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OUESTION: Select Comfort Sleep Number Bed, Is it worth it?
Select Comfort, and Consumer Affairs ^ | Feb 1, 2008 | Me

Posted on 02/01/2008 11:21:59 PM PST by Yosemitest



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To: Yosemitest

We have a dual zone queen size and love it, an awesome product. Had it for 6 years. Don’t forget to get the heated matress pad if you live where it’s cold.


21 posted on 02/02/2008 2:35:19 AM PST by Trteamer ( (Eat Meat, Wear Fur, Own Guns, FReep Leftists, Drive an SUV, Drill A.N.W.R., Drill the Gulf, Vote)
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To: rose
Love it! Costly but worth it. We got the pillows too, and I like them as well.

-ccm

22 posted on 02/02/2008 2:58:05 AM PST by ccmay (Too much Law; not enough Order.)
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To: Trteamer
Don’t forget to get the heated matress pad if you live where it’s cold.

I often thought about how you stay warm on air. The air will cool to room temp and heating that kind of volume is almost impossible using your body. Now you have to buy a heating pad, too?

23 posted on 02/02/2008 3:38:23 AM PST by raybbr (You think it's bad now - wait till the anchor babies start to vote!)
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To: pops88
...we had to put a crease in the top sheet at the end of the bed to provide toe room. I think it’s a less expensive option...

But that doesn't keep blankets and bedding from squishing your toes and twisting your feet sideways. I've had a toe-tent of my bed for 2 years, and I think it's the greatest damn gadget in the world.

24 posted on 02/02/2008 3:53:08 AM PST by NurdlyPeon (geek dude over 50)
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To: raybbr

No, the bed is just fine as far as warmth due to the thick mattress cover that comes with it. I like the heated matress pad when it’s below zero outside and we have the thermostat set at 65 during the night, makes it warm and cozy.
The bed is just great, worth the price.


25 posted on 02/02/2008 5:03:26 AM PST by Trteamer ( (Eat Meat, Wear Fur, Own Guns, FReep Leftists, Drive an SUV, Drill A.N.W.R., Drill the Gulf, Vote)
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To: Yosemitest

We have a sleep number in our house and one in our RV. We like them. I especially like the twin mattresses as it keeps down the motion when hubby rolls over and I think I sleep better because of it. We haven’t had sinking in the middle problems, although I’ve heard of them.

sleepnumber usually allows a 30 day trial offer, although your special discount model might have something different....I’d think sleepnumber would honor it as brand new though.

BTW, when we did contact sleepnumber once on a mild issue, we found them very helpful and supportive.

good luck


26 posted on 02/02/2008 5:13:34 AM PST by prairiebreeze ("Mental institution Michael...think about it". -- FDT 2007)
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To: wardaddy

I agree personal need/choice.

I bought a new hard as I could find pillow top serta too.

It was not supportive enough for my back pain needs.

So for that I have different size blocks of wood and small pillows UNDER the mattress for support in the areas that need it.

I am oppisite of the Princess and the Pea...but my lower lumbar is happy.


27 posted on 02/02/2008 6:12:58 AM PST by Global2010
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To: raybbr

I have Tempurpedic and enjoy it.

But I’d prefer a water bed. However, there’s some research (that I don’t have a link to) which suggests that such electrical things are a hazard health-wise.

It’s evidently even hazardous to have a clock radio or any other electrical thing within 3 feet of one’s head.

I was struck by a description of Burt Rutan’s new home (however many years ago!) and master bedroom. IIRC, he evidently has a big screen TV viewable only by a mirror setup wherein the TV itself is shielded from emitting any electrical signals toward the bed.

The short of it is, I’d check such things out via DOGPILE.COM searches before sleeping nightly on an electric mattress pad. I still have radio by my head but usually a small battery model. Not sure how much better that is.


