froggy 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2010 Hello everyone Can some kind souls help me - how and what to look out for mattress? I know a good mattress does not come cheap, but don't know the "inside" story. So was shopping for bed some days back, and was pleasantly surprised that a shop is offering bed frame + mattress for only $899! I asked what kind of mattress, and the saleslady said "spring pocket", and she added that "this one orthopaedic, some more anti-dustmite, anti-something else (i forgot). I thought pocket spring mattress sounds good, but the price tag just makes me suspicious. Later at another shop, a "kinder" salesman said "pocket" got so many type - individual pocket or side pocket? When I told him about the orthopeadic etc etc, he said all mattresses these days are orthopaedic, and these are all sales terms and names to entice "blur" people like me lah! Come home and try to read up - wow - so many types - latex, foam, spring, memory foam ... all confuse liao. Anyone can enlighten? btw, the brand is maxcoil. also did a web search on maxcoil http://www.maxcoil.com.sg/products.htm and realised that there are so many types under one brand alone. Is there a kind of ranking? or at least in terms of price, what would be the mostly costly, and what are mid range and at the bottom? thanks so much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eiffel76 1 Report post Posted May 24, 2010 hihi let me try to help u out...i thk u may b referred to maxcoil's panatech, judging by the price... act the effect of individual pocket is to minimise disturbance fr your partner's movements...so no pt getting one spring sys tat is not here not there. as for latex, can b full latex or jus latex top...supposed to b cooling. try asking the staff if they have a cut-out sample. i wld liken it to b like a spongy kueh... memory foam is made famous by tempur, supposed to conform the most to one's body shape...hence most support. but it didnt work for me...i thk im stil the traditional spring and mattress guy. mayb u can share wat is ur budget, can advise better... cheers... if u hv a 2k budget, u can safely go for the 3S - Sealy, Simmons, Serta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggy 0 Report post Posted May 24, 2010 hihi let me try to help u out...i thk u may b referred to maxcoil's panatech, judging by the price... act the effect of individual pocket is to minimise disturbance fr your partner's movements...so no pt getting one spring sys tat is not here not there. as for latex, can b full latex or jus latex top...supposed to b cooling. try asking the staff if they have a cut-out sample. i wld liken it to b like a spongy kueh... memory foam is made famous by tempur, supposed to conform the most to one's body shape...hence most support. but it didnt work for me...i thk im stil the traditional spring and mattress guy. mayb u can share wat is ur budget, can advise better... cheers... if u hv a 2k budget, u can safely go for the 3S - Sealy, Simmons, Serta. really not sure the "name" except that it's maxcoil. assuming if it's really the maxcoil panatech, what kind of mattress is that? I think i like to believe forumers here than to go ask the saleslady at the shop! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolflet 1 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 really not sure the "name" except that it's maxcoil. assuming if it's really the maxcoil panatech, what kind of mattress is that? I think i like to believe forumers here than to go ask the saleslady at the shop! it doesnt matter what kind of spring it is and what price its marketed at. most importantly, you must lie down on the mattress and try it for yourself. whichever u feel supports you most comfortably, thats the mattress for you. mattress is a very individual thing. what i feel is good, may not be good to u. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eiffel76 1 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 really not sure the "name" except that it's maxcoil. assuming if it's really the maxcoil panatech, what kind of mattress is that? I think i like to believe forumers here than to go ask the saleslady at the shop! fr wat i rem, its spring mattress but not individual pocketed. its their in-between model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggy 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 it doesnt matter what kind of spring it is and what price its marketed at. most importantly, you must lie down on the mattress and try it for yourself. whichever u feel supports you most comfortably, thats the mattress for you. mattress is a very individual thing. what i feel is good, may not be good to u. ha ha, this is true .. but also true is the fact that all the mattresses feel somewhat the same when I lie down, only some softer or firmer than another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summerflowers 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 Comfort and what you like about the mattress is most important. Lie on the mattress for at least 10 minutes to be sure of the feel! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dean 5 Report post Posted May 25, 2010 i bought a new BASIC mattress with 10year warranty, it is still wrapped with plastic sealed. I not sure why there is 1 small light slightly brown stain, look like a rust stain and inside mattress got this 3mm black stain. What stains? fyi, I haven't used it yet anyone can recommend me below $1K mattress? king coil or sea horse okay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
