Big Lots or Rent-A-Center?

Big Lots or Rent-A-Center in Tonawanda, NY?

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 Tonawanda, NY compare? Learn about the unique benefits and selection of both stores and why you should consider your local Tonawanda Rent-A-Center for furniture and more.

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Should I Choose Rent-A-Center or Big Lots Furniture in Tonawanda, NY?

Big Lots and Rent-A-Center are both stores nearby in Tonawanda, NY that have a large selection of furniture. Each of these stores carries in-demand items, including living room furniture, accent pieces, and bedroom sets. However, Rent-A-Center carries many of the brands you want, like Ashley Furniture and La-Z-Boy.

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

You deserve to get a great night's sleep every single night. Mattresses are another item that you can buy at Rent-A-Center or Big Lots stores in Tonawanda, NY. At your nearby Rent-A-Center, you’ll discover hybrid, memory foam, box springs, and innerspring mattresses. You can shop from name brands like Sealy at each store, but if you want DreamCloud and Nectar, too, visit Rent-A-Center to help you find the ideal mattress, no matter your sleeping style.

Comparing Rent-A-Center and Big Lots Appliances in Tonawanda, NY

Are you looking for the latest refrigerator, dryer, or dishwasher for your Tonawanda, NY home? Rent-A-Center might be your best bet. With 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 Tonawanda, NY appliances, but they do not have major appliances like ovens and laundry machines. Your options will be restricted to smaller appliances such as microwaves, air fryers, and toasters.

Your Leasing Options at Rent-A-Center and Big Lots in Tonawanda, NY

At your local Tonawanda, NY Rent-A-Center, we understand that electronics, appliances, 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. These options mean you don't have to pay a large amount of money upfront to get the product 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 Tonawanda Rent-A-Center, or in cash at a convenient location such as participating 7-Eleven and CVS stores.

Big Lots does have a leasing option for purchases you make in-store or online. Big Lots leasing in Tonawanda, NY allows you to make monthly payments towards your purchases instead of having to pay the whole price at one time 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 offer a 90-day early purchase option, but Rent-A-Center offers more flexibility with our 3–6 Month Same As Cash option.**

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

It's not just payment flexibility you get when you go with Rent-A-Center in Tonawanda. You also get the Rent-A-Center benefit of RAC Exchange.*** With RAC Exchange***, you can trade your item for another within the first six months of your contract. So, if that new couch isn’t as comfortable as you expected or your TV doesn't fit in your living room, it's simple to swap it out for something that you like more. 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 Near You in Tonawanda, NY

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

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

You don't need to wait until a Big Lots sale in Tonawanda, NY to pay cash to get the electronics, furniture, appliances, and more that you want. At Rent-A-Center, we have flexible renewal payment options, as well as benefits like RAC Exchange*** so you can get the household essentials you need ASAP. Shop 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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