Big Lots or Rent-A-Center?

Comparing Rent-A-Center and Big Lots in Alexander City, AL

Shopping for must-have home items like electronics, appliances, or furniture? You're probably wondering where to shop – Rent-A-Center or Big Lots near you in Alexander City, AL? Both of these stores have their benefits and unique stock of items. Learn about these benefits and why you should consider shopping at your local Alexander City Rent-A-Center.

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Where to Shop: Rent-A-Center or Big Lots Furniture in Alexander City, AL?

Rent-A-Center and Big Lots are both stores near you in Alexander City, AL that offer a wide selection of furniture. Both stock popular items, such as bedroom sets, living room furniture, and accent pieces. However, Rent-A-Center stocks many of the name brands you recognize, including La-Z-Boy and Ashley Furniture.

Comparing Rent-A-Center and Big Lots Mattresses in Alexander City, AL

You deserve to get a great night's sleep every single night. Mattresses are another popular item that you can find in both Rent-A-Center and Big Lots stores near you in Alexander City, AL. At your local Rent-A-Center, you’ll find memory foam, innerspring, box springs, and hybrid mattresses. You can shop from name brands like Sealy at either of these stores, but if you want DreamCloud and Nectar, too, visit Rent-A-Center to help you shop for the perfect mattress for your individual sleeping style.

Rent-A-Center or Big Lots: Appliances in Alexander City, AL

Are you shopping for a new dishwasher, dryer, or refrigerator for your home in Alexander City, AL? Rent-A-Center might be your best bet. With a selection of major appliances and more from the top brands you love, like Samsung and Whirlpool, it’s easy to find the items you need at Rent-A-Center.

Big Lots in Alexander City, AL also has appliances, but not large appliances like refrigerators and ranges. You'll only be able to find small items like microwaves, toasters, and air fryers.

What Are My Shopping Options at Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots in Alexander City, AL?

Your Alexander City, AL Rent-A-Center understands that electronics, appliances, and furniture are pricey purchases. Our rent-to-own program was created to work with your budget, with weekly, bi-weekly (every other week), semi-monthly, or monthly rental renewal payment options. These options mean you don't have to pay a large amount of money upfront to find the items you need for your home. Another great part about Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own model?* You have the ability to make payments online, over the phone, in cash at a convenient location such as participating 7-Eleven and CVS stores, or in-store at your local Alexander City Rent-A-Center.

Big Lots does have a leasing option for purchases you make in-store or online. Big Lots leasing in Alexander City, AL gives you the ability to make monthly payments towards your purchases instead of having to pay a hefty amount at one time like you'd have to with a debit or credit card, not unlike Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own model*. Big Lots leasing does have a 90-day early purchase option, but Rent-A-Center allows you to have more flexibility with a 3–6 Month Same As Cash purchase option.**

What Are the Benefits of Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots in Alexander City, AL?

It's not just payment flexibility you get when you choose to shop at your local Alexander City Rent-A-Center. Another benefit you get is Rent-A-Center's RAC Exchange*** program. The RAC Exchange*** program means you can swap your item for something else within the first six months of your contract. So, if that new mattress isn't quite what you wanted or your new TV doesn't fit in your entertainment center, it's simple to swap it out for something that you like more. Plus, any payments you've already made will be applied to the total cost of owning the new item.

Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots Locations in Alexander City, AL

Rent-A-Center has over 3,000 locations nationwide, so you likely have one located conveniently nearby. Currently, Big Lots only has over 1,300 stores, which means you may not have a Big Lots nearby in Alexander City, AL. They are also slated to close hundreds of stores, so your closest Big Lots may close soon.

Shop at Rent-A-Center in Alexander City, AL

Don't wait around for a Big Lots sale in Alexander City, AL to pay cash in order to get the furniture, electronics, appliances, and more that you need. At Rent-A-Center, we have the flexible renewal payment options you want, in addition to RAC Exchange*** to help you get the household must-haves you want today. You can shop our rent-to-own* items online or shop in person at your local Rent-A-Center.

*The advertised option is a rental-purchase agreement (rent-to-own agreement, consumer rental-purchase agreement or a lease/lease-purchase agreement, depending on your state). Product availability and pricing may vary by store. You may cancel your lease at any time without penalty and return your items in good condition. Ownership is optional. You will not own the merchandise until the total amount necessary to acquire ownership is paid in full or you exercise your early purchase option.

**"3-6 Months Same As Cash” offer valid in most states on new agreements. Exercising a Same As Cash option requires a separate payment in addition to your rental renewal payments. To make this payment, please contact your store or go to Rent-A-Center Login See agreement for details. 6 Months Same As Cash not available in HI, NJ, NY and WV and select franchised locations, which may offer 3 - 6 Months Same As Cash, depending on product selected. Offer is valid only on new agreements.

***”RAC Exchange” program valid for agreements entered at select locations, is available to new and existing customers, and applies to inventory obtainable by store location. Cash price of the item selected for exchange may not exceed approval amount, which is subject to validation and adjustment prior to exchange and may vary from original approval amount. Exchange requires execution of rental agreement for item selected for exchange, which must be completed within six (6) months following the first active rental date of item being returned for exchange. Agreement for item being returned for exchange must be in good standing (with all rental payments current) at the time of exchange and product must be in good condition. Rent paid for prior agreement will be applied to the reduce the total cost to own for the replacement agreement, but rent paid may not be applied in full to same as cash amount for replacement agreement. Any applicable same as cash period will apply to new agreement based on product selection and agreement term. The amount of rent paid from prior agreement eligible for application to same as cash amount for replacement agreement may vary from 40% to 66%, depending on your state of residence. Exchanges under program may not be combined with other discounts, offers, or promotions. Participating locations only. Eligible items only. All items subject to availability and approval. Some exclusions apply. Not all customers or lease transactions will qualify. See Store Manager for complete details.

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