Stella writes:

Good Morning Pete,
I appreciate so much your advise and expertise. The Simmons Beautyrest World Class model you recommended is priced over my budget. Can you recommend
another model in the price $1,000 to $1,300 that will be good for me from the Beautyrest collection?
I omitted to tell you that my husband is a back and side sleeper. Sometimes he complains about his back.
Thank you so much,
Stella

Hi Stella,

The most important factor to consider, the one that will determine the longevity of the mattress, is your husband's size.

And don't let anybody kid you, size matters.

The thing that will do the most to extend the life of the mattress you buy, is the latex topper. It's an absolute must and it isn't cheap.

There are very few mattresses that are strong enough to hold him for very long. Your best choice at a lower cost, in conjunction with the latex topper, is the Simmons Beautyrest Classic Lumberton with a 2" Dunlop latex topper. Together, you will have support, comfort and decent longevity...even for a big man. Here are the links to those products. It's the best you can do with the money you have to work with.

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-brands/simmons/beautyrest-recharge-classic/