The Mattress Expert

Sealy Pillowtop Mattress

Megan of Denver, CO, writes:
Hi, I am a 27 year old female and have been sharing a Sealy pillow top mattress with my husband for the past year and a half. We went out in search of a mattress that would help both of our backs. I tend to sleep on my stomach and am extremely restless. My husband sleeps on his side or stomach. It has been difficult for me to find something that will remain in good shape. There are incredible indents in our bed, even with rotatiting a quarter every month. The current mattress felt comfortable for the first few months and then it started to hurt like crazy. My lower back is killing me! It is to the point where I think we need to switch mattresses but it has only been a year and a half. I don't want to have to spend an arm and a leg for something that is comfortable. But my husband and I cannot continue to take turns sleeping on the floor because our backs hurt. ANY suggestions would be extremely helpful!

Hi Megan. You made a mistake that you can't fix. The good news is that you don't need to spend much to get a good night's sleep and you don't need to replace the boxspring. But you certainly can't live with what you have. You do not, however, want to repeat your mistake.
As a stomach sleeper, you require a mattress that is not so soft as to sink at your mid-section. This exaggerates the arch in the small of your back and this is were your pain is coming from. 
Get yourself a Sealy Posturepedic Reserve in a cushion firm tight-top, (meaning: not a pillowtop). The cushion firm models may seem a little firm at first, but your back will thank you for it. You can always add some plushness with a topper if you need more comfort. Adding a topper doesn't detract from the firm support. It just softens the surface. Also, a topper can easily and cheaply be discarded and replaced....as opposed to buying a new mattress every year and a half. The Reserve models are in the middle of the line and are the best value of all the Posturepedics. A king set sells for under $1000...mattress only, about $700.
 
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Replacing Sealy Posturepedic Radiance mattress

Kelly C of greensboro, writes:
I need to replace my Sealy Posturpedic Radiance mattress.  I bought it 15 years ago and would like to replace it with the same model but can't find it.  What is the equivalent? Thank you!

Hi Kelly,
The lines change every couple of years. There wouldn't be an exact equivalent. Look for the Reserve Series in the Posturepedic line, and then choose the comfort model that suits you. Do not be tempted to go softer than you had.

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Sealy Reserve Loring Park Mattress

Regina of New Port Richey, Florida, writes:
Thanks so much for this blog because I've found that buying a mattress is apparently a HUGE pain! I found a Sealy Reserve Loring Park w/ euro pillow top at Macy's on sale for $800, regularly $1729. I have laid on it and do like it so far. I have read that you recommend the cushion firm and adding a topper if more cushion is needed and that pillow tops aren't the best because they eventually will dent. I normally don't like a firm bed but realize I need one because of back issues. After reading a lot of information on the blog I'm thinking this: it would be good to have the firm because it would last and give the most support and I would have the pillow top now to make it more cushiony and when that craps out I could buy a topper. Is this mode of thinking right?Also, would you consider this a good price? Thanks so much!

Hi Regina,
The flaw in your thinking is that when the pillowtop part does crap out, it does so unevenly. It compresses only where you apply weight and stays fine where no one sleeps. This creates a lumpy look that a topper won't fix.
That $1729 price is extremely inflated. You can get the equivalent from us, (Wysteria Ln), without a pillowtop for $674 in queen any day....no phony sales needed. And, for a short time, you can get the next level up, (Concierge Club), for the same price.
With the money you save, you can get the latex topper and forget about it for a long time.

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Sealy Posturepedic Dynasty CSS mattress

CJ of Somers:
How do you feel about the Sealy Posturepedic Dynasty CSS plush. Do you know where we might buy one, king size. Thanks

Hi CJ,
I'm guessing you saw that in a hotel. Hotels, typically, buy low end bedding. That Dynasty is likely to be much like the Posturepedics in the Preferred Series. For every night home use, step up to the Reserve Seres, which will have a higher coil count, better edge support and upgraded padding. They come in a choice of comfort and are the best value in the Posturepedic line.

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Courtland Square mattress

simone of cambria heights:
is courtland square a good mattress and what is special about it?

Hi Simone,
The Courtland Square is a level 9 Reserve Series Posturepedic. It comes in a choice of comfort and is a very well made product. There is nothing special about it, other than it's a very good, basic mattress. The one that are "special" are usually the ones that cause the most problems....not unlike marrying a movie star or a super model.
The choices in comfort include a couple of pillowtops and two extreme feels (firm and ultra plush). Those are all good ones to avoid. The plush and cushion firm have a more medium feel...the sort of comfort level that most people sleep best on.
We have a special for a short time, from the factory, where you can get that level 9 for the same price as the level 7 Reserve. Both levels have the same features. The level 9 has an inch more padding. Visit our website for pricing on that.

