Why the Time Between Big Mattress Sales May Be One of the Best Times to Buy
When most people think about buying a mattress, they tend to think about the big holiday weekends: Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Black Friday.
There’s a good reason for that. Major holiday sales can bring advertised promotions, special financing offers, and manufacturer incentives. But there’s another time to shop for a mattress that often gets overlooked:
The weeks between the big holiday sales.
If you prefer a little more time, personal attention, and the opportunity to have a real conversation about the mattress you’re buying, the quieter periods between major sales events can be an excellent time to visit a local mattress store.
A Quieter Store Can Mean a Better Shopping Experience
Holiday weekends can be busy. There may be several customers shopping at the same time, phones ringing, deliveries being scheduled, and sales associates moving from one customer to another.
During the weeks between major sales events, the pace is often different.
That can give you more time to actually shop.
A good mattress salesperson can talk with you about how you sleep, what you like or dislike about your current mattress, whether you sleep on your side, back, or stomach, and what type of comfort and support you prefer.
More importantly, you can take your time trying different mattresses rather than feeling like you need to make a quick decision.
Considering that you'll likely spend thousands of hours on the mattress you choose, taking a little extra time to find the right one makes sense.
There May Be More Room for a Conversation About Price
There’s another potential advantage to shopping during a slower period: there may sometimes be more room to discuss the purchase.
That doesn't mean every mattress or brand is negotiable. Some manufacturers have pricing policies, certain promotions have specific requirements, and advertised offers can have limitations.
But a locally operated mattress store is staffed by real people.
Depending on the mattress, current promotions, available inventory, floor models, closeouts, accessories, delivery options, financing offers, or other circumstances, it never hurts to ask:
“Is this the best you can do?”
You may be surprised by the conversation that follows.
You Can't Negotiate With a Computer Screen
Online mattress shopping is convenient. It can be useful for researching brands, comparing features, reading reviews, and getting an idea of what’s available.
But a website can't have a real conversation with you.
The price displayed on your screen is generally the price displayed on your screen.
A computer doesn't know that you're deciding between two mattresses. It doesn't know that you're ready to purchase today if everything makes sense. And it can't walk across a showroom, check on something, and have a conversation with you about what options may be available.
That's one of the advantages a local mattress store still has in an increasingly online world.
If you want to ask whether there is any flexibility, you need someone to ask.
Trying a Mattress in Person Still Matters
Price shouldn't be the only consideration, either.
Two mattresses that sound almost identical online can feel completely different when you actually lie on them.
“Medium,” “plush,” and “firm” aren't universal measurements. One manufacturer's medium mattress may feel noticeably different from another manufacturer's medium.
That's why Bedding Mart encourages customers to actually try mattresses whenever possible.
Spend some time on them. Try your normal sleeping position. Compare different constructions and comfort levels. Ask questions.
The goal shouldn't simply be finding a mattress that's on sale.
The goal is finding the mattress you'll actually be happy sleeping on.
Big Holiday Sale or Between Sales — Which Is Better?
There's no single answer.
Major holiday events can be great opportunities to shop because manufacturers and retailers frequently plan promotions around them.
But don't assume that you have to wait months for the next holiday weekend before walking into a mattress store.
The quieter weeks between those events have advantages of their own.
You may receive more one-on-one attention. You'll have more time to compare mattresses. The store may be less crowded. And depending on what you're shopping for, there may be opportunities worth asking about.
Sometimes the best time to buy isn't necessarily when everyone else is buying.
Why Shop Bedding Mart?
At Bedding Mart, we believe mattress shopping should involve more than scrolling through pictures and hoping you picked the right bed.
Our stores give you the opportunity to compare different mattress types, comfort levels, and leading brands side by side, with people available to answer questions and help you understand the differences.
And because you're dealing with a local store and a real person, you can have a conversation that simply isn't possible with a checkout page.
Do your research online. Compare your options. Learn about the mattresses you're considering.
Then come try them.
And while you're there, ask us what we can do.
You won't know unless you ask.
Visit your local Bedding Mart and find the mattress that's right for you.
Product availability, pricing, promotions, financing, and the ability to offer additional savings vary by product, brand, location, and time. Certain manufacturer pricing policies and exclusions may apply.
