Memory Foam Mattresses: Fact or Fiction?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around personal experiences and opinions regarding memory foam mattresses, particularly their effectiveness and value compared to traditional mattresses. Participants share anecdotes and seek insights into whether the claims made in advertisements are substantiated by real-world use.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism about the widespread claims made in commercials regarding memory foam mattresses, questioning if they are merely a sales gimmick.
  • One participant mentions the high cost of memory foam mattresses, citing a price of around $1400 for a queen size.
  • Several participants share positive personal experiences with memory foam products, such as Tempur Pedic pillows, indicating a preference for their comfort and support.
  • A participant notes that a family member with back issues finds their memory foam mattress beneficial, highlighting its contouring ability and support.
  • Another participant expresses interest in exploring latex mattresses as an alternative after gathering opinions from multiple sources.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus; while some participants report positive experiences with memory foam products, others remain skeptical about the claims made in advertisements and are considering alternatives.

Contextual Notes

Participants' opinions are based on personal experiences and anecdotal evidence, which may not represent broader trends or scientific evaluations of memory foam mattresses.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering the purchase of a memory foam mattress or those interested in consumer opinions on sleep products.

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Memory Foam Mattress??

Commercials claim of the spectacular results seen by sleeping on a memory foam mattress, but I’ve yet to meet someone in person who actually owns one. By the advertisement, you would think everyone and his brother is now sleeping on one. Does anyone own one, and if so what do you think of it? Or is this just another hyped up sales gimmick?
Philip
 
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They are VERY expensive. I sent off for the info packet and received a sample of the foam. A queen size is like $1400.
 
philipc said:
Commercials claim of the spectacular results seen by sleeping on a memory foam mattress, but I’ve yet to meet someone in person who actually owns one. By the advertisement, you would think everyone and his brother is now sleeping on one. Does anyone own one, and if so what do you think of it? Or is this just another hyped up sales gimmick?
Philip
I know someone that has a top of the line one and likes it.
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
I have a Tempur Pedic pillow and I can't sleep without it!

Give me about 4 of those right now (being nearly 9 months pregnant), and I might finally get a good night's sleep!
 
My brother has one (bad back) and he thinks it is great. He got it with an adjustable queen-size bed (not a krapp-matic). It contours itself to the body and gives good support I've tried it for a few minutes and it feels great. I don't know about heat trapping, however. I'll have to ask him next time I see him.

KM
 
Thanks guys for all yall's replies. I also asked another group and one guy gave me this link,
http://www.whatsthebest-mattress.com/
Bunch of good reading here, now think I may go with latex instead. Got to love forums, opinions from the ones who is NOT selling the product.
Philip
 

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