Mattress on Groupon review?
We’re on the lookout for two new mattresses (single for our 6yr-old and king-size for us) on a limited budget of £400ish. Haven’t don’t much research yet but what I have done has left my head hurting. Your website is fabulous!
I’ve just found this on Groupon offers though and wondered what your thoughts were?
I know if they sound too good to be true they usually are but thought it was worth looking into. They’re offering a Bonnell Spring Orthopaedic Mattress (doesn’t say if its pocket sprung or not), hand tufted, flag stitch handles, multiple layers of polyester & wool filling, damask fabric.
It’s £399.98 reduced to £129.98.
Any advice much appreciated. Thanks, Paula
Hi Paula,
Thanks for your question.
I can understand the constraints of the budget but would advise that for £400 you would struggle to get a quality kingsize mattress let alone a single as well. Groupon may have some great looking deals on mattresses, but in our experience, they never tell you what’s inside them.
Without this knowledge, you’re guessing and risking spending mattress/” title=”£500″>£500 on a completely unsuitable low-grade mattress. If you are in doubt email or ring Groupon and ask them to confirm the GSM content of the mattresses and spring tension. If they can’t tell you, walk away. There is no way for just over £100 you’re going to get anything of any value in a mattress unless its solid cheap foam.
Our cheapest high-quality kingsize mattress the Origins Comfort is priced at £485 for example.
| How much to spend on a double mattress? | What can I expect for my money? |
|---|---|
| Under £500 | Will not get you much at best a 13.5 gauge open coil/cage sprung with a thin polyester layer or a solid foam mattress. |
| £500 | Entry level spunbond springs with some form of synthetic upholstery. Usually one sided mattresses. |
| £750 | The beginnings of a basic pocket springs unit with 800 – 1000 count. No substantial amount of filling other than foams and synthetic materials. Two sided models. |
| £1000 | Should get you away from most low ranges and into the mid-range pocket spring models. |
| £1250 | Should get you a decent pocket sprung mattress with some Natural Fibre content. |
| £1500 | Should get you many manufacturers mid-range models with Natural Fibres |
| £1500-£2000 | Should get you a Hand Made primarily Natural Fibre Quality Mattress |
| £2000+ | You should expect 100% Natural Fibres and Traditional Hand Made Construction Method. |
| £5000+ | A Bespoke Hand Made Sleep System, High-end Spring Units & Featuring the Worlds Most Luxurious Natural Fibres. |
I would advise for your 6 year old you again look at the Origins Comfort mattress, this should be fine for the age and assumed size of your child. It has a medium spring support as standard and softer top upholstery layers.
As for you Paula we would need to know your weights and heights to fully advise.
| Bodyweight | Spring tension |
|---|---|
| Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kg | Medium (1.4mm) |
| 16 Stone / 101kg Upwards | Firm (1.6mm) |
| Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call) | Soft (1.2mm) |
We would advise against this sort of ‘bargain’ as in reality it will be a low-quality unit that simply won’t last.
Our closest comparison: Origins Comfort 1000
Experience pure comfort from £620I’d guess the wool element would be maybe 5% in the synthetic material blend and the damask is just a fancy word for patterned material covering which tells you nothing.
It’s certainly an open coil mattress (Bonnell spring) which will be the most basic of all beds. Please see our article here on springs.
You simply can’t get anything worthwhile for £129 I’m afraid.
At best you will be looking at a 12-month investment before either needing a new bed or being uncomfortable.
We would advise hang fire and look to buying a quality bed that will be a longer investment than a £129 coil sprung bargain basement bed.
Apologies for the bad news Paula, we are always honest as to what you can expect for your budget and requirements.
If you require any further assistance please call the office on 0161 437 4419.
Please find our office opening hours here.
Submit a question
We aim to respond to all questions within one working day
Mattresses 
Take our mattress quiz 
Contact 
About us 
