Buyng a bed online?

[newms]

So I've got my apartment secured for the fall, but I'm going to need to get it furnished. I'm thinking that buying a bed online and having it delivered on the day that I arrive would be a good idea. Does anyone have any experience buying a bed online? Are there any sites you could recommend and anything I should look out for? Thanks.

EDIT: Wish I could correct the typo in the title.

Edited May 2, 2011 by newms

[IRdreams]

So I've got my apartment secured for the fall, but I'm going to need to get it furnished. I'm thinking that buying a bed online and having it delivered on the day that I arrive would be a good idea. Does anyone have any experience buying a bed online? Are there any sites you could recommend and anything I should look out for? Thanks.

EDIT: Wish I could correct the typo in the title.

So I purchased a serta mattress at overstock for a good price. Delivery was 2-3 dollars and they set up in my first floor walkup. I also purchased a bedframe from Ethan Allen online with good results. I will note that most online sites are very deceptive about the materials of their "wood furniture." For example, "Solid Wood" often means hard wood solids...aka particle board. So if you are buying the frame from a less respected source it would likely be best to go for the metal options. Again, overstock has quite a few as do their competitors. If you just want the mattress, the best thing do to would to buy that online and wait to peruse craigslist for a frame since these are always on there in substantial numbers and for a fraction of the cost of new furniture. Furniture is a lot like a car; it depreciates quickly. Good luck.

[awvish]

Hi newms

Never bought a bed before, online or otherwise, but you might want to get it delivered the day after you arrive? Seems like it could be kinda hectic to try to move in while a bed is being delivered. Of course, I'm able to sleep on almost any surface/have a bunch of camping gear, so that would make it easier for me.

Good luck!

[MoJingly]

EDIT: Wish I could correct the typo in the title.

Not going to lie, I didn't even notice until you mentioned it.

[newms]

So I purchased a serta mattress at overstock for a good price. Delivery was 2-3 dollars and they set up in my first floor walkup. I also purchased a bedframe from Ethan Allen online with good results. I will note that most online sites are very deceptive about the materials of their "wood furniture." For example, "Solid Wood" often means hard wood solids...aka particle board. So if you are buying the frame from a less respected source it would likely be best to go for the metal options. Again, overstock has quite a few as do their competitors. If you just want the mattress, the best thing do to would to buy that online and wait to peruse craigslist for a frame since these are always on there in substantial numbers and for a fraction of the cost of new furniture. Furniture is a lot like a car; it depreciates quickly. Good luck.

Thanks for those options. I'll definitely check them out.

[newms]

Hi newms

Never bought a bed before, online or otherwise, but you might want to get it delivered the day after you arrive? Seems like it could be kinda hectic to try to move in while a bed is being delivered. Of course, I'm able to sleep on almost any surface/have a bunch of camping gear, so that would make it easier for me.

Good luck!

Hey awvish,

It might work out that it's better to have the bed delivered the day after - ideally I'm thinking I'd want it to sleep on for the first night, but you're right, it'll probably be hectic moving in the first day and assembling the frame might take a bit of work. Perhaps I'll leave the assembling to the next day and just sleep on the mattress the first night. I'll see how it works out. Have you had any luck finding a place to live?

[Strangefox]

Not going to lie, I didn't even notice until you mentioned it.

Me too!

[rising_star]

I've never done it and I wouldn't, but that's because I'm pretty picky about what I'm willing to sleep in. My mom actually talked me into getting a slightly more expensive mattress than I originally intended because of how little time you'll spend sleeping and how much it matters to wake up without any aches and pains related to the mattress.

[awvish]

Hey awvish,

It might work out that it's better to have the bed delivered the day after - ideally I'm thinking I'd want it to sleep on for the first night, but you're right, it'll probably be hectic moving in the first day and assembling the frame might take a bit of work. Perhaps I'll leave the assembling to the next day and just sleep on the mattress the first night. I'll see how it works out. Have you had any luck finding a place to live?

I did! Glad to hear you did, too. Mine's near the Arb, between North and Central...which is another thing--if your bed is late (or you decide to get it delivered the second day) you're welcome to crash there; my house has a guest room (which I assume has a bed).

[IRdreams]

As to trying it out, I chose a brand that I could easily try their cognate mattresses in stores. Thats part of the reason I went for the serta. Mattresses come in firm, plush (aka soft), and pillowtop. From my trials, I decided that I'd be most comfortable on a serta pillowtop. The price in the two mattress stores I went into was about 300 dollars more than the overstock price. I waited for a sale though and still got the price down. There is some risk to this process obviously. There can be fluctuation between one brand's beds within their softness class, but my experience was good. I got a product that matched the comfort and quality of the ones I had tried in the store and for substantially less.

[newms]

I've never done it and I wouldn't, but that's because I'm pretty picky about what I'm willing to sleep in. My mom actually talked me into getting a slightly more expensive mattress than I originally intended because of how little time you'll spend sleeping and how much it matters to wake up without any aches and pains related to the mattress.

That's something to think about - I definitely don't want to get an uncomfortable mattress. Hmmm... I'll look around and see what's out there online and keep this in mind.

[newms]

I did! Glad to hear you did, too. Mine's near the Arb, between North and Central...which is another thing--if your bed is late (or you decide to get it delivered the second day) you're welcome to crash there; my house has a guest room (which I assume has a bed).

Glad to hear and thanks for the offer I'll keep it in mind when I'm moving.

[beanbagchairs]

Whoaa newms is really on top of things. You (already bought?) or is already thinking about getting a bed ~4 months before moving!!

Sorry, this is amusing . I am a planner myself.

As for the buying a bed online is definitely a good idea. I bought mine from a store. It was nice that I got to try it beforehand; but, the price was slightly higher than the one I looked up online.

[newms]

Whoaa newms is really on top of things. You (already bought?) or is already thinking about getting a bed ~4 months before moving!!

Haha! I've had a bit of time to think about these things since this is my second go around applying. I'm dusting off my plans from last year and implementing them

Edited May 4, 2011 by newms