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This is so far a great mattress, especially for the price, even after several months

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2017

This is so far a great mattress, especially for the price. I am sitting here watching commercials for $3000 memory foam mattresses. I am 250 lbs and if you like a firm mattress this is for you. I have been sleeping on this for about 2 weeks and can only say it is awesome. My story may be different in a few months, but this is keeping its shape and coolness when I sleep. You sink in just enough and then you are supported very nicely. I will look to review it after 6 months. The chemical smell was negligent except for like 1 hour maybe. It was fully expanded within about 2 hours. The zip cover comes off easily and washed nicely in cold water.
6 month update: mattress is the best purchase I have ever made for bedding! The price is why I was skeptical, but it has been totally worth it. Not only does it still have the shape as if it was new, I am enjoying zero back pain too. I have been sleeping the night through and never wake up stiff or sore.
1 year update: I have been sleeping on this mattress nightly for over a year and almost a half and can testify that it is still the same as the first day i bought it. The price is always almost too good, but I would buy this again. I am 250 pounds and have not made a dent in this thing. It is firm, but you are supported and just sink in a little.

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Sean M. Crosby

Avoid, not as advertised!

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2018

I opened the bed up today to clean the covers, and the inside only contains 4 inches of memory foam. The rest is just beige egg-carton style foam that you can buy at a local hardware store. I'm very disappointed since I originally paid $400 for the mattress because it was a "memory foam 12-inch mattress" supposedly. The bed was always very stiff, and now I know why. I'll look elsewhere for a bed next time, too bad.

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Patrick

This is so far a great mattress, especially for the price, even after several months

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2017

Style Name: Cool GelDesign: MattressSize: California KingVerified Purchase

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RoadRick - TX

The One!

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2017

Style Name: Cool GelDesign: MattressSize: KingVerified Purchase

After weeks of research including mattress store visits, finally took the chance and ordered the CB 12" Cool Gel Memory foam King Size. Having been a 'box spring & coil mattress guy my 60+ years' I was easy prey for the store sales guys, yet I resisted the easy path of plunking down $3 ~ $4 grand and after reading volumes of comparative details and thousands of reviews, would up here. For about 1/10th the cost it was well worth the risk. I even called Classic Brands cust svc and chatted about what to expect between this & the hybrid model that's near the same price. My head just can't wrap itself around a brutally squished up bunch of springs and foam popping up to a sturdy full size without any long term effect on those springs turning mushy over time, but I can better imagine how squished up foam by itself can possibly be reformed to a strong enough support.My UPS guy had never delivered one of these before and he's real interested in what we think after installed. The two of us pretty good sized guys wrestled the very heavy, pretty beat up, nasty, dirty box into the house together without any serious injury. After that, and much room prep + new platform bed set up, I managed to push the box across wood floors into the bedroom myself, carefully knifed away the mangled box, keeping the inner plastic cover intact, then wrestled / rolled the behemoth up onto the platform and into position for the grand opening. Carefully sliced through the cover while watching the mattress come to life and expand rapidly while it rolled itself out nicely onto the bed frame. about 30 seconds into it, I realized it was upside down and fast, drastic action was in order. I had my dainty wife push against the bottom of one side while I flipped my side up and over (thankfully it wasn't far from the wall on her side), then dashed around and re-slide the beast onto the bed once again, this time the correct side up. We were prepared to let it expand over night, but it was already fully expanded to it's 12" size within a couple hours, so we gave it a whirl the first night. As many other reviewers noted, it's firm, yet also plush at the same time. Medium/firm is what I'd call it. I sink in slightly, enough to make my back feel somewhat cocooned, but it's effortless to roll onto my side as well. I've been a 'firm' mattress mostly side sleeper guy forever, but this mattress actually lets me sleep very well on my back or side as I feel like. I know I'm changing position a lot less and when I do, the wife doesn't notice at all. We're both sleeping a lot sounder now, want to stay in bed longer when waking up as it feels so good and the occasional tango between the sheets has not been diminished in any way :-). Also, there's no heat issue for me, maybe even cooler for me than the past spring coil mattress. A tiny con may be that the edge is not as rigid as my past mattress, so it's less comfy to sit on the edge to put on your socks as you do dip down a bit, but that's no prob for us as we've switched to the foot of the bed for that where there's extra support platform from the frame that makes sock activity very easy. Perhaps these are not for everyone, but I'm 100% sold, as is the wife. Best mattress purchase ever for us at an amazingly low cost compared to the stores

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Joe

7 months and still awesome!

Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2017

Style Name: Cool GelDesign: MattressSize: QueenVerified Purchase

So i wanted to wait awhile before i posted a review on this bed. I've been sleeping peacefully on this bed for almost 8 months now and its fabulous. It stays nice and cool at night. Its firm and supportive but soft enough to be really comfortable. When i saw the price i figured out would be 'meh' at best, but its really great. If gnomes came in and stole the bed in the night, I'd gladly purchase it again (along with gnome repellant sheets of course). My girlfriend bought a more expensive mattress and i honestly prefer this one over hers. (So do the gnomes). And shipping is awesome btw. My bed arrived in 2 days! The box was heavy, but i managed to drag it upstairs by myself. And i read many reviews complaining about the smell. I left the window open while it settled and had zero smell in my room the next day. If you're on the fence about buying this bed, just do it. You won't regret it.

