The Job: I’m getting rid of a mattress and box spring after buying a hardly used set from a friend. (Mattresses and boxsprings must be recycled in Vancouver – who knew?). I’m travelling from the West End to mattress recycing place in South Burnaby, 21 km one way. Cost with U-Haul: $19.50 flat fee plus $0.49 per km, plus environmental fee of $1.00 plus the drop-off charge of $25. Total 66.08, and I have to do it myself. Cost with Canadian Mattress Recyclers: $30 for the two items plus $60 for the pick-up fee. Total: $90.00, and it’s done for me. Cost with Modo cargo van as a Casual Member: $7.50/hour, plus $3/hour for premium vehicle, estimate 2 hours, so $21, with kilometres included (up to 150 km), plus the drop-off charge of $25. Total $46.00, and I do it myself. Cost with Modo truck as a Casual Member: $7.50/hour, estimate 2 hours, so $15, with kilometres included (up to 150 km), plus the drop-off charge of $25. Total $40.00, and I do it myself. Even with purchasing a Casual membership at Modo, which I did not have prior to having this job to do, which costs an additional $70 (which includes the $50 annual membership and $20 one-time registration fees), for a total $110-116 (depending on whether I use a cargo van or truck), it is only slightly more than the “have it done for me” option of the removal guys AND I get a whole year to try out Modo with my sweety
and to have fun, and really think about getting rid of my car. So I am now a Modo member and will be getting rid of the mattress and box spring this weekend. Thanks to Paul and to all the other members who entered our contest to win $100 in free driving credits by sharing the cost comparison between Modo’s new cargo van option and the other options in the region! Congrats to Paul for having the winning entry – Wahoo! Below find an update from Paul about which option he went with: I ended up using a Modo pick-up truck for the job, and did the drop-off at the Coquitlam transfer station, so the cost was a little less. I’ve attached a photo of me beside my first use of a modo vehicle with the mattress loaded. I did the job with a buddy. The trip went off without a hitch. Thanks for your work at Modo. Am proud to be joining the ranks of your members.Tips For Buying A New Mattress 05/28/2015 3:29 pm EDT 06/23/2015 1:59 pm EDT In the market for a new mattress?
In a sea of quilted beige cushion tops, it can be difficult to find the perfect mattress for your needs. Sure, we all know the basics: if you have a bad back, firmer is better, but if you want something that's cozy, foam is perfect for you. But even with the basics covered, a new poll by online mattress retailer Casper suggests Canadians just can't stand shopping for new mattresses, with more than 30 per cent saying they'd rather be nursing a hangover. We can only assume they based the study on "The Hangover."Testing out mattresses doesn't seem like it would cause nightmares, but in a press release, Casper claimed only 22 per cent of Canadians actually found buying a mattress in store helpful. On the flip side, more than 40 per cent admit that having an extended period to try out the mattress at home would make buying a mattress much more enjoyable.Regardless of how you're doing it, buying a new mattress doesn't have to be complicated. In the slideshow below, we provide seven tips to help you find the perfect mattress.
And if you're still struggling to find the right fit, we've also included our five favourite mattresses that will make you want to spend the whole day in bed.11 Do & Don'ts for Mattress Shopping From Danny SeoIt might be your mattress. Apart from a couch, shopping for a mattress can take a large chunk out of your home furniture budget but it's a smart investment in your life. To learn how to get the most out of our money, we went mattress shopping with Danny Seo a few weeks ago to check out Natural Care, his new mattress line, and to learn some tips about getting a good mattress at a good price. And we also learned some things we wish we hadn't. Be prepared to be grossed out! DO lie down on the bed you're thinking about and curl up for a few minutes in the position you like to sleep in. Get yourself comfortable with a few pillows. Hey, you'd better like it; returning a mattress is nearly impossible. DON'T buy a mattress on Craig's List. When you buy a new mattress, you put your old one out on the street to have it picked up, right?
Well, it may not be picked up by the trash man but by folks who take those old mattresses, slap on some new fabric, wrap 'em in plastic and sell them to you on Craig's List or at close outs. DO consider the fabric the mattress is covered in. While you'll likely cover it with a mattress protector of some kind, it's possible you'll feel the texture through your sheets. Danny's new line is covered in a plush super soft fabric; you almost don't need a sheet! DON'T waste your time trying to find the same mattress at another store, thinking you can beat the price or get a price match (as some places advertise). You'll never find that same mattress at another store. Turns out that every store orders unique names for their mattresses. DO bargain with your salesman. You may be able to get a few dollars off. DON'T buy the floor model. C'mon, think of how many people have laid down on it. With their shoes on. DO consider buying your mattress at a store like Dream at HD Buttercup in Culver City.
The sales people don't work on commission. They're genuinely interested in selling you a great bed. DON'T believe that firmer is always better. What you want is a mattress that cradles your body. DO put a piece of plywood under your mattress if you'd like it firmer. This is a good compromise for couples who often have different idea on how firm they want their mattress to be. Put a piece of plywood just under one half of the bed. DON'T be talked into believing that you need to buy a mattress and the matching box spring. A box spring is not always necessary, especially with modern platform bed. DO consider a new mattress if you have allergies. At least consider a mattress protector. DON'T assume all latex mattresses are created alike. Danny's new Natural Care line from Simmons is made from a thick core of natural rubber tree-based latex and soy-enhanced base foam. The holes make it breathable so it doesn't get hot, a complaint with many other latex mattresses. To learn more about Danny's Natural Care mattress line from Simmons (and we can definitely attest to it high comfort factor!) as well as more mattress buying tips, click here.