A $30,000 to $35,000 mistake…read more
I purchased a ViSpring Tiara mattress, matching foundation, and horsehair topper from [store name]. The salesperson I dealt with was knowledgeable, professional, and pleasant throughout the process. I also tried the mattress several times before buying it, usually for about 10 minutes and once for close to half an hour.
So, my review is based on the product that I absolutely hate and is one of the largest financial mistakes I have made, and not towards my salesperson whom I liked. Sadly when a product is so bad, and the outcome so poor, the end result is bad for all involved.
Unfortunately, I have been extremely unhappy with the bed. My side is medium tension, which was recommended for my weight and was supposed to be the right configuration. It has not been. The mattress is uncomfortable, my back hurts, and I do not sleep well on it.
I also removed the horsehair topper to see whether that was the problem. It was not. The mattress remained very uncomfortable.
I recently contacted the store about purchasing another ViSpring topper that my salesperson thought would work better in my case, and in one final attempt to make the bed work. After spending roughly $30,000 to $35,000, I was offered only a 10% discount. They were not obligated to offer anything, but I found that disappointing given the amount I had already spent and the fact that the bed had not worked for me. Felt they took no responsibility for the product they represent.
I understand that mattress comfort is personal, and this mattress may work well for someone else. But at the end of the day, knowledgeable and professional service does not help much when the product does not work for the customer, particularly after such a significant purchase.
I tell you how bad this mattress is. Flying a lot, staying at normal business hotels at times, i find the beds at those normal hotels, even in Japan where the beds can at times be as hard as the flooring, more comfortable.
They recommended ViSpring to me over Hastens, especially given the upkeep the Hastens need.
We have a couple of Duxianas at home, their top model and their entry level one. Ironically Duxiana entry level is the very best of the bunch. Also have another mattress that we bought in NZ. That is very good also but you cannot find it in Chicago, and by the time you ship it here, you might as well buy the Savoir!
Even taking a nap on the couch at times, i wake up and feel much better than sleeping on the ViSpring. Serious.
My advice is to be extremely careful. Spend as much time as possible testing the exact mattress, foundation, firmness, and topper combination. Do not assume that the ViSpring name, beautiful materials, or recommended firmness will guarantee comfort.
For me, this was a $30,000 to $35,000 mistake.