Rented Household Price Comparison Worksheet

Research the Installment Loan industry first with this example. Use the  flyer to fill in the following chart.  Save it to a file using MS Word and save it to your file-server account.

Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Column F Column G Column H
Item Name Rented cost/week

$/wk for X wks

 total cost of rented item if paid on installment Cash price from rental vendor (Price from  column C divided by 2) Note: must be purchased w/i 90 days Name of other vendor carrying this item Cost advertised for this item by another vendor (eX. sEARS) Name of vendor you would buy this item from $$ Savings

(usually column c-f)

 HP LAPTOP computer

• 4 GB RAM

• 500 GB Hard Drive

• 15.6” Screen

             

Washer / Dryer

“Estate” Washer /Dryer Pair

• 3.2 Cu. Ft.

             

Ashley 7 piece dinning room set

$16per week / 156 weeks

             

Flat screen TV

52” LCD HD TV

             
Toshiba TV

32" $9/wk/156 wks

             
6 piece  bedroom set

 

             
Whirlpool 18 cu foot  fridge

 

             
PS3 gaming system

$20 / 78 weeks

             
 living room set $19/wk

•With coffee table & lamp

• Durable Stain Resistant Microfiber Fabric

 

             
  TOTAL SAVINGS  

Why would one want to use a rental place place for merchandise?  Think of at least 3 reasons and record them below.

(This site lists some advantages)

    Ex) Can find used merchandise

    1.

    2.

    3.

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Research some more..... What does this story say? Now read this site outlining the pitfalls!  What is your opinion?  Would you use this type of company?

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