Why would you buy that?

One of the biggest considerations you can make for your event is the choice on whether to hire or buy. The decision to buy your items with the intention of selling again later can make good budget sense in theory, but in practicality, can be difficult to make that money back later. Money aside, in order to purchase 100 drinking glasses or create multiple table center pieces, you inevitably opt for a lower quality item to fit your budget. You also run the risk of buying something quite specific to your theme that might be difficult to find a buyer for with the same requirement in future.

If we think about decor the same way we think of other aspects to a wedding or event, why would you go out and buy 150 dinner plates when there are companies who already own those items and will deliver and collect them after your event? You wouldn’t go out and buy a venue with the thought of “yeah but I’ll sell it afterwards”, so why do it for everything else? It is important to remember that when it comes to selling items after an event, it isn’t guaranteed that you’ll sell everything for the price you’re after, or even that it will sell at all.

When you hire items, you know that they are going to be used a countless number of times before they come to the end of their life. Hire companies invest in quality products because it makes better business sense not to be replacing something after every few uses. This goes hand in hand with having a lesser environmental impact due to the higher quality item often being able to be repaired if damage occurs. When buying lower quality, cheaper items, they’re often not worth fixing so are ultimately thrown out.

Hiring items allows you to have a quality look and feel to your event for the same or less cost as it would have been for you to buy and sell. Hiring and setup allows you the carefree ease of knowing you can have all your items turn up on your day and be taken away afterwards. There’s no need for a garage full of stuff leading up to and after your event, you’re paying someone else to invest in the items you and many others all need to make their events a success.

When deciding between hiring or buying for your event, it is clear that hiring offers several advantages, for both you and the planet. While buying with the intention of selling later may seem budget-friendly, it is often challenging to recoup the money and find buyers for specific theme-related items. By hiring, you can avoid compromising on quality and reduce the risk of ending up with lower quality items. Hiring companies invest in durable products, resulting in longer lifespans and a reduced environmental impact through repairability, so don’t count on being able to sell your items to them after your event. Hiring allows you to achieve a high-quality look for your event at a comparable or even lower cost than buying and selling. The convenience of delivery and collection eliminates the need for storage and ensures a stress-free experience.

Ultimately, hiring allows you to rely on professionals who invest in the necessary items, enabling you and others to create successful and memorable events without the burden of ownership.

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