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post #1 of 7
10/10/12 at 11:08am
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How do you go about renting the cupcake tower bases and cake plates? What is the best way to make sure you'll get your equipment back?
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Paola


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post #2 of 7
10/10/12 at 11:12am
We charge the replacement cost of the rental tower and plates (including tax and shipping) as a refundable deposit, plus 1/3 the cost as a rental fee. The deposit is usually incentive enough to return the rentals.
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post #3 of 7
10/10/12 at 11:12am
The best way to ensure prompt return of items is a huge cash deposit. My deposit is 1½ times the retail value of the item plus overnight shipping of said item (in case customer loses or damages the item).

I also have a detailed sheet they sign, describing usage and Ts & Cs, and a list of parts that need to be returned. They have to return it within five days of loaning/renting.

I deduct for late returns, dirty equipment, and lost or damaged equipment.

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post #4 of 7
10/10/12 at 11:31am
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Thanks!
Do you do this only in cash? do you take credit cards and checks also?


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post #5 of 7
10/10/12 at 11:37am
For equipment deposits I only take cash. Money talks!

For any other purchases we take cards or cash.

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post #6 of 7
10/10/12 at 11:42am
We don't take credit cards at all, but the deposit is payable with the rest of the order via cash or check at least 2 weeks before the delivery date.
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post #7 of 7
10/10/12 at 12:34pm
I don't require a deposit for rental. If I was a rental company, I would absolutely require a deposit. I'm not, & I don't.

I charge $30 to rent the stands. That covers my cost of polish & time. I also have all clients sign a contract which states the liability of damaged stands. I've never (knock on wood) had a problem. I have had to call to remind someone the day before it was due, and I did have to request payment for damages. Otherwise, nice & smooth.

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