I just learned a new nightmare that will also prevent me ever moving back to America.

In Victoria, a used mattress has to be clearly labeled as such by law at sale.

In many American states, mattress stores can simply reupholster a used mattress and sell it as brand new.

I may never sleep again.

@hacks4pancakes I think this is why, here, mattress tags have big warnings printed on them saying it's illegal to remove the tag unless you're the consumer

because then if you're buying a mattress and it doesn't have the tag, you know it's not new

(not a perfect solution by any means, but)