My Mattress is Pathetic
This is my mattress, and I can’t take it any more.
My husband got it seven years ago when some co-workers donated used furniture to his post-divorce “bachelor pad.” While we’ve I’ve gotten rid of most of his hand-me-downs, we are still sleeping on this thing, which has to be pushing 20 years (my stepson is sleeping on the full-sized mattress I purchased in college).
Besides the fact that sleeping on someone else’s used mattress is gross, it’s stained, it sags and it’s uncomfortable. We’ve been talking about replacing it for six years, but there’s always been something else that seemed more financially pressing (lately, getting out of debt).
Our get-out-of-debt schedule, $1000 IRS payment and house painting expenses don’t leave any money in the budget for it any time soon. I guess we could buy one for ourselves for Christmas, but I don’t know if I can wait that long (and what a bummer gift)!
I’m not sure if I’m being a spoiled brat, but I just can’t help thinking, “We’re making over $100,000 a year, and I’m sleeping on THIS!?!”
But, I think I have an idea that won’t interfere with our other plans…Garage Sale!
Now, I’m not expecting Sleep Number-type proceeds, but anything we make can go to the mattress fund. I’ve never had a garage sale, so I’m not sure what to expect. But I think we have enough stuff to make at least a couple hundred bucks.
Anyone want to buy a used mattress?
9 responses so far
Hooray for yard sales. Definitely having a dedicated purpose for a yard sale makes it more fun. We’ve got a TV fund for our upcoming yard sale.
i’d also check your area’s freecycle website, craigslist, etc., for mattresses - you’d be surprised, but people have to jettison that stuff for sudden moves, etc, so you can sometimes find great deals. yes, it’s only a slight upgrade, but something to hold you while you save up money for the bed o’ your dreams (literally).
Hmm, that would also be a good way to get rid of this one. This guy’s got the right idea…
Come get it!!!
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Reply to: sale-570650028@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-02-11, 2:24PM CST
Free leaning on tree full size mattress and box springs not in perfect condition but still in good condition somebody could get alot of use out of it….. Pick up in at 174 Cornell Ave. Dont knock just take it…
good way to get rid of the old one, good way to pick up a new one… heck, you could at least be sleeping a little easier by the end of the weekend!
now, if only i could CONVINCE the love of my life that his mattress is terrible, even though he only bought it a year ago and it’s the only one we have in our house. oy.
oh, and if you do leave them outside? wrap ‘em in big plastic tarp, just so that the person who takes them knows a dog hasn’t had their way with it, raindrops haven’t settled, etc. a few dollars on your part, but just a small kindness for the mattress donation karma gods
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