Buying a mattress can be quite an experience.
Most people assume that when they purchase a mattress it's always new.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, in most parts of the country, used mattresses can be resold, as long as they meet certain labeling and processing requirements. The best way to tell if you are buying new or used is to look at the label attached to the mattress. Depending on the state, used mattresses may contain a tag, sometimes red or yellow in color that warns that the mattress contains used materials. Federal law requires that any mattress that contains used stuffing bear a tag or label with that information. If you do not see any tag, consider doing business with another retailer.