down comforter

[leon]

Hi. I'd appreciate it if someone here wouldn't mind taking a look at these two comforters to make sure I'm not overlooking something that explains the $100 difference. Or even recommend something else entirely. I'm just looking for the nicest comforter (edited) I understand I'll be getting less value vs. online discounters, but I've also been disappointed buying sheets just based on thread count without opening them first, & this is a bigger investment. Also preferably the nicest machine washable I can find, which both these are. Because I.D.K. what a dry cleaner would even charge for a comforter, & I do have access to oversized machines myself.

Anyway, I can't figure out these two comforters. They're by the same make, with identical T.C.'s, same white goose down (?), both have true baffle box construction, "X-treme clean" washed & hypoallergenic, lifetime warranties etc.- the only difference I can see is 650 vs. 700 fill power- does it make sense for that alone to account for a $100 difference? In trying to educate myself on all the terminology, I understood F.P. was not necessarily the higher number the better quality, like thread count, but something that will vary by preference & climate since it determines how well it insulates. I crank my A.C. anyway when I sleep, so if it's only a matter of warmth, I'm going to take the cheaper one.

You guys don't think it's a down of higher quality, or better feeling, longer lasting, or anything else I haven't considered, do you? Anything else you've seen in mall stores or the like with true baffles that you just LOVED, I'd like to hear about it too.



I couldn't find dedicated home/bedding forums, & saw such topics posted here. I'm not a girl.

[CHANDLERS WISH]

You can post the pictures if you wish without any brand name, unfortunately outbound links are not allowed on this Forum.

CW

[leon]

You can post the pictures if you wish without any brand name, unfortunately outbound links are not allowed on this Forum.

CW

Oops! O.K. sorry about that C.W.

T.T.Y.L.
-Leon.

[CHANDLERS WISH]

No probs.

Probably they cost the same to make to be honest bar $2... however, they will try to sell it for more because it seems to "offer more".

Don't just check websites, visit stores as often the same thing almost is on sale and you can buy it even cheaper.

Welcome to the Forum.

CW

[dublinn]

Hello,


I Think that you are right and 100$ difference between them are not good between them but post some pictures then i will see that what kind of problem and what is the real difference between them.


thanks!!

[cinnamonheart88]

haha "im not a girl"

I have a down comforter that i recently invested it.. at an ammmaaazzinng price.. i got it for like 150 and it was originally 500 or so.. the bay had scratch and save and it was on sale.. i recommend sears or the bay for a down comforter if you decide against either of the ones you have up there because you can probably get a good deal. I don't know what the difference would be for the 100 dollar difference. To be honest i don't think there will be much of a difference at all.. 650 and 700 could most definitely be the cause for the difference.. who knows? my only advice i can give with a down comforter is i would probably go for a higher thread count to help minimize the fluffies that escape.. and use a duvet cover... also the warmest may not necessarily be the best bet.. i chose the warmest one because in the winter i sleep with the windows open cuz i like a cold room (so i can hide under the warm covers lol) but sometimes the duvet is waaayyy too warm.. theres nothing worse then waking up sweaty and gross.. people do not sleep well im very warm temperatures. Don't under estimate the power of down.. i would go for second to warmest...

[WildChild]

I have one and love it. I do get too hot sometimes but then I just fold it off to one side. Using a duvet and occasionally running through the drier to get the dust out, will keep it cleaner, longer. You really want to avoid dry cleaning anything you sleep in or on. The fumes can stay in the comforter for a long time and can be dangerous.

[Tititila]

Hi,
I think you need to buy from experts who are ready to explain price differences to customers. I bought some pillows online last month . their experts are also willing to answere all our questions.Go to *Removed outbound link*Hi. I'd appreciate it if someone here wouldn't mind taking a look at these two comforters to make sure I'm not overlooking something that explains the $100 difference. Or even recommend something else entirely. I'm just looking for the nicest comforter (edited) I understand I'll be getting less value vs. online discounters, but I've also been disappointed buying sheets just based on thread count without opening them first, & this is a bigger investment. Also preferably the nicest machine washable I can find, which both these are. Because I.D.K. what a dry cleaner would even charge for a comforter, & I do have access to oversized machines myself.

Anyway, I can't figure out these two comforters. They're by the same make, with identical T.C.'s, same white goose down (?), both have true baffle box construction, "X-treme clean" washed & hypoallergenic, lifetime warranties etc.- the only difference I can see is 650 vs. 700 fill power- does it make sense for that alone to account for a $100 difference? In trying to educate myself on all the terminology, I understood F.P. was not necessarily the higher number the better quality, like thread count, but something that will vary by preference & climate since it determines how well it insulates. I crank my A.C. anyway when I sleep, so if it's only a matter of warmth, I'm going to take the cheaper one.

You guys don't think it's a down of higher quality, or better feeling, longer lasting, or anything else I haven't considered, do you? Anything else you've seen in mall stores or the like with true baffles that you just LOVED, I'd like to hear about it too.



I couldn't find dedicated home/bedding forums, & saw such topics posted here. I'm not a girl.[/QUOTE]