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Praise for Durability

“A very well-made mattress”

• The Sealy Posturepedic line by Sealy
• Purchased from Sleepy's (New York, NY)

Posted by Michael M from San Francisco, CA on February 5, 2010

Overall, we have been very pleased with this mattress from the very beginning, although it began to show some wear after about 6-7 years. When we first got the mattress, it was absolutely dreamlike to sleep on -- the pillowtop was perfectly plush, but with a firm underlying support. We ... →

“Well Worth The Money Spent”

• The Englander brand

Posted by Stephen J from Franklin, TN on October 24, 2012

I love my mattress so much I felt compelled to write a review. I never write reviews. I feel that Englander has one of the best products available. I tried Sealy and Sternes and Foster before and was disappointed with both. Dont waiste your time on that junk buy a ... →

“Great, firm mattress”

• The Sealy Posturepedic line by Sealy
• Purchased from Sleepy's (New York, NY)

Posted by David L from New York, NY on December 9, 2009

Overall, a great mattress. No problems. →

“Solid, Not Spectacular”

• The Sealy Posturepedic Crown Jewel line by Sealy
• Purchased from Mattress & Futon Shoppe (Ann Arbor Charter Township, MI)

Posted by Andrew B from Larchmont, NY on December 9, 2009

It's a solid, reasonably-priced mattress that has treated us well for over 6 years. It even survived two cross-country drives (in moving trucks). Now, after 6 years, it's starting to cave in the middle so we're looking to replace it. But it was good while it lasted. The boxspring that ... →

“WOW!”

• The Cayman model by REM Sleep

Posted by Marjorie O from Cambria, CA on May 11, 2010

We have a 9-room Bed&Breakfast and have had two of the mattresses for 3 years. We always received so many compliments from our guests on the two REM mattresses, that when it came time to replace the other mattresses, we decided to get REM memory foam mattresses in all the ... →

“Awesome Englander Mattress”

• The Englander brand

Posted by Gonen A from Chicago, IL on July 29, 2010

We Bought A Queen Size Englander Ultra Comfort Mattress 2 Years Ago, Still Like Original No Sagging Perfect Support To the Body, What a difference Mattress Makes, each night we are having a perfect sleep →

“a good mattress, but...”

• The Sealy Posturepedic line by Sealy
• Purchased from Jordan's Furniture (Natick, MA)

Posted by Hilary B from Needham, MA on November 23, 2009

.. I think I have learned that I prefer a firmer mattress. Also, the pillow top makes it hard to buy sheets. →

“"Sweet Sleep!"”

• The Selene model by Tempflow

Posted by Lee P from Crestview, FL on December 20, 2012

My wife and I bought a Tempflow Selene King Mattress almost three years ago to help relieve my severe back pain. Within two weeks - NO MORE PAIN!!! We both love the comfort and durability of the Selene. Tempflow offers many models and sizes to fit all budgets. I talked ... →

“firm but comfortable”

• The Simmons brand
• Purchased from Plunkett Home Furnishings (Northbrook, IL)

Posted by David M from Deerfield, IL on February 9, 2010

This mattress offers a firm feel with good edge support and yet has enough surface softness to allow a very comfortable feel. →

“great twin mattress for kids”

• The Sealy Posturepedic line by Sealy
• Purchased from Raymour & Flanigan (Lawrence Township, NJ)

Posted by Karen C from Millbrae, CA on February 11, 2010

Great, inexpensive mattress for a twin bed. I originally purchased this for a daybed in a sunroom that got mild use. My dog and I both loved sleeping on it and it was very comfortable. Later, this was used for my toddler son. It still seems pretty comfortable after 5 ... →

“Conrad Cushion Firm”

• The Sealy Posture Premier line by Sealy

Posted by Russell N from Los Altos, CA on December 6, 2009

This mattress lasted us 11 years and still provides a good night's sleep. It is relatively firm with no pillowtop, but was an excellent value at the time. →

“Cantwell 1992 Standard Size”

• The Cantwell brand
• Purchased from Cantwell Sleep Stores (San Antonio, TX)

Posted by Cyndi M from San Antonio, TX on December 8, 2009

This mattress was bought for my daughter. As a teenager she actually always said she loved her bed. It is now in the "guest room" (2005 to current). One friend says - normally I cannot fall sleep without a TV on in the room, but I know when I sleep ... →

“Great sleep for years”

