# Opinions Sought--Metal Platform Beds. **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [February 18, 2009, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-sought-metal-platform-beds/486349 "2009-02-18T01:17:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2009, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-sought-metal-platform-beds/486349/1 "2009-02-18T01:17:58Z")
I’m thinking of replacing my crummy bed. I’ve always favored platform beds. After all, with a modern mattress, box springs are a little obsolescent. I’m looking at these models, in Full size– The\*\* Plaza\*\* [http://www.simplyplatformbeds.com/platform-beds/metal-platform-beds/plazaplatformbed.cfm#ReviewHeader](http://www.simplyplatformbeds.com/platform-beds/metal-platform-beds/plazaplatformbed.cfm#ReviewHeader) And the **Fulton** – [http://www.studentmarket.com/asp/show\_detail.asp?sku=FB2259&utm\_source=PC11&utm\_medium=shoppingengine&utm\_term=FB2259#ProdDetails](http://www.studentmarket.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=FB2259&utm_source=PC11&utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_term=FB2259#ProdDetails) Anybody bought these, or are familiar with them? Any other opinions? Bueller? ---
**Author:** ![Contrary](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/db5fbb/32.png) [@Contrary](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrary)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2009, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-sought-metal-platform-beds/486349/2 "2009-02-18T02:08:38Z")
I’ve had a bed similar to the ones you link for the last 10 years. Mine is quite comfortable although assembling/de-assembling it can be a pain. But otherwise I love it. I use it with an 8" foam core futon and have a featherbed on top of the futon. What I especially love about no box springs is that the bed never shifts or dips or anything else when either of us roll over. ---
**Author:** ![Jaglavak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/85f322/32.png) [@Jaglavak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaglavak)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2009, 8:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-sought-metal-platform-beds/486349/3 "2009-02-18T08:43:54Z")
I’ve got one and like it very much. However I do like a firm bed so if you’re a waterbed type it might not be for you. The metal frame is lightweight but stiff and doesn’t squeak a bit. But beware of those bars at the foot of the bed. If you foolishly flop down and drop your shin across them it will leave a mark. I’m considering taking a plasma cutter to mine and lowering that bar. Other than that, I’d buy another one in a heartbeat. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2009, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-sought-metal-platform-beds/486349/4 "2009-02-18T22:42:42Z")
Hmmm…sounds good. Anybody else? Got a preference between the two? Or another low-priced suggestion? ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2009, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-sought-metal-platform-beds/486349/5 "2009-03-04T22:51:14Z")
I went ahead & bought the Fulton. IT"S GREAT! And looks good, too!