28 posted on 02/02/2008 6:23:11 AM PST by Quix (GOD ALONE IS GOD; WORTHY; PAID THE PRICE; IS COMING AGAIN; KNOWS ALL; IS LOVING; IS ALTOGETHER GOOD)
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To: Yosemitest

We have one, with no serious complaints. I do find that both chambers tend to lose pressure over time, so once a week that has to be fixed. But for sleeping—there is no bed that’s nearly as good. I like the fact that the number can be changed—sometimes I’m a 35, sometimes a 55. So easy to change, and I couldn’t do that with a regular mattress.

And speaking of regular mattresses—just 6 months before we bought the Sleep Number, we bought a high-end name brand for almost the same price. THAT mattress was awful—started out fine, but within one month, dents appeared, and you can’t turn these turkeys over as we used to do with the old style mattresses. We did get a refund (not full, just partial), but we’ll NEVER buy a standard mattress again, until and unless they make them so that they can be turned.

So yes, we really like the Sleep Number. Sure beats everything else.


29 posted on 02/02/2008 6:53:40 AM PST by MizSterious (Deport all the illegals to sanctuary cities.)
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To: pops88; rose
I bought an expensive Tempur-Pedic. It was ok, but I still felt the springs.

The Tempur-pedic mattress is a big block of foam - it doesn't have springs. I like mine, just don't buy the cheaper knock-off from Serta. It's harder and less effective.

30 posted on 02/02/2008 6:59:14 AM PST by Mr. Jeeves ("Wise men don't need to debate; men who need to debate are not wise." -- Tao Te Ching)
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To: Yosemitest

Thanks for posting this. We’re considering a “Sleep Number” bed as well.


31 posted on 02/02/2008 7:06:19 AM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Yosemitest
Its a matter of personal preference. I like my Angelbed memory foam mattress. Buying a bed is a big investment and ideally you'll want to go down to the store with your partner and try several out to see which one best suits you both. A good bed is important to getting a good night's sleep.
32 posted on 02/02/2008 7:11:35 AM PST by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Yosemitest

My wife was pregnant with number 8 a few years ago and I thought I would get one for her to assist her sleep. I searched on the net and found American National Manufacturing on a search. I bought a bed from them for about a 1/3 the price of the sleep number. They provide a knock-off equivalent bed. Have had no problems with the bed and we love it. Good luck.


33 posted on 02/02/2008 8:26:26 AM PST by u57896 (Alaska should look like Swiss cheese by now.....)
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To: NurdlyPeon
You need to try one of those “short-sheets” the military specializes in, in the barracks.
34 posted on 02/02/2008 10:18:27 AM PST by Yosemitest (It's simple, fight or die.)
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To: u57896
"American National Manufacturing "

Thanks. I'll look them over.

35 posted on 02/02/2008 10:25:46 AM PST by Yosemitest (It's simple, fight or die.)
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To: NurdlyPeon
Here's where you can cut your expenses and get some "short sheets".
36 posted on 02/02/2008 12:25:51 PM PST by Yosemitest (It's simple, fight or die.)
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I found this, and thought others might need to read this (lower part of that link). Buyer, be informed.
37 posted on 02/02/2008 1:23:20 PM PST by Yosemitest (It's simple, fight or die.)
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To: Yosemitest

We’ve had ours since ‘96. We’ll never own anything different. Our kids & grandkids are always trying to get us to give it to them and buy a new one. They can eat dirt.

We’ve stayed in hotels and nearly been crippled by their lousy mattresses so we put one in our motorhome too.


38 posted on 03/08/2008 10:22:19 PM PST by egginanest ( "Never interrupt me when I'm trying to interrupt you." -Winston Churchill-)
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To: Yosemitest

I sleep on the floor, tell me about these things called mattresses.


39 posted on 03/08/2008 10:28:51 PM PST by usmcobra (I sing Karaoke the way it was meant to be sung, drunk, badly and in Japanese)
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To: Yosemitest

I’ve had one for five years love it.


40 posted on 03/08/2008 10:32:47 PM PST by CaptainK (...please make it stop. Shake a can of pennies at it.)
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