Factors to consider may include soft or firm, innerspring or foam, new or used . Yes, in most parts of the country, used mattresses can be resold as long as they meet certain labeling and processing requirements.
Bedding can be expensive.
It's important to know what you're buying. The easiest way to tell if you're buying new or used is to look at the label attached to the mattress. Federal law requires that any mattress that contains used stuffing bear a tag or label with that information. If you don't see any tag, consider doing business with another retailer. Otherwise, you simply don't know what you're buying.