Beds.. are not the same over here are they?

[aidan80 9]

So it's time to buy a new bed and being on my own now I need to figure a few things out. What's the story with beds in America? If I remember right back home I go to a store find a bed pay the price (which included tax!!) on the tag and it arrives a few days later with a mattress. Here you pay a small fortune for the frame as that's all it really is then a boxspring? then buy the mattress! Is it just me or did I miss something back home I don't remember having to buy a bed in three bits and I don't remember a simple bed costing 3x the rent! It was just a bed and it normally stated in the advert or on the tag if the mattress was included or if you needed to buy anything else? I also found most don't come with the headboard ok that sometimes happens back home but how can they charge as much for the headboard as they do for the frame!

[GabiandVi 34]

So it's time to buy a new bed and being on my own now I need to figure a few things out. What's the story with beds in America? If I remember right back home I go to a store find a bed pay the price (which included tax!!) on the tag and it arrives a few days later with a mattress. Here you pay a small fortune for the frame as that's all it really is then a boxspring? then buy the mattress! Is it just me or did I miss something back home I don't remember having to buy a bed in three bits and I don't remember a simple bed costing 3x the rent! It was just a bed and it normally stated in the advert or on the tag if the mattress was included or if you needed to buy anything else? I also found most don't come with the headboard ok that sometimes happens back home but how can they charge as much for the headboard as they do for the frame!

A frame shouldn't cost you much at all. You can get one for about $50. Or you can spend about $100 for a steel frame that precludes the need for box springs and allows you a lot of storage space under the bed. Mattresses generally cost a fortune! But there is a "bed-in-a-box" that I've heard is really comfortable and costs only about $200. As for headboards and footboards, those vary in price. Check out Craigslist or go to a garage sale for one of those. Or get creative. I'm using a set of Chinese door panels I brought back with me as my headboard.

I'm not sure I'd want to buy someone else's mattress, but you can get cheap used frames and boxsprings.

[SuperDuper! 230]

So it's time to buy a new bed and being on my own now I need to figure a few things out. What's the story with beds in America?

Bed buying. What a great topic. Think about how important a bed is. You spend about 1/3 of your life in it. Yet, people tend to skimp out and buy a cheap one. For those that think all beds are about the same and buy the cheapest one on sale, that is a rookie and low end move that costs you. I say this because I WAS one of those. Recently, I bought a mid-grade Tempurpedic Bed, and I love it! It didnt hurt that I bought it during the raging credit and mortgage crisis, and got a 5 year, $75/month no interest loan on it. Whatever Bed you buy, get a good one and pay up until it hurts your wallet just a little bit, 'cause then your back won't be!

ps, we love your crazy, deranged avatar pic!

Edited November 1, 2009 by Hopp

[mawilson 2,133]

So it's time to buy a new bed and being on my own now I need to figure a few things out. What's the story with beds in America? If I remember right back home I go to a store find a bed pay the price (which included tax!!) on the tag and it arrives a few days later with a mattress. Here you pay a small fortune for the frame as that's all it really is then a boxspring? then buy the mattress! Is it just me or did I miss something back home I don't remember having to buy a bed in three bits and I don't remember a simple bed costing 3x the rent! It was just a bed and it normally stated in the advert or on the tag if the mattress was included or if you needed to buy anything else? I also found most don't come with the headboard ok that sometimes happens back home but how can they charge as much for the headboard as they do for the frame!

Sounds about right!

[milimelo 4,479]

So it's time to buy a new bed and being on my own now I need to figure a few things out. What's the story with beds in America?

Bed buying. What a great topic. Think about how important a bed is. You spend about 1/3 of your life in it. Yet, people tend to skimp out and buy a cheap one. For those that think all beds are about the same and buy the cheapest one on sale, that is a rookie and low end move that costs you. I say this because I WAS one of those. Recently, I bought a mid-grade Tempurpedic Bed, and I love it! It didnt hurt that I bought it during the raging credit and mortgage crisis, and got a 5 year, $75/month no interest loan on it. Whatever Bed you buy, get a good one and pay up until it hurts your wallet just a little bit, 'cause then your back won't be!

ps, we love your crazy, deranged avatar pic!

4500 for tempurpedic bed? how long does it last? 15-20 yrs?

[sara..... 371]

because it has always been me i have never worried about a larger bed but with perviz up coming interview figured it was about time i started looking.............i was shocked at the price sticker.....so i thought ok i will try rent to own for a while .....ha........after seeing the stains on the mattresses decided ewe nope dont want to go that way on tues i will be going to see if i can get credit someplace for a decent mattress and box springs ...........

sara

[SuperDuper! 230]

So it's time to buy a new bed and being on my own now I need to figure a few things out. What's the story with beds in America?

