Memory Foam

[tyler99199]

My wife and I are interested in a memory foam topper. Thinking 3-4" not sure on that yet. But I see there is some that are Serta and some no name at Overstock.com. Some reviews complain about tears and discoloration. I am hoping to make a decision and place my order tonight but would like anybodys insight. Overstock has some great prices but I worry of the old saying you get what you pay for. Any recomendations. 3 or 4"? Go with the name brand Serta?

 

Also some say materials : memory foam some say just foam. Is there a difference between the two?

 

Some have a warranty some dont.

 

Here is some links to the ones I am considering:

 

http://www.overstock.com/?page=proframe&prod_id=1657609

http://www.overstock.com/?page=proframe&prod_id=1862343

http://www.overstock.com/?page=proframe&prod_id=1528629

http://www.overstock.com/?page=proframe&prod_id=1862669

 

Anybody own any of these or know of a past experience with one.

 

Somebody anybody help so I can get a good nights sleep.

 

Thank you all

[Keebelf]

if the sheets are going to be over the mem. foam, what does discoloration have to do with it? (honestly wondering since I don't have one.)

[tyler99199]

The only reason I mentioned that is in the picture it appears white, so if comes grey or another color I worry it is a cheap knock off and not necessarily a Serta.

 

If it is comfortable I will keep it if it is green. Just worry about the quality.

[kranky]

Go to fatwallet.com forums and in the Deal Discussion area, read the (very long) thread called "Emattress.com Memory foam mattress similar to Tempur-Pedic for a lot less". Not that I'm recommending emattress.com, but there's a lot of good links in that thread.

 

We got a 4 Lb. 3" topper about two years ago from memoryfoam.com. (good info on that site for research) First thing I noticed is that the thing is heavy! So if the vendor isn't offering free shipping, don't forget to factor it in. The ones at overstock were cheaper, but after doing a lot of research it seemed to be one of those "you get what you pay for" deals. An extra few dollars seemed to be a good investment, especially for something you sleep on.

 

I can sleep on anything but my wife was having trouble. Our mattress is a quality pillowtop (looking back, the pillowtop was not a good choice) and is only five years old, so I didn't want to replace it.

 

After doing a lot of reading we decided to get a 4 Lb, 3" topper made from Sensus foam. I wasn't having any trouble sleeping as it was, so I can't say I notice anything different. My wife does say it has helped her.

 

If there's a problem, it's that when using a topper your sheets won't fit any more. Doesn't bother me, but my wife finds it an annoyance.