What is an "S brand mattress" ? And are Macy's beds marked WAY up or are they really higher quality?
Aug 27, 2011 6:41 AM
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I see so many posts were people are refrencing an "S brand mattress".  What is that?

Also, does everyone agree that Macy's prices are marked up about 4 times to much?  Or are they really a higher quality than the individual dealers who sell multiple brands?

Re: What is an "S brand mattress" ? And are Macy's beds marked WAY up or are they really higher quality?
Reply #2 Aug 27, 2011 2:52 PM
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Neiman, you do have lots of questions.  "S" brands refer What were the top 4 "brands" sold in the US: Sealy, Serta, Simmons and Spring Air.  They are also representative of what are often thought of a "conventional" mattresses.  As to Macys and all department stores in general, they do have to use higher initial markups to off-set their promotional pricing, which is when they sell the majority of mattresses.  They also usually have liberal return policies, although I have heard they are not as liberal as they used to be.  This has to be factored into their pricing.  Unfortunately there does need to be a profit or businesses go out of business. 
Re: What is an "S brand mattress" ? And are Macy's beds marked WAY up or are they really higher quality?
Reply #3 Aug 28, 2011 11:48 PM
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Got it, thanks.

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