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I purchased a pullout sofa at Carlyle Convertibles (which I found out about via this site). Although I got a deal on the floor model, it was still an arm and a leg and far more expensive than my bed, mainly because it was upholstered with Ultrasuede. Like a car, it was an investment. I'm very pleased with my investment. It is impossible to get a permanent stain on Ultrasuede--I've been able to wipe off ink, wine, and coffee stains with just a damp cloth. It seems to be the only piece of upholstered furniture in my apartment that my cats are not interested in scratching (including my fake Ultrasuede recliner and Jennifer Convertibles faux Ultrasuede couch). The sleeper is firm and my guests are protected from the kidney bar by a "steelweave" barrier. I personally prefer soft to firm mattresses but of course firm is worlds better than saggy and my guests report that it's quite comfortable. So if you are willing to spend a pretty penny in a long term investment, I recommend this. (You can save money by choosing a different fabric, but a fabric that doesn't hold stains is a worthy investment!) I guess what I want to say is a lot of the criticisms above are inoperable if you invest in a quality sleeper.