Are you wondering whether it’s better to rent furniture or buy it? It can be a difficult decision to make. There are pros and cons to each option, but overall, buying comes out on top. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of buying over renting your furniture.

Savings In The Long Run

One of the most obvious benefits of buying furniture rather than renting it comes in the form of long-term savings. Yes, there’s a larger initial outlay when buying furnishings however over time, the cost of rental really begins to add up. If you’re looking at long-term use of your furniture, you’ll be better off considering making a payment upfront to buy everything you need.

The Cost Of Damage

Nobody intentionally damages furniture, but over time accidents happen. The longer you have your furniture, the more likely it is that it will get scratched, torn or broken. When you’re hiring furniture for public events, the chances of damage are even higher. There is no way of making sure that guests and attendees will treat your furnishings with respect, and unfortunately, this increases the chances of fold up chairs being broken, banquet tables getting scratched and the upholstery of banqueting chairs becoming ripped.

When that happens, if you have a rental contract for your furnishings you are likely to find that you’ll end up even more out of pocket. Most contracts have clauses which demand additional payments in the event that the hire furniture is damaged during use, and this again could negate any benefits that you’ve found from short-term savings. When you own your furniture, damage is never ideal, but at least you won’t be charged any extra fees.

No Chance Of Being Let Down

When you’re relying on a rental company for your furniture, there’s always a chance that you could be let down at the last moment. If you’re responsible for arranging events and ensuring that they run smoothly, the last thing that you need is a hire company to call at the last moment saying that they can’t supply the furniture you require to get your event off the ground. This leaves you in the unenviable position of having to call around at the last moment trying to find replacements at short notice. Clearly, this won’t be a problem if you own your own furniture. You can be completely confident that all the tables, chairs and other items you require will be right there whenever you need them.

Buying Your Event Furniture

As you can see, there are several benefits to choosing to buy rather than rent your event furniture. Although it may seem more costly in the short-term, the savings and advantages in the long run make it a much more affordable and convenient option.

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