mattresses & futons

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I did a little research.  It looks like "air beds" are fairly cheap.  But,
real honest-to-goodness mattresses and futons are quite expensive.  Air
mattresses are about $100.  Non-air mattresses and futons are between $200
and $300.

I've never slept on an air bed, but, as you know, I can sleep on almost
anything without a problem.  I suspect that shipping the mattress that we
have will probably be about $150 out of the $3900.  So, it would be
cheaper to buy an air mattress, but maybe not a non-air one.

Also, air mattresses are much more transportable.

(Of course, all these estimates are without the bed or futon platform.
That'll add maybe $100 to $200 to the cost depending on whether you can
find a used one or not.)