I am moving and cannot take my great bed with me. The mattress is a bonus if you want it. Most people want a new mattress or buy a new bed topper to put on top of the old mattress. My mattress works great for me even with its age. The box springs and frame is your primary purchase. The mattress has had a total encasement protector from day one. I have not checked to see what the mattress looks like after being protected. Certainly no bugs. Available December 11th or 12th. You can check it out anytime before then.