Buy a traditional futon mattress
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It just occurred to me that this is probably one of the threads where I am thought to be mean or unhelpful, since on the surface it appears to be nothing more than a "Go google it!" sort of reply.
A few points:
1. His trouble googling a source for the futon online was probably due to using the wrong search terms. I gave him search terms which I know will yield sites selling futon online, because I went and googled it myself before suggesting the terms to anyone else. He asked for links, and the terms I suggested will yield more links than he can shake a stick at. Where are the links from the rest of you?
2. I post from my truck, via my iPhone, and I wasn't about to go wading through all those sites doing a needle-in-a-haystack search for a merchant who will accept overseas orders. I helped to the extent that it was practical for me to do so, given time and equipment limitations.
3. I will point out that of all the people who thought my reply mean, rude, or unhelpful, not a damned one of you made even the slightest effort to help. So if you don't like the way I try to help or find it inadequate then STEP UP and do better. Same thing in the thread where I suggested calling or visiting the ward office as an easy solution to the poster's problem. I caught all sorts of crap on that one for being mean and callous. Yet not only was it the most surefire and responsible answer to the problem and in no way burdensome to the poster, it was another example of everybody griping about me being "mean" while NOBODY else suggested anything AT ALL.
A few points:
1. His trouble googling a source for the futon online was probably due to using the wrong search terms. I gave him search terms which I know will yield sites selling futon online, because I went and googled it myself before suggesting the terms to anyone else. He asked for links, and the terms I suggested will yield more links than he can shake a stick at. Where are the links from the rest of you?
2. I post from my truck, via my iPhone, and I wasn't about to go wading through all those sites doing a needle-in-a-haystack search for a merchant who will accept overseas orders. I helped to the extent that it was practical for me to do so, given time and equipment limitations.
3. I will point out that of all the people who thought my reply mean, rude, or unhelpful, not a damned one of you made even the slightest effort to help. So if you don't like the way I try to help or find it inadequate then STEP UP and do better. Same thing in the thread where I suggested calling or visiting the ward office as an easy solution to the poster's problem. I caught all sorts of crap on that one for being mean and callous. Yet not only was it the most surefire and responsible answer to the problem and in no way burdensome to the poster, it was another example of everybody griping about me being "mean" while NOBODY else suggested anything AT ALL.
- 20 Aug 2003
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Rakuten has this site in English.
Rakuten Global Market: Futon mattresses - Bedding - Home Decor, Housewares & Furniture
You could also go to Amazon.co.jpﾂ： 窶凖岩?敕 - ﾆ稚ﾆ叩ﾆ鍛ﾆ歎ﾆ停?｡ﾆ停?慊、窶ｰﾃ??彭窶堋ｩ窶堙ｧﾂ食窶｢i窶堙懌?堙?【窶凖環湘ｭ窶掏窶倪?披?督ｳ窶板ｿﾂ】 , click on the English tab at the top, scroll the search menu to Kitchen and Housewares, then type in "futon".
Rakuten Global Market: Futon mattresses - Bedding - Home Decor, Housewares & Furniture
You could also go to Amazon.co.jpﾂ： 窶凖岩?敕 - ﾆ稚ﾆ叩ﾆ鍛ﾆ歎ﾆ停?｡ﾆ停?慊、窶ｰﾃ??彭窶堋ｩ窶堙ｧﾂ食窶｢i窶堙懌?堙?【窶凖環湘ｭ窶掏窶倪?披?督ｳ窶板ｿﾂ】 , click on the English tab at the top, scroll the search menu to Kitchen and Housewares, then type in "futon".
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Made in Maine futon.
Years ago I bought a "futon" here in Maine. It is 6 inches thick and weighs a ton and feels like it is filled with beach sand , hard as a rock , but good for my bad back. No idea why they called it a futon.
Uncle Frank
Years ago I bought a "futon" here in Maine. It is 6 inches thick and weighs a ton and feels like it is filled with beach sand , hard as a rock , but good for my bad back. No idea why they called it a futon.
Uncle Frank
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- 9 Jul 2003
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Hello all,
I too have recently (a couple years) been wanting to get a futon mattress.
To save space. I don't want a bed frame and have been using this 'futon couch' that
came with the apartment for a couple years now. Plus I have too much stuff already.
I sometimes lay down blankets on the floor because the futon couch isn't the best, anyway.
I've found two sites so far in my short search.
I do have (at least) one question on these if anyone has knowledge.
This might be a superficial question, but...
One site has a picture with the futon rolled up (the first),
one with it folded (the 2nd site).
Is one design better?
Or is it just they way to chose to do the photo shoot
and all futons can be stored either way?
Also, the 2nd site offers a slightly longer version.
I'm barely squeak into the regular length futon of 75 inches.
Maybe the one or two inch leeway isn't too much of a deal?
I have little experience in sleeping so opinions on this latter question would help a lot.
Seriously,
I'm not connected with either of these stores,
I'm interested in a futon, in the US, and am just starting my search.
Shiki Futon Mat | HaikuDesigns.com
Japanese Shiki Futons - J-Life Shiki Futons - Shikibuton - Shikifuton Japanese mattress
I too have recently (a couple years) been wanting to get a futon mattress.
To save space. I don't want a bed frame and have been using this 'futon couch' that
came with the apartment for a couple years now. Plus I have too much stuff already.
I sometimes lay down blankets on the floor because the futon couch isn't the best, anyway.
I've found two sites so far in my short search.
I do have (at least) one question on these if anyone has knowledge.
This might be a superficial question, but...
One site has a picture with the futon rolled up (the first),
one with it folded (the 2nd site).
Is one design better?
Or is it just they way to chose to do the photo shoot
and all futons can be stored either way?
Also, the 2nd site offers a slightly longer version.
I'm barely squeak into the regular length futon of 75 inches.
Maybe the one or two inch leeway isn't too much of a deal?
I have little experience in sleeping so opinions on this latter question would help a lot.
Seriously,
I'm not connected with either of these stores,
I'm interested in a futon, in the US, and am just starting my search.
Shiki Futon Mat | HaikuDesigns.com
Japanese Shiki Futons - J-Life Shiki Futons - Shikibuton - Shikifuton Japanese mattress
