New Bed

Tal_Shiar on 18/05/2011 - 23:02

i need a new bed and since its almost tax season, im sure there is going to be some sales on.

The trouble for me, is ive never actually purchased a bed new from a retailer and id appreciate any hints/tips where to go to save some $$$. Im in melbourne btw

I'm also after a base + mattress bed

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  • issh on 18/05/2011 - 23:32
    +1

    Tips

    +Sleep on it first(no seriously though lay on it, people do it so don't feel embarrassed) as each mattress has a softness factor
    +The stability of the frame
    +Measure out the area you want to place the bed at and make sure the new bed fits it

  • samfisher5986 on 18/05/2011 - 23:51
    +2

    Just don't be cheap and buy something that isn't the most comfy thing you can find. Your going to spend a third of your life in it so you might as well get something good.

    Also make sure you get a "quiet" frame, my housemate made this mistake and it wasn't particularly fun for me…

  • StewBalls on 19/05/2011 - 03:56
    +1

    If you can afford it try out the 'gel' topped ones…they've even got some entry level models now at just over the $1k mark for DB/QB IIRC. Damn they're a nice sleep. :)

    If you're sharing it, try to go for pocket spring too…that way when your partner moves about, you don't! ;)

    Oh, and when it comes to price, negotiate hard…I had a mate that worked for Snooze, he said the profit margins are huge; so they can afford to trim that down a bit!

  • Tal_Shiar on 19/05/2011 - 10:23

    Thanks guys

    • [Deactivated] on 19/05/2011 - 11:42
      +1

      Get a new girlfriend - then share hers.

      Apart from that Stewballs advice on negotiation is key. When they can regularly offer 40% off sales, he's right about the margins. And he's bedridden at the moment (flu) so he should know about beds….

      • StewBalls on 19/05/2011 - 15:59

        he's bedridden at the moment (flu) so he should know about beds….

        …and couches too! ;)

        Couldn't have been a better time for that Woolies special on the good Kleenex Aloe Vera & Eucalyptus…I really owe the OP on that one big time, I've already got a good dent in my 10 boxes! :D

      • freddy on 20/05/2011 - 01:18
        +2

        Get a new girlfriend - then share hers.

        I don't think this meets the low-cost spirit of OzBargain.
        Sharing a bed can be the most expensive thing you ever do. Even more than having kids.
        (Just ask Rupert Murdoch.)

        • NGPriest on 27/05/2011 - 14:19

          My ex-girlfriend shared a bed with her sister…
          So i don't think that'll work

          But you did say

          Get a new girlfriend - then share hers.

          I'll try it soon :D

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