There are some weird things out there. Like designer handbag rentals, jewelry rentals, wheel rims... - Ben Hanten

Funny you mention jewelry rentals. Last week, I got an email from a lady who wants to rent a necklace I made for her engagement photos. - Anika

It's a trend. People are interested in having / experiencing more things, but they don't actually care about ownership as much as they used to. We're in an area where sail boat rentals could do well. - Ben Hanten

And the purse thing makes a lot of sense -- good idea. Why spend $500 on a purse that's going to be out of fashion in a year? Instead have a different designer purse every time you're seen. https://www.bagborroworsteal.com/ui... - Ben Hanten

Anika, are you going to do it? - Ben Hanten

I don't know. The necklace she's asking for isn't that expensive, so I don't know why she doesn't just buy it. If I rent it, do I charge per day? Do I take the price of the necklace + shipping +10% and charge that, then just refund whatever? I don't know how to work it at all. I think it would cheaper for her to just buy the necklace. The fact that she's not local makes it all the more difficult. - Anika

Seems a little weird, Anika, but on the other hand you still own it, you get a little money, a little advertising, etc. - Ben Hanten

Rental rates are usually something like this (for smaller items): 3-5% of the retail for a day; 10% for a week; 20% for a month. Maybe just have her shoot you an offer. - Ben Hanten

That's a good rule of thumb. She wants to rent it for $30 flat. I pay shipping to/from. I don't think that's fair at all, but like I said, still working out kinks. - Anika