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Returning a mattress

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I have bought a mattress online. It was described as Extra Firm. It really isn't and after two nights I have a severe backache.
I want to return it but the company says No as it has been used.

What are my rights?

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  • marliepanda
    marliepanda Posts: 7,186 Forumite
    !!!8216;Extra firm!!!8217; is entirely subjective.

    You have used it, therefore they can deduct from your refund to he depreciation in value between a new mattress and a second hand mattress which could be sizeable.

    You should have laid on it whilst in its protective plastic to work out whether it was suitable for you or not. It!!!8217;s also highly unlikely that your backache is due to the mattress
  • bris
    bris Posts: 10,548 Forumite
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    Hygiene reasons come into play on this one so no chance of returning it.
    There are many threads regarding mattresses on here and none of them go in your favour.
  • JJ_Egan
    JJ_Egan Posts: 20,281 Forumite
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    Can you prove its not Extra Firm is the key .
    Usual faqs on a new mattress are 30 days for you to bed in .
    Soft can give backache as can to firm .
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