Atlas Picnic Table vs. Lifetime Picnic Table

In an attempt to get more product variation and better prices suited to customer's needs and wants, we were able to secure a supplier of some alternative picnic tables to our Lifetime Picnic Table. We have long sold picnic tables from Lifetime Products, even since about the very beginning and they have suited peoples needs wonderfully for the 9 years Competitive Edge Products has been in business. Due to their high popularity online and the difficulty in finding these in a retail setting, particularly when purchasing these in bulk quantities from local and national retail chains, we have long been a supplier of choice for scouts groups, churches, schools, and other organizations. Needless to say, the prices of these picnic tables has gone up a substantially over the years. We decided to get an alternative, that might lose a few features, but could possible save customers hundreds of dollars with the purchase of many of these tables.

The tables we decided to purchase was the Altas picnic table. The materials used and the structure of the picnic table frame and table top is very similar to Lifetime picnic tables. The major and most obvious feature lacking is the ability of these tables to fold flat. The Atlas picnic table is permanently set up and therefore, depending on your needs, might need fit your situation. However, if you do not need to store these picnic tables anywhere, or move them around a lot, at someplace like a campground, these are an excellent, cheaper alternative. A 10 pack for Lifetime Picnic Tables is a few hundred dollars more than a 10 pack of the Atlas picnic tables.

Another thing that is lost on a little bit is the warranty. Lifetime Products provides a full 2 year limited warranty whereas the Atlas picnic table only comes with a 1 year warranty. This is not say that the Atlas table is of poorer quality, but due to its imported status, our supplier is only able to provide a 1 year warranty.

Other than these 2 things, the picnic tables are very similar. The measurements may be a couple inches difference here and there due to manufacturing processes, but they match on essential features such as length of the picnic table (6 ft., sits 6 comfortably) and similar bench and table heights.

Lifetime Picnic Table For Kids

Many customers for about a year were looking all over for the old chidren's Lifetime Picnic Table, but were unable to find it. The old one was perfect for seating 4 children and had fun kid colors (red and blue). Lifetime Products for some reason stopped production of these tables and we could no longer provide them. However, this was not meant to last. About a couple of months ago we were able to list the children's Lifetime folding picnic table again. It is the same basic structure, and for all intents and purposes, is the same model, except for they no longer have the kid colors but have resorted to almond (a tannish color). Why they made that change we are not sure, but we do know that the old one is not going to be coming back any time soon. In the meantime, sales have been pretty good for the new model as customer's get used to the new color. The old model number was 28210, and the new model number is 80094.

Competitive Edge New Item Mango Mattresses

Competitive Edge has acquired a new supplier providing a revolutionary product called the Mango Mattress. Since this a newer item for us, we have not yet received much feedback on the quality of these items. So for this post we will refer you to the supplier's website where they have posted a couple of informative videos. These videos show how the mango mattress system works. In words, the mattress itself is compressed with a patented technology, and the air in the plastic covering is removed. The mattress is then rolled up and put into a box, making it one of the most portable mattress purchases ever, just put it in the back seat of your car to bring it home. When you unpackage the mattress, it will immediately begin to return to its original form within a few moments. If you have purchased a mango mattress from us, or anywhere else, please leave your product feedback here so others can understand the benefits and shortcomings of this unit.