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Old 15 November 2006, 09:04 AM
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Hi all,

I'm in the market for a new double bed and was just wondering whether anyone could suggest a good place to get a good one inexpensively. I would prefer a contemporary metal frame design.

Any guidance appreciated.

Ns04
Old 15 November 2006, 09:25 AM
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Search the net matey. I was after a super king with a tempor matress. I found the web to be the best place to get a decent price, then go to a store that price matches.

In the end, I brought a Flagstone Stone superking bedframe, and a tempor matress delux, plus tempora pillows from furniture village in Brighton for £2500. Yes, a lot of £££, but if you divide the life of the matress with cost, plus I love / need my sleep, its worthwhile.

Search the net, then go to a price match store.

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As above, try your local bed shop. We got a nice bed and it was cheaper than on the net, including delivery and taking the old unit away.

Use the independants though.
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Heli beds.

Seen enough adverts for them so they must be either good or desperate, but they guarantee same day delivery on your new bed.
Old 15 November 2006, 11:28 AM
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argos are okay as well (dont get the basic mattress though!!)
Old 15 November 2006, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Wurzel
Heli beds.

Seen enough adverts for them so they must be either good or desperate, but they guarantee same day delivery on your new bed.

Damn it, I'm to slow tonight. I was going to suggest Heli-beds.



I missed that advert when we moved from Wales back up North, that and the car craft one.

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Einstein/ JTaylor...


Dreams, Dreams, sleep on a bed of Dreams

PM your budget and requirements (firm, medium, soft) and I'll advise. I'll arrange a viewing and demo in one of our showrooms and process the sale myself with a 10% discount code. Argos are fine if you're looking for a budget bed and don't need to test it and Heli-beds are the way forward for low-budget, low quality beds-in-a-hurry.

I'll arrange a 30 night trial for you so, should you not be happy with the mattress, you may exchange for any other mattress of your choice.

Think pocket sprung as a minimum, £269 (1000 spring) upto £1300 for the matt in a double and £250 + for a frame that's going to last more then 6 months. Classic and contemporary frames in wood, metal and leather as well as 12 months Interest Free Credit available.

(subject to status, quatations etc )


Hope we can help,

James
















(Simon and Shaun - cheque's in the post )
Old 15 November 2006, 10:13 PM
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local brass house for a worn in one.
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Dont skimp on a cheap bed. You will lie to regret it ........
Old 15 November 2006, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by New_scooby_04
Hi all,

I'm in the market for a new double bed and was just wondering whether anyone could suggest a good place to get a good one inexpensively. I would prefer a contemporary metal frame design.

Any guidance appreciated.

Ns04
If you want a cheap one, try the Homeless Shelter ....

If it's Quality you want, then there aren't any cheap beds!!

2 things you should NEVER do on the cheap .... shoes and my bed - both have a direct impact upon your life!
Old 15 November 2006, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Nat21
Lee Longlands in B'ham is good. Best bed is a Milbrook base with a Tempur mat
Millbrook make very good kit. Bases are hardwood, glued and screwed and the sprung edges use actual pocket springs. Tempur make good quality memory foam matts but Sleepezee, Inner Wisdom and others now making comparable matts at a much more competitive price.

...............

NS04

It'll be worth PMing EinsteinRA for a second opinion and a quote, he's a good egg and won't sell you cheap tat. Also worth having a look in Benson's; they're really struggling at the moment and will offer you some free kit, although they won't be able to match 10% discount.

Old 15 November 2006, 10:34 PM
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Ahhhh, the ideal soporific for a restful night.
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Originally Posted by pslewis
If you want a cheap one, try the Homeless Shelter ....

If it's Quality you want, then there aren't any cheap beds!!

2 things you should NEVER do on the cheap .... shoes and my bed - both have a direct impact upon your life!
Stop stealing my lines.....

Dreams Bed Superstore

This is a superbly comfortable, supportive bed and the one which I sleep in. With a Dunlopillo Celestial pillow, Lambswool protector and 9 tog goosedown and feather duvet I guarantee you it's money well spent. £1700 for this little lot in a king (without the headboard) and it will still be going stong in 10 years time. If you have 8 hours sleep and 16 days holiday per annum that's 28000 hours.

6p a night to wake up refreshed and happy is an absolute steal!
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James: empty your inbox!!

You have PM: text below:

Morning James,

Phew, was thinking I might have to get the axe and superglue out to get it to fit in my room for a minute there!!

If I know my home furnishing stores, you'll have buy now pay later/interest free credit or other such deals happening at any given point; could you enlighten me on anything like that you might have going at present?

Regards,

Paul
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Originally Posted by pslewis
If you want a cheap one, try the Homeless Shelter ....

If it's Quality you want, then there aren't any cheap beds!!

2 things you should NEVER do on the cheap .... shoes and my bed - both have a direct impact upon your life!
3 things, shoes, bed and office chair if you sit down all day.

I have a £900 office chair (bought for half that, £450), and its a godsend
Old 22 November 2006, 10:49 AM
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I already have a bed so why am I even reading this thread?

What happened to my life?!
Old 22 November 2006, 01:08 PM
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got a good deal from this internet based company
Buy furniture at furniture 123, inc. bedroom furniture, beds, mattresses, wardrobes, sofas.
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Jay-Be beds are quite contemporary I have one my self.
Old 22 November 2006, 03:36 PM
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bensons is a good place to buy one my mum got her superking size bed at a good price with next day delivery and a free bedding set
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Originally Posted by pslewis
If you want a cheap one, try the Homeless Shelter ....

If it's Quality you want, then there aren't any cheap beds!!

2 things you should NEVER do on the cheap .... shoes and my bed - both have a direct impact upon your life!
Argh!! I'm in agreement with Lewis! The end is nigh!!!
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Originally Posted by SJ_Skyline
Argh!! I'm in agreement with Lewis! The end is nigh!!!
Don't worry Rich; it just proves that even trolls need a good nights sleep!

Pete is, of course, right. As is everyone else who has expressed similar sentiments! It's kinda like spending money on tyres- not a "sexy" purchase but very important none the less!!!

Ns04
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Originally Posted by New_scooby_04
James: empty your inbox!!

You have PM: text below:

Morning James,

Phew, was thinking I might have to get the axe and superglue out to get it to fit in my room for a minute there!!

If I know my home furnishing stores, you'll have buy now pay later/interest free credit or other such deals happening at any given point; could you enlighten me on anything like that you might have going at present?

Regards,

Paul
Sorry for the delay Paul. Just got back from a curry and a few beers. Will PM you with details tomorrow.

Regards

James
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Originally Posted by JTaylor
Sorry for the delay Paul. Just got back from a curry and a few beers. Will PM you with details tomorrow.

Regards

James

Pocket-sprung durch technik.
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we used Buy furniture at furniture 123, inc. bedroom furniture, beds, mattresses, wardrobes, sofas. to buy a bed frame that would have cost £1300 from Dreambeds

Paid £279 but we had to wait 2 months for the stock to come in.

Apart from the wait which we were aware of I can't fault them

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I like metal bedsteads as well. Used Dreams last year and they messed us around for 3 months before delivering. Unfortunately it was the only one wed liked since looking around so we were prepared to wait and take a discount.

Ive since found the bed online £80 cheaper than what we paid Dreams in their so called sale. Thing is they dont tell you the manufacturer.

Try here for a good selection with free UK delivery:

Bedworld bed Sale-Leather-Metal-Pine-Memory foam-Mattresses-Children's Bunk beds. .

I like several designs from Bentley:

Bentley

Simon
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When you buy your bed, make sure you budget for excellent quality pillows as well.

There is nothing like lying on a beautiful bed with your head on a pillow made of the finest down taken from the neck of wintering snow geese from the arctic steppes. Heaven indeed is made of snow goose down
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Thumbs up Helibeds

Originally Posted by P1Fanatic
I like metal bedsteads as well. Used Dreams last year and they messed us around for 3 months before delivering. Unfortunately it was the only one wed liked since looking around so we were prepared to wait and take a discount.

Ive since found the bed online £80 cheaper than what we paid Dreams in their so called sale. Thing is they dont tell you the manufacturer.

Try here for a good selection with free UK delivery:

Bedworld bed Sale-Leather-Metal-Pine-Memory foam-Mattresses-Children's Bunk beds. .

I like several designs from Bentley:

Bentley

Simon
Same here! Went to Drams last year, and after waiting for 5 weeks and 2 failed deliveries I saw them on Watchdog, twice! So got my money back quick sharp. Begrudgingly went to Helibeds (have you seen the advert on tv?) Helibeds Helibeds Helibeds. The actor barely remembering his lines "what was that name again? Helibeds they all shout!

Anyway, It's true what they say. If you order it by lunchtime they will deiver it by bedtime. Stonking deal on a bed frame and mattress, didn't think they would dleiver on the same day, but sure enough AND it was a Sunday! Helibeds are recommended A+
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