<p>For us, ordering the sheets just made it easier. Boys did not care. THey mailed the stuff to him, so he just picked it up at his mail station. ALso got the computer on campus, for the convenience. Made it easy. I found that with my boys, the top sheet is a waste. There is a chance in H.LL that they will make the bed if all they have to do is shake out the comforter. So I bought some bottom sheets only from JCPenny's to supplement the set I ordered, and also brought a few regular old comforters. They got good use, I am told for visitors and other purposes. My kids went to school quite a distance away, so that just made things easier.</p>
<p>However, for this third one, we do have the issue that he has severe eczema and fabric allergies. It is important to prewash things for him, or he breaks out into a rash. So I think it'll be JC Penney's again and mailing a package of old comforters. We did not really need the xLong comforters.</p>
<p>Wanted to add, that washing the new linens during Orientation Week does not sound like something that will happen, and for him, they should be washed first.</p>
<p>cptofthehouse, my s also has eczema and that's why I also need to wash the stuff beforehand. good to know that someone else is also in the same situation. do you have to use 100% cotton? are you getting the mattress pad and pillow protectors that are hypoallergenic or keep out allergens?</p>
<p>I am going to arm the bed for him. Knowing him, if he washes the comforter, pillowcase and bottom sheet more than once in the semester, it would be a wonder. He does not need 100% cotton, but he does need to wash using a hypoallergenic detergent. I'm a bit worried because I do an extra rinse with my machine but dorm machines do not always have that option. This is an issue that worries me as he has had some problems when the eczema has gotten out of hand.</p>
<p>To the posts above about egg crate pads: In my experience, using the egg crate pad definitely makes the beds way more comfortable. I think I got mine at Target for $20-$30, and I just threw it away at the end of the year. If you are willing to spend more money, definitely buy the memory foam. =-)</p>
<p>does anyone have any experience or opinion about the Healthy Sleep Mattress Protector that they are offering in the brochure? Does it do anything? (advertises as an anti microbial barrier and for allergy sufferers)</p>
<p>It will come in the mail this summer. We found that the XL twin sheets and other items were VERY available during the summer at local stores (Target, WalMart, etc.) for similar or lower prices.</p>
<p>We found the linens available through the brochure were cheap and uncomfortable. You can get great Twin Xl sheets at BB& B or target, but get there early in the summer, as they sell out quickly.</p>
<p>If you order online, Target or Walmart will deliver to whatever address you enter, including the dorms. (Enter your name and room# and “USC - dorm building name” as part of the address) Just be sure the delivery is AFTER move-in day. USC will not accept or hold packages delivered before you move in.</p>
<p>That sounds good. However, if I wanna go down to target or walmart myself to pick out my stuff (for whatever reasons, eg. to compare quality), will they still deliver it to my dorm? How much does shipping cost?</p>
<p>Target and WalMart are “Discount Department Stores,” and typically they do not deliver in-store purchases. For items they offer both in-store and online, you could examine the item instore, and then order it online for delivery - but if you are in the store looking at the item, why not just buy the item and take it with you?</p>
<p>The regular (non-discount) department stores like Nordstrom’s, Macy’s etc… do offer delivery for instore purchases, and for sheets I would expect the shipping charge to be less than $10.</p>
<p>cc411 (Greenery- I love it when it’s clear someone used the search function! This thread is almost a year old but still relevant!)
LOL. Good catch. I got the “Linen brochure” last week. Thanks!</p>