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13 February 2007

The Vividus Bed by Hastens

I’ve been looking at Hastens beds for the past year or so ever since they started their latest media campaign in the design magazines. In this time frame, I’ve actually experienced one of these beds, and there is no doubt that they are unrivaled. Everything is wonderful about they way they feel. But when an everyday object like a bed costs nearly $60,000 I can’t be happy with the piece. I’m sorry but no! What really makes it cost that much? I went down to my local comfy bed store named McRoskey and found that, in fact, it takes a lot of work to make a really good bed. Their McRoskey Airflex beds, which are some of the best by the way, only cost about $10,000 ($5,000 for the mattress set) with all the bells and whistles included. So, what am I missing? There is a $50,000 deficit here. This is what I like to call the ripoff fee. This is the pure profit fee that this company is ripping you off for the honor of owning one of their beds… I could be full of shit, though. If anyone out there owns a Vividus and feel like they get every bit of their $60 grand out of the bed, then please let me know.

Object: The Vividus Bed

Manufacturer: Hastens

URL: www.hastens.com

Price: $60,000

Lust Factor: Tepid

7 Responses to “The Vividus Bed by Hastens”

  1. sharon salimi Says:

    i am very interested in what the bed is made of i so the article in the paper the other company was vivdus so i have looked you both up to see why a bed could cost 50000 and one of the company said its horse hair any way thata would be a turn off for me i just want a really good bed i do beleive there is a big difference but i would like to be more knowegable before deciding which one is best

  2. Jeff Klein Says:

    I am the Hastens dealer in CT although I ship nationwide. I would be happy to provide information, catalogs, DVD’s, etc, to anyone who would like more information. Feel free to ask for honest advice even if you are not going to purchase from my company.

    Jeff Klein
    Sleep etc.
    President

  3. Susanna Urlik Says:

    Hello,

    I’ve been looking at a Hastens king bed. I have a Dux queen electronic with the Pascal top and I love it. The problem is one of dimensions only. However, as I have one Dux I would like to try another bed of comparable quality, but slightly less pricey. Is there any king bed for me with Hastens at approx. 50% of the price I paid for my Dux queen electronic? I look foward to your response.

    Susanna Urlik

  4. Brandon Thomas Baunach Says:

    Very good question. You should contact the commenter above directly. Hastens does make moderately priced beds that are still very, very good. You don’t have to get a $50,000 bed from them to get an awesome sleep from them.

  5. Dan Stauffer Says:

    House of Norway has been selling Hastens Beds since Feb.2002 We also display every version of the Hastens beds including The Vividus. We do offer Quick Delivery as we stock most of the best selling Hastens beds here in NJ plus interest free financing for the first year. Visit our 25,000 sqr.ft showroom for the best selection of Scandinavian and Modern Furniture. Family owned and operated for over 24 years. http://www.houseofnorway.com :) I know…that really sounded like an advertisement. Talk to me 973-227-3367

  6. robert lussier Says:

    i am a believer
    i actually toured the factory in shocking, sweden and saw the artistry and chraftsmanship that went into the making of this bed…the hours and hours…
    its like ‘couture’…the same womann has been sewing this bed forever…
    and the youth that works at the factory are like artists…
    i have never seen anything in my life. i also slept on one in a tiny local hotel that has hastens beds in all their rooms at the inn.
    it was the most amazing sleep i have evr had, i am not kidding you.
    if you do your research, sir, then you will know what the 50, ooo difference is.

  7. Jodie Says:

    As it has already been said, you can get a very good Hastens bed considerably cheaper than $60,000. Their queen size is available for around $4000. That bed is still a better sleep than most beds on the market that most of us buy. The thing that really sets the Hastens beds apart from the Sealy/Simmons bunch is that it is a GREEN bed, made with all natural filling material, and you can get the beds intended for 2 people in different firmness options. That is why I am saving my money to buy one.

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