Which mattress? (merged threads)

markp1960

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

It sounds like he wasn't telling the truth when he said that it would be impossible to match the price and still make a profit. However he probably was telling the truth about the minimum price fixing, and it sounds like he may rely on this to still make a large profit.

Minimum price fixing is very common, and is used to help stop retailers going bust through price wars. There are often companies who will break the rules, and they sometimes do get struck off supplier lists.

There isn't usually a maximum price that retailers can sell at. So you can often find that shops in exclusive parts of cities can get away with charging huge prices.

Speaking from experience with Harrison I am not aware of any such agreements, no minimum selling prices or other price fixing agreements and would suggest that any such anti-competitve trading tactic as suggested is pretty much a thing of the past (and I am not implying this manufacturer ever did), the retailer in question is probably just trying it on. To suggest (as he did) that he would be selling at a loss if he matched the other retailers price is highly unlikely.

Tim_Deegan

markp1960 wrote: »

Speaking from experience with Harrison I am not aware of any such agreements, no minimum selling prices or other price fixing agreements and would suggest that any such anti-competitve trading tactic as suggested is pretty much a thing of the past (and I am not implying this manufacturer ever did), the retailer in question is probably just trying it on. To suggest (as he did) that he would be selling at a loss if he matched the other retailers price is highly unlikely.

I agree that he may be trying it on, but price fixing is very common, and is sometimes used to keep prices high so that a brand isn't devalued.

It is even more common that manufacturers won't sell to internet only sellers because they have low overheads and can sell cheaper, so the shop retailers complain that they can't compete.

allan673

looking at a sealy superior firm mattress???

hi, im looking for a new double mattress and my budget is £200 to £250.
we want a firm mattress, and a fairly thick/deep mattress.
ive seen the sealy superior firm mattress online at various sites - is it a good choice of mattress please or can you recommend another.

also can you recommend a seller who is reliable for next day delivery?

thankyou

Tim_Deegan

allan673 wrote: »

looking at a sealy superior firm mattress???

hi, im looking for a new double mattress and my budget is £200 to £250.
we want a firm mattress, and a fairly thick/deep mattress.
ive seen the sealy superior firm mattress online at various sites - is it a good choice of mattress please or can you recommend another.

also can you recommend a seller who is reliable for next day delivery?

thankyou

Do a search for Sealy in these forums.

GT60

Hi ai m looking for two single beds and i am looking at these two ;http://www.empirestores.co.uk/rf/emp...20&pageSize=12

http://www.empirestores.co.uk/rf/emp...48&pageSize=12
they will be in the kids bedrooms but i dont know which mattress is better and will last. I know one is hand tuffted.
I know it will be cheaper else where but there is a reason for getting it from here.
Hope someone can help thanks Niall

GT60

Can anyone please help??

lovethymini

(Firm mattress for a child to sleep on? hmm, is that a good idea?)

Mattresses are a personal choice, when we bought ours last year we went to a local store, found the best one for us then ordered it online. How about trying the mattresses out for real, then you could ask a sales assistance the difference. I've always bought pocket sprung but I know they're more costly!

witney123

Hi

I am looking at the below Millbrook Vista 2500 and can get it for £397.00

In the kingsize mattress there are 2500 individually hand nested pocket springs, and is filled with wool, silk polyester and cotton fillings for comfort and support. The Vista 2500 mattress is hand tufted with woolen tufts and has 8 handles as well as 16 brass air vents to help increase ventilation around the mattress. Suitable for a wide range of divan bases, or bedsteads.

After reading some of the posts....I don't have a spare 2-3 days I guess this maybe over the top spring wise, so would this be a wiser buy at £310.00


Millbrook Mirage 1400 Mattress

1400 individually hand nested pocket springs
2 rows of hand side stitching to borders
8 Upholstered flag stitched handles
16 brassed ventilators
Hypo allergenic interliner
Luxurious layer of resilient Polyester/Cotton
Topped with layer of soft lambswool
Tufted with jiffy ties and wool washers
Twofold Jacquard woven damask

Any advice is most welcome

Tim_Deegan

witney123 wrote: »

Hi

I am looking at the below Millbrook Vista 2500 and can get it for £397.00

In the kingsize mattress there are 2500 individually hand nested pocket springs, and is filled with wool, silk polyester and cotton fillings for comfort and support. The Vista 2500 mattress is hand tufted with woolen tufts and has 8 handles as well as 16 brass air vents to help increase ventilation around the mattress. Suitable for a wide range of divan bases, or bedsteads.

After reading some of the posts....I don't have a spare 2-3 days I guess this maybe over the top spring wise, so would this be a wiser buy at £310.00


Millbrook Mirage 1400 Mattress

1400 individually hand nested pocket springs
2 rows of hand side stitching to borders
8 Upholstered flag stitched handles
16 brassed ventilators
Hypo allergenic interliner
Luxurious layer of resilient Polyester/Cotton
Topped with layer of soft lambswool
Tufted with jiffy ties and wool washers
Twofold Jacquard woven damask

Any advice is most welcome

In a word yes.

What type of bed are you putting it on?

witney123

In a word yes.

I guess this in reference to the 1400 representing a good buy in comparison to the 2500 spring

What type of bed are you putting it on?

It is for a bedstead gaps are 1.5"