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Just as an aside (and you probably already know this) - Any Air bed that cost you less than $300 has an average lifespan of approx. six months, and 95% of them will experience some structural failures (such as a rib separating) within 18 months of continuous use. So, yes, that is an amazing return policy. :-)

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Yeah, I was aware of them having terrible lifespan, one of the reasons why I purchased from Costco in the first place, but Aerobed always advertises their beds as being quality and staying that way for a long time so I was surprised that it only last about that long.

As the owner of five sub $250 Aerobed's (though I've never had the balls to return them after seven months of use. :-) -I can say they are somewhat higher quality than your typical $100-$200 Airbed, they are still meant for "occasional" use - I.E. pull them out for guests 2-3 night 3-4 times/year. Probably good for five years. If you get seven months out of a $150 Aerobed, then you are about average. I've had _one_ last 14 months, the rest went around 7-9 months.

If you want to use an AirBed continuously, be prepared to plunk a minimum of $700, and upwards of $5,000 for a top of the line Comfortaire.

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