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Kevin F.

I've been extremely pleased with this mattress

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2017

Style Name: Cool GelDesign: MattressSize: California KingVerified Purchase

I've been extremely pleased with this mattress, paired with a Zinus platform.

After a year, I've noticed no sagging and all parts of this still feel smooth and flat. All memory foam mattresses have a distinctive smell when first unboxed, but this one was milder than others I've owned, and dissipates over time.

The textured bottom prevents sliding and slipping, and even manages to hold my sheets on better than others have in the past but that may be because of the sheets.

If you know what's involved with buying a memory foam mattress online, go with this one.

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Jesse

A Man's review of this thing.

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2015

Style Name: Cool GelDesign: MattressSize: QueenVerified Purchase

To clear up a lot of confusion with this mattress, here is an Honest to God review....

Summary:

- Mattress was easy to assemble (cut package and roll/air out)
- Smell was not that bad... It's expected, so have a fan ready and air it out.
- Firm version of memory foam (Perfect for bigger guys like me) But I have a hunch it breaks in over time.
- Quality seemed very nice.

I just received this mattress yesterday ( 8/5/2015 ). The packaging was as expected, the Cardboard box was in rough shape but the heavy duty plastic on the inside was untouched. I'm a 6'2" 230lb athletic man that spends most of my free time in the gym, so getting the package onto my bed frame by myself was no problem at all. To a regular or smaller person, you might need an extra hand carrying the 90+lb package.

Upon opening, I cut the plastic and everything went as expected. The mattress inflated itself within 30 minutes with the corners lagging behind (I just hit the corners with my hand to fluff them up and help them catch up) . I let it sit for 24 hours before laying on it. The smell is strong, but it's not as bad as people make it out to be. Looking at the other reviews, some of these people must have had a bad mattress, or simply can't take a little odor for a few days (they might be sensitive).

Here's the biggest point... The mattress is a very firm version of memory foam. Right out of the box the mattress doesn't give in as much as you may think. It's perfect for someone like me because, like I've said, I'm 230 lbs and athletic. This thing offers the perfect support for me, giving in to my heavy points and supporting my lighter areas yet I can see somebody who's much lighter having issues. I say to those people, give the mattress time to break in. I'll update this in a few months with a follow up.

Tonight will be the first night I sleep on it, and I couldn't be more excited. The 10 minutes I spend laying on it this morning almost made me fall right asleep again. I'll keep this post updated because there seems to be a lot of confusion on this mattress.

* Off topic *
The first one I ordered got mixed up in the mail due to the carrier, therefor I got my mattress 3 days late. Amazon's customer service was perfect and I couldn't have asked for a better crew to solve the problem.

** UPDATE (08/07/2015) **
- Last night was the first night that I slept on the mattress and I can honestly say I had a great night sleep. I didn't wake up in the middle of the night at all. I was cool all night (Granted I had a 17" box fan blowing directly over me) and the only time I got hot was when my lady friend came over earlier. I'm usually a very hot sleeper and people who complain about the heat of this thing should invest in a fan. Even without the fan it was very cool at first, but it did start warming up slightly after 30 minutes or so of laying in the same spot - but it wasn't that bad.

I can say that I'm very pleased with my first night on this thing.

*** UPDATE 08/24/2015
Sleeping on this thing has been a pleasure. It's not revolutionizing, but it's much more comfortable than my last mattress. The smell is pretty much gone although it did take awhile. The smell was honestly not that bad and the only way you could really smell it was if you stuck your nose in the mattress. I don't wake up in the middle of the night anymore from tossing and turning. That's a huge plus for me because on my old mattress It felt like I had a cycle of waking up at 3 or 4am from tossing and turning. The mattress is still very firm, but like I said before, it's perfect for me because I'm big and heavy enough to actually sink in a bit.

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Paul Allen

Classic Brands Cool Gel Memory Foam 12-Inch Mattress, Queen Review

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2017

Style Name: Cool GelDesign: MattressSize: QueenVerified Purchase

My initial day 1 review of the Classic Brands Cool Gel Memory Foam 12-Inch Mattress, Queen.
The package arrived on time and in good condition. The outer cardboard box was slightly torn and worn, but the inner plastic wrapping was in perfect condition.
I unpackaged the mattress per the mfr's instructions. When I cut off the inner plastic wrap the mattress began expanding immediately. The mattress was nearly at full size (11-1/2"H) within 5 minutes. The odor that many complain about was barely noticeable to me. Full disclosure: I work in many environments including industrial areas so I'm not overly sensitive to chemical smells.
I plan on letting the mattress "rest" and "breathe" for the next 3-4 days while I wait for my new adjustable base to arrive.
So far so GREAT! I look forward to my first night sleeping on my new mattress. This is my first memory foam mattress. I've sleep on traditional spring mattresses most of my 53 year life with the exception of the last four years we have owned a "Sleep Number" split-king adjustable bed. My ex-wife liked it, but I was less than satisfied with it's performance.
I'll update this review after I've had a chance to sleep on it.

