stupid question

[Toad]

Is there anyplace out there like aaron's or rent-a-center that rents to own lens? That would be perfect for me for getting the Canon 70-200mm f2.8 L IS as I can't afford it outright, and I don't have enought credit to get a card big enough, or enough cards, to pay for it that way.
Toad

[VisualOddity]

Not a dumb question at all, and one I'd love to hear an answer. I know Precision rents them out for the day, but I don't think it's toward owning it. Anyone?

[Toad]

Yeah... I've found places on the net that rent... but not rent-to-own.
Toad

[srwatters]

Here is what I would suggest on the rental front...

Build a relationship with a local shop like LightTec, Dallas Camera, or Arlington Camera. At some point they will have enough trust in you for some sort of arrangement like a layaway/rental. You promise to buy the lens, and they finance it for you. You'll have much more luck that way then getting the lowest price at an Internet shop. JMHO.

[Stephen H]

Long long ago, I looked into renting a TV, I think it was. By "renting to own", I could pay about four times as much as it was worth. Save your bucks for a year and you'll have more buying power than 4 years of rentals. If they worked this as a loan with exactly the same amount of money and goods changing hands, these folks would all be in jail.

[Toad]

Originally Posted by Stephen H

Long long ago, I looked into renting a TV, I think it was. By "renting to own", I could pay about four times as much as it was worth. Save your bucks for a year and you'll have more buying power than 4 years of rentals. If they worked this as a loan with exactly the same amount of money and goods changing hands, these folks would all be in jail.

You know... rent-a-center is really bad about that. Aaron's not so much though. I paid $2400 for a $2000 tv, and $1000 for an $800 computer.
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[Steelsun]

Why not go with a credit card? Same concept.

[Toad]

Originally Posted by Steelsun

Why not go with a credit card? Same concept.

from my first post

Originally Posted by Toad

and I don't have enought credit to get a card big enough, or enough cards, to pay for it that way.

[Steelsun]

Parents, etc.

My credit is LOUSY (due to the fact I have no cards in my name, no vehicles, etc - I lay low due to my job as an investigator). So I had my wife (she kept her maiden name) get a card in her name when I wanted the 20D and accessories. Took awhile to pay off, but we took advantage of a Circuit City no interest for 18 month deal and did it that way. (also got a $200 gift card out of it that helped fund a new TV).

Prior to that my pop got a credit card to fund a motorcycle purchase (this is 15+ years ago), which I paid the bills on. It ended up being cheaper then financing at the bike shop.

[Joe A.]

Hi Brian, Remember the saying "you can make it if you try?" Was it the Chinese philosopher Confucius or Grover Washington who made that statement? Can't remember. Anyway, I agree with Stephen. Work, save your money, and buy the lens in a year or two.

Another philosopher said "Life is a journey, enjoy the ride." My point: Relax, save some dough and get the lens when you can afford it. Waiting is simply a part of the journey.

[CaptainTom]

Go to Ritz camera on line and apply for their credit plan. All they can say is NO. Sometimes you can never figure out what the computer qualification program parameters are.

[DEMDeepEllumMusic]

Lens aprox $1,700 = saving $16.80 or so a week for 2 years or about $2.33 a day, so just tough it out and save up for it- it will mean more to you in the long run because you know what you had to do to get that lens on the front end.