Searching for cheap mattresses can be quite difficult, and more than a few times, you can get frustrated with their expensive price. Certain types of mattresses are also cheaper than others – for example, a cheap foam mattress. The larger the bed the more expensive it will be. So you might need to reevaluate what size and type of mattress you are going to buy.
To find really cheap yet great quality mattresses, you must be ready to go out of your way and look for sources other than your local retailers and nearby mattress manufacturers.
Cheap Mattress Online Sales
An effective and usually fruitful way of finding the mattress you want, in very affordable prices is to check out the internet. Some online stores offer great discounts or factory price offers for brand new quality mattresses. If you aren’t sure about the model or the kind of mattress you’d buy from the internet, you can go to your nearest local retailer, see the model you want. Maybe you can get the model number as well and then inquire on your preferred online store for the availability of that mattress model and if they are on sale.
I recommend ebay as a place to get great deals on mattresses.
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Manufacturers and Wholesalers
Branded mattresses are usually very expensive though you can be assured of their high and durable quality. But did you know that you can obtain the same quality mattresses from manufacturers or wholesalers? If you only spend a few more hours to shop around, you’d discover that some mattresses have the same quality material or same manufacturer with only a different name from the branded ones.
Probably the easiest way to get to know mattress manufacturers and wholesalers is to discover where hotels purchase their mattresses. Once you learn about them, consider what type of mattress you are looking for so that you can simplify your search.
Hotel and Hospitality Sales
Did you know that some hotels renew their mattresses every three to five years? Those things could not have been too used or too worn out and you can of course check them out first before you buy. If you are comfortable with a used bed, and a bed from a luxurious hotel, it will only cost you around a couple of hundred dollars and you can get the mattress steam cleaned after you bought them. This is a great way to find a cheap double mattress or queen.
Bankruptcy Settlements and Furniture Liquidators
There are companies around that specialize in selling furniture from companies that have been liquidated or individuals who have become bankrupt. Usually, the seller of these goods wants a quick fire sale so they can pay for the creditor’s debts quickly.
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Damaged or Returned Goods
Often retailers will receive goods that have some slight damage to them. This may have happened during shipment to the store or a minor default in the manufacturing. Of this is as small as a small tear in the fabric or a slight stain. If you ask nicely, the retailer will often give you a large discount on these items instead of paying for them to be shipped back to the manufacturer. You will often find a cheap foam mattress in this situation.
Other times, customers will often return items because they are unhappy with it or they have bought on credit and can’t make their repayments. While there might not be anything physically wrong with the mattress the retailer can’t re-sell it as new because it has been used. They will often sell these mattresses below cost price in order to make some of their money back.
Second-Hand
Not everyone wants to buy a second-hand mattress. The thought of someone else having slept on it is a major disincentive for some people. However, it is for this precise reason that makes these mattresses so cheap. If you do buy one second-hand make sure it has been thoroughly steamed cleaned by the previous owner before you receive it.
If you live in an apartment block, one of the best ways to find a cheap mattress is to look on the building’s notice board. Often, people need to move a short notice and must sell their mattresses quickly and cheaply.
Brick and Mortar Retailers
Think you can’t find a good deal at a major retailer? Think again. Often retailers will have yearly sales where they need to get rid of old stock at discounted prices. You can also often negotiate with sales people, especially if you can show them that their competitors are willing to sell the mattresses cheaper than them. One tip is not to shop on the weekend. As sale people make money on commission they are more willing to haggle when there are less eager customers around.
Other Types of Cheap Mattresses
If all else fails, you can start to investigate the cheaper types of sleeping furniture. This could include a cheap foam mattress, futon mattress or air bed.
