Prices for your standard water bed sheets and normal sheets do not vary greatly. Many people are under the misunderstanding that waterbed sheets are more expensive because these beds are perceived to be a luxury furnishing.
These days this is not the case, the internet allows you to compare prices with suppliers all over the world and get cheap prices with some suppliers offering discounted waterbed linens.
To start your search for luxury sheets you need consider which type of sheets you need. Do you have a hard side waterbed or a soft side? If you have a hard side bed you may need to look for sheets specifically made for these beds. The sheets differ from normal sheets in that they tend to have corner pockets to keep the sheets on the bed. If you have a softside bed than elasticated sheets may prove to be a better choice.
Before you search you should double check the size of your bed to be on the safe side. How deep is your mattress? Is the bed King, queen or a standard double? Be sure to have the correct sizes before you start your search so you can narrow down your choices.
What budget do you have? Waterbed sheets vary in price dependant on the fabric they are made from as well as the size of the bed. Cotton/polyester sheet sets are hard wearing, inexpensive but may be not so luxurious. Flannel waterbed sheets are more expensive, they are generally high thread count pure cotton and are exceptionally comfortable as well as being hard wearing. Satin sheets are luxurious but more expensive than the other types of sheet. For unadulterated luxury silk sheets are your best bet but silk sheets won’t come cheap.
Once you have narrowed down the size, fabric type and best style for your water bed you can start to check for the best prices. Generally if your looking for the best price you are probably best to wait for end of season sales. Alternately, check the internet for special offers from new or start up businesses. You can check with waterbed supply businesses or with bedding and linen specialists, both are likely to supply a wide range of discount sheets. Ebay can be a place to find great offers on cheap waterbed sheets as many ebay businesses have stores attached to ebay.
Another good place to check for good prices may be from factory outlets where slight seconds or end of season runs are sold at wholesale or discount prices. If a discounted price is important don’t forget to check your local walmart as these often stock water bed sheets and sets. If you are buying off the internet don’t forget to include your shipping and delivery costs into your calculations, the further they are coming the more the shipping on your sheets are likely to be.
