I wanna small double or double bed and mattress

Amberdarcy

Hi

I'm looking for a small double, or double bed (and mattress) preferably in a oak style finish. Has anyone seen anything in the sales? Maximum spend is around £350.

Any help much appreciated. I've just freecycled my spare futon bed!

Tim_Deegan

Try ebay. For the bedstead you would have to go for a second hand one to get anything of any decent quality. But for the mattress go for a reputable ebay seller.

I know that many people are very wary about buying items like beds from ebay. However if you follow a few guidelines then you can save up to 75% on the shop prices:

1) most important of all make sure that the seller gives a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

2) check previous feedback for the seller, and even contact previous customers to ask them about the seller.

3) use a company who display their phone number, so that you can talk to someone about your requirements (they want you to make the right choice because it will cost them if you return it).

4) check the sellers return policy. Many sellers charge for postage on returns.....can work out very expensive if you have unpacked a vacuum packed mattress, and you don't like it.

5) try to use a seller who delivers using their own transport. Couriers often damage or misplace goods (believe me I know from experience).

Obviously you can't try before you buy, but for the saving it is worth the risk if you follow the guidelines above.