I am thinking of purchasing a memory foam bed. Was wondering if anyone has any advice as I know very little about them. Can you put them on a regular box spring? I have been reading reviews and it looks like there are some very nice and less expensive alternatives to the Tempur Pedic. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks, TBJ

Have one and love it and got the set. Unlike some things the quality of the foam mattress ( box iffy ) goes right with the price. If you have a bad back you will love it.

Hmmm...

didn't help my marriage.

In some things hope is lost.

With mattresses, you get what you pay for. If you have back issues, a firmer mattress might be the ticket. It worked for me.

These are nice:

http://www.westin-hotelsathome.com/productGroup.aspx?MattressBoxSpring

I bought a memory foam mattress several years ago due, in part, to lower back problems. After sleeping on it for years and receiving no back relief, I finally just swapped it for the old mattress in my guest room. They have their pros and cons. As Aunty mentioned, they are definitely much warmer than normal mattresses. You can buy special liners that will help but it is still warmer than normal.

I would say that they generally make for nice mattresses but they aren't worth all the hype they've generated.

With regards to the box-spring question, I don't think it matters what you have under the memory foam. Mine is really thick and I doubt it would make a difference if there was a concrete slab or a box spring under it.

Englander QM LE Latex natural Cott. 60x80

2001 worth every penny. Let it air out for a couple days after they take off the plastic. Its natural rubber.

used the old water bed box.

Thats what I have.Very comfy.Works for my back.Had 2 surgeries.

Loved the one we got for about 4 years, but settled on a good quality conventional mattress for a replacement. Due for another. Dogs got the memory foam installed in their houses. No complaints from them, but they are all gone now. Still saving the beds.