Miami Mattress Buying Tips

Miami Mattress Store Tips

Mattresses in Miami are found everywhere, but you will be hard pressed to find any specific mattress at two different mattress stores. That is, you won’t be able to comparison shop, except in rare cases, for a mattress you found in one store that you liked, and which you hoped you could find a better deal outside of that mattress store. Mattresses are not marketed like cars, such as Honda “Accord,” or Toyota “Camry.” Models do not vary on a national or even regional level— they vary according to the stores that are selling their products. This is called private labeling, because the names on these mattresses are made for a specific store, and are not to be found anywhere else. Thus, even if store A and store B are right next to each other in a mall, and carry the exact same brands, you will not be able to compare prices, because the names on the mattresses will not match. In short, you will have no real way to compare the mattresses. This is standard in the mattress industry, and Miami mattress stores are no different, except for some mattress warehouses.

So how do the customers get around this problem? Consider these tips as an aid to your search and research.

1. For the most part, forget the mattress “names,” as this will, for the most part, waste your time.

2. Look at the general quality categories of the mattresses. For example, the brand Sealy has in ascending order, Sealy Preferred, Sealy Reserve, Sealy Signature. Simmons Beautyrest has Simmons Classic, Simmons World Class, Simmons Exceptional. There are other also, which you will want to know about, and can be found on the website of that brand. These categories determine things such as coil count, coil gauge, foam encasement, edge reinforcement, and outer design of the mattress.

3. Look at the general comfort distinction given on the main label. Sealy, for example, has Firm, Cushion Firm, Plush, Pillowtop, Pillowtop Plush and a few others. Simmons has Extra Firm, Firm, Luxury Firm, Plush Firm, Plush, Pillowtop Firm, Plush Pillowtop, and some others.

4. If possible, find a mattress discounter or warehouse for deals that retail stores cannot offer. Often, at places like this, besides a better general markdown, bargains are accepted and customary. Also, warehouses may carry many of the brands without a contract with them, and so they’ll give you an un-restricted opinion on the quality of those mattress brands. Overstock Mattress is a great place to start, as they have three locations in South Florida including Miami. You can check out their site for some info, but as in many bargain warehouses, they dont catalogue their constantly changing inverntory online; a trip to these kind of locations is preferable.

5. Finally, go with your instincts when making a decision. Your back usually knows alot more than any salesman can offer, so let it do some talking for you. Take your time, and make the right choice on your mattress.