December 10,2017 - I've slept on this mattress for a little over three months now. I will say this is the best mattress I've ever owned (so far). I like a firm feel and this mattress delivers that with out the hard pressure points. The only mattress cover I am using is a thin terrycloth anti-staining cover. I have a brand new adjustable base and the mattress works well with it. The "cool foam" top layer works well. I do generate a lot of body heat and on occasion when I haven't moved for a while I will move to a cooler spot. But I haven't experienced any night sweats like I did with the Sleep Number bed. I can't detect any smell at all anymore. All in all I am extremely satisfied with this purchase.

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Mochadelicious

Great quality but quite firm...

Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018

Style Name: Cool GelDesign: MattressSize: KingVerified Purchase

I bought this mattress two weeks ago and so far I'm quite impressed. I knew I was taking a risk ordering a mattress online without testing it out before hand, but for the price it was worth it. It took 7 days for delivery and it came in a large cardboard box which was somewhat torn on one end, however the mattress and plastic inside was intact and undamaged. We unrolled the mattress on our existing foundation and started to cut open the plastic. At that point we realized it was upside down so we quickly flipped it over before it fully decompressed. I'm not sure why they would package the mattress so it naturally unrolls upside down but just keep this in mind if you purchase it. It's a lot easier to flip it while compressed than decompressed. It only took a couple of hours to fully inflate to 12 inches so we opted to sleep on it the same night. There is a slight odor but with the window open and ceiling fan going it isn't bad. I imagine it would be worse if purchased in the winter time when opening a window isn't really an option.

Now let's discuss comfort. This is a pretty firm mattress. I contacted the company prior to purchase and was told the density of the memory foam is 4 pounds. That's pretty firm, especially if you don't weigh a lot. I weigh 120 lbs and I barely sink into the mattress at all. My husband on the other hand weighs 200 lbs and he sinks in more. With very little sinkage, my lower back and hips had no support and started to ache. We decided to purchase a 3 pound density gel memory foam topper to help give me a little more squish and support. This has made all the difference as it now has a little more give but doesn't completely swallow me up. And as a bonus, I think the topper will help preserve the life of the mattress as well. The heat production was minimal although that might be because I didn't sink in very much. We also sleep with the window open, cotton sheets and a light comforter.

In conclusion, this mattress seems to be very good quality but might be better suited for heavier people. However, pairing this with a 3 pound gel topper seems to make the perfect softness for a lighter person or someone who has lower back and hip issues.

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Cindy Gibson

SO GLAD I BOUGHT IT!

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2016

Style Name: Cool GelDesign: MattressSize: KingVerified Purchase

I was leery of ordering a mattress online but I'm so glad i did. BEST DECISION EVER! I haven't had any back or hip pain in the 2 weeks since we started using this mattress. It does come in a box shrink wrapped and you do need 2 people to move it. I suggest you take it out of the box as it is easier to maneuver. This mattress is on the firmer side just as we read, and we love it. Soft but firm. It does cool but i don't notice it all that much, I just know it is NOT HOT.

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Ametrine60

Awesome!

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2017

Style Name: Cool GelDesign: MattressSize: QueenVerified Purchase

This bed was purchased from Amazon as a gift for me about five months ago. It arrived on time in perfect condition and ,after unwrapped, took about 24 hours to get to full size. There was only a small amount of smell when it was first opened, but that dispelled before I used it. This mattress is firm! It took me a couple of weeks to get used to it as I was accustomed to a much softer one. However, now that I am - I can't get to sleep in anything else! Any brand of queen deep pocket sheets fit perfectly. Just note that the packaged bed is very heavy. Two people is a must! I would definitely recommend this bed and buy it again!

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Ben G

So comfy - you'll sleep like the dead

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2018

Style Name: Cool GelDesign: MattressSize: KingVerified Purchase

So, I bought a different brand king memory foam mattress from Amazon last month based on internet review sites. Hated it! Rock hard and hot and couldn't sleep a full night on it. I returned it after two weeks and bought this one..... best decision ever!

This mattress has the perfect amount of cushion with still being firm. I do not wake up sweating nor do I wake up because I'm hurting. When I fall asleep on this mattress I don't wake up until the alarm goes off.

My husband and I are both plus size people. The king is plenty big enough for us to stretch out. We do not disturb each other rolling over and we don't end up in a taco bed (sunk together in the middle). Note: If you've never slept on a memory foam mattress you need to know that to roll over you must lift your hips up. It's different than innerspring mattresses but easy enough to get used to.

Basically, I would definitely recommend this mattress over some of the others. The price is phenomenal for the quality. It sleeps larger people comfortably. It eases my aches and pains from past auto injuries that sometimes make it difficult to get comfortable or to stay asleep long.

I'm writing this after sleeping on it about three weeks. I am not sure of the durability yet.

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