On: What happens to a mail-order mattress after you return it

[ramraj07]

I've slept on a 150 dollar Ikea for years and I've slept on a leesa. Maybe these conspiracy theories are true, but the Leesa is much more comfortable than the cheap Ikea. Ikea also has more expensive substantial mattress options, but it looks like they approach the same price range anyway. So what's your real suggestion then? Sleep on the floor in a sleeping bag?

[Retric → ramraj07]

Personal preference does not make any option objectively better. So, my suggestion is to explore your options. I enjoy a 4” foam pad on plywood over several thousand dollar mattresses, but it’s not a question of cost just comfort. Water beds are another cheap option that have largely fallen out of favor.

PS: Body weight is a huge part of this. Gain or lose significant weight and your preference is likely to change.

[sumedh → ramraj07]

Have you done a blind test, can you figure out which one is Ikea and which one is not just by sleeping on them?

The test should be done when both the mattress are new.