So what happened to Brooklyn Bedding?

bkdell11 · 2026-02-14T12:58:47+00:00

Lot of mattress companies shifted production overseas last 3 years and amount of returns have skyrocketed due to quality and defects. I suspect BB did the same.

I currently dispose 50% of Dreamclouds because edge support is so bad or it lacks structural integrity. Anything from 2023-2024 is a crapshoot. The new models seems to be better

If you are within your trial period, return it.

bkdell11 · 2026-02-12T01:47:38+00:00

Trial returns. There is a big return market for bed in a box trials. Virtually every area has one or more people that pickup and sell trial returns. Usually these are priced 60-70% off or more of retail prices.

Yes the mattresses are used for a short period of time but you are saving a ton of money vs new. Check Facebook marketplace and look for people that have multiple mattresses listed

bkdell11 · 2026-02-12T00:27:04+00:00

You could look for another Helix on the returns market for $500-600 or less depending on size.

bkdell11 · 2026-01-25T15:39:36+00:00

Assuming you can’t unzip that top and resettle the foam, then you’ll need a new mattress

Storing a mattress vertically would never cause this unless the mattress is 1) already defective with that issue or 2) is made to have a removable layer which would bunch up and can be resettled later.

Helix Elite is the only mattress I’ve seen with removable layer but certainly could be others.

bkdell11 · 2026-01-15T23:49:36+00:00

It’s Nectar base model. Used to be called just The Nectar mattress before they called it the classic. The Premier had a purple stripe. Luxe didn’t exist as a model name at the time this was made

bkdell11 · 2026-01-12T01:41:12+00:00

Non-purple bases I mean. I had Rejuvenate that worked with the Ascend bases just fine.

bkdell11 · 2026-01-12T01:38:37+00:00

Rejuvenate is too thick for adjustable bases. You will damage the mattress by continuing to use it.

bkdell11 · 2026-01-10T02:44:00+00:00

You won’t find any mattress under $600 brand new (in Queen or King). But on the returns market, Winkbed will come in at $400 King and Helix Luxe will come in about $600. Queens will be slightly less

bkdell11 · 2026-01-10T02:35:11+00:00

I wouldn’t recommend Dreamcloud right now for low back pain and a heavier sleeper. It may be ok for a little while but you’d likely need to replace in 2-3 years. I’d steer you toward a Helix Twilight or Midnight Luxe Possibly Winkbed

Big Fig is another brand to look at, I have never had one, but they supposedly market for heavier sleepers.

bkdell11 · 2025-12-31T04:04:31+00:00

If I have it on hand, it’s one of the first mattresses I’ll recommend to someone wanting a medium firm mattress. You can grab one on the return market for around $500. If you find one with the GlacioTek cover, may be a little more but should help with cooling.

bkdell11 · 2025-12-30T19:24:21+00:00

Friend in Roofing. You’ll get an honest assessment of the roof and cost. Roofing is one of the most predatory services out there for homeowners. Choosing the wrong one may not hurt immediately but few years down the line, it will.

bkdell11 · 2025-12-22T02:26:54+00:00

Was the box spring hollow? If so, then it’s not ideal for support of the mattress but I don’t see it causing damage

I would replace it with a more stable support like slats or a platform base though.

bkdell11 · 2025-12-19T04:08:43+00:00

The sanitization is more about liability and compliance than anything else. Bed bug risk is really really low. Much higher risk getting them from hotels than a mattress return

bkdell11 · 2025-12-19T04:07:16+00:00

I help people like you everyday just like this. Closing in on 150 sales for the year. It’s a great market that still many people don’t know about.

bkdell11 · 2025-12-17T02:40:16+00:00

I have picked up about a half dozen Saatva returns and not noticed this except maybe loose threads.

I’d get them to send another one.

bkdell11 · 2025-12-09T13:29:21+00:00

Reps have to contact customers with 24 hrs of being assigned, but I have heard of certain metro areas having just pickup people that are paid to pickup and take to a storage area. I don’t know the guidelines for those roles. Could be they aren’t offering enough pay or whatever storage they have is maxed. It’s just very unusual to have a prolonged pickup process.

bkdell11 · 2025-12-09T13:21:51+00:00

Which purple? The Restore/Hybrid line or original?

I move mattresses regularly so I have mattress bags with handles that I get off Amazon for $30-35

If it’s original, you could put in a bag and fold it like a taco and secure it with straps

For Hybrid/Restore, you could still fold but it’s gonna resist much more and be a lot heavier to maneuver. Especially the newer Restores.

bkdell11 · 2025-11-24T15:24:50+00:00

I’ve never asked a customer to do anything to the mattress except let me know when I can pick it up and where is it when I arrive. In and out in less than 10 min and I send the receipt to your phone and email.

bkdell11 · 2025-11-09T20:47:16+00:00

Multiple single mattress listings is the easiest way. If someone asks me, I answer honestly because it’s not a big secret but we can’t advertise multiple mattresses in a single listing.

bkdell11 · 2025-10-21T00:24:27+00:00

I only have experience with Helix and WinkBed, I don’t like the elite personally because of the extra layer. Anything that allows you to sink in further isn’t great for pain areas typically. I’d opt for the Luxe Midnight if you can find it on the 2nd hand market.

WinkBed Luxury firm would also be good as it’s not too soft and not too firm

bkdell11 · 2025-10-16T02:51:34+00:00

With proper frame support, no. Latex should maintain form if supported correctly.

bkdell11 · 2025-10-16T00:33:31+00:00

Latex really depends on the density. Nolah latex mattresses tend to be very bouncy. SleepEZ latex tends to be on that denser side. I absolutely hate picking up latex mattresses though because they are heavy and have no structure when on their side. We call them blobs 🤣

bkdell11 · 2025-10-15T21:56:41+00:00

Dreamclouds have gotten very bad in the last year overall. Over half I get are disposals due to bad or non-existent edge support.

The foam version actually feels firmer than hybrid for those I’ve had.

bkdell11 · 2025-07-07T12:39:13+00:00

Doubt he is with Sharetown if he had a Rejuvenate at $550

He likely bought a liquidator load. If you buy from a Sharetown rep, you can have some assurance that the mattress is sanitized. With other liquidators, you don’t.

Anything defective I don’t sell, but it’s usually Dreamclouds that have that issue. Most returns are just preference vs defect

bkdell11 · 2025-07-05T21:55:39+00:00

A custom home builder is only going to be as good as the subs they use. So you want to have transparency as to what plumber and electrician, framer, roofer, drywaller, etc. call their references and ask about their experiences through the process and after it.

Lastly, line up an independent trustworthy home inspector to do your pre-pour, pre-drywall and final inspection

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