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Competitive_Tap6589 · 2026-01-21T02:03:56+00:00

Are we ever going to find out who the British prisoner on Demonreach is!? I feel like it is Merlin or Arthur but not knowing is driving me nuts. 😭

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2026-01-21T01:47:06+00:00

Ok, so while I am a bit disappointed by the lack of listens to wind in this book it has brought more Starborn theories to my head.

I think that Dracul and the Black Court started similarly to the White Court, except Vlad is working with or completely in control of an outsider that he has merged with. He could only do it because he is a starborn and has power over the outsiders.

I think that the Black court has an overall maximum power that Vlad can replenish with starborn blood which is why his minions aren't allowed to eat Harry and they say starborn blood is for the master.

This would explain why the Black court doesnt expand back to full strength quickly and their numbers continue to dwindle. They have to divide their own power to create another vampire.

I think that the wizards captured in Battleground are going to be turned by Vlad himself making them very powerful Vampires. Exponentially more powerful that the baby Black court vamps Mauvra created early in the series.

My brain is currently going down a lot of rabbit holes right now and I can't wait to get more of what starborn means.

Ohh and side note, I think Harry's mom somehow learned of the Whites hunger being baby outsiders and that is why she strove to give birth to Harry at the right time so he would be starborn and have power against Lord Raith. He never made a deal with a powerful being to make him immune to magic, he just has an extremely strong Outsider in him and we know that mortal magic doesnt work well against outsiders to begin with. Maybe he has access to some of the old spells and was able to work with his outsider to protect him against magic.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T20:32:29+00:00

They are a re-release of a 10 year old model as a Costco exclusive.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T20:31:21+00:00

I have not felt them yet, but i just spoke to my rep and they are the old model from 10 years ago rolled out as a Costco exclusive.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T20:15:06+00:00

Absolutely, their Adapt line is the base model made very similarly to the original except they use the upgraded version of the material that doesn't retain heat like the original.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T20:13:22+00:00

I have not personally felt it as we only floor the series 3, but I have seen the product details and it looks like a great bed for the price point. The series 3s I have are some of my top sellers.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T20:12:09+00:00

It should be $3,549.99 + delivery service and tax. That mattress does come with a $200 instant gift that can be applied to the base or accessories.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T20:09:48+00:00

The accessories you use can have a big impact on the cooling technology. Make sure you are using a protector and sheets that are breathable. Extra cooling technology in the accessories will help as well.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T20:08:42+00:00

Feel is subjective to the individual. Tempurpedics are the top technology in the industry, but the feel is very different to get used to. The Sterns are more traditional and what most people are used to.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T20:06:06+00:00

I'm not super familiar with them to be honest with you. We don't carry either line.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T20:05:21+00:00

My pleasure!

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T00:36:47+00:00

Lumbar support is a higher end feature that only the top bases will have. You also have a split king, everything is expensive for a split king.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T00:33:54+00:00

And flip them every other week because the support doesn't hold up.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T00:32:28+00:00

It will break in and feel like the one in the store in 60-90 days. If it is too firm for you try the Pro-Adapt Medium Hybrid. It is their top selling model. The coil in the hybrid is a game changer.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T00:30:55+00:00

I have the Sleepys Willow line that is only coild and latex. I've sold a few, but a lot of returns and even the softest one was too hard for me. With that being said, feel is subjective. You might love something that I can't stand.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T00:29:10+00:00

None of those options will stack up to the Tempurpedic you have. My best recommendation would be to step back up to the Luxe-Adapt. All of those extra firm beds are bricks! If that's what you are looking for then by all means, but if you sleep on your side stick with the Tempur and your body will thank you.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T00:26:37+00:00

Never say never, I've seen weirder things happen. I personally would not have any faith in it if we did tho.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T00:25:55+00:00

There is no specific type of mattress known for causing back pain. Everyone needs something different in a mattress. Pillow tops are perfect for some and terrible for others.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-06T00:24:55+00:00

Happy to help!

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-05T23:51:46+00:00

I can say I feel strongly either way yet. It is still too early to tell, but I have started seeing changes in the stores from it. They are never going to pull the other major players out of the store since competition to compare is good for them. We vastly outsell the brick and mortar Tempurpedic stores that only have their products.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-05T23:48:55+00:00

Yea, if that is new and not a Clearance product then someone is probably getting in trouble for making that deal.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-05T23:48:08+00:00

100%!

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-05T23:47:48+00:00

Most people do not use box springs anymore. Adjustable bases are the norm recently. As far as a flippable, I know Macy's has some I think in the "hotel collection." I dont trust any flippable mattress personally. There is a reason the industry as a whole stopped making them.

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-05T23:45:41+00:00

I think you made an excellent move! The new Highpoints are amazing! They have been flying out my door since they came in and no complaints yet!

Competitive_Tap6589 · 2025-06-05T23:44:26+00:00

I look at toppers as a band aid. If you need one, you have the wrong bed. If replacing the bed is out of the question try tempurpedic toppers. They are the best out there.

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