Bought a new Mattress!
By Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94914)
United States
June 11, 2016 11:42pm CST
Back in February, my boyfriend and I went mattress shopping/browsing. Today, we finally took the splurge and bought a new mattress!
We were torn between two beds, a Sealy and Serta plush firm mattress. We spent literally a hour and half browsing through the selections before finally narrowing it down to two. We were advised to lay on the beds we liked for at least 10-15 minutes if time permits. I really liked both beds, although the Serta was $100 more, the texture of the bed/print was just not comfortable as to Sealy. I also have a Sealy mattress at home, so I think that was why I preferred the Sealy.
Regardless, we are very happy we found a mattress. It will be delivering next week (very fast)! There is a 10 year warranty for all beds sold at Macy's regardless of the price which is nice! And of course, they always try to sell you additional items like a mattress cover sheets for the mattress. It is a lot to shell out at first $120-$175, but it is a 10 year warranty, plus if you get any stains and they cannot get it out, they will replace the sheets free or the bed. However, we never had any problems with staining the bed of any sort so we declined.
The only one pet peeve I have are salesmen/saleswomen for the mattress department. Just setting foot in the floor you are automatically greeted, Can I help you? Then when you say no, thank you. I will ask when I have questions, they will follow you like a hawk.
Do you have any pet peeves when it comes to salespeople?
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@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
12 Jun 16
hahaha we have the same pet peeve! I don't like being asked what i want and i don't like being followed too closely as if i was gonna steal something!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
12 Jun 16
I don't like being asked either. I will ask you if I need further assistance! And don't follow me every step either. I did not ask! Ha-ha.
@toniganzon (72533)
• Philippines
12 Jun 16
@infatuatedbby You are the younger version of me lol
Let's go shopping when we meet and give those sales persons a lesson or two in proper selling lol
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
12 Jun 16
@toniganzon
He-he.
If they want more sales! Let potential buyers breath, golly!
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
12 Jun 16
I know right. It is not like I can steal a bed
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
12 Jun 16
@infatuatedbby maybe the saleswoman will get a.commission? Lol
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@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jun 16
They can be obnoxious. Just have to stand your ground. I would love to have a new mattress. Can't afford one. Oh, well my little one will have to do.
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@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Jun 16
@infatuatedbby ....I would just like one that isn't wore out..
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Jun 16
@celticeagle Hopefully in the future you will get your comfortable bed too
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Jun 16
We have been saving , but the ideal bed I want is way out of our price range.
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@carebear29 (31970)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
13 Jun 16
We need to buy a new bed ourselves lol. Gonna cost a pretty penny though
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Jun 16
I will be seeing the bill next month on my credit card charge.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
12 Jun 16
I wish we had an Ikea here, cool store.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Jun 16
@LadyDuck Ikea is pretty awesome just gives me a headache sometimes. I told the lady, I would get her when I had questions!
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@LadyDuck (472060)
• Switzerland
12 Jun 16
@AbbyGreenhill I agree, it's a cool store. I hate those places where you are harassed by the salespeople as soon as you put your foot inside the store.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Jun 16
Yes it's their job but you cannot shop comfortably.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Jun 16
Totally! -___- She didn't get the memo.
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@shaggin (72244)
• United States
13 Jun 16
I used to hate the over eager sales people as well but most are actually made to greet customers and ask them if they need help. I do hate being followed around like a thief though that bugs me fast and I will leave if that happens.
I am glad you found a new mattress. I bought all of our beds in my house at Raymour and Flannigan. Mine was one of the lowest priced models and it is so comfortable. I can't remember if its a Sealy or Serta. I've had it at least 10 yrs and its still as good as new.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Jun 16
That is great to hear your bed is still as new! Buying a bed is an investment since its for our back and we sleep most of our lives anyway!
As far as following, I totally know what you mean! It's not like I am going to steal the bed. I want my own space to test the bed, at my own comfort and not be rushed and persuaded a type of bed I'm not interested in purchasing.
@Letranknight2015 (52079)
• Philippines
14 Jun 16
They should approach the customer when they want to inquire something. But you can't blame them if they are cautious.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
14 Jun 16
Yes but not anyone will steal a bed! Nothing on the floor can be stolen!
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Jun 16
I hope you find yourself a good deal! A good night rest is important
@missjessicadawn (3286)
• United States
12 Jun 16
Congrats on the new mattress! I'm the same way about salespeople. I do not like when they follow me. It discourages me from wanting to shop there.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Jun 16
Thank you! Expected delivery is this week! I am with you on the salespeople following, it does discourage me too!
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@rina110383 (24492)
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12 Jun 16
As to following me wherever I go when inside the store, I can tolerate that.
BUT, asking me what I want, offering me things I don't need or trying to open & maintain a conversation with me are definitely NO NO. They were trained to do that but I came in their store knowing what I want. I don't need anyone asking me what I want, worst, offering me what I don't need.
Also, I don't want a salesperson who doesn't understand the answer "NO." If they keep on insisting on offering me something I don't need after I said NO, then I'll give them an unexpected lecture.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
12 Jun 16
Yes, I understand it's their job. But I feel if you are approaching them, it's fine. But, if you go in and directly look around they can just say. Hello! I don't mean to intrude but just a quick over view, this section of mattresses is the good, great, and best. My name is so/so. I will be over here if you have any questions. I just don't like them following me and throughout my conversation with my boyfriend, she pops in here/there.
I don't like the additional offerings of items too.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
12 Jun 16
@rina110383 They want to sell the additional offerings to gain more commission.
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@rina110383 (24492)
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12 Jun 16
@infatuatedbby Instead of gaining a sale, they are gaining a loss with what they're doing.
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Jun 16
The sales people can see on the persons facial expression. If they know what they're doing, don't approach them. When they look confused, you can approach them. But right when sitting foot into the floor and approaching them is annoying. Give me my space!!
@polyxena (2628)
• Sturgis, Michigan
13 Jun 16
@infatuatedbby In my case I'm sure people can't read my facial expression so it might be too tough for them. I have yet someone able to read mine...or read it correctly
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
13 Jun 16
Yeah, they are supposed to aggravate us until we spend money! Hope you enjoy that mattress-
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Jun 16
Ha-ha yeah.. We just dealt with it. Thanks! Looking forward to the mattress by Thursday!
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Jun 16
Thanks!
Yes, indeed they were starving for commission. And I wasn't one to flag them down either.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
12 Jun 16
This popped something into my head - an old Roseanne episode where Dan and her went to buy a new mattress....it was a hoot!
I tell salespeople "If I need you I'll call you."
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Jun 16
Hehe.
I told the lady, I'll grab you when I need you. But she just kept following me around..
@Iam_jauntyjen (5037)
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15 Jun 16
Oh yes! I hate being followed by salespeople in the shopping mall which makes me leave the place instead of buying.
@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
12 Jun 16
Only when they get really pushy and follow me around. I just keep in mind that they are usually working on commission, which isn't easy.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
12 Jun 16
Yes, it is not easy. But I told her, I would come back to her when I had questions. We are purchasing today. But I don't like being followed like a hawk.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Jun 16
Thanks! We ended up purchasing a different bed than the photo but it's similar qualities!
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
13 Jun 16
@Adilzargar thanks I am looking forward to the bed this week!!
@Adilzargar (399)
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13 Jun 16
@infatuatedbby i like the print on it. and is definitely comfortable.
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