Big Lots or Rent-A-Center?

Big Lots or Rent-A-Center in Johnson City, TN?

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

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Should I Choose Rent-A-Center or Big Lots Furniture in Johnson City, TN?

Big Lots and Rent-A-Center are both stores nearby in Johnson City, TN that offer a varied selection of furniture. Each of these stores has popular products, including living room furniture, accent pieces, and bedroom sets. However, your local Rent-A-Center store has many of the brands you recognize, like La-Z-Boy and Ashley Furniture.

Shopping for Mattresses in Johnson City, TN: Big Lots vs. Rent-A-Center

You deserve to get a great night's sleep every single night. Mattresses are another in-demand item that you can find in both Rent-A-Center and Big Lots stores near you in Johnson City, TN. At your nearby Rent-A-Center, you can choose from innerspring, hybrid, memory foam, and box spring mattresses. You may find some name 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 Johnson City, TN

Are you looking for the latest dishwasher, dryer, or refrigerator for your home in Johnson City, TN? Rent-A-Center might be your best bet. With a collection of major appliances and more from top brands like Whirlpool and Samsung, you can find what you're looking for at Rent-A-Center.

Big Lots in Johnson City, TN also has appliances, but they do not have large appliances like ranges and refrigerators. You’ll be limited to smaller items like toasters, air fryers, and microwaves.

Your Leasing Options at Rent-A-Center and Big Lots in Johnson City, TN

At your local Johnson City, TN Rent-A-Center, we understand that electronics, appliances, and furniture are major purchases. Our rent-to-own program is designed to fit your budget, and we offer rental renewal payment options including weekly, bi-weekly (every other week), semi-monthly, or monthly. That means you don’t have to pay a big chunk of money at once to get the product you need for your home. Another great part about Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own model?* You can make your payments online, over the phone, in-store at your local Johnson City Rent-A-Center, or in cash at a convenient location such as participating 7-Eleven and CVS stores.

At Big Lots, you do have a leasing option for online and in-store purchases. Big Lots leasing in Johnson City, TN gives you the ability to make monthly payments towards your purchases instead of paying a large amount at once like you would with a credit or debit 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 gives you more flexibility with a 3–6 Month Same As Cash option.**

Benefits of Rent-A-Center vs. Big Lots in Johnson City, TN

You don't just get the benefit of payment flexibility when you shop at Rent-A-Center in Johnson City. Another benefit you get is Rent-A-Center's RAC Exchange*** program. RAC Exchange*** means you can trade your item for another within the first six months of your contract. So, if that new appliance isn't precisely what you expected or your TV is too small for your living room, 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 Johnson City, TN

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

Shop at Rent-A-Center in Johnson City, TN

You don’t have to wait for a Big Lots sale in Johnson City, TN to pay cash to get the furniture, appliances, electronics, and more that you need. At Rent-A-Center, we have flexible renewal payment options, alongside great benefits like RAC Exchange*** to help you get the household must-haves you want today. You can shop our 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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