• The Serta brand

Posted by Rick B from Rockford, IL on December 8, 2009

This matress has given my wife and I a great sleep for years now. Seems to have a lot of life yet to go. →

“Great, but time for a new one”

• The Sealy Posturepedic line by Sealy
• Purchased from Mattress Discounters (SF, CA)

Posted by Arif F from San Francisco, CA on December 7, 2009

It's been a good mattress, but it's certainly time for a new one as it's turned into a bit of a taco (sagging midsection) and within the last 6 months have been waking up with back pain →

“A firm night's sleep”

• The Stearns & Foster Provencial line by Stearns & Foster
• Purchased from Sleepy's (New York, NY)

Posted by Marc S from Chappaqua, NY on January 23, 2010

For a reliable, durable and relatively comfortable night's sleep, this is a good mattress. →

“12 years and counting”

• The Earthsake brand
• Purchased from Earthsake

Posted by Gary H from Redwood City, CA on December 7, 2009

excellent all natural mattress. Hypoallergenic and has held up extremely well over the years →

“Rest Assured”

• The Sonno Prima Firm model by Design Within Reach
• Purchased from Design Within Reach (New York, NY)

Posted by Marisa N from New York, NY on December 10, 2009

After years of buying the cheapest mattress from a 1-800 line, I invested in the Sonno and have never regretted it. It is a comfortable mattresses that retains its firmness and provides a great sleeping experience. →

“Masterpiece Tranquility”

• The Masterpiece brand
• Purchased from Macy's (SF, CA)

Posted by Chris W from San Francisco, CA on January 23, 2010

We've had this mattress for over six years and it is still holding up very well! →

“Hotel Luxury at Home”

• The Beautyrest line by Simmons

Posted by Suzy C from Little Silver, NJ on January 25, 2010

I traveled to Starwood hotels so frequently and was most comfortable in Westins and Ws where they have Simmons BR pillowtop mattresses (co-branded with Westin's Heavenly Bed and W) - so comfortable that we got one for home. →

“Good value mattress”

• The Sealy Posturepedic line by Sealy
• Purchased from Costco (Kirkland, WA)

Posted by Christine B from Sammamish, WA on January 23, 2010

Well-priced, comfortable mattress. Quite durable. Still feels new after 6 years. →

“Solid Night's Sleep at Affordable Price”

• The Dormia Memory Foam line by Dormia

Posted by Todd R from Mount Kisco, NY on January 23, 2010

I generally prefer a firm mattress, and the Dormia has provided me a solid foundation for about 8 years. I've slept on a Tempur-pedic before - and honestly, they are much better, higher quality memory foam - but I got my queen for around $900, so balancing affordability with performance ... →

“Sealy Posture Premiere”

• The Sealy Posture Premier line by Sealy

Posted by Kristin N from Los Altos, CA on January 10, 2010

We've had this mattress for over a decade and never had a complaint about it. We eventually put it in the guest room and bought a larger mattress that was a pillow top because that's what they have these days. I can see the appeal to the pillow tops, but ... →

“Excellent bed”

• The Serta Perfect Sleeper line by Serta
• Purchased from 1-800-Mattress

Posted by Matt B from Harrisburg, PA on January 27, 2010

It's a very comfortable, firm bed. We've had it for 15 years and it is still as firm as it was then. →

“Simmons Amethyst Plush Pillow Top”

• The Beautyrest line by Simmons
• Purchased from Mattress Warehouse (Durham, NC)

Posted by Allison C from Chapel Hill, NC on November 23, 2009

I love this mattress! The coils are in separate compartments, so when my husband rolls over or gets up in the middle of the night I don't feel a thing. The salesman tried to sell the mattress to us based on this, and I didn't believe him, but he was ... →

“Pure Heaven”

• The Juniper Hill model from the Sealy Posturepedic line by Sealy

Posted by Melanie J from Salem, IL on December 5, 2010

This has been a great mattress. 7 years old and no problems. Don't have to flip it. Still forms to body and supports us well. No edge sagging. Supports body on top of mattress without a sinking feeling, yet very soft with pillow top plush option. Have heard that some ... →

“sleeping like a log”

• The Southerland Nashville Bedding line by Southerland

Posted by Margaret O from Aurora, CO on August 15, 2011

This is my Daughter's bed that she got second hand. I am looking for this same mattress in a queen size. I would rather have this mattress than our duel number sleep bed. This mattress was made in 2001 and is still in perfect condition. I can not rate the ... →

“Loved this Matress”

• The Stewart & Hamilton brand

Posted by R K from Wixom, MI on January 2, 2011

Got this, and loved it from day one. Super soft and 'warm'...just like I like it! The cushion was laid out perfectly, although when I slept on it backwards...I was a little sore. So those that gave it a bad review, probably had the tag by their heads, and not ... →

“Very Disappointing!”

