subject: The Trustable And Quality Mattress Stores In Ocala For Satisfying Your Mattress Desires [print this page] Q: Ive heard that there is a HUGE markup on mattresses. Ive also heard that many companies inflate the price to then put it on sale. How do I know if Im getting a good deal, and that Im not being taken to the cleaners?
A: Many customers are frustrated with the mattress industry, for many reasons. Most beds are named differently, or not sold to multiple retailers, so its difficult if not impossible to cross shop. There is, however, a way to buy truly discount mattresses.
The markup on mattresses is higher in dollar amount than many other items, such as food or clothing, but its close in percentage. Its right in line with other items of the same price range televisions, other electronics, carpeting, etc. Also, mattresses are not entirely made by machine. All the sewing on the mattress is done by a person and a sewing machine. All the layers are picked and laid in order by a person. Those are people that need to be paid. Also, most mattresses are still made in the USA, where wages are higher than overseas.
Most mattress stores, independent or chain, will negotiate on the pricing. While some stores will have more play than others, you can usually expect to get a minimum of 25% off. They may have to apply a coupon, call a manager, or check the warehouse, but they can do all of this while you are there. If you dont get the price that you want, feel free to walk away and try another store. Youll never know whether you got the bottom price or not, but thats not really whats important, in the scheme of things.
You cant put a price on a great nights sleep. You can buy a cheap mattress, and get a great deal, but sleep horribly and wake up in pain for the next ten years. Or, you could find a mattress store Ocala with an educated salesperson, and really find the mattress thats perfect for you. After youve found it, negotiate the price until its in a comfortable range for you. The thing thats most important is to purchase the bed thats the best for you. Ill promise you that if youre waking up with back pain and cant get comfortable, you wont care that you saved an additional $50.
Finally, if youre suspicious of the retailer jacking up the prices, visit them a few times over a few months. Compare the prices on the same mattress or mattresses, and wait for it to go on sale. You should be able to determine whether the mattresses on sale are a good deal or not.
Good luck, and remember the most important thing is a great nights sleep. Happy shopping!
