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I believe you are correct! The delivery guys had it easy with me since I just had them drop the box in my living room..  Just make sure they are careful when they cut the inner plastic wrapper open since the king size is out of stock!

Darren...

I believe that is the weight the shipping company charges since the box is huge (it would easily cover two pallets). I seem to remember that the actual weight on the outside of the box was around 162 pounds for the King size.

Be careful with opening the box and inner roll. It's very easy to cut the mattress inside when taking it out of the plastic. I suggest getting the sealed mattress oriented correctly on top of your foundation before cutting the inner roll since it is a bear to move around once it expands. Also, they seem to roll these mattresses inside out so make sure you have the top side (the side with "sleep science" imprinted) facing up as it expands! You can use it within an hour of opening but give it at least 24 hours to fully expand.

Darren

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Interesting reply from Sleep Science since the foundation they sell with the ARA memory foam mattress has several LARGE open areas between the metal bars, at least 6 inches in each direction. However, they do include several sheets of thin, flimsy, plastic panels which cover the entire foundation (these panels are as thin as a cardboard box but made of plastic).

I say use the foundation that you currently have with some solid paneling on top. If moisture is a concern you can always add some kind of material between the mattress and foundation. Remember, Costco will come pick up the mattress for any reason if you aren't happy.

The moisture concern is interesting! Living in the desert we never worry about too much moisture!


Darren



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Well, I finally got my mattress yesterday. Aside from the delivery guys giving a 3-hour window and coming an hour and fifteen minutes past that, they set it up just fine. I slept pretty well last night. Takes some getting used to rolling, turning, and getting out of the bed since I sink into it. But within seconds, the mattres "re-conforms" to by body position. It's hard to describe...it's very soft and smushy, but then firm at the same time. We only put the thin bedsheet over it without any lining or padding. Is how we have it the best/recommended way to go? Or should I still put a pad over it? Looking forward to another good night of sleep though!...

The Costco "White Glove" delivery says that they will set it up and haul away any packaging. My interpretation is that they can carry it up a flight of stairs and place it onto my foundation. Hopefully that is the case since it's so heavy!...

Well, mine is in transit and appears to be now only one state away...hopefully it will be delivered in the next couple days.

On the waybil, mine says it's 215 pounds! I only ordered the mattress too. Do they really have 50 pounds of packaging? Or maybe it's including a pallet in that weight?...

Man, I just don't know what to do! Below is the thread of e-mails from the manufacturer of the mattress:

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From: stuman74
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2009 8:27 PM
To: info@sbsleepscience.com
Subject: Help please

Hello,

I recently ordered one of your Sleep Science ARA King-sized mattresses from Costco that should be delivered next week. However, it looks like I ordered just the mattress, not the mattress and foundation set. I live near Chicago and was wondering where I can buy an appropriate foundation for this bed? Or one that you recommend.

Here is the exact mattress I ordered: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?prodid=11307421&hierPath=93*1924*78455*67414*&whse=BC&topnav=&Browse=〈=en-US#reviews

I do not see foundations separately from Costco on their site.

Thanks





2009/3/26 southbay info <info@southbayinternational.com>

Hello:

Thank you for purchasing an Ara mattress. We appreciate your business. Any box spring that has a continuous sold surface (no slats) is appropriate for a memory foam mattress. If you can call around to a local mattress store,...

This is all great feedback!

For my foam mattress that is in transit (the Costco ARA Sleep Science King bed) I was planning to put a waterproof cover over it just because we have 5 year olds that could be prone to spilling something (no matter how much I try to discourage drinking in the bed while watching TV). It sounds like for latex beds that is not a good idea, but is it a problem for the memory foam beds as well?

If the 1/2" thick MDF boards are overkill, do you think 3/16" would be too thin? From what I read, it should be as solid as the floor for best performance. But realistically, does it have to be? I know I am just trying to cheap out and save a couple hundred bucks by not buying a new foundation, but I do what the mattress...

Well, I did wind up ordering the king mattress (no foundation) last Thursday. I hope it doesn't take too long to ship (I live in Chicago)....

I recently purchased one of these mattresses as well from Costco, it's being delivered this Saturday. I also have questions about getting additional protection for the mattress. From what I've read on this forum, I'm looking to get some kind of mattress cover from Shopsatin.com (Shopbedding.com, whatever you want to call it). I don't know if it's better to get a fitted or zipper style? Cotton or Poly-Cotton?

I was thinking about a mattress pad from them, but don't know if that will take away from the comfort of the bed itself. Also, I was thinking about getting a 1" latex topper to throw on top of the mattress in order to hopefully prolong the life of the mattress and protect it even more. But, I don't know if it's even a good idea with a memory foam mattress.

I'm new into all this mattress stuff, hopefully some of you veterans...