• The Sleep Number brand

Posted by Nancie L from Phoenix, AZ on December 28, 2010

I have no idea why the media continues to say this mattress is one of the best. It truly is like sleeping on an air mattress but costs so much more. I would have sent it back in the first 90 days but my husband (who could sleep on anything...even ... →

“Nodding out in Norman!”

• The Nature model from the Pure LatexBliss Couture Collection line by Pure LatexBliss
• Purchased from Mattress Sleep Centers (Edmond, OK)

Posted by Micah M from Norman, OK on September 12, 2011

We were tired of sleeping on the standard pocketed coil mattress, and wanted something more uplifting. So we decided to drive and check out the new Latex Bliss line we have been hearing so much about. And low and behold we left with our new bed that day, we didn't ... →

“Great Value and Comfort”

• The SleepLogic line by SleepLogic
• Purchased from Mattress Warehouse

Posted by Jossie M from Goshen, IN on May 30, 2012

I purchased this mattress set for my daughter in 2009. The mattress is still as comfortable today as the day it was purchased. My daughter loves it. It's a nice pillowtop that is soft, but firm enough that you feel plenty of support. I am going to be making my ... →

“Out of this World sleep”

• The Pretty Bed Cushion Firm model by Stearns & Foster
• Purchased from Bloomingdale's (Wayne, NJ)

Posted by Evelyn M from Newark, NJ on December 2, 2011

Excellent mattress sad it cannot be found in king size. Bought this mattress almost 9 years ago at Bloomingdale's and it has kept its specifications like new. Looking for a king size mattress just like this one but no such luck. The mattress has a soft and cushion feel without ... →

“superb quality”

• The Spring Air Back Supporter line by Spring Air

Posted by paul b from Opa Locka, FL on August 27, 2012

I was surprised to read the type of problems the buyers are experiencing. i bought mine, a queen size in 1987, the name on it is" Spring Air, Unipedic 676 Coil, exclusive maker of back supporter mattress" beside sleeping, i often sit on the bed to watch tv and surf ... →

“Best Mattress I ever owned”

• The Stress-O-Pedic brand
• Purchased from Sleep Source (Scottsdale, AZ)

Posted by Frank C from Scottsdale, AZ on July 13, 2012

I did a lot of research before I made my purchase. I finaly purchased Stressopedic pillowtop mattress, It's by far the best mattress I've ever slept on. It's so soft and comfortable but still supports my back. The salesperson pointed out how strong the edge support is. Try pushing down ... →

“17 years and still going strong”

• The Capital Bedding brand

Posted by Ronda B from Holland, MI on August 19, 2012

We purchased this mattress 17 years ago, and its still going strong. Definitly increased the quality of our sleep. There are no body impressions, lumping, or seams coming apart. We had purchased 3 other mattress before this one, each one only lasting a maximum of 3 years. This is definitly ... →

Complaints for Durability

“Worst purchase ever”

• The Carolina Mattress Guild brand

Posted by Jim C from Arlington, VA on January 13, 2012

I bought this mattress in Alexandria VA in 9/10. 14 months later, I'm just throwing it away. When I asked me daughter if she thought if I could sell it online, she just laughed. For the last 3 or 4 months, it's been useless. When I first had it, I ... →

“NOTHING ABOUT THIS MATRESS IS LUXURY”

• The Stewart & Hamilton brand
• Purchased from American Freight

Posted by demi w from Syracuse, NY on March 6, 2010

I brought the Steward & Hamilton mattress set about 16 months ago. I could the company where I hd purchased the mattress about 14 months ago stating that I was very unatisfied with this product. I was sleeping on the steel wires, the wires were coming through the matress and ... →

“Lousy Mattress”

• The Stewart & Hamilton brand
• Purchased from American Freight (Orlando, FL)

Posted by Jerry M from Sanford, FL on July 17, 2010

Paid good price for the worst mattress I have ever owned - someone needs to govern companies that make such shoddy products - American Freight told me that I was buying the upscale model and should have many years of happiness with it - What a joke! I will NEVER ... →

