Have you ever wondered what happens to bed-in-a-box mattress returns? Maybe you bought a mattress online, but either decided it’s not for you during the free trial period or it didn’t keep it’s shape during it’s warranty. People return mattresses all of the time, but we all know there is no way that mattress is going to fit back into the box once it’s decompressed and inflated.
Well, here’s the lowdown on what goes down with those mattress returns. Believe it or not, it’s a bit of a logistical ballet behind the scenes. Most bed-in-a-box companies have figured out this whole return game pretty well. And a majority of the major bed-in-a-box companies (think Casper, Purple, Nectar, Dreamcloud), have teamed up with services like logistics companies like Sharetown to make the return process as painless as possible.
So, picture this: You decide the mattress just isn’t cutting it for you, and you want to send it back. Instead of you having to wrestle that thing back into a box and lugging it to the post office, you can schedule a pickup through Sharetown and someone comes to your door, scoops up the mattress, and whisks it away, no fuss, no muss.
But here’s where it gets even more interesting. You know how they say one person’s trash is another person’s treasure? Well, it turns out you can actually make a bit of cash by getting involved with Sharetown. Yep, you heard that right. You can sign up to be a rep for Sharetown to pick up these returned mattresses and make some extra dough in the process.
Now, if you’re thinking, “But what happens to all those returned mattresses?” Don’t worry, they’re not just getting tossed in a landfill. A lot of bed-in-a-box companies have a soft spot for doing good, so instead of trashing those mattresses, they recycle them into the community or donate them to local charities.
Think about it—there are people out there who could really use a good night’s sleep but might not be able to afford a brand-new mattress. By reselling returned mattresses at deep discounts or donating to charity, these companies are helping out folks in need while also keeping perfectly good mattresses out of the dump.
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So, the next time you’re lying on your bed-in-a-box mattress, pondering whether it’s truly the one for you, remember that its journey doesn’t end with you. Whether it’s getting picked up by Sharetown or finding a new home through a charitable donation, that mattress of yours is part of a bigger story—one that’s all about convenience, community, and a good night’s sleep for everyone.
