So since I couldn't sleep, I started surfing the net for the perfect mattress. I spent endless hours reading mattress reviews, comparing prices and even trying beds at stores like Sleepy's where I was coaxed into taking a mattress test and then trying a series of beds with a pillow (I was told I had to use one of their pillows to truly mimic sleeping) that I feared one too many people had used and had more germs than a port-a-potty!
Eventually, I narrowed it down to two relatively new mattress companies - Keetsa (prides themselves on being eco-friendly and affordable) and Saatva (prides themselves on making luxury mattresses at relatively affordable prices). The prices were similar for what I needed, but I could only try the Keetsa mattress (they have a store in SoHo). I spent a while at the store and really liked their mattresses and marketing campaign, but it wasn't true love. And, if I didn't like their mattress (after spending $1k), I had to wait a minimum of 30 days to return it and would have to pay a restocking fee (25% of the purchase price).
Saatva, on the other hand, only sells online but offers free shipping and a 100% refund if you want to return the mattress within the first 30 days... They also let people know that their beds are used and approved by the Healthbridge Sleep Clinic! I couldn't find a sleep expert's stamp of approval on the Keetsa site (that doesn't mean it doesn't exist - I just couldn't find it), but they did have plenty of reviews (mostly very good) on yelp!
After weighing the pros and cons, I bit the bullet and ordered a "luxury firm" mattress from Saatva. My rationale was if I didn't like it, I wouldn't loose a dime by returning it. And, I also wouldn't have to worry how I was going to get the mattress back to the store without spending more money.
One month into sleeping on my Saatva mattress, I know I made the right choice. I'm not falling out of my bed and my back doesn't hurt when I wake up. I also like so many other things about the company - it's commitment to being green, all mattresses are made in the USA and pride in great customer service!
If you want to sleep like a baby and not worry about making a massive dent in your wallet, check out Saatva. As for Keetsa, a friend owns one of their mattresses and he loves it..
