Want to earn money renting out your camera? Then you've come to the right place. Below we'll talk about some of the risk/rewards for renting out your camera and