Big Lots or Rent-A-Center?

Comparing Rent-A-Center and Big Lots in National City, CA

If you’re shopping for must-have items like furniture, electronics, or appliances, you may be wondering where to go: Rent-A-Center or Big Lots in National City, CA? Each of these stores has unique benefits and selections. Compare the two today to learn why you should consider your local National City Rent-A-Center.

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Should I Choose Rent-A-Center or Big Lots Furniture in National City, CA?

In National City, CA, you'll find Rent-A-Center and Big Lots stores that offer a varied selection of furniture. Both stores have trendy items, such as living room furniture, bedroom sets, and accent pieces. However, Rent-A-Center carries many of the top products from brands you recognize, such as Ashley Furniture and La-Z-Boy.

Comparing Rent-A-Center and Big Lots Mattresses in National City, CA

Are you ready to get a fantastic night's sleep every night? Mattresses are another popular item that you can buy at Rent-A-Center or Big Lots stores in National City, CA. At your nearby Rent-A-Center, you’ll see box springs, memory foam, innerspring, and hybrid mattresses. You can shop for certain brands like Sealy at both of these stores, but DreamCloud and Nectar are only at Rent-A-Center to help you find the ideal mattress, no matter your sleeping style.

Should I Go to Rent-A-Center or Big Lots for Appliances in National City, CA?

Are you shopping for a new dishwasher, dryer, or refrigerator for your home in National City, CA? Your local Rent-A-Center could be the best choice. With a variety of major appliances and more from brands you trust, like Samsung and Whirlpool, you can find the products you need at Rent-A-Center.

It's true that Big Lots also offers National City, CA appliances, but they do not have large appliances like ranges and refrigerators. You'll only be able to find small items like microwaves, toasters, and air fryers.

Leasing Options at Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots in National City, CA

Rent-A-Center in National City, CA understands that appliances, electronics, and furniture are pricey purchases. Our rent-to-own program was created to work with your budget, and we offer rental renewal payment options including weekly, bi-weekly (every other week), semi-monthly, or monthly. 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 benefit of Rent-A-Center’s rent-to-own model?* You can make your payments online, in-store at your local National City Rent-A-Center, over the phone, or in cash at a convenient location such as participating 7-Eleven and CVS stores.

Big Lots offers a leasing option for purchases made in-store or online. Big Lots leasing in National City, CA allows you to make monthly payments towards your purchases instead of paying a large amount at once like you'd have to with a debit or credit card, comparable to Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own model*. Big Lots leasing does have a 90-day early purchase option, but Rent-A-Center gives you more flexibility with a 3–6 Month Same As Cash option.**

Comparing Benefits at Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots in National City, CA

You don't just get the benefit of payment flexibility when you go with Rent-A-Center in National City. Another benefit you get is Rent-A-Center's RAC Exchange*** program. Through RAC Exchange***, you can exchange your item for a different one within the first six months of your contract. So, if that new sectional isn't as comfortable as you hoped or your TV is too big for your living room, swapping it out for something you like more is easy. Plus, the payments you’ve made to date will be applied to the total cost of owning the new item.

Rent-A-Center Or Big Lots: Locations Nearby in National City, CA

Rent-A-Center has over 3,000 locations nationwide, so you likely have one located conveniently nearby. There are currently only over 1,300 Big Lots stores, so there may not be a Big Lots near you in National City, CA. They are also slated to close hundreds of stores, so the Big Lots near you may not be there soon.

Shop at Rent-A-Center in National City, CA

Don't wait around for a Big Lots sale in National City, CA to pay cash to get the furniture, appliances, electronics, and more that you want. At Rent-A-Center, we have the flexible renewal payment options you want, alongside great benefits like RAC Exchange*** to help you get the household essentials you need today. Shop 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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