Bed buying. What a great topic. Think about how important a bed is. You spend about 1/3 of your life in it. Yet, people tend to skimp out and buy a cheap one. For those that think all beds are about the same and buy the cheapest one on sale, that is a rookie and low end move that costs you. I say this because I WAS one of those. Recently, I bought a mid-grade Tempurpedic Bed, and I love it! It didnt hurt that I bought it during the raging credit and mortgage crisis, and got a 5 year, $75/month no interest loan on it. Whatever Bed you buy, get a good one and pay up until it hurts your wallet just a little bit, 'cause then your back won't be!

ps, we love your crazy, deranged avatar pic!

4500 for tempurpedic bed? how long does it last? 15-20 yrs?

I would keep this bed for at least 15 years. The foam is very durable and stays soft and supporting.

[AlHayatZween 2]

So it's time to buy a new bed and being on my own now I need to figure a few things out. What's the story with beds in America? If I remember right back home I go to a store find a bed pay the price (which included tax!!) on the tag and it arrives a few days later with a mattress. Here you pay a small fortune for the frame as that's all it really is then a boxspring? then buy the mattress! Is it just me or did I miss something back home I don't remember having to buy a bed in three bits and I don't remember a simple bed costing 3x the rent! It was just a bed and it normally stated in the advert or on the tag if the mattress was included or if you needed to buy anything else? I also found most don't come with the headboard ok that sometimes happens back home but how can they charge as much for the headboard as they do for the frame!

yeah...

it kinda sucks.

[spookyturtle 9,465]

So it's time to buy a new bed and being on my own now I need to figure a few things out. What's the story with beds in America?

Bed buying. What a great topic. Think about how important a bed is. You spend about 1/3 of your life in it. Yet, people tend to skimp out and buy a cheap one. For those that think all beds are about the same and buy the cheapest one on sale, that is a rookie and low end move that costs you. I say this because I WAS one of those. Recently, I bought a mid-grade Tempurpedic Bed, and I love it! It didnt hurt that I bought it during the raging credit and mortgage crisis, and got a 5 year, $75/month no interest loan on it. Whatever Bed you buy, get a good one and pay up until it hurts your wallet just a little bit, 'cause then your back won't be!

ps, we love your crazy, deranged avatar pic!

4500 for tempurpedic bed? how long does it last? 15-20 yrs?

You can get a good Tempurpedic for a lot less than that.

[AlHayatZween 2]

Don't know where you are, but sometimes there are mattress outlets, aka Sleepy's where you can get a decent mattress, box spring, frame for $500 or less...

They are not the best quality though in that i don't think they last as long as the sellers claim... but still...

[scandal 951]

I bought bed+ mattress at Ikea recently.

Queen size bed , including frame+headboard, about $200.

Mattress - about $350.

Total - $550. I managed to bring it home myself, no delivery necessary.

Took me about 2-3 hours to set up the frame.

[yogib37 3]

because it has always been me i have never worried about a larger bed but with perviz up coming interview figured it was about time i started looking.............i was shocked at the price sticker.....so i thought ok i will try rent to own for a while .....ha........after seeing the stains on the mattresses decided ewe nope dont want to go that way on tues i will be going to see if i can get credit someplace for a decent mattress and box springs ...........

sara

always buy new. I would never buy a used one, or like you were going to do rent to own.. who knows whos DNA is on that

good luck

[Niels Bohr 72]

Yes. Buy new. My bed is my place of comfort. Forget the couch.

[sara..... 371]

because it has always been me i have never worried about a larger bed but with perviz up coming interview figured it was about time i started looking.............i was shocked at the price sticker.....so i thought ok i will try rent to own for a while .....ha........after seeing the stains on the mattresses decided ewe nope dont want to go that way on tues i will be going to see if i can get credit someplace for a decent mattress and box springs ...........

sara

always buy new. I would never buy a used one, or like you were going to do rent to own.. who knows whos DNA is on that

good luck

well first time i ever been shopping for my own bed lol took my mom with me she said dont get anything from rent to own until u look at the mattress sure enough i dont want that lol

sara

[Amby 490]

I absolutely hated my bed in England! No matter how many mattresses I tried I could never find one as comfortable as the one I had at home. I prefer my bed here. I don't care how much it costs. I need comfort.

Edited November 2, 2009 by Amby