Any short term tv rentals?

LeeUK · 24 Oct 2018 at 21:23

Any normal person would just go on Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace and pick up a cheapie. Who the hell rents a TV for just a few weeks? I think Radio Rentals are long gone.

I take it the OP wants to rent the latest super duper model rather than making do for 10 days.

UTmaniac · 24 Oct 2018 at 21:34

Use your PC and monitor?

Vidar · 24 Oct 2018 at 21:44

LeeUK said:
Any normal person would just go on Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace and pick up a cheapie. Who the hell rents a TV for just a few weeks? I think Radio Rentals are long gone.

I take it the OP wants to rent the latest super duper model rather than making do for 10 days.

Even if I did, so what? I was just looking for an option where I didn't need to waste money on a short term purchase.

UTmaniac said:
Use your PC and monitor?

Will do I think, it's just not ideal.

stopper · 24 Oct 2018 at 22:43

Go without. You will be surprised the things you do when you turn off the TV.

wez130 · 25 Oct 2018 at 03:09

stopper said:
Go without. You will be surprised the things you do when you turn off the TV.

With being house bound atm

Kronos · 25 Oct 2018 at 04:46

Have you tried chatting, playing games etc, old fashioned I know, but all the rage for many years?

NVP · 25 Oct 2018 at 05:59

If I was still in Liverpool I'd drop you a spare one round but back in the Midlands I'm afraid.

Grab a cheapO from Tesco Direct and then you always have one for rainy days. Or if money is tight then Gumtree like others have said but being house bound means youll need help.

Rental wise I'm not sure but if you can get to a cash converters or somewhere you could buy and then return back for a small loss.

Skiddley · 25 Oct 2018 at 09:55

Buy a tv, keep the box and then return it within 14 days for a full refund?

mattyprice4004 · 25 Oct 2018 at 20:15

I'm in Skelmersdale and have a 43" (or 46, can't remember) Samsung for £60 if you want it.
Works perfectly, just not needed as going for something a bit newer. It's around 5 years old, but works OK.

Vidar · 25 Oct 2018 at 20:24

Thanks Matty but I'm all good, got a cheap 30" lcd that will do for now.

mattyprice4004 · 26 Oct 2018 at 01:02

No worries - glad you got it sorted.

R.C.Anderson · 26 Oct 2018 at 12:02

2 options I would consider:

1. Buy one used off FB/Gumtree etc, then re-sell when no longer required.
2. Buy one from an online store, have it delivered, then before the 14 day Distance selling regs (which isn't called DSR anymore), period is over, specify that you have changed your mind & wish to return it (generally needs to be within the next 2 weeks, so could potentially get weeks from it). - Check it's somewhere that is either free postage both ways, or will refund postage/can drop it off in store to reduce your costs.

Ninco! · 26 Oct 2018 at 19:59

Agree with the posters not to rent. I know it's quite popular with the retro PC scene, enthusiasts prowl car boot or recycling yards - might be worth a try?

FloppyPoppy · 26 Oct 2018 at 20:15

HAz said:
get one of them asda specials, 4k 40" crap then sell it

Or keep it in the loft next to the emergency chairs incase it’s needed again.

easyrider · 26 Oct 2018 at 20:19

R.C.Anderson said:
2 options I would consider:

1. Buy one used off FB/Gumtree etc, then re-sell when no longer required.
2. Buy one from an online store, have it delivered, then before the 14 day Distance selling regs (which isn't called DSR anymore), period is over, specify that you have changed your mind & wish to return it (generally needs to be within the next 2 weeks, so could potentially get weeks from it). - Check it's somewhere that is either free postage both ways, or will refund postage/can drop it off in store to reduce your costs.

The op is now sorted