ugh oh-- we just ordered the simmons! My current mattress, a sealy, has been a huge disappointment. I don't blame you for being cynical. These things cost a lot of money, and it doesn't seem that the value matches.

Oh well... good luck to you, and thanks for the comment.

I purchased a Simmons about 3 months ago. So far so good but who knows.

I purchased a Stearns and Foster mattress in January 2009 and have been very pleased. I was able to get a queen mattress for $600 however I did buy it at a wholesale dealership. The S&F mattress was the second one I tried as the first one (different brand) was sagging terribly after just 2 nights. S&F is a very good brand but keep searching as you should be able to find it for a cheaper price.

Stearns is a part of Sealy. email Stearns and they'll reply from an @sealy.com address.

All mattresses will have a chance of getting that body impression. The more fluff padding over the springs the easier it will be for you to get 1 1/2 inches or whatever Simmons or S&F is requiring these days.

Warranty issues are pointlessly complicated from the store you're buying from.

Also, was the S&F salesman saying he'd take 7% off the price or he just wouldn't charge sales tax?

Here is a link that might be useful: Sealy Web Site

I have been sleeping on my Simmons Beautyrest pillow top mattress for almost 3 years. It is the best mattress I have ever had. I can feel the support in my back - sooooo good! Although I sleep in the same place in the bed, there doesn't seem to be any indentation or sagging. I love it!

Just chiming in since wife and I just purchased a new king mattress/box. We had it down to Simmons World Class "Vibrance" (that's what it is called at mattressfirm), and the Sterns and Foster "Fiona" (again, that's what it is called at mattressfirm).

Went home after shopping and did some research, and found Macy's/Sears and the other department stores were way cheaper than mattressfirm (and mattress barn, etc) store for the S&F. Macy's was $420 cheaper.

And all stores have different model names on their mattresses... e.g. S&F "Fiona" is the S&F "Monet's Garden" at Macy's. Makes it difficult to compare models from store to store.

And to bussy2 (or anyone else in that situation): a mattress without the manufacture's label on it is a counterfeit. Don't buy it.