Looking for a mattress in New York City
NYC buyers post a mattress Want instead of hoping a listing appears. Set a budget; sellers reply. Want never holds the money.
Queen mattresses in walk-ups are a carry problem. Include size, wrapping, and whether it has to bend around a stair.
Open mattress wants in New York City
Live public Wants only. If this list is empty, nobody has posted one yet — that is not a count we invent.
No public mattress wants in New York City yet
Post the first mattress Want — free during launch. Sellers reply to your budget.
More items in NYC
Looking for a couch in New York City
Walk-up buildings punish oversized sectionals. Say whether it has to fit an elevator or a four-floor carry, and which borough you are in.
Looking for a dresser in New York City
A bureau that fits a railroad apartment is a different Want than a wide double dresser. Include width and whether there is an elevator.
Looking for a dining table in New York City
Drop-leaf and gateleg tables fit more walk-ups than a fixed eight-top. Include borough, floor, and elevator — or the carry.
Looking for a TV in New York City
Say screen size, wall-mount vs. stand, and whether you can pick up tonight. Most NYC wants are apartment-scale. Mention the borough, the floor, and whether there is an elevator. A Brooklyn walk-up and a Manhattan elevator are different jobs for a seller.
Looking for a PS5 in New York City
Say disc vs. digital, whether games or a second controller matter, and pickup timing. Most NYC wants are apartment-scale. Mention the borough, the floor, and whether there is an elevator. A Brooklyn walk-up and a Manhattan elevator are different jobs for a seller.
Looking for tickets in New York City
Name the event, date, section or quantity, and whether the tickets are digital or paper. Most NYC wants are apartment-scale. Mention the borough, the floor, and whether there is an elevator. A Brooklyn walk-up and a Manhattan elevator are different jobs for a seller.
Looking for a desk in New York City
Say width, standing vs. sitting, and whether it has to go up a stair. Most NYC wants are apartment-scale. Mention the borough, the floor, and whether there is an elevator. A Brooklyn walk-up and a Manhattan elevator are different jobs for a seller.
Looking for a sewing machine in New York City
Say mechanical vs. computerized, brand if you care, and whether you can pick up a heavy case. Most NYC wants are apartment-scale. Mention the borough, the floor, and whether there is an elevator. A Brooklyn walk-up and a Manhattan elevator are different jobs for a seller.
Mattress in other cities
Looking for a mattress in Madison
Say twin, extra-long twin, full, queen, or king — dorm beds are often XL twin. Mention campus vs. an apartment, and whether used is acceptable.
Looking for a mattress in Philadelphia
Say twin, full, queen, or king, and whether you will take a used mattress. Same-day pickup in Fishtown or West Philly is useful to mention.
Looking for a mattress in Chicago
Winter hallways and lease dates matter. Name queen vs. king and a neighborhood — Logan Square, Pilsen, Lakeview, or Hyde Park.
Looking for a mattress in Austin
New arrivals often want a queen this week. Say size and whether used is acceptable, plus East Austin, South Congress, or UT-area pickup.
Looking for a mattress in Denver
Altitude moves often need a queen or king quickly. Highlands, RiNo, Capitol Hill, and Baker are clearer than “Denver metro.”
Looking for a mattress in Houston
Humidity and distance both matter. Say size and whether you can pick up in the Heights, Montrose, Midtown, or EaDo.
Looking for a mattress in Dallas
Oak Lawn, Bishop Arts, Deep Ellum, and Uptown beats “anywhere in DFW.” Include twin/full/queen/king so replies match the bed.
Looking for a mattress in Sioux City
Say twin, full, queen, or king, and whether a used mattress is acceptable. Sioux City, Iowa sits on the Missouri River — not Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Name a neighborhood (Morningside, Leeds, Downtown) so a seller can judge the trip.
Looking for a mattress in Champaign
Say twin, full, queen, or king, and whether a used mattress is acceptable. Champaign-Urbana pickups split between campus, Downtown Champaign, and Urbana. Say which side of campus and whether a car can pause.
Looking for a mattress in Belleville, Michigan
Say twin, full, queen, or king, and whether a used mattress is acceptable. Label the Want Belleville, MI so it is not mixed up with Belleville, Illinois. Downtown, Van Buren Township, and Rawsonville are useful pickup notes.
Looking for a mattress in San Francisco
Say twin, full, queen, or king, and whether a used mattress is acceptable. San Francisco pickups are building-specific. Name the neighborhood — Mission, Sunset, Richmond, SoMa — plus floor, stairs, and a place to idle a car.
Common questions
How do I find a mattress locally in New York City?
NYC buyers post a mattress Want instead of hoping a listing appears. Set a budget; sellers reply. Want never holds the money.
How do I post what I want to buy?
Describe a mattress, set a budget, add a New York City location, and publish on Wantie. Nearby sellers reply in Messages — not email.
What should I include on a mattress Want?
Queen mattresses in walk-ups are a carry problem. Include size, wrapping, and whether it has to bend around a stair.
Does Wantie sell the item or take a cut?
No. Wantie is a reverse marketplace: buyers post a budget, sellers reply in Messages. The sale happens off-platform. There is no commission.
What if nobody has posted this yet?
Then the live list below is empty. Nearby sellers are thin right now — that is not a fake count. Post the first Want and sellers reply in Messages.
Will I get an email when someone replies?
No. Replies show up in Messages on Wantie. Turn on notifications or save your private link to get back. Wantie does not email posters or guests about offers, messages, or post status.