how much should I expect to pay for a goose down comforter.
thanks a lot.
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it's very hard to say because the prices vary greatly depending on the size of the comforter (twin, full, queen, king), the thread count, and the amount of fill.
goose down will cost more than other types of down. if the description doesn't specifically indicate that it is goose down, you should assume it isn't.
you probably need to be a little more specific about what exactly you're looking for before anybody can give you any advice on the price range.
goose down will cost more than other types of down. if the description doesn't specifically indicate that it is goose down, you should assume it isn't.
you probably need to be a little more specific about what exactly you're looking for before anybody can give you any advice on the price range.
thanks, cgomes.
I am looking for a king sized goose down comforter.
if the thread count is about 300 and the fill is 700-fill what could be a decent price?
thanks a lot for your help.
I am looking for a king sized goose down comforter.
if the thread count is about 300 and the fill is 700-fill what could be a decent price?
thanks a lot for your help.
700-fill is very expensive (although i don't blame you one bit for wanting it 
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average price for 300 TC and 700 FC is going to be about $300 to $350. Decent sales will be around $250. Anything under $200 from a retailer would be clearance priced.
if i were looking for this item i'd go to ebay. you can get one there for about $150 plus shipping. i know some people don't like to buy off of ebay though.
)average price for 300 TC and 700 FC is going to be about $300 to $350. Decent sales will be around $250. Anything under $200 from a retailer would be clearance priced.
if i were looking for this item i'd go to ebay. you can get one there for about $150 plus shipping. i know some people don't like to buy off of ebay though.
Here are some interesting notations about down. BTW, my Scandia down comforter cost quite a bit nearly 20 years ago. It has been a wonderful comforter, and was worth every penny. 
Here is some more information:
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What is down?
Down is a natural substance - the soft plumule or cluster found under the breast feathers of geese and ducks. Down is nature's finest insulator, keeping these birds warm in the frozen climates from Northern Europe to Siberia. Scandia DownŽ uses only White Goose Down & Feathers in all our products.
High quality White Goose Down contains the largest clusters providing the greatest insulation value with the lightest weight possible. White Goose Down and Feathers are the preferred choice in white bedding for their clean appearance in our soft, light cotton tickings.
When the clusters loft in a comforter or garment, they interlock and overlap to trap a protective layer of air that insulates, keeping warmth in and cold out. Down does not produce warmth but it holds the warm air the body creates. The bigger a cluster is, the more still air it can trap to keep you warm. So, generally, the best down is formed by the bigger clusters found on larger, more mature birds.
Down is a natural substance - the soft plumule or cluster found under the breast feathers of geese and ducks. Down is nature's finest insulator, keeping these birds warm in the frozen climates from Northern Europe to Siberia. Scandia DownŽ uses only White Goose Down & Feathers in all our products.
High quality White Goose Down contains the largest clusters providing the greatest insulation value with the lightest weight possible. White Goose Down and Feathers are the preferred choice in white bedding for their clean appearance in our soft, light cotton tickings.
When the clusters loft in a comforter or garment, they interlock and overlap to trap a protective layer of air that insulates, keeping warmth in and cold out. Down does not produce warmth but it holds the warm air the body creates. The bigger a cluster is, the more still air it can trap to keep you warm. So, generally, the best down is formed by the bigger clusters found on larger, more mature birds.
Here is some more information:
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What is fill power?
Fill power measures the amount of space in one ounce of down.
That's nice, but how exactly do you measure fill power? To measure the amount of space in down, you would take one ounce of down and compress it. When released, the down will expand and fill up a certain amount of space. The amount of space it fills up is normally measured in cubic inches.
So a comforter advertised as 575 Fill Power means that each ounce of down fills 575 cubic inches of space? That's right. And the higher the number of the fill power, the higher the quality of the down. Good comforters normally start out at 575 fill power. Better comforters are 650 fill power and up.
Besides the quality of the down, why else is fill power important? Fill power is what gives down comforters its loft. Also, higher fill power comforters are warmer. Because the down takes up more space, it is able to trap more warmth.
What if I want to buy a comforter with higher quality down but without the extra warmth?
Look for the amount of ounces of down inside the comforter. Some comforters with higher fill powers may have less down than a lower fill power comforter. This is to keep the comforter from becoming too warm.
What is thread count?
Thread count is the amount of threads woven per square inch. To measure thread count, you would count the number of threads contained in one square inch of fabric. The finer the threads, the higher the count will be. Thread counts usually start at 200 threads per inch and go up.
So how does thread count impact my bedding decision?
Well, the higher the tread count, the lighter and more breathable the fabric becomes, and the smoother it is to the touch.
What is a baffled comforter?
A baffled comforter is one that has a vertical wall of fabric joining the upper and lower portions of the shell. Baffles allow the down in your comforter to assume its fullest loft. The higher quality comforters (this also usually translates into the more expensive) are made with baffles. You will be able to identify baffled comforters in advertisements by looking for wording such as "baffled boxes" or "baffle construction". If you do not see wording in a comforter ad that specifically includes the word "baffle" in some form, chances are 99.9% it's not a baffled comforter.
So if it's not a baffled comforter, what is it?
Most likely a sewn through comforter. The majority of comforters are sewn through construction. Unlike a baffle, there is not a vertical wall of fabric joining the upper and lower portions of the shell in a sewn through comforter. Obviously sewn through is a less expensive way to produce comforters and such comforters normally cost less. Sewn through comforters can be very good, especially if they are made by quality manufacturers (all sewn through comforters carried by Comfort House are of the highest quality). You'll just be missing out on the down expanding to its fullest loft as can be achieved with a baffled comforter.
Fill power measures the amount of space in one ounce of down.
That's nice, but how exactly do you measure fill power? To measure the amount of space in down, you would take one ounce of down and compress it. When released, the down will expand and fill up a certain amount of space. The amount of space it fills up is normally measured in cubic inches.
So a comforter advertised as 575 Fill Power means that each ounce of down fills 575 cubic inches of space? That's right. And the higher the number of the fill power, the higher the quality of the down. Good comforters normally start out at 575 fill power. Better comforters are 650 fill power and up.
Besides the quality of the down, why else is fill power important? Fill power is what gives down comforters its loft. Also, higher fill power comforters are warmer. Because the down takes up more space, it is able to trap more warmth.
What if I want to buy a comforter with higher quality down but without the extra warmth?
Look for the amount of ounces of down inside the comforter. Some comforters with higher fill powers may have less down than a lower fill power comforter. This is to keep the comforter from becoming too warm.
What is thread count?
Thread count is the amount of threads woven per square inch. To measure thread count, you would count the number of threads contained in one square inch of fabric. The finer the threads, the higher the count will be. Thread counts usually start at 200 threads per inch and go up.
So how does thread count impact my bedding decision?
Well, the higher the tread count, the lighter and more breathable the fabric becomes, and the smoother it is to the touch.
What is a baffled comforter?
A baffled comforter is one that has a vertical wall of fabric joining the upper and lower portions of the shell. Baffles allow the down in your comforter to assume its fullest loft. The higher quality comforters (this also usually translates into the more expensive) are made with baffles. You will be able to identify baffled comforters in advertisements by looking for wording such as "baffled boxes" or "baffle construction". If you do not see wording in a comforter ad that specifically includes the word "baffle" in some form, chances are 99.9% it's not a baffled comforter.
So if it's not a baffled comforter, what is it?
Most likely a sewn through comforter. The majority of comforters are sewn through construction. Unlike a baffle, there is not a vertical wall of fabric joining the upper and lower portions of the shell in a sewn through comforter. Obviously sewn through is a less expensive way to produce comforters and such comforters normally cost less. Sewn through comforters can be very good, especially if they are made by quality manufacturers (all sewn through comforters carried by Comfort House are of the highest quality). You'll just be missing out on the down expanding to its fullest loft as can be achieved with a baffled comforter.
Wow! you guys are great. thank you for all the information.
I have this in mind:
Comforter
it is a good buy? I am not sure as equivalent ones on ebay are much cheaper. which way should I go?
Thanks.
I have this in mind:
Comforter
it is a good buy? I am not sure as equivalent ones on ebay are much cheaper. which way should I go?
Thanks.
the description says "blanket", not comforter...hmmm not sure what that means.
notice the ounces..look at my link below and check the ounces (oz) of down:
have you looked at SmartBargains?
this may be good with less investment
this is much nicer than the shopnbc for the same price range
and yet another
I got a Laura Ashley one there..it's nice. It's in the washing machine now since the new puppy peeeeeeeeeeeed on it.
oh, btw they will all say "dry clean only" but they are completely washable.
notice the ounces..look at my link below and check the ounces (oz) of down:
have you looked at SmartBargains?
this may be good with less investment
this is much nicer than the shopnbc for the same price range
and yet another
I got a Laura Ashley one there..it's nice. It's in the washing machine now since the new puppy peeeeeeeeeeeed on it.
oh, btw they will all say "dry clean only" but they are completely washable.
i don't think calling it a blanket matters, since no matter what you call it you're still getting the same fill count. what normally separates a blanket from a comforter to me are the thickness and the edging. the link she showed seems to be quilted and edged, so it should be no different than a comforter.
dejavu - there is a HUGE difference between the comforters in the links you posted and the one that coconut did. two of the ones you linked are 550 fill count and the third one doesn't even list a fill count at all (which most likely means it's 500 or less). They all have high thread counts, but IMO any thread count that's 300 or more is fine and the fill count is what's really important.
coconut - i personally would buy one on ebay from a seller with a good reputation. it would be about $100 cheaper that way.
dejavu - there is a HUGE difference between the comforters in the links you posted and the one that coconut did. two of the ones you linked are 550 fill count and the third one doesn't even list a fill count at all (which most likely means it's 500 or less). They all have high thread counts, but IMO any thread count that's 300 or more is fine and the fill count is what's really important.
coconut - i personally would buy one on ebay from a seller with a good reputation. it would be about $100 cheaper that way.
but how can they claim that much fill power with that little weight in ounces?
doesn't add up.
for my purposes, the comforter from SmartBargains serves well..it's a medium warmth and not too lightweight- it's billowy enough.
doesn't add up.
for my purposes, the comforter from SmartBargains serves well..it's a medium warmth and not too lightweight- it's billowy enough.
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