I had the assumption that it would be a fairly simple process, like, you know, look at designs, compare prices, meenee-meenee-mainee-moo and you're done, something similar to dining table or a wardrobe set or a bed frame selection. Perhaps, plus a little bit of user acceptance tests as well (as recommended by many mattress buying guide 101 - which I only came to know of much later). Well, I can tell you that I will never ever be more wrong than this! Below accounts the steps that I went through before finally arriving to a decision.
Step One: Deciding on where to get the mattress
I don't seem to be able to recall why in the world did we not get the mattress together with the bedroom + wardrobe set. So, it was either back to the Furniture Mall or some furniture shop that my parents has been dealing with for a long time since Mum was planning to get some stuff as well, bundled delivery = cheaper. In the end, it was the furniture shop, hence, no testing.
Step Two: Deciding on the brand
There's Slumberland, Dreamland, Vono, KingKoil, Getha, Dunlopillo, Wtfgotsomanybrands or mattresses that comes with water, feather, etc. Hello I just want something comfortable to sleep on so f**k the brand lah. Some Fatherly advice was seeked, KingKoil recommended due to dunno-whatever-coil which is supposed to be good stuff. Also to get something with pocket springs (I only know something that is the other way round - in cantonese), whatever that means.
Step Three: Comparing the price
O.M.G! Even after the best buy deals plus a personal discount from the shop owner - hehe - pocket spring mattresses still costs a bomb! Make that two! I know, I know, a good night sleep is very important, blah-blah, should invest more on the mattress, blah-blah, more friction resistance less noise when *ahems* blah-blah. But 4K plus is still insane - the chinese in me almost vomitted blood and died. And 14 inch of thickness, how the hell am I supposed to get the bedsheet, stitch myself ah?
So, we settled for something else more affordable for poor-old-me instead - which comes the next step.
Step Four: Deciding on the features
Die lah - buy car also no need to go through so many features - what damask ticking later, then everlast foam thing, rubber latex thing, chiropractic coil wtf is this, dunno what quilt latex foam, turn-free technology, argh! Then some comes with similar features but different naming and pricing *faint* Jacklyn pulak go out and buy soya bean drink leave me alone there - tak tolong langsung - and I thought she lovesssss shopping. Angry, angry, angry!
Step Five: Downpayment
Much, much questions later, finally managed to settle for one that is recommended yet affordable, too bad cannot test. Paid the downpayment then headed home happy yay!
Step Six: Sudden uneasy feeling
Due to a certain feature - called the shopowner to enquire on the thickness of the mattress - 11 inch. Reached home, measured the bedsheet set that Jac bought for a bargain and the nightmare comes true - it was too thick - O_o" Called the shopowner the following day to hold the order - had to browse through the whole freaking catalogue again, luckily can find online else need to head to the shop again. Settled for something cheaper with almost similar features - sigh - don't care already lah, comes with 10 years warranty what.
And thus, ladies and gentlemen, ends the mattress hunt ordeal - my advice for all who seeks a mattress - do some research online first then head to those proper mattress sellers, provide the sales personnel with your requirements such as size, price and features - let them do their recommendations. Then, try - I think you're allowed to do so, roll on them if you want to before deciding - confirm comfortable and suitable loh. Mine ah, I guess its a risk I am taking, lols.
Step One: Deciding on where to get the mattress
I don't seem to be able to recall why in the world did we not get the mattress together with the bedroom + wardrobe set. So, it was either back to the Furniture Mall or some furniture shop that my parents has been dealing with for a long time since Mum was planning to get some stuff as well, bundled delivery = cheaper. In the end, it was the furniture shop, hence, no testing.
Step Two: Deciding on the brand
There's Slumberland, Dreamland, Vono, KingKoil, Getha, Dunlopillo, Wtfgotsomanybrands or mattresses that comes with water, feather, etc. Hello I just want something comfortable to sleep on so f**k the brand lah. Some Fatherly advice was seeked, KingKoil recommended due to dunno-whatever-coil which is supposed to be good stuff. Also to get something with pocket springs (I only know something that is the other way round - in cantonese), whatever that means.
Step Three: Comparing the price
O.M.G! Even after the best buy deals plus a personal discount from the shop owner - hehe - pocket spring mattresses still costs a bomb! Make that two! I know, I know, a good night sleep is very important, blah-blah, should invest more on the mattress, blah-blah, more friction resistance less noise when *ahems* blah-blah. But 4K plus is still insane - the chinese in me almost vomitted blood and died. And 14 inch of thickness, how the hell am I supposed to get the bedsheet, stitch myself ah?
So, we settled for something else more affordable for poor-old-me instead - which comes the next step.
Step Four: Deciding on the features
Die lah - buy car also no need to go through so many features - what damask ticking later, then everlast foam thing, rubber latex thing, chiropractic coil wtf is this, dunno what quilt latex foam, turn-free technology, argh! Then some comes with similar features but different naming and pricing *faint* Jacklyn pulak go out and buy soya bean drink leave me alone there - tak tolong langsung - and I thought she lovesssss shopping. Angry, angry, angry!
Step Five: Downpayment
Much, much questions later, finally managed to settle for one that is recommended yet affordable, too bad cannot test. Paid the downpayment then headed home happy yay!
Step Six: Sudden uneasy feeling
Due to a certain feature - called the shopowner to enquire on the thickness of the mattress - 11 inch. Reached home, measured the bedsheet set that Jac bought for a bargain and the nightmare comes true - it was too thick - O_o" Called the shopowner the following day to hold the order - had to browse through the whole freaking catalogue again, luckily can find online else need to head to the shop again. Settled for something cheaper with almost similar features - sigh - don't care already lah, comes with 10 years warranty what.
And thus, ladies and gentlemen, ends the mattress hunt ordeal - my advice for all who seeks a mattress - do some research online first then head to those proper mattress sellers, provide the sales personnel with your requirements such as size, price and features - let them do their recommendations. Then, try - I think you're allowed to do so, roll on them if you want to before deciding - confirm comfortable and suitable loh. Mine ah, I guess its a risk I am taking, lols.