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Sealy Posturepedic South Court Mattress

Dee of New York, writes:
Hi,
We've had a sleep number bed for about 6 years and it's been broken for about 2 yrs. So finally we purchased a new bed, a posturepeduc S. Court PL EPT Mattress. My husband and I tried several in the store and decided on this one as a compromise. I have on and off low back pain and prefer a firmer mattress. He doesn't have pain and prefers a softer mattress. After sleeping on it for a couple of nights, my back feels ok, however I find the bed to be hard and I find myself tossing and turning and not sleeping. This is the first time buying a new mattress. Any suggestions? I spent roughly $1300 for everything including delivery, protective cover and tip! I'd like to stay in this price range. Do you have any suggestions for an exchange?
 
Hi Dee. You spent $1300 for something that would have cost you $1100, had you shopped.
The store you went to is notoriously high priced, and buying into their expensive exchange policy will only make matters that much worse. I suggest you get a topper to soften the surface. The best is latex and the worst is memory foam. Depending on the degree of extra softness you need, you could simply do with a thicker mattress pad. A synthetic down comforter will make the biggest difference.

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Sealy Posturpedic "505357" mattress

Deborah of Drexel Hill, writes:
Winthrop Arms Hotel (610-846-4000), Nautical Room, had the most comfortable mattress set I ever slept on, Diana -- owner Connie put me in touch with her -- said the mattress set was Sealy Posturpedic with the number "505357" on the mattress. The owner Connie said the mattress set was purchased at Jordan's Furniture, and was for hotels (fire proofed).
What is the equivalent of that mattress set so my husband and I could find it?

Well Deborah. You couldn't be going about this any harder if you tried. I'd even venture to bet that if you called Jordan's, they wouldn't know what you were talking about.
Anyway, start your search looking for a Sealy Posturepedic Reserve. (It'll say "Reserve" on the label.) It comes in several choices of comfort. Simply pick out the one that feels closest to the the one in the hotel. The Reserve has the same coil unit, but with a higher coil count and a better edge support. They are all fire retardant.

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Sealy Hollybridge Twin mattress

Annabel of Lubbock:
I am looking for a mattress for my 2 year old boy. I saw the promotion of Macy's for a Sealy Hollybridge Twin mattress set for only 287, do you think this mattress is good for my boy. I also see Serta Cromwell, for something around 300. Which one is better? Do I need to buy memory form for my kid, and which mattress do you recommend that is the best for kid. Thanks.
 
Hi Annabel. For a 2 year old, it doesn't really matter. At that price, you're getting a low end mattress. It isn't something that will last him until he's grown and gone. When he gets to the age where he's starting to put on some real weight, get him something a little better. If you'd like to get a long term mattress now, the Sealy Posturepedic Reserve in a cushion firm will do the job and be the best for the least amount of money. But even so, it'll be twice as much as you're considering now.

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Sealy Oak Crest Plush Mattress

may of richmond, writes:
Hi, what bed in the Sealy line is now equal to the Sealy Oak Crest Plush or Sealy Oak Crest Cushion Firm.

Hi May.
That store's website doesn't list their models. The information they provide is very general...much like the information on Sealy's website.
"Oak Crest" is a model name and theose are different at every store. Also on the label is the Series name...Preferred, Reserve or Signature. Those names are on every Posturepedic.
The name "Oak Crest" had been used in their older line too. If it's that mattress you're comparing, there isn't a direct comparison to it in the newer line.
The best value in the Posturepedic line, is the Reserve Series. Over the Preferred, those models have a higher coil count, better edge support and upgraded padding. There are 2 levels in the Reserve Series (levels 7 & 9), and they each have a "plush" and a "cushion firm" model among them.
For a short time, you can get either level for the same price as the level 7.

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Non-pillowtop mattress

Kevin of Willits, writes:
I need a non pillow top mattress for a side sleeper. I tried a memory foam mattress which I sent back, because it caused me pain in my hips and shoulders. Money is an object, but I do expect to pay for quality. I do not want a pillow top and I need a queen size, for my spouse and I. thanks.

Hi Kevin,
Start with a reasonably inexpensive mattress, like a Sealy Posturepedic Reserve...in either a cushion firm if you're heavy, or a plush if you aren't. Add to that a softer latex topper for comfort and you'll have an unbelieveably comfortable mattress that will hold up well.
It's your best bang for the buck.
 
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We also offer a selection of high quality accessories: Latex toppers, pillows, mattress pads, sheets and comforters.