I was recently diagnosed with a back injury, but unfortunately had been sleeping on an air mattress for the past 8-9 months due to a quick move I had to make from Florida to North Carolina, leaving everything behind in a storage unit. Needless to say, this thing was NOT helping my back at all, NOR was I getting a restful night's sleep. I finally had enough and decided to go buy a cheap but decent bed for me and my husband to sleep in. One that would fit our price range temporarily until we can afford to purchase a Tempur-Pedic, or get ours from our unit in Florida. I was hoping we could easily get approved somewhere like Mattress Firm, but the interest rates and payments were ridiculous if you opted for in house financing. I heard a lot of good things about Mattress by Appointment, so I decided to go with them for my purchase. Chris was really prompt in answering all of my messages, and arriving right at our scheduled time. He had a good selection of entry level models up to premier model mattresses. Before we browsed, we got pre-approved for up to $500 in financing, (after putting around $40 down) with a 0% APR for 3 months. Our payments are $100 a month, or around $50 every two weeks until paid off- IF we opt to go the full 12 months. The catch is, pay it off within three months to avoid that interest because the mattress will double in price if you don't! Of course, that's how banks make their money. Back on track, Chris showed us a few mattresses in our budget range and we got to lay and feel them before making our choice. I wasn't expecting to pay $500 for the set (metal raised frame and mattress) BUT I decided it was worth the price if it would give me relief from my back pain and a better night's sleep. They do have cheaper mattresses, so the sign outside doesn't lie- but it's up to you whether you decide you want to sleep on a thin and cheap mattress, or invest a little bit more for something slightly nicer. After purchasing, we were surprised that we could take it home the same day- because it was a "bed in a box," meaning its vacuum sealed and fit in our car just fine! So did the frame! We researched our mattress as soon as we got home, and found that the prices are roughly the same, maybe a little bit more here, however, at places you cannot get easily financed with if you don't have good credit. So I don't regret spending a little bit extra to be able to purchase a mattress THAT easily. The frame is FANTASTIC. I never knew you could just get a frame/base instead of a box spring, and it's raised, very sturdy with plenty of room for storage underneath. The frame is solid and, like Chris said, definitely doesn't squeak! We were able to put the whole bed together pretty easily once we got it home! As soon as I laid down, I felt like I was on vacation in my own home- you know, that feeling you get when you're driving all day to the beach and finally get to your hotel room and just collapse on the bed... It was amazing. Maybe it was that amazing because I hadn't laid in a real bed since last December when we WERE on vacation, but we've had the mattress for 3 days now and I still don't regret my decision. I'm falling asleep faster, my back is feeling better, and over-all, completely satisfied with my purchase. I think the choice we made was the best one for our current budget. I highly recommend Mattress by Appointment if you need a bed quickly, same day, no bs, and have problems with your credit. Most definitely pick these guys and stay away from places like Aaron's or Rent A Center. Lastly, don't be afraid to ask questions. I'm sure Chris will gladly answer your questions without hesitation, and in a way that you can understand! read more