Sleeping Duck Really Worth $2k?

[Deactivated] on 17/11/2023 - 11:44
Last edited 02/12/2023 - 18:00 by 1 other user

We got Aston ultra firm for $2100 (King) back in 2017 from Forty Winks and it degraded over time & need a new mattress now largely due to the 'sinking' issue. (I'm a bit over 80kg)

We sorta agreed that if it degrades every some years, maybe it's better buy a cheap one and replace every few years. So looked into cheaper box mattress brand.

Missus talking about Sleeping Duck as all her friends and coworkers recommend it but it costs $2k so not really getting any cheaper than traditional mattress. Especially when the other king size box mattress ranging lower end of $1k during the sale while SD doesn't really put any sale on mattress itself. Other option would be Tempur ultra firm thing but throwing $5k and getting it replaced a few years later sounds like a bad idea.

We really like firm mattress largely due to the back pains coming from the job, for both of us. So not sure what's the right choice here & what's the magic people talking about keeping the same mattress for 10+ years.

Could you please shed some insights?

So far visiting a couple of direct sale places in Kilsyth is the only thing I can pick up from the forum.

Location: VIC

Edit: ended up getting a traditional mattress from Mattresses Direct To Public that someone from the ozb forum recommended.

Andrew from the shop explained exact spec different between the models and guaranteed repair service if there's anything goes wrong and upfront about the cost as well. Also provided realistic lifespan for each mattress model available.

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  • jugsy on 17/11/2023 - 11:47

    We have an Emma mattress, its really good, no noticable sinking, im about 80kg myself

    • jv on 17/11/2023 - 15:13
      -3

      im about 80kg myself

      Do people kick sand in your face at the beach?

      • jugsy on 17/11/2023 - 15:55
        +4

        Yeah but I pay them to, it's the only way I can finish

  • JIMB0 on 17/11/2023 - 11:58
    +1

    Latex doesn't compress and sink.

    • Chandler on 20/11/2023 - 13:14

      Tell that to my mattress…

  • Pcosmic on 17/11/2023 - 12:15
    +3

    And here I am using the same mattress after 11 years…

  • EightImmortals on 17/11/2023 - 12:30

    We got the SD around 2016, still going strong and I'm around 80K's, IIRC we paid around 1.5K-ish at the time and that may have included the base so I guess with 10 years currency devaluation/inflation 2K is about right.

    • tallkid123 on 17/11/2023 - 13:11

      I'm around 120kg and I've had my SD since 2016. Best mattress I've ever owned.

      I actually paired it up with an Eva wooden bedframe. Great combination.

  • rambutann on 17/11/2023 - 12:42

    The benefit is that if you don't like it, you can return it for free. From my personal experience, that is worth it.

    My history of beds was:
    - Mattress from a store - spent over $1k over 10 years ago. Hated it after about 4 weeks.
    - Bed in a box, too firm - returned it.
    - Bed in a box, perfect. Sold due to upgrade from Queen to King mattress.
    - Bed in a box, perfect.

  • coffeeinmyveins on 17/11/2023 - 13:44
    +4

    but it costs $2k so not really getting any cheaper than traditional mattress.

    There are things to cheap out on in life. Things that connect you to the world or you spend a lot of time on is not where you should cheap out on. Tyres, chairs, shoes, beds.

    Especially when the other king size box mattress ranging lower end of $1k during the sale while SD doesn't really put any sale on mattress itself.

    See above. But what are the FEATURES of those mattresses? You're just comparing the price, is that the only thing you care about?

    We have a Queen SD mattress and it's great. we had to get the firm(er) pads and they arrived in a few days and you get to keep the existing ones which we use for guests who sleep on the couch.

  • afoveht on 17/11/2023 - 13:49

    maybe it's better buy a cheap one and replace every few year

    I had an awesome and expensive latex mattress but it started giving up after about 10-12 years. I continued to use it for a few years after that. At the time I couldn't decide on a new mattress as I wanted something as good as the previous but had to do my research. So I bought an "interim" cheap, in-the-box mattress while it was on sale (I'm thinking maybe Koala brand, around $300-350 delivered) thinking I'd use it if/while it's comfortable or till I buy a "real" mattress.

    Well it's been about 3 years now and still on the interim mattress. Maybe not as luxurious as a new, quality latex mattress but still super comfy. I'm not searching for that real mattress anymore - maybe I will again when this one gives out, maybe not. Says a lot about how much I rate this cheapy.

  • yoonibear on 17/11/2023 - 14:36

    Had ours for a few years now - I'm 105kg and we've had no issues with it. Wife wanted a firmer topper a few weeks in and they sent two for both sides at no cost. I recommend it
    On the other side, I bought a cheapo $200 mattress for myself before I got married and that was an absolute wreck. Thing sunk in after a year and I ended up with all sorts of back and shoulder aches

  • jv on 17/11/2023 - 15:12
    -2

    Really Worth $2k?

    no

    • [Deactivated] on 17/11/2023 - 15:14

      What would you recommend then?
      1) buy a traditional mattress
      2) buy a cheaper box mattress (Even the most expensive Emma model someone recommended above is $1.5k with BF sale)
      3) spend more money for better something

      • jv on 17/11/2023 - 15:15
        +1

        What would you recommend then?

        Sealy Posturepedic

  • AndyC1 on 17/11/2023 - 17:19

    Make sure the mattress has at least a 10year warranty and is designed for a person of at least 100KG and these are in the warranty info you see before buying. This way if there is an issue withing 10 years you should be okay***. *** warranty wording can be tricky.

    • [Deactivated] on 21/11/2023 - 14:19

      I'm actually taking to the retailer (Forty Winks) as well about it and they claims it's generic wear & tear.

      Exact wording was like "it's been 5-6 years so you need to accept it has the body impression on it"

      So 10 years warranty is nothing but a sales gimmick.

      • [Deactivated] on 22/11/2023 - 09:11

        Yup the manufacturer (Serta = https://www.thecomfortgroup.co/) also claims it's normal body contouring and suggested to rotate the mattress.

  • miwahni on 18/11/2023 - 01:25

    I'm going to be that one person that says get a waterbed. Too firm? Let some water out. Too soft? Top it up. They're tough, and the modern ones have so many baffles there's no danger of waves unlike the earlier versions. Added benefit is that they're heated with thermostat control so you will never need to get into a cold bed again in winter, and can turn it down for summer.

  • watwatwat on 18/11/2023 - 15:59

    Buy zzz atelier instead.

  • Bap1337 on 22/11/2023 - 15:14
    +1

    Had a SD for over a year. Was a little soft at the start with the medium pads got the firm ones in the end. Not super firm as I'd like but its still nice and firm. Really comfy. Super heavy though.

    There's a show room in South Yarra. Stays super cool in summer which I really liked and their customer service has been amazing.

  • bangiebargie on 26/11/2023 - 18:22

    Not sure if you've bought the bed yet but - after visiting the showroom in Prahran - I was surprised at how soft the sleeping duck is. Even the "firm" was fairly soft, so it might not be suitable for your needs. Might be worth visiting the showroom to give it a go (you can book ahead).

    • [Deactivated] on 26/11/2023 - 20:17

      Thanks. Yup will definitely do that.

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