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Agreed on the air mattress, although I've known people who slept on them for years when younger... The good thing about something like a frame + slats is you can re-use it when you are ready to buy...

Not sure of your style or budget, but Ikea sells slats for their bed frames that are designed to be used without a box spring, assuming you have a central bar for them to rest on. You can use them...