Big Lots or Rent-A-Center?

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

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Should I Choose Rent-A-Center or Big Lots Furniture in Jacksonville, NC?

Rent-A-Center and Big Lots are both stores near you in Jacksonville, NC that offer a wide selection of furniture. Both stores have trendy items, such as living room furniture, accent pieces, and bedroom sets. However, Rent-A-Center carries many of the big brands you know, such as La-Z-Boy and Ashley Furniture.

Comparing Rent-A-Center and Big Lots Mattresses in Jacksonville, NC

Are you ready to get a fantastic night's sleep every night? Mattresses are yet another important piece of furniture that Jacksonville, NC Rent-A-Center and Big Lots stores carry. At Rent-A-Center, you’ll find hybrid, innerspring, box springs, and memory foam mattresses. You can shop for certain brands like Sealy at either of these stores, but DreamCloud and Nectar are only at Rent-A-Center to help you find the ideal mattress for your sleeping style.

Should I Go to Rent-A-Center or Big Lots for Appliances in Jacksonville, NC?

Are you on the hunt for a new refrigerator, dryer, or dishwasher for your Jacksonville, NC home? Rent-A-Center might be your best bet. With a variety of major appliances and more from brands you trust, like Samsung and Whirlpool, you can find the products you need at Rent-A-Center.

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

Leasing Options at Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots in Jacksonville, NC

At Rent-A-Center in Jacksonville, NC, we understand that electronics, appliances, and furniture are substantial expenses. Our rent-to-own program was created to work with your budget, with rental renewal payment options including weekly, bi-weekly (every other week), semi-monthly, or monthly. With these options, you don't have to pay a large sum of money right away to shop for must-have home items. Another great part about Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own model?* You have the option to make your payments online, over the phone, in cash at a convenient location such as participating 7-Eleven and CVS stores, or in-store at your local Jacksonville Rent-A-Center.

Big Lots stores offer a leasing option for online or in-store purchases. Big Lots leasing in Jacksonville, NC gives you the ability to make monthly payments towards your purchases instead of paying a large amount at once like you must with a credit card or debit card, not unlike 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 even more flexibility with our 3–6 Month Same As Cash purchase option.**

Benefits of Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots in Jacksonville, NC

Payment flexibility isn't the only thing you get when you choose your local Jacksonville Rent-A-Center. You also get the Rent-A-Center benefit of RAC Exchange.*** RAC Exchange*** means you can swap your item for something else within the first six months of your contract. So, if that new couch isn’t as comfortable as you expected or your TV is too small for your living room, swapping it out for something you like more is easy. Plus, the payments you’ve made to date will be applied to the total cost of owning the new item.

Are There Rent-A-Center or Big Lots Locations Near Me in Jacksonville, NC?

Rent-A-Center has over 3,000 stores across the United States, so you most likely have one nearby. There are currently only over 1,300 Big Lots stores, so there may not be a Big Lots near you in Jacksonville, NC. They are also planning on closing hundreds of stores, so your nearest Big Lots might be closing soon.

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

You don’t have to wait for a Big Lots sale in Jacksonville, NC to pay cash in order to get the furniture, electronics, appliances, and more that you want. At Rent-A-Center, we have flexible renewal payment options, as well as benefits like RAC Exchange*** to help you get the household must-haves you want today. Shop our selection of rent-to-own* items online or visit your local Rent-A-Center to browse 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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