“Royal Ripoff”

• The Sleep Adjustment Bed model by iSleep

Posted by Denise J from Orange, CT on November 9, 2010

I would not recommend this bed. It arrived with a broken motor. 1 year later the air controls broke down and now another year later the inner tube is leaking. The warranty says they repair or replace 100% however then they tell you that you have to pay shipping. $57 ... →

“Super Comfortable but didn't last”

• The Langdon Firm Plush Pillow Top model from the Serta Perfect Sleeper line by Serta

Posted by Melanie C from Pittsburgh, PA on January 20, 2013

My husband and I really loved this bed, it was very comfortable. When we were away we were always glad to come home to our very comfortable bed. However, we are replacing it after just 5 years because it hasn't lasted. →

“Nice for the price”

• The Berridge Firm model from the Serta Perfect Sleeper line by Serta
• Purchased from JCPenney (Wheaton, MD)

Posted by Pamela M from Carrboro, NC on December 8, 2009

Very firm, which is what I prefer. Midrange price and quality. A great night's sleep! →

“Pretty decent mattress”

• The Simmons Beautyrest World Class line by Simmons
• Purchased from Sleep Train (SF, CA)

Posted by Amy D from San Francisco, CA on December 10, 2009

Mattress is nicely firm. We have a king, and →

“Started out ok”

• The Silver Dream Ultra Plush Boxtop model by Stearns & Foster
• Purchased from Sleep Train (Folsom, CA)

Posted by Doug M from Placerville, CA on October 16, 2010

The mattress was very confortable when we bought it, we tried almost every bed in the store and shopped around quite a bit. There are sags on both mine and my wife's sides adding our to morning back pain and we are now after only about 7 years having to ... →

“sagging”

• The Sealy brand

Posted by jo m from Chicago, IL on September 24, 2011

Two weeks, only two weeks! And I can feel sagging in the middle. I thought my back and legs were hurting because I wasn't use to the bed. A lie, its starting to sag, the head, foot, and both sides feel great. Im single, but even if I wasn't its ... →

“Serta sucks!!”

• The Addison Euro Top model from the Serta Perfect Sleeper line by Serta
• Purchased from Mattresses & More (Columbus, IN)

Posted by Jerry R from Corydon, IN on February 16, 2010

Have a 10 month old Serta Addison that is sagging so bad you cannot sleep on it. Have emailed Serta with no response, so assume warranty is a farce. →

“Worst mattress we ever owned”

• The Chattam & Wells line by Spring Air
• Purchased from Robb & Stucky Furniture Outlet (Tampa, FL)

Posted by ed c from Oldsmar, FL on September 6, 2011

Sides broke down after five years so that we can only sleep in middle of bed. We paid $3500 plus tax for this as it was touted as the best thing going. The store, Robb and Stuckey chain declared bankruptcy and closed a few months ago. I would never buy ... →

“worst Purchase ever made”

• The Sleep Number 4000 Bed model by Sleep Number

Posted by john e from Swarthmore, PA on February 13, 2012

The absolute worst bed ever. The first 6 months were amazing after that it was all down hill. The foam padding around the air bladders crush. Since the bladders fill in a curvature on top u roll to the center sleeping in a valley. If you move to the othe ... →

“Awful”

• The Sleep Number 5000 Bed model by Sleep Number

Posted by Kim H from Evergreen, CO on January 19, 2012

It's terrible. There is a lump in the middle andwe have one pump that went out. It's like sleeping in a hole. Talk about a backache! You can only sleep in one little spot because you can feel the outside frame all around. Then you have this big pump and ... →

“The sink hole bed ”

• The Sleep Adjustment Bed model by iSleep

Posted by KRISTI T from Waterloo, WI on September 18, 2011

I can not begin to tell you how disappointed I am in this bed. We have had this bed for four years and have tried to make it work, especially after spending $3,000.00 dollars! I too, trusted our chiropractor's advice and truly wanted to believe this was going to help ... →

“Poor customer service”

• The Moonscape Visco Luxury model from the International Bedding (IBC) Origins Collection line by International Bedding
• Purchased from Better Bedding (Torrington, CT)

