Posted by Roger Cunningham on Fri, Feb 05, 2010 @ 03:33 PM
I'm just back in from the Furniture Market in Las Vegas. I was checking out everything "NEW" in sleep products. This is my chance to see what's availble now that may be better than what I already have selected as "the best of the best." It's also a chance to see what's on the horizon. This was a great market and there are many exciting new things.
Here's what's new for The Bed Store. We ordered, and will be offering the hottest new line of Latex products on the market. Can't mention the name yet as my competitors read this too. They'll have to do their own work since they don't pay me to do it. This new concept is an idea that will catch on and deliver one of the best night's sleep you have ever had, and at a great price compared to the competitive models. Simple design, incredible performance. See it very soon at one of The Bed Store's eight area locations. (Knoxville, TN.)
As always, you'll get The Bed Store service along with the lowest prices, guaranteed! Just check out our testimonial page at bedstore.com to see what our customers are saying.
Remember, nothing does more good for you than a great night's sleep. Let The Bed Store help you find your just right mattress and start sleeping better tonight.
Posted by Roger Cunningham on Fri, Jan 22, 2010 @ 01:28 PM
Over my 35 plus years in the mattress business I have wondered which is more important to a customer if they could only choose one: a better mattress or a better price? I would venture to say that the spoken answer to this question may be different than the actual answer at time of purchase.
Most mattress companies advertise "mattress sales" where prices are up to 75% Off in order to attract traffic into their locations. This seems to indicate that a better price is more important to creating traffic. Once inside the dealers brick and mortar or virtual showroom the question of what is the "best deal" you have is asked; not that anybody actually believes the salesperson. But what of the actual mattress itself. Even if it really were 50% OFF, would it be the "right mattress" for you. If not, what's the point of getting a new mattress at all?
Let me recommend that you first find out what is the right mattress for your specific need. This is best done by finding a dealer you trust or that someone you know recommends. Then give them a chance to prove they are knowledgable and caring enough to actually help you discover the mattresses best suited to your needs. Then, and only then, inquire as to the best price available to you. This way you get both the better mattress and the better price which equals better sleep and a better YOU.
Posted by Roger Cunningham on Fri, Oct 16, 2009 @ 02:15 PM
I'm off to Charleston for a one week anniversary celebration and I'm going to leave work behind with one exception. As soon as I get to our penthouse suite at the Vendoo Inn, I'm going to peel back the bedspread and sheets and check out the mattress. It's what I do everywhere I travel. Can't help myself. It's in my blood. First I see who made the mattress and then I see if I like it or not after a full night's sleep on it. Guess what? I'd do the same thing if I came to your house. It let's me know if my host has their priorities right or not.
Nothing says "I care" like the mattress people choose for us to sleep on. The fact is, not too many people really care enough and so you don't hear too much bragging about what a wonderful mattress I slept on at such and such a place. However, when you do run across that rare find, you tell everyone about it. I am hoping that is the way it goes this week as my bride and I celebrate 18 years of wedded bliss in the always romantic charm of Charleston. I'll keep you posted.
By the way, what can your guest expect when they come to your house for a "sleep over?" More importantly, how do you treat yourself each night when it comes to the mattress you have chosen to sleep on? Invite me over and I'll give you my opinion about how much you care. Happy dreams!
Posted by Roger Cunningham on Tue, Aug 18, 2009 @ 04:56 PM
Have you noticed how many mattress shopping experts there are now that the internet is available? All it takes to qualify is a computer and an opinion. You don't really have to prove that you know anything at all about a mattress or the mattress shopping experience. Just get a keyboard and pontificate. Your blog is as valid as anybody elses. Your advice is as good as anybody elses. You don't have to have any type of certification. You too can bee the expert! At least until those following the yellow brick road come to the castle and pull back the curtain. What's the chance of that happening?
Who can you trust to help you find a new mattress that's right for you and at a fair price? A fair price is one reasonable to both you, the manufacturer, and the person or entity helping you make sure you choose the right one. It's not going to take a "rocket surgeon" or a "brain scientist." Find a reputable dealer that you feel comfortable with and then trust them to ask questions pertinent to your personal needs and desires. First find the "right" mattress. Then, once you feel you have, trust your intuition on the price. If you feel your sales representative was honorable and honest in answering your questions and pointing out to you the benefits of the product that best suits your needs, shouldn't you be able to trust them on the price as well? Intuition. Do you trust yourself? Trust your own intuition before you let some proported "expert" from "neverland" on the world wide web walk you down the "yellow brick road."
Dress comfortably, allow yourself time, be honest with your needs and desires, and realize that you have ALL the power. If at any point you don't feel like you can trust your salesperson, simply walk away and find someone you do trust. They are out there and they aren't hiding on the internet.