Why is mattress industry not held accountable?
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Why no standards for them? No federal oversight for them? useless warranties? cant compare prices because models names are different in every retailer? If the federal government thinks sleep is so important then people generally sleep on mattresses but isn't the mattress industry playing consumers? This message was modified Mar 23, 2012 by markfromdallas
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Re: Why is mattress industry not held accountable?
| I agree there should be some standards set by the Gov't or some sort of Consumer Quality Provisions regarding what is out there for the consumer so you can trust this industry. They are making millions.. don't you wonder why so many mattress companies and stores can remain in business. In this day and age for an industry as large as they are to continue to prey on the consumer the way they do is high way robbery. Have been around the block a few times with mattresses and am so disgusted with the entire buy me gimmick and warranty promises and who has this amt. of foam and latex.. and what will really be for you and how long these will last etc. etc. I could go on and write a novel here. I hope someone out there is listening and we can wake up who ever needs to take a stand for our rights as buyers and get some control over the mattress world. |
Re: Why is mattress industry not held accountable?
| I looked around and the only federal requirement the mattress industry has to deal with is laws dealing with flammability. |
Re: Why is mattress industry not held accountable?
| Right now it's probably just way down on the priorities list to be honest. Too much more important stuff to worry about. |
Re: Why is mattress industry not held accountable?
| I think one consolation has been that the Internet promotes at least some transparency. I've just started looking for a new bed and I've found forums like this and reviews on sites to be very helpful. |