I would look for one that has been owned for several yrs by a very very conservative investor. Might want to start your search at yard sales in upscale neighborhoods where a lot of real old people live.

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for a quick and detailed response.

I more question.

When I talked to sales rep, he was telling me latex content in the latex core (100% latex core).

I would imagine there is different types of latex in the latex mattress.

When you say latex content, do you mean overall latex content?

That was very useful information? I will let you know soon what did I buy? thanks again, asi

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How ridiculous. All latex cores are 100%. That response is like saying the alcohol content in Vodka is 100%. Of course the alcohol portion of the Vodka is 100%, but the bottle is not 100% alcohol. Don't trust salespeople.

Here's a clarification. If a latex mattress has an overall height of 10 inches, but has a 6 inch latex core (of 100% latex), then what is the remaining 4 inches made of? If the other 4 inches is polyurethane foam, you have a 60% latex content (6 inches of latex divided by 10 inches overall in the mattress).

The overall latex content is what you want, meaning, what percentage of ALL ingredients in the mattress is latex. This percentage will be listed on the law label. I'll bet 90% of the salespeople will not know or tell you the truth. Look at the law label, the truth will be there for you to find.

Bob

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very helpful. I will look at law label before buying. Have a nice holidays. asi

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I bought a venice beach mattress and it does feel different than spring mattresses. It has been good so far and I got it a at a good price too.

It does not say any where on the mattress (atleast I could not find it) Venice Beach. On the law label it says manufacture-Sealy and Latex content 90% and date of make.

I remember you mentioned in the previous posts that you also have a Venice Beach mattress. Do you see any effect with time like sagging.

How manufactures measure the height of mattress? from the side, edge to edge. The reason for asking this is if I meause the height from the side then it is about 10" but it is plush mattress which is more raised about 1-2" from the edge then it would be 12" which is correct height for Venice mattress. thanks asi.

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Good for you. I hope the mattress works out well for you.

My 4 & half year old son has a twin size Venice Beach mattress on a platform bed. He has had it for roughly two years. He weighs 38 pounds. As such, the mattress looks new with no impression at all.

My wife & I have a Nature's Rest from 1999. There is a very slight impression, maybe a quarter to half an inch at most in nearly 7 years. My guess is we'll get at least 20 years out of it if we wanted to. Right now, we have no plans to change it.

Our guest room has a Spring Air latex mattress from 1996, although the latex core was made by Latex International, not Spring Air. It was my first latex mattress and turned out to be too firm for my taste. Back then, there were few latex choices, most of which were firm or medium firm. There is no impression at all, however, I've added a 3 inch memory foam topper to soften it up. Now it sleeps like a dream. Every guest we've ever had comes downstairs and asks, "What mattress were we sleeping on?". They sleep so well, they cannot believe it. Many go out and buy a latex mattress soon after, often through my connections.

I see from your post, you found the latex content on the law label. The Venice Beach is 90% latex. The other 10% is urethane foam and a small amount of silk/wool fiber. The urethane foam will form some body impressions, which is normal and to be expected. In fact, you will notice this settling in the first month. Expect about a half inch. The name of the mattress will be found on the silk Reflexions label sewn into the border panel at the opposite side of the law label.

Manufacturers will measure the depth of a body indentation by placing a long straight edge along the top of the mattress and measuring the depression below to the highest point of the quilt panel below it. They do not measure down into the sewn part of the quilt pattern. You could use a yard stick, a long level or broom stick, etc. Many use a long string with fishing weights at each end that hang over the edge of the mattress keeping the string taught.

I hope this helps. Good luck and check back to let us know how things are working out.

Bob

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I called customer service and they told me venice beach label should be on the side either head or foot side.

But you knew exactly that it is opposite to the law label side and that where I found it. It has been few days since I bought this one and it seems to be very good and strong support. I am sleeping more now and I was late in the morning in the last few days.

I believe this venice beach is one sided mattress and since there is no flipping involve, do one need to turn the mattress 180 degree after few months?

Thanks again for helping me with the mattress shopping.

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Glad to hear you're adjusting well.

It's a good idea to rotate it 180 degrees as often as you feel the need. Rotating it will even out any impressions over time. The mattress is very heavy, most people need help moving it.

Bob

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Thank you very much for answering all of the concerns and questions. I will keep you posted my experience with the latex mattress. asi

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I am in the market for a new queen mattress and box spring and have read the prior posts. It seems like latex is the way to go. I have tried one at a local business and like the feel. It is a Bayshore by Charrington Cross (or something like that), which the salesperson assured me was a Reflections from Sealy. Price is $1320 for the set. The law label said 94% latex.
I went on Sealy's website and found that they are about to come out with a new latex line called Spring Free. Does anyone know anything about this product, especially how it would compare to a Reflections? Should I wait? Also, can anyone tell me if I am getting a good deal on the Reflections at the price quoted? Thanks, Jeff

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The Carrington Chase Bayshore is identical to the Sealy Reflexions Island Rose and Newport Beach. At $1,320 for a queen set, you are doing very well. That is a sharp price, as I've seen them sold for $1,799 and up. I would not hesitate to grab that at $1,320.

The new Sealy latex line is called Sealy Posturepedic Spring Free. They are very impressive, but will definitely cost more. The opening model will sell for $1,799 with the rest higher.

I hope this helps.

bob

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