Family Rentals

» How often will you be using the equipment?– If you are only going to use it less than once a month; you should considered

renting– If you are going to use it once or twice a day; you should considered buying

» Backup plan– If your organization does not have someone who can support the equipment,

then renting is your best option– Make sure there are backups in your contract, if your equipment fails at no

additional cost

Buying vs Renting AV Equipment

» Cost of ownershipReplacements what they cost

» Storage of the equipment– The equipment takes space– If you are traveling, they take space– Rentals are brought to you

Buying vs Renting AV Equipment

» Revenue $5 billion

» Breakdown of supply prices:– Plates – $0.55 each– Utensils – $0.55 each– Cups – $0.66 each– Chairs

» Plastic (Folding) – $1.65 each» Wooden (Folding) – $3.60 each» Chiavari chairs – $9 each

Party Supply Rentals

» How You Should Use Rental Equipment» Should I Rent or Buy Audio Visual Equipment?

» (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About Party Rentals

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