The theory is simple: instead of buying a household item or a piece of clothing or some equipment you might use once or twice, you take it out and return it.

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    6 months ago

    They pay a subscription for this… Home Depot and Lowes have similar programs that only require a deposit when you borrow the tool, which is refunded when you return the tool. And it’s not even a super expensive deposit. But it is only tools.

    Rent-a-Center is still a better service, since you could eventually own the thing.

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      6 months ago

      Home Depot and Lowe’s charge you out the ass for tool rentals…what are you talking about

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          6 months ago

          Huh? You’re getting your money back? I’ve rented things from Home Depot and there’s a security deposit you get back, but you still pay to actually rent the tool.

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          6 months ago

          I think you’re mistaken…they refund security deposits, but there is a separate fee that scales with how long you keep the equipment. Maybe go back and check your receipts

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          6 months ago

          Home Depot would prolly go outta business in that case heh

          Agreed w/checking the receipts per the other commenter