Big Lots or Rent-A-Center?

Comparing Rent-A-Center and Big Lots in Carpentersville, IL

When you're shopping for home essentials like appliances, electronics, and furniture, you may be wondering: how do Rent-A-Center and Big Lots in Carpentersville, IL compare? Learn about the unique benefits and selection of both stores and why you should consider your local Carpentersville Rent-A-Center for furniture and more.

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Rent-A-Center Furniture or Big Lots Furniture in Carpentersville, IL?

Rent-A-Center and Big Lots are both stores near you in Carpentersville, IL that have a large selection of furniture. Both stores have trendy items, such as living room furniture, accent pieces, and bedroom sets. Your local Rent-A-Center has many of the top products from brands you trust, such as Ashley Furniture and La-Z-Boy.

Comparing Rent-A-Center and Big Lots Mattresses in Carpentersville, IL

Are you looking forward to getting a great night's sleep every night? Mattresses are another in-demand item that Carpentersville, IL Rent-A-Center and Big Lots stores carry. At Rent-A-Center, you can browse box springs, hybrid, innerspring, and memory foam mattresses. You can shop from name brands like Sealy at both stores, but if you want DreamCloud and Nectar, too, visit Rent-A-Center to help you find the ideal mattress for your sleeping style.

Rent-A-Center or Big Lots: Appliances in Carpentersville, IL

Are you shopping for a new dishwasher, dryer, or refrigerator for your home in Carpentersville, IL? Your local Rent-A-Center could be the best choice. With a selection of major appliances and more from popular brands like Whirlpool and Samsung, Rent-A-Center has the items you need.

Big Lots also carries appliances in Carpentersville, IL but not large appliances like refrigerators and ranges. You’ll only be able to shop for small items like air fryers, toasters, and microwaves.

What Are My Shopping Options at Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots in Carpentersville, IL?

At your local Carpentersville, IL Rent-A-Center, we understand that appliances, electronics, and furniture are big purchases. Our rent-to-own program is built with your budget in mind, and we offer rental renewal payment options including weekly, bi-weekly (every other week), semi-monthly, or monthly. You don't have to shell out a big chunk of money all at once to get the product you need for your home. Another great benefit of Rent-A-Center’s rent-to-own model?* You have the freedom to make payments online, in-store at your local Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville, IL means you can make monthly payments on your purchases instead of having to pay the whole price at one time like you would have to do with a credit or debit card, similar to Rent-A-Centers rent-to-own model*. The Big Lots leasing program has a 90-day purchase option, although Rent-A-Center offers more flexibility with our 3–6 Month Same As Cash option.**

Comparing Benefits at Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots in Carpentersville, IL

You don't just get the benefit of payment flexibility when you go with Rent-A-Center in Carpentersville. Another benefit of shopping at Rent-A-Center is RAC Exchange.*** The RAC Exchange*** program means within the first six months of your contract, you can swap your item for another. So, if that new mattress isn't quite what you wanted or your TV doesn't fit in your living room, swapping it out for something you like more is easy. And, the payments you've already made will be applied to the total cost of owning the new item.

Rent-A-Center Or Big Lots: Locations Nearby in Carpentersville, IL

Rent-A-Center has more than 3,000 store locations across the country, so you likely have one near you. There are currently only over 1,300 Big Lots stores, so there may not be a Big Lots near you in Carpentersville, IL. They are also about to close hundreds of locations, so your nearest Big Lots may not be there soon.

Instead of Waiting for a Big Lots Furniture Sale in Carpentersville, IL, Visit Rent-A-Center

Don't wait around for a Big Lots sale in Carpentersville, IL 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. Shop our rent-to-own* selection online or browse 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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