Posted by Bob D from Torrington, CT on September 28, 2011

We purchased the mattress in Nov. 2008. It was suppose to be a great mattress with a great warranty. Well after having it for about 2 and 1/2 years we noticed that we were sinking into the middle of the bed and the fabric ripped on the beading on the ... →

“Buy it if you like pain”

• The Westport model from the Corsicana Colonial Collection line by Corsicana
• Purchased from Mattress Outlet

Posted by John E from Greenville, NC on July 5, 2012

So sarcasm aside this mattress sucks!!! I honestly try to let things go and don't post on boards like this but I had to. $900 spent and 2 months later I get to sleep in a mountain valley. Glad it is a king that way I get to get to ... →

“Absolute Garbage and Not worth the money”

• The iSleep brand

Posted by Dawn D from Portland, OR on December 13, 2010

First off, it is really stupid to only get this mattress through a doctor or chiropractor. My chiropractor recommended the mattress to me based on someones review so I called and talked to the salesman. They base the bed on each person so they say, they take height and weight ... →

“$2000 in the garbage in less than 1 year”

• The Serta Perfect Day line by Serta
• Purchased from American Mattress (Oswego, IL)

Posted by Brian S from Plainfield, IL on January 29, 2011

Absolutely horrible. Purchased be from American Mattress in Oswego, IL. Literally carrying bed to the curb on Monday AM as my new bed is being delivered by Costco, who will stand behind their product. Bed was comfotable for 3 months before deteriorating into a bed with 2 body impressions that ... →

“TERRIBLE MATTRESS”

• The Corsicana brand

Posted by TONI P from Fairview, TN on February 18, 2011

Wasted my hard earned $800.00 and had to endure 2-1/2 years of extremely uncomfortable conditions. The mattess was turned regularly and to no avail just sank deeper and deeper and maintained the sag area with absolutely no recovery. The mattress was beautiful in appearance but certainly lacking in any kind ... →

“LACK OF SLEEP”

• The Oakgrove model from the Sealy Posturepedic line by Sealy
• Purchased from JCPenney (Portland, OR)

Posted by Jan E from Portland, OR on August 11, 2011

My back and knees ach when I get out of bed in the morning. I've had this mattress for about 6-months and it is sagging so badly that is looks like it's about 30 years old. Very, very disappointed. Plus the "underside" looks like it's not finished, and I found ... →

“Corsicana Halifax Cheap Sleep”

• The Halifax model from the Corsicana Colonial Collection line by Corsicana

Posted by Chad B from Wathena, KS on September 24, 2011

This is the worst mattress I have ever slept on. The matress is currently about a year old and so broken down we are going out to buy a new mattress today. We have turned the mattress several times in the last year. It got so broken down we actually ... →

“DO NOT BUY if you are a side sleeper! ”

• The Sealy Posturepedic Reserve line by Sealy

Posted by debra s from Saline, MI on September 1, 2012

I can't sleep more than 10 min on my side, which forces us on our backs- and we both have apnea. Sleeping on your backs aggrevates apnea! I am VERY SORRY we bought this bed! We are shopping for a new one only 3.5 years after purchase, as I have ... →

“saggy middle”

• The Campbell brand

Posted by jen l from Paragould, AR on September 18, 2012

When we bought this mattress set it was supposed to have a 30 yr war. and we were told that the full war. was good for 5 yrs then it would be prorated. We have had this bed for a little less then 4 yrs and in the middle it ... →

“Sucks”

• The Royal Essence Pillow Top model by Leader

Posted by Kerry K from Kerman, CA on August 8, 2012

DONT BUY UNLESS U LIKE WAKING UP WITH BACK PAIN!!!!!!!! We have had three come unglued on us with a ten year warranty and now the store is out of business where. We bought it from. And now we can not get replaced or fixed since store went out of ... →

“Sleepless in CT”

• The iSleep brand

Posted by Arnid L from Milford, CT on September 5, 2012

Air pump did not work from the begining. Had to wait a few days to receive new one so had no bed. Air chambers began leaking after a few months, again had to wait a long time to receive a new one so had no bed. Once again the air ... →

“Relatively short life - seam failed”

• The Land and Sky brand

Posted by Shane S from Citrus Heights, CA on November 21, 2012

I have owned a waterbed since 1977. This is the third mattress I have purchased meaning that the overall average mattress life has been about 12 years. The prior mattress that I purchased was a Naturalizer 100 in August 1988 for $69.95. That lasted until I wanted a firmer mattress ... →