Big Lots or Rent-A-Center?

Big Lots or Rent-A-Center in Centralia, IL?

Your local Rent-A-Center and Big Lots in Centralia both have home essentials like furniture, electronics, and appliances. So you may be wondering: should I shop at Rent-A-Center or Big Lots near me in Centralia, IL? Both of these stores have their own unique stock and benefits. Learn more today, and consider your local Rent-A-Center.

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

In Centralia, IL, you'll find Rent-A-Center and Big Lots stores that offer a varied selection of furniture. Each of these stores carries in-demand items, including living room furniture, bedroom sets, and accent pieces. Your local Rent-A-Center has many of the big brands you recognize, like Ashley Furniture and La-Z-Boy.

Should I Shop for Rent-A-Center or Big Lots Mattresses in Centralia, IL?

Ready to get the best sleep of your life every night? Mattresses are another popular item that you can find in both Rent-A-Center and Big Lots stores near you in Centralia, IL. At your nearby Rent-A-Center, you’ll find innerspring, box springs, hybrid, and memory foam mattresses. You can shop from name brands like Sealy at each store, but DreamCloud and Nectar are only at Rent-A-Center to help you shop for the perfect mattress for your individual sleeping style.

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

Are you shopping for a new dishwasher, refrigerator, or dryer for your Centralia, IL home? Rent-A-Center could be the best option. With a variety of major appliances and more from brands you trust, like Samsung and Whirlpool, Rent-A-Center has the items you need.

It's true that Big Lots also offers Centralia, IL appliances, but they do not have major appliances like ovens and laundry machines. You’ll be limited to smaller items like toasters, air fryers, and microwaves.

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

At your local Centralia, IL Rent-A-Center, we understand that furniture, appliances, and electronics are pricey 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 awesome benefit of renting-to-own through Rent-A-Center?* You have the ability to make payments online, in cash at a convenient location such as participating 7-Eleven and CVS stores, in-store at your local Centralia Rent-A-Center, or over the phone.

At Big Lots, you do have a leasing option for online and in-store purchases. Big Lots leasing in Centralia, IL means you can make monthly payments on your purchases instead of having to pay the whole price at one time like you would with a credit or debit card, similar to Rent-A-Centers rent-to-own model*. Big Lots leasing does offer a 90-day early purchase option, but Rent-A-Center gives you more flexibility with a 3–6 Month Same As Cash option.**

What Are the Benefits of Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots in Centralia, IL?

You don't just get the benefit of payment flexibility when you choose to shop at your local Centralia Rent-A-Center. You also get the Rent-A-Center benefit of RAC Exchange.*** RAC Exchange*** 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 new TV doesn't fit in your entertainment center, 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 Centralia, IL

Rent-A-Center has over 3,000 stores across the United States, 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 Centralia, IL. They are also planning hundreds of store closures, so the Big Lots near you may close soon.

Waiting for a Big Lots Furniture Sale in Centralia, IL? Shop Rent-A-Center Instead

Don't wait around for a Big Lots sale in Centralia, IL to pay cash to get the electronics, furniture, appliances, and more that you want. Rent-A-Center has flexible renewal payment options you'll love, along with benefits like RAC Exchange*** to help you get the essentials you need today. Shop online or go to your local Rent-A-Center to shop in person.

*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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