Buying on Craigslist

[LadyRo]

I looked at mattress sets from a dealer on craigslist who had a warehouse. I actually went to the warehouse, which doubled as a showroom, and saw the sets for myself. All were sealed in the plastic and had tags still on, etc.

I asked him how he got the mattresses and he said they were overstock from mattress stores and that he could offer such low prices because his only overhead was warehouse space and advertising. He was legit. But, I didn't buy from him because he didn't have what I was looking for. I ended up getting a great Serta Perfect Sleeper (my favorite bed brand) for a good price from Big Lots.

So, don't be scared... just be wise.

Originally Posted by sayforee

I am looking at buying a mattress on Craigslist from a dealer that has mattresses in a warehouse but no showroom. They stated they have a no obligation free delivery, where I can reject the goods at my house if I don't like them.

Has anyone bought a mattress from a dealer like this on Craigslist and what was your experience like?

Do you think I should stay away? The prices seem too good to be true...

[atlantagreg30127]

Originally Posted by LadyRo

I looked at mattress sets from a dealer on craigslist who had a warehouse. I actually went to the warehouse, which doubled as a showroom, and saw the sets for myself. All were sealed in the plastic and had tags still on, etc.

Well, just note that it doesn't take much to heat-seal something to look "new", and most of us leave our tags on the mattresses, so it's not uncommon to find a used one with tags. And again, sometimes they re-cover them (tags and all).

Not saying the guy you met up with was a fraud. I'm sure there ARE people who get overstocks and stuff like that. Still, these days you just never know.

[LadyRo]

Noted.

Originally Posted by atlantagreg30127

Well, just note that it doesn't take much to heat-seal something to look "new", and most of us leave our tags on the mattresses, so it's not uncommon to find a used one with tags. And again, sometimes they re-cover them (tags and all).

Not saying the guy you met up with was a fraud. I'm sure there ARE people who get overstocks and stuff like that. Still, these days you just never know.