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Originally Posted by trueimage
I need a new bed. I wanted to get the W Hotel bed but international shipping would probably be killer. Apparently it is made by Simmons, so if anyone knows anything more about that, like which model is closest, it would be great!
Otherwise the only places I know are:
The Brick
Sears
Costco
Sleep Country
Some "warehouse" place in the NE off 32nd Ave I think... haha
Where do you buy your mattresses?
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There's also a Simmons store on 11th St SE North of Deerfoot Meadows. Leons, Zellers, and the Bay also have mattresses.
Here's the low-down. Take their "list" price and pay 50% or less of that. They will ALL negotiate, especially if you have a flyer from one showing a 50% off sale. Sears have these regularly, so does the Brick.
Do not pay anywhere near retail, mattresses are among the highest markups I've seen.
Each store "matches" prices on other mattresses; they may try to steer you to their "comparable" mattress. Each store has a separate "brand" - their silly name "Sealy Emerald Waterfall" or "Simmons Dreamscape". The keys to compare: coil numbers (if it's a coil mattress), wire gauge, and fill (if it's a pillowtop). The batting and patterns are different on each mattress, but that can be ignored. A good trick is to look at the label - the Simmons Beautyrest mattress (I have one) have different colour labels for each 'level'. This is how to compare mattress to mattress at stores. Don't get scammed!
Oh, and I would highly recommend lying on the mattress. Bring your pillow(s) from home; and don't let the salesperson rush you. Stay on it for 15 or more minutes to make SURE you're comfortable! All stores have a XX day return/swap guarantee but who wants to go through that? You're sinking 500+ on this mattress, why not make sure it's something you're going to enjoy sleeping on?
I bought my last mattress set at the Brick for >50% off their regular price and I still think it's worth every penny. I have never slept better (and it's one of those Heavenly type beds - all stores carry a very similar Simmons mattress). The W bed is 825 or 850 pocket coil with viscoelastic (memory) foam. The beautyrest classic (green label) is 800 coils, world-class (blue-purple label) is 980, so give these a try at any mattress store. I'm sure you'll find one you like. Then negotiate, negotiate, negotiate! (free frame, free delivery, and 50% off is a good starting point)
Good luck!
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