Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Purchasing A Mattress In Chicago Before buying a mattress, there are certain things every consumer should know. In most parts of the country, including Illinois, used mattresses can be resold as long as they meet certain labeling and processing requirements. Also, in the City of Chicago, the law requires that deteriorated, secondhand, reconditioned, or altered products cannot be advertised or sold as new. How to Know If You Are Buying a Used Mattress: By law, there must be a conspicuously posted label describing the contents of themattress and any bedding. The label must state whether the bedding is made from all new materials, or is made in whole or in part from secondhand material, otherwise called “refurbished.” Requirements for selling refurbished mattresses: All used bedding must be taken apart by a refurbisher, and inspected for stains, pests, odors. No material or component of used bedding that is soiled, has odor, or is infested may be reused.
Ask if the retailer sells used or refurbished bedding. Look at the label attached to the mattress to know if you’re buying a new or a used mattress. If you’re looking to buy a new mattress, make sure your mattress has a “new” mattress tag. Ask the retailer to write “new” on your sales receipt if you’ve been told you’re buying a new mattress. If you don’t see any tag, consider doing business with another retailer. Otherwise, you simply don’t know what you’re buying. Ask about the retailer’s return and refund policies, and get copies in writing. Beware of Bed Bugs: When buying a used or refurbished mattress, the possibility of bed bugs arises. Bed bugs are small wingless insects that bite people and pets and do not transmit diseases. Their name comes from their preferred living quarters: mattresses, sofas and other furniture. A bed bug problem may not be detected in the store and typically begins after bringing it home.
Signs to watch out for are clusters of black specks on your mattress. Bed bugs have an oval body and range in color from white, to a golden brown or orange. If you suspect bed bugs, take immediate action by contacting the retailer. If you feel you have been a victim of fraud click to file a consumer complaint with the City of Chicago or call 311. Click to download the Purchasing A Mattress in Chicago Fact SheetUncategorised391/6160£19.99Credit options available find out moreCheck stockTell us where you are to check stock:123456789Add to TrolleyAbout this productWe will take away your old mattress so you don't have the hassle of taking it to the local tip or recycling centre. Customers will receive a green recycling mattress bag via 1st class post, customers are responsible for bagging the mattress prior to collection. Please note that removal of the old item is only available at the same time as the new one is delivered. Offer subject to certain postcodes only.
Collection is only offered through the home delivery service on the purchase of selected mattresses. Business customers are excluded from this offer. Offer applies to UK & Northern Ireland only (not available in ROI). Questions & answersAsk a questionBoring but important info*Prices correct as displayed but are subject to change. Travel Rewards Credit Cards Cash Back Credit Cards 0% Balance Transfer Credit Cards The trick to getting your money's worth at a garage sale is knowing what to buy — and what not to buy. The next time you visit a thrift store or garage sale, you really need to skip these 10 things. (See also: The 5 Best Deals in Every Thrift Store) By purchasing a bicycle or motorcycle helmet at a thrift store, you could be unintentionally putting your safety at risk. You have no idea who owned it before you, how old it is, or why they got rid of it. According to the Bike Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI), your helmet should be replaced after hitting your head in any crash.
They recommend never buying a used helmet because it may have been involved in an accident. Instead, purchase a new helmet and feel confident that your head is protected. In most cases, you should steer clear of old mattresses and box springs at the thrift store. Mattresses naturally gather things like allergens and dust mites from the previous owner, and you'll never know what caused a stain. The bed bug risk is also always a worry. Apart from being gross, mattresses also conform to the first owner's body and sleeping position. This will leave the bed lumpy and uncomfortable for you. Cribs and car seats are constantly being updated with new safety features, and recalled when other features fail. If you purchase a used one at a garage sale, you risk purchasing one of the millions of cribs that have been recalled for safety reasons. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) found that a crib more than 10 years old will also have design flaws that put infants in danger. This is also true for many other used baby items, such as...
Car seats are only expected to last between five to nine years (check your expiration date). If you buy one at a garage sale, you won't know if it was involved in a crash. Car seats are only meant to go through one accident, even if the child was not in the seat at the time. Go the smarter, safer route, and buy new. If they've touched someone's nether regions, you should take a pass. Bathing suits also wear out faster than regular clothing, so they may already be near the end. Instead of saving a few dollars on used underwear or bathing suits, just wait to purchase these essentials when they are on sale (such as during the winter, in the clearance bins, or during a semi-annual sale). If you don't know who's used it, you shouldn't be applying any cosmetic product to your face. In fact, in a study by LA Times, it was discovered that 100% of makeup testers at a popular department store cosmetic counter were contaminated with E. coli, strep, staph, and other bacteria. If these issues run rampant in a department store, they are sure to be found in your local thrift store's makeup selection as well.
You should stay away from bath and beauty products, including creams, lotions, and perfumes, because there is no guarantee that you will actually get what the bottle states. The seller could have replaced the contents with anything. Cosmetics don't last forever, so you may be buying something that's already expired and risk exposure to harmful bacteria. If you buy used running shoes, the tread and cushioning are probably already worn out and you will end up injuring your feet, knees, legs, and/or back by running in them. Used shoes have already been molded to someone else's feet and it will be difficult to get them to re-mold to yours. As is the case with any used footwear, you are also at risk of catching a foot fungus or other bacterial infection from wearing someone else's shoes. You can already find a good deal on old or used items at most electronics stores — and these generally come with some sort of warranty. See what kind of deals you can get online or at your local electronics or home goods store before considering shopping at a thrift shop.