Mattresses

[Matt..]

Am I really going to have to blindly gamble ordering from one of the online box mattress places and return if it’s not right? It seems as though there are a small number of options to try in person now and a bewildering array of overall options available. The marketing speak is ridiculous in the mattress world now.

I’m a side sleeper.

I have been considering an Origin mattress and maybe a topper. Do I just order it to try and go through returns and trying something else if it doesn’t work?

[Landlubber]

Not too fond of toppers, can't get them to stay in place.

[KobayashiMaru86]

I've also found the bed base matters a lot too. I bought an Otty mattress but a cheap double bed base off ebay and now it's bowing where I normally sleep which affects the mattress. Going to look into a decent Ottoman base instead to get some storage. The Otty is OK but I can sleep anywhere.

[Simpo Two]

Matt.. said:

I have been considering an Origin mattress and maybe a topper. Do I just order it to try and go through returns and trying something else if it doesn t work?

IMHO a topper is just another layer to subside. The option to try a mattress free for 100 days etc sounds much more preferable than buying one in a shop, where if you don't like it, tough luck. Just because it feels nice in the shop doesn't mean it will still feel nice 100 days later.

[cliffords]

Simpo Two said:

Matt.. said:

I have been considering an Origin mattress and maybe a topper. Do I just order it to try and go through returns and trying something else if it doesn t work?

IMHO a topper is just another layer to subside. The option to try a mattress free for 100 days etc sounds much more preferable than buying one in a shop, where if you don't like it, tough luck. Just because it feels nice in the shop doesn't mean it will still feel nice 100 days later.

Do you get one that someone else had slept on then ?

[ShortShift811]

Loads of threads on this if you Google.

Side sleeper here too. Mattresses are always a gamble in my view - whether you buy online or in a shop. We spent 3 months trying to various types and ended up ‘risking’ a Tempur, albeit knowing we could exchange if required. Glad we kept that option as although it’s supremely comfortable for both of us, it retains heat like nothing else I’ve slept on. We knew this could be an issue, so duly exchanged and a new Harrison Spinks jobbie arrives in its place next week.

Good luck whichever option you decide on!