Big Lots or Rent-A-Center?

Comparing Furniture at Rent-A-Center and Big Lots in Staten Island, NY

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 Staten Island, NY? 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 Staten Island Rent-A-Center.

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Rent-A-Center or Big Lots Furniture in Staten Island, NY?

Rent-A-Center and Big Lots are both stores near you in Staten Island, NY that offer a wide selection of furniture. Each of these stores carries in-demand items, including bedroom sets, living room furniture, and accent pieces. However, Rent-A-Center stocks many of the brands you know, including La-Z-Boy and Ashley Furniture.

Comparing Rent-A-Center and Big Lots Mattresses in Staten Island, NY

You deserve to get a great night's sleep every single night. Mattresses are another in-demand item that Staten Island, NY Rent-A-Center and Big Lots stores carry. At Rent-A-Center, you’ll find innerspring, box springs, hybrid, and memory foam mattresses. You can shop for certain brands like Sealy at both of these stores, but Rent-A-Center is the only one with DreamCloud and Nectar to help you find the ideal mattress for your sleeping style.

Rent-A-Center or Big Lots: Appliances in Staten Island, NY

Are you on the hunt for a new dishwasher, dryer, or refrigerator for your home in Staten Island, NY? Rent-A-Center might be the best place to go. With a collection of major appliances and more from popular brands like Whirlpool and Samsung, Rent-A-Center has the items you need.

Big Lots in Staten Island, NY also has appliances, but they do not have major appliances like ovens and laundry machines. 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 Staten Island, NY?

Your Staten Island, NY Rent-A-Center understands that electronics, appliances, and furniture are major purchases. Our rent-to-own program is built with your budget in mind, with weekly, bi-weekly (every other week), semi-monthly, or monthly rental renewal payment options. That means you don’t have to pay a big chunk of money at once to find the items you need for your home. Another great benefit of Rent-A-Center’s rent-to-own model?* You have the option to make your payments online, over the phone, in-store at your local Staten Island Rent-A-Center, or in cash at a convenient location such as participating 7-Eleven and CVS stores.

Big Lots stores offer a leasing option for online or in-store purchases. Big Lots leasing in Staten Island, NY lets you make monthly payments towards your purchases instead of paying a large amount at once like you would have to do with a credit or debit card, comparable to Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own model*. The Big Lots leasing program has a 90-day purchase option, although Rent-A-Center gives you more flexibility with a 3–6 Month Same As Cash option.**

Benefits of Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots in Staten Island, NY

Payment flexibility isn't the only thing you get when you choose to shop at your local Staten Island Rent-A-Center. You can also enjoy the benefit of Rent-A-Center's RAC Exchange*** program. RAC Exchange*** 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, swapping it out for another item that you like better is straightforward. And, the 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 Staten Island, NY

There are more than 3,000 Rent-A-Center stores in the United States, so you likely have one conveniently located near you. Big Lots currently only has over 1,300 stores, which means there may not be a Big Lots near you in Staten Island, NY. They are also planning on closing hundreds of stores, so your closest Big Lots may close soon.

Don't Wait for a Big Lots Furniture Sale in Staten Island, NY! Shop at Rent-A-Center

Don't wait for a Big Lots sale in Staten Island, NY 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, along with benefits like RAC Exchange*** so you can get the household essentials you need ASAP. You can shop our rent-to-own* items 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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