We have purchased FOUR beds on the Big Island, two in Kona and two in Hilo.
I have to say I was shocked at how much they cost here, a thousand dollars and up for a decent set (Q size). The just OK set we got for the guest room (that we once had) was over $700.
I'm sorry they're struggling but a bed is a major purchase here!
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My bed was one of the few things I brought with me, because at the time, I was told you couldn't get a Sleep Number bed in Hawaii
My lower back is grateful that sleep number beds deflate, pack small when disassembled & weigh next to nothing.
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We bought 4 queen size beds from various stores in Hilo, as well as most of our other furnishings too.
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After looking at prices and quality at the local furniture stores on several visits before moving, we shipped all the furnishings that we were going to need. We are particularly picky when it comes to bedding, so we actually bought new mattresses shortly before moving. The same quality here was MUCH more in price, and we were already planning on shipping a container, so it was a no-brainer.
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We brought our bed and our guest room bed. Our bed is only 18 months old and probably the kind that is not even available here. We did purchase other furniture at Koehnen's when we were here for our closing in November because we elected not to bring upholstered furniture with us and it gave us something to sit on while we were waiting for our container! We also purchased a few pieces from our sellers. I am very glad we brought the things we did bring. It is well worth the trouble if you have nice things. I was really surprised when they opened the container here and I saw that we had several feet of room left in it. We were not sure what would fit because we had to have a shuttle from our house in CA and therefore never saw the container being loaded.
In this economy, people are buying less of everything and furniture is something that is somewhat a luxury, by that I mean you can use what you have for a while or you can do without certain pieces if need be. And on this island there seems to be a lot of selling of used furniture and even donations through Punaweb and Freecycle. This could hurt business of a upscale furniture store, but only temporarily. When things turn around, people will be in a buying mode again... and hey, some of you are getting those stimulus checks too!
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With these prices I just sleep on the floor! [
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We have learned how to put together a low cost bed that is pretty comfortable and as firm or as soft as you desire. Start with a metal bed frame, a used box "gentley used box spring (and wrap in plastic if you want) or a build a platform with wood. You can build a platform with plywood and 2x4's. Buy a fairly good air mattress, a 2-4" memory foam pad and a fitted bed pad. You can set this up as twins, queen or king.
I think this is a better option on island because a regular mattress will collect moisture and mold within a short time, I think.
