Big Lots or Rent-A-Center?

Big Lots or Rent-A-Center in Hickory, NC?

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 Hickory, NC? Each of these stores has unique benefits and selections. Compare the two today to learn why you should consider your local Hickory Rent-A-Center.

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Rent-A-Center or Big Lots Furniture in Hickory, NC?

Big Lots and Rent-A-Center are both stores nearby in Hickory, NC that offer a wide selection of furniture. Each of these stores has popular products, including living room furniture, bedroom sets, and accent pieces. Your local Rent-A-Center has many of the name brands you recognize, such as Ashley Furniture and La-Z-Boy.

Should I Shop for Rent-A-Center or Big Lots Mattresses in Hickory, NC?

Ready to get the best sleep of your life every night? Mattresses are yet another important piece of furniture that Hickory, NC Rent-A-Center and Big Lots stores carry. At your local Rent-A-Center, you’ll find memory foam, innerspring, box springs, and hybrid mattresses. You can shop for brands like Sealy at both stores, but DreamCloud and Nectar are only at Rent-A-Center to help you find the ideal mattress for your sleeping style.

Rent-A-Center or Big Lots: Appliances in Hickory, NC

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

Big Lots also carries appliances in Hickory, NC but not large appliances like refrigerators and ranges. You’ll be limited to smaller items like toasters, air fryers, and microwaves.

Your Leasing Options at Rent-A-Center and Big Lots in Hickory, NC

Your Hickory, NC Rent-A-Center understands that appliances, furniture, and electronics are big purchases. Our rent-to-own program is made to fit in 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 get the product you need for your home. Another great benefit of Rent-A-Center’s rent-to-own model?* You can make your payments online, in cash at a convenient location such as participating 7-Eleven and CVS stores, over the phone, or in-store at your local Hickory Rent-A-Center.

Big Lots does have a leasing option for purchases you make in-store or online. Big Lots leasing in Hickory, NC lets you make monthly payments towards your purchases instead of paying them all at once like you'd have to with a debit or credit card, much like Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own model*. While the Big Lots leasing program does have a 90-day early purchase option, Rent-A-Center offers more flexibility with our 3–6 Month Same As Cash option.**

Big Lots vs. Rent-A-Center in Hickory, NC: What Are the Benefits?

It's not just payment flexibility you get when you choose your local Hickory Rent-A-Center. You also get the Rent-A-Center benefit of RAC Exchange.*** The RAC Exchange*** program 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, exchanging it for something that fits your needs better is simple. 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 Hickory, NC

Rent-A-Center has over 3,000 locations nationwide, so you likely have one located conveniently nearby. Big Lots currently only has over 1,300 stores, which means you may not have a Big Lots nearby in Hickory, NC. They are also about to close hundreds of locations, so your nearest Big Lots may close soon.

Shop at Rent-A-Center in Hickory, NC

You don’t have to wait for a Big Lots sale in Hickory, NC to pay cash in order to get the furniture, electronics, appliances, and more that you need at your home. Rent-A-Center has flexible renewal payment options you'll love, alongside great 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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