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Buy or rent?
Hi folks! I have a situation where I need two additional hard wired lav mics. I can rent them for $25 each or I can buy two good quality used lavs for $100.00. I don’t expect to need these mics in the future because I have three hard wired and a wireless and have never needed more, plus I only work a few days a year. I am retired. If I worked full time, I would buy them, but considering my situation, it seems like I should rent. Any thoughts? Thank you.
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4 Replies
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Renting is typically great because the vendor should ensure they are working to spec. The issue with used is, while they will probably work well… what if they don’t? Will you be scrambling to rent them anyway.
If you’re not going to use them again, I recommend renting – as long as that is your total cost of $50 and not additional shipping, insurance, etc.
HOWEVER, if you have time to buy them, test them, and use them… you can resell them for what you paid or even make a few dollars. This will take some time and effort and is that worth it?
In either case, you’ll have a hour+ of your time involved. Having said all that, can you borrow them from any organization you might belong to like a church or social group?
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Hello Bob and welcome to the Cow Audio Engineering Forum
Rent.
Regards,Ty Ford
Cow Audio Forum Leader
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That all makes sense, and is very helpful, Steve. Thank you very much.
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Hi Ty. Thank you very much. Much appreciated.
Bob
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