who sleeps as well as my cat.
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Well, obviously you never met my late dog/daughter Emily Ann, who, as a puppy, slept in my office as many people traipsed in an out and all held conversations with me. She also slept securely in her cage at many a machine gun shoot, happily snoring away as the .30 and .50 cal autos blasted away and the dynamite laced targets exploded. She slept through dozens of fireworks shows also. I always used to say that I wanted to be as happy as she was and sleep as well.
I still miss her a real lot. Her passing away has left a giant, sad hole in my life.
Mike D.
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09-03-2012, 06:33 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,862
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UPDATE:
Several nights of sleep on the adjustable base California Split-King Sleep Number Bed. I wake up when daylight peers through the curtains. For me, this is amazing because I usually wake up 3-4 times a night and try to get comfortable so I can fall back asleep. I'm sleeping straight through now (other than an occasional bathroom visit), so for me the 4 hours of "some assembly required" of putting it together was worth it.
We're both loving it! Just thought I'd close the circle on this.
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