Hello all, there is a dealer around here called Mattress Firm that I have been checking out for a new mattress.  They offer a 90 day comfort guarantee and have Sealy and Simmons mattresses.  I am looking for a 'plush' mattress and have narrowed it down to the following

Sealy Posturepedic Seaview Pines Plush--Queen listed at 899
Sealy Posturepedic English Arbour Plush--Queen listed at 1099
Simmons Beautyrest Lilac Plush--Queen listed at 699

Has anyone dealt with this company before?  If so how was your experience?

I know that these 3 mattresses probably have about 20 different names from different retailers, but I am going to assume that they are all the same in the 'plush' category in this price range from these manufacturers.

Is this a safe price range to shop in?  These are the prices listed on the site http://www.mattressfirm.com/Mattresses.aspx

What kind of price can I expect to negotiate to?  Or what kind of options should I negotiate for with these guys?  Free delivery?  Free frame?  etc.

I havent bought a new mattress in years and last time didnt spend the time, energy, or money to get something good.  I am willing to spend sufficient money to get something I like that will last.  However, I want to make sure that I get a good deal and get the best possible price I can.


Thanks in advance for your help

Purchase sealy posturepedic king mattress 5 years ago. After about 2 years I had warranty problems. Large hill in center of mattress. Mattress firm said they would inspect my matterss for $60.00 .lso gave me a 10 page form to fill out. Every questiion was designed to proCosttect them. I suggest fyou fine another source for your mattress. My experience has been very negative. I am going to\ purchase from Costco sleep science celeste 14" on sale3 in september. ..

The problem is that the cheap PU foam most mattress companies use as filler in their mattresses breaks down relatively quickly. The "S" name companies are notoriously guilty of this practice. Anything with "pillow top" or "plush" in the description is likely to give you problems. If you really want to go with a major name mattress maker, get the model with the least amount of foam in it, usually a "firm" mattress, and purchase a topper(s) to make it comfy. When the topper(s) breaks down, it's easy to replace and far less expensive than having to buy a new mattress.

Thanks for the reply.  Thats good advice and I really appreciate it.  Seems like picking a firm mattress is easier than choosing a plush or pillow top anyway.

So which of the major mattress manufacturers do you think has the best mattress?

And what alternative mattress makers do you recommend besides the 'S' makers?