Hello everyone! Welcome to my ZZZ Sleep Products review. I have a coupon code at the end if you are interested 🙂
When we bought our home together a little over 5 years ago, we were on a strict budget. We bought our home when we were just 20 years old, so we didn’t exactly have a lot of money to spend on furnishing our home.
One thing we decided was to buy a new mattress and box spring. We ended up finding one and it was the cheapest mattress set we could find at the store. We made several mistakes with that purchase, and we ended up buying a mattress and box spring for around $400.
We thought that was expensive and that the purchase of a mattress wasn’t a big deal. So we went the cheap, basic mattress/box spring route and just chose the cheapest one we could find at the furniture store.
BOY was that a mistake. We often complained about our backs hurting, we never felt like we got a good night’s sleep, and occasionally we felt like the mattress was jabbing our sides.
Even though $400 is still a decent amount of money to spend, it was very poorly made. It had lumps in it, it was not comfortable, and it was just horrible for sleeping on.
Around a year ago, we ended up buying a memory foam topper. That didn’t work though. We could still feel our lumpy and poor quality mattress through the thin layer of memory foam.
Our new budget-friendly mattress from ZZZ Sleep Products.
Around one month ago, I was offered the opportunity to get rid of my old mattress and switch it out with a mattress from ZZZ Sleep Products and become an affiliate if I ended up liking the product. From the moment I opened up the package, I knew I would love it.
Note: I was not asked to post a review, but instead asked to inform others about how high-quality mattresses can be obtained affordably without going broke.
The mattresses that this company sells are a STEAL and I highly recommend them. That’s why I decided to partner with them because they sell high quality mattresses at a fraction of what other similar mattresses sell for. I almost didn’t believe how cheap they were so I knew I had to share this review in case anyone else was in the market.
The mattresses from ZZZ Sleep Products get shipped right to your door for FREE, so I didn’t even have to go anywhere to buy it. I also didn’t have to figure a way to bring it home and/or bother someone with a truck to help me get it there.
I ended up choosing the 12 Inch Gel Memory Foam Queen Mattress (this one), which has a price of just $549 on their website. This mattress feels great! It’s a memory foam at an unbeatable price. It also has a gel top so you never get too hot sleeping on it. We’ve been on a road trip for the past two weeks and have been dreaming about going back to our amazing mattress – that’s how great it feels. We hated our old mattress and how uncomfortable it was.
We are getting better sleeps, we don’t wake up achy, and even our dogs don’t want to leave the bed. The affordable price of this mattress almost seems unbelievable. I have coupon codes below for up to $70 off a mattress if you are interested as well!
Because of our mattress history, I figured this would be a great blog post. A mattress can be a fairly big purchase in a person’s life, and, of course, you do not want to make a mistake. Here are my tips to not break your budget when mattress shopping:
Create a budget before you shop for a mattress.
For some reason I always thought I would have to spend thousands of dollars in order to get a great mattress. That is just not true. I have friends who have worked at mattress stores and have told me that they sell mattresses up to $10,000. That is just INSANE.
ZZZ Sleep Products sells great mattresses for around $500 (some are more expensive, some are less). You really can’t beat that price.
I cannot even fathom spending over $1,000 on a mattress, especially when the mattress we just received is so amazing.
So, my first tip for my budget bed buying guide is to always create a budget. Your mattress budget doesn’t have to be large, so keep that in mind.
Know what you want – How to choose a mattress?
Deciding how to choose a mattress can be a little difficult since there are several different types of mattresses out there.
We had no problem with buying our mattress online because we knew we wanted a memory foam with a gel top. Because of this, we were able to decide online and save a great deal of money. Buying online is the next step to my budget bed buying guide, as long as you know what you want!
If you don’t know what type of mattress you need, then shopping in a store is possible as well since it might be difficult for some to determine how to choose a mattress when shopping online – but keep in mind that you will probably spend a little more money. However, it’s better to pay a little more and testing different mattresses than to make an expensive mistake. Go in, lay on a few mattresses that you are interested in, and see what you really like.
Ask for a discount, use a coupon, shop during sales, etc. when picking a mattress.
For most mattress purchases, there will be some sort of coupon, negotiation, etc. that can be put towards the purchase regardless of the type of mattress that you are shopping for. If you are shopping in person, you can usually negotiate the price of a mattress. The sticker price is usually never the price you pay.
If you are going to negotiate the price of the mattress, you need to remember a few things.
- Always be polite. I don’t know why, but some people think that being mean will allow them to get a discount. If anything, the salesperson will just want to run away from you and not want to help you.
- Be realistic. Getting a $500 mattress for $1 just isn’t going to happen. Instead, shoot for something around $100 off the price.
- Be prepared to leave. If the price isn’t right, then it just isn’t right. Sometimes the sales person may realize that you mean business and they will try harder to earn your business. Of course, you still want to be nice in this scenario. No yelling!
If you are interested in buying an affordable mattress from ZZZ Sleep Products, I have coupon codes below. You can check the closeout mattress models here.
- $50 Off Closeout Mattresses – Mattress Coupon Code is MICHELLE50 – Does Not Expire
Don’t forget about delivery fees when buying a mattress.
ZZZ Sleep Products offers free shipping on their mattresses, but many mattress companies do not. You may find yourself having to pay $75 on shipping for a mattress if you buy it just across your town.
Always factor in shipping into your mattress budget.
Be wary of financing offers when mattress shopping.
When you enter a furniture store, there are often many different types of financing offers that you might be hit with. Unless you understand fully what you are getting yourself into, it is usually best to avoid these offers.
Another thing you want to be wary of is any offer where you pay weekly for whatever type of mattress you plan on buying. Usually you are paying extremely high fees for the same product that you can get from another store. Instead of paying $500 for a mattress, you may be paying $5,000 because of high interest fees that many weekly pay-as-you-go furniture stores offer.
Is a mattress an expense you tend to put off? How much did you spend on your current mattress? How OLD is your current mattress? What other tips would you add to this budget bed buying guide?
If you decide to buy something from ZZZ Sleep Products, don’t forget to use the coupon code above!
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Gerry says
Good post, ut you should add “return policy.” 5 minutes in the showroom is not nearly enough time to decide if you’ll sleep on it for 20 years! Return policies vary from “free” to “none.” Some will accept returns once only, some allow returns, but only AFTER 60 days.
Michelle S. says
Yes, the return policy is very important as well!
Clarisse says
By having a good negotiation is totally a great one! Last week, I just bought an AC and I didn’t know that they have a less price during that time and I was definitely shocked how much I less.
Michelle S. says
Yes, you can negotiate big purchases like this.
Petrish @ Debt Free Martini says
I am as frugal as you can be but there are somethings I will not buy cheap and that is a mattress. Life is to short not to sleep on a cloud every night. I won’t disclose how much I paid for my current mattresses but I tell you….it was well worth it.
Michelle S. says
Aww you should tell us! 🙂
Holly@ClubThrifty says
We bought our mattress a few years ago and it is a fairly expensive memory foam one. I have had back problems in the past so I need to sleep on a bed that is rock hard. I love it.
Michelle S. says
Awesome! How much money did you spend? 🙂
Sara @ Debt Camel says
Another good tip is if you are shopping in-store, do it first thing in the morning, not at the end of a hard days shopping – otherwise they will all feel wonderful when you try to compare them!
Michelle S. says
Good tip Sara! I didn’t even think about that.
Allison says
Mattresses…you are so right, you have to spend money for a good one! We have only bought one bed in our married life, but we lucked out bc it’s been a good one!
Michelle S. says
Good job!
DC @ Young Adult Money says
I definitely would be weary of ordering a mattress online, but that’s because I’ve essentially only had two or three mattresses my entire life so I’m not 100% sure what I like or don’t like. I think a lot of people overpay with a mattress because it’s not as big a purchase as a car where people typically do a lot of research, but it’s still one of those “rare” purchases that you don’t make all that often.
Michelle S. says
Luckily I knew exactly what I wanted. And yes, too many people overpay. My friends who used to work at mattress stores said that they sold crazy expensive mattresses all the time, and people would even finance them. Crazy!
Adrienne says
We desperately need a new mattress!! I’m not even sure what we have now can be classified as a “mattress” lol. I don’t think its in the budget right now, but I’ll have to keep this company in mind down the road.
Thanks for the post, Shell! I wouldn’t even know where to start or what would be a good deal if I started mattress shopping today.
Michelle S. says
Yes, this company has great mattresses. I’m not just saying that. We sleep on this mattress every night so I am telling the truth!
Emily @ Simple Cheap Mom says
We bought our mattress 3 years ago as our Christmas gift to ourselves when I was pregnant. I think we spent about $1200, it was half price (it seems like you should never pay more than half price because of all the sales). Ours has a latex topper and I’m not a huge fan because it leaves ruts where we sleep. It was also way too high with the regular box spring that we bought with it. We lived and learned. Not sure when the next purchase will be, but we’ll be sure to look online next time.
Michelle S. says
Yes, you live and learn! Hopefully your next purchase goes better.
Dan @ Our Big Fat Wallet says
We bought our mattress during their holiday sale period which worked out well as we saved about $250. I also used a coupon which I bought on eBay and they included free delivery because we negotiated hard. It definitely pays to shop around when it comes to mattresses
Michelle S. says
Wow good job Dan! How much did you end up paying for your mattress in the end?
Joseph Hogue says
Yeah, $400 is nothing in mattress shopping. Good deal.
I’m as frugal as they come but will spend extra on a mattress. You’re going to spend about a third of your life there, you might as well be comfortable. I noticed an immediate improvement in my days after spending a little extra for my nights.
Michelle S. says
Yes, you definitely should buy the right mattress because you will spend so much time on one.
Connie @ Savvy With Saving says
We bought a memory foam mattress on Amazon. We were kind of nervous about buying a mattress online but needed one quickly so it was our best choice. Turns out we love it!
Michelle S. says
Woohoo! How much did you spend?
Jon @ Money Smart Guides says
A few years ago I was mattress shopping and was just lying down on various mattresses. I found an amazing one that I wanted. Then I looked at the price….over $2,000! I almost had a heart attack. There is no way I was paying that much for a mattress. I get that a good night sleep is important, but I think I could get a good night sleep on a less expensive mattress.
In the end I bought a bed for $700 and love sleeping in it.
Michelle S. says
Good job on shopping around!
Elisse says
This looks like a great steal for this mattress and I am currently considering it as a contender! However is anyone able to comment on the firmness, I’m unable to find this information anywhere.
Uratex says
Very informative article! I’m having a hard time sleeping at night and I noticed it is because of my pillow and mattress. I’m searching and looking for the best mattress and pillow that would best for me.
Joelle says
Hey Michelle – The MICHELLE70 coupon code is not working. It says it’s expired.
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says
Let me look into this. I’ll get it fixed ASAP!
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says
It’s fixed now. Thanks!
Joelle says
Awesome, it works! Thanks Michelle!
Michelle Schroeder-Gardner says
Welcome!
Emily Smith says
My husband and I have decided that we are going to get a new mattress this year. We want a nice bed but we don’t want to spend a fortune. The tip about creating a budget before we start looking sounds like a good idea. We will have to keep that in mind.
Carrie says
Glad I came by this article! I bought a quite pricey mattress 4 months ago but it was terrible! It’s definitely the opposite of what the brand promised! It’s not durable enough and support is not good. I’m having issues with odor, too. So I’ve been thinking of buying a new mattress but couldn’t decide which one to get.
Monower Hossain says
It a great news for all that we were able to decide online and save a great deal of money. I have a question about this, is Mattress Coupon Code is MICHELLE50 really work. I want to buy a new mattress I looked at the price….over $2,000! Which one is comportable for me?
Nadia B. says
You should pick the topper that fits your mattress. This will help you possess good sleep. Common topper has various sizes for example full, twin, king, queen, as well as California. Make sure you buy the one which fits your mattress and mattress. You should check the current size of the bed and mattress before buying. If you don’t have any ideas about how big topper, you should check the info carefully. For more information concerning the various sizes.
Lindsay says
When my husband and I first got married and trying to pinch a few pennies here and there, we also opted to go with the cheapest mattress at the store thinking it was all the same. Big mistake! Took us 4 years before we decided enough was enough and it was time to get rid of it! A new quality mattress made all the difference!
Sylvia says
I agree with the tips Michelle! I have my old mattress for almost 12 years now and it is still in a good condition. But I’m still planning to get a new one. Your tips helped me a lot. Thanks!