"Chillow Pillow" Buyers Beware

The Advertised "Chillow Pillow” is NOT a Pillow!

Build a better mousetrap, the old saying goes, and the world will beat a path to your door. Today, that saying could well be updated as follows: Build a popular product, and a thousand bloggers and websites will try to make a quick buck selling it. There’s nothing wrong with that of course, so long as they are not misleading consumers or doing business dishonestly. Unfortunately, such seems to be the case with the popular "Chillow® " a cooling pillow insert or overlay.

Whether it’s careless marketing or some other reason I don’t know, but more than a few sites selling the "Chillow®" like sellers on amazon.com or Overstock.com (who by the way is "not" authorized to sell the "Chillow"), advertise this popular product as a "Chillow Pillow" – so some people naturally expect to receive a cooling pillow.

Unfortunately, that’s not what they get at all. The "Chillow" pillow insert is just that – an insert that rests on top of your pillow or just under your pillowcase and helps to keep the top side of your pillow as cool, fresh, and comfortable as the underside avoiding the need to flip your pillow. At this time Overstock.com may be buying the Chillows from a supplier that is "not" authorized to resell the Chillow to them. As of this article, overstock.com is listing the "ChillowPlus®" model below the map price and is showing out of stock.

We recommend buying your Chillow from a reputable authorized dealer such as BeyondBeds.com (who to our knowledge have been selling the "Chillow®" for over 5 years; they offer free shipping on all of their products and always have them in stock. They are also always available by phone to answer your questions) or any other reputable authorized online dealer. more..

The good news is that the Chillow really does work! The Chillow's exclusively designed foam core (which absorbs water like a sponge) once filled, provides hours of cool, natural comfort without the need for refrigeration – or batteries. Some people find that this cooling effect does not last all night long (due to the warming effect of your body’s heat), so some people will use two Chillows. When one gets warm, they simply swap it for the other to keep cool through the night.

The Chillow pillow insert fits any standard-size pillow and can be a very cost-effective and energy-thrifty alternative to air conditioning. We highly recommend it for people who need relief from sunburns, hot flashes, headaches, or a hot, muggy night. And although it doesn’t need it, a little refrigeration can significantly enhance the Chillow's cooling power. Available in two sizes 20.5" X 13.5" X .5" or 14” x 10.5” x .5" and five different models ranging in price from $19.95 for the Mini, $24.95 for the Original "Chillow®" and $34.95 for the "Chillow Plus®." There is also the newer "SweetRelief Duo" at $49.95 which is only avalible as a set, that includes the "SweetPetite Mini Chillow" and the "SweetRelief Chillow in "pink" instead of aqua blue.

Another caveat: The "Chillow®" has a MAP or Minimum Advertised Price. This policy states that the Chillow cannot be advertised at a price lower than the manufacturers stated MAP price for each Chillow product. Honest retailers must agree to sell the Chillow at or above this MAP price – or else they are NOT authorized resellers. If you find a site that is selling "Chillow®" products “below MAP,” you are, of course, free to buy from them – but you might have problems with returning your purchase – or receiving anything beyond a barebones minimum of customer support or no support at all. It may be worth paying a few dollars more for the added peace of mind. After all, isn't the main reason for buying a Chillow in the first place to sleep more comfortably at night!

10/29/2010

Recommended Online Authorized Chillow Retailers

www.BeyondBeds.com ChillowPlus®,Mini Chillow, SweetRelief® Duo