There are three classic mistakes made by consumers that, with a little understanding, can easily be avoided.

The First-
There is a great deal of confusion regarding the term "firm." In all my experience, I’ve never heard an Orthopedist or Chiropractor recommend a "hard" mattress.  You are supported by the underlying superstructure, not the padding. Another name for padding is "comfort layers." Simply put, you can be firmly supported and comfortable too. If you find a "hard" mattress to be comfortable, it would be a good choice for you. If you don’t, you’d be foolish to buy it. By the same token, don’t confuse soft padding (plush) with lack of support. Some of the finest world
class bed sets are among the most softly padded (ultra plush).

The Second-
of the three classic mistakes made by consumers is convincing themselves that the less expensive bed isn’t good enough. In some cases, the only difference between two price points is the way the padding is attached, i.e., pillow top vs. tight top. In other instances, it may be the type of padding used, i, e., wool or
silk vs. Dacron. Sometimes, more of the same type of padding is used; hence a greater cost is incurred. Other times the ticking (the fabric that covers a mattress set) may be of a higher quality. It’s when the support system becomes more sophisticated, the padding more exotic, the ticking more luxurious, so that the overall feel of the mattress set is such that you know the more expensive one is right for you, it may be worth the greater investment for the long-term comfort.

The Third-
of the three classic mistakes made by consumers is that they believe that there are SALES in the bedding business. In my experience, most of the bed sets you see advertised are (give or take a few dollars) the same price week after week.  The left- hand column is massaged to make the math work. The right-hand
column stays, for all intents and purposes, the same. The marketing concept behind the SALE works because, as consumers, we want to believe it’s true!

Read all the fine print!