Opinions on Sleep Number beds

[Fire Me Boy!]

Originally Posted by Anyong Bluth

You can look at it 2 ways.

Yes, they are definitely overpriced for what you are actually getting. A little time spent doing your homework and getting a build-a-bed customized individually for you will end up with higher grade materials and a superior product for about 1/3 to no more than half the price. So, in part it's a convenience charge.

On the flipside, they're a good bed, in general. You spend roughly a third of your life sleeping, so how much is a good night's sleep worth ? People spend far less time in their car and don't blink for a second at spending 10 or 20 times more.

This is especially important if you and your significant other differ greatly on desired firmness. This was the primary reason for us getting a king, dual-control Sleep Number. Our only other real option was separate beds. For those of you that know the numbers, my wife averages 15. I average 60.