PURPLE Original Mattress Review (After 3 Months)

[@jasperstromy2778]

Heres the deal. Thats one of the best reviews ive seen on KZbin. As others do, i have story. Im 64. Bedtime back issues for about 14 years. Lower and mid back unfortunately. I need a firmer mattress for my lower back and a softer mattress for my mid back. So im pretty much screwed. Lol. Ive tried probably 7ish mattresses in the last 14 years. My latest mattresses have been a Tempurpedic cool breeze which i returned..too firm. A Purple Premier firm...less firm then the Tempurpedic. This bed was super close to giving a good night sleep but was just off enough requiring me to continue my search. That bed was so close i did the full 100 day trial but sadly exchanged it for a restore soft. Last night was my first night with the soft. Not good due to lower back. Ugh. I will try it for a couple weeks. I have 30 days on the return but not looking promising. Purple has been awesome working with me. The customer service so far is top shelf. Im curious what you went with and if you are happy with it. The reason i avoid brick and mortar stores is the hassles ive had in returns. Thanks again

[@TravisVarga]

Thanks for your comment and positive feedback. I’m sorry you are dealing with the bed/back issues. I can definitely relate and I wouldn’t wish it on my enemies. So in the end I kinda went a pretty weird route lol. I exchanged this Purple bed for a ‘Luxery Firm Sterns and Foster Hurston.’ It felt the best out of all the other in the store - and I thought firm enough. Fast forward a couple months, and the bed was already feeling too soft. But I was past my return policy. Woops. So I went on a sleep-style research binge and ended up creating a pillow fort and somewhat changing my sleep style (from ‘stomach’ to more ‘side sleeping.’) The ‘pillow fort’ really helped. Essentially a pillow between my legs, one behind my back, on to lean into on my stomach. My bed looked like one of those magazine covers with 10 throw pillows haha. Fast forward a few more months and the bed was just getting softer and softer. My pillow fort was working less and less. I ultimately moved the bed to the floor, which did help. Then I started reading about ‘Latex’ and how it’s naturally firmer than memory foam or any normal poly foam. I ended up ordering some ‘Sleep on Latex’ firm toppers and put them on top. This helped, but the cushion above the springs was still too soft. So I literally cut out all the memory foam and poly foam out of the bed, so it was just springs. Then I put the 2 latex firm toppers on the springs - essentially doing a DIY mattress build with coils and latex. I also put the bed back on my frame and added a slated bunk board between the springs and frame. This helped a lot to keep it firmer and less sag into the frame. This ultimately is what I am sleeping on since this Springtime and I can finally say, this along with my ‘pillow fort’ has resulted in finally sleeping well and waking up generally pain free. It was a nightmare of a process and I don’t care my bed is basically a Frankenstein monster of materials cause it’s working. I do not look forward to the next time I have to mattress shop again. My advice would be to check out Latex and see if you can find one that has ‘zones’ - top area firm, middle soft etc - as those do exist. The toppers and the beds both have options. I also think you need ‘springs’ in the bed as all foam beds just don’t have enough support. Good luck as you continue. Check out Sleeponlatex.com or another latex brand with the sections like I mentioned. Thanks again for the great feedback and good luck sir. I agree Purple’s customer service was good and even Mattess Firm brick and motor had good service. The whole bed buying process is a giant scam in the end. It’s a couple materials and all the companies use buzz words etc. The bed in a box phenomenon hasn’t helped and now people buy site unseen based on marketing bs. Nightmare fuel haha. Take care!

[@spencersmattress]

Thanks for the tag, this is a great review. Love the final review, honest, on point. Great Work!

[@TravisVarga]

Thanks y’all, appreciate the positive feedback. I always enjoy your videos too. Thanks for your work on them and look forward to more!

[@p1st0ls44]

this was a funny but serious review. loved it. just got a fancy one of these beds with springs coming in the mail. My only issue right now is heat, so this should be a good fit. they solved the lower back stuff with harder springs in the center of the beds. thanks for the vid!

[@Winfeldjr]

Just got mine from mattress firm haha. The manager helped me out and he was awesome, they also had a presidents sale for 200$ off which was cheaper than online from purple. I went in looking for a humble cheap bed and came out with the purple original. 😭

[@Winfeldjr]

I love softer and less firmer beds so I’m hoping this one works well for me.

[@TravisVarga]

@@Winfeldjrcool, how’s it working for ya? Hopefully good!

[@datamesh8418]

Was at Mattress firm today and they are dumping the line!

[@TravisVarga]

Oh wow, that’s interesting!

[@THEBIGJESTER]

I really like this honest review really helped thank you.

[@TravisVarga]

Appreciate it!

[@gustavogarcia5654]

😂This is the best purple mattress review 👍🏼 Thank you

[@TravisVarga]

Haha 😎 appreciate you checking it out

[@mikeliberto5697]

What did you get to replace it!? This mattress seach crap is annoying

[@TravisVarga]

Yeah, wouldn’t wish mattress shopping on my worst enemy. Sorry your going through it lol. I ended up getting a pretty traditional Stern and Foster Luxery Cushioned Firm (Queen). Took a few months to break in but now like it/ my back is finally getting better. The purple messed me up for a little - be wary and if you want ‘firm’ I’d go elsewhere. If you like soft Purple seems good. You can made a bed softer, but you can’t make a bed firmer. Food for thought and good luck.

[@heli0s2003]

I was really close to getting this mattress, until I watched this. This seems like a more honest review than the others. It's hard to know what reviews are actually honest or not. I've been looking at the Helix Midnight and Casper ones too. For my price range, about 700, I'm finding decent matches on eBay. I still don't know what to get. Thanks for this review. You're funny and likeable lol. I might just end up going to mattress firm too.

[@tr1bes]

Go get a box spring. That make alot of difference.

[@TravisVarga]

@@heli0s2003 Thanks. Yea mattress firm could be the least of all evils haha. Maybe a casper hybrid - i gotta have them coils. overall happy I went to a traditional like firmer 'normal' bed and its been nice.

[@TravisVarga]

@@tr1bes I have an adjustable base under it, it has metal thick bars so seems to act like a box spring - you think a proper one would make overall firmer though? with the 'normal' bed I replaced with it has been nice.

[@scottromine]

Good stuff

[@TravisVarga]

Appreciate it

[@heli0s2003]

Wait a sec, you don't have a box spring under it? No wonder it's so low and soft lol

[@TravisVarga]

Correct just an adjustable base. I still wouldn't recommend the purple sadly, box spring can only do so much haha.

[@royjohnson9043]

tempur > purple

[@TravisVarga]

I reckon so..I ended up going old school sterns and foster lol. Think it all depends on your body type and sleep style.

[@ice.._]

Tempur= mold just a matter of time also sleep super hot. Original Purple with a Organic Wool mattress Topper is gold! The vast majority of people like Purple otherwise they wouldn't still be in business. There is no such thing as a one size fits all. I weight 240lbs the original Purple is just fine zero issues and pure perfection!

[@royjohnson9043]

mold? Ive had tempur for over 20 years with no mold. youre probably dirty thats why and thats ok.@@ice.._

[@Suzuniyukai]

Water proof covers & airflow along with less humidity & better air quality in your place will help avoid mold in a bed.​@@ice.._

[@ice.._]

​@@royjohnson9043Your mom sweated through the protective cover lol