We ordered this bed for the "if we ever need it" type situation. We opened it up at 10 pm and we were surprised to see over 6 large holes in the bed. There is a seventh that we can't find. Brand new and it does hold air, even with with patches. Which we shouldn't need to patch on day one. We were just out of return it amazon. The manufacture says to ship it to them and they will take a look at it. I know this is probably the exception, but I really feel like I got hosed. This is probably the last time I ever get an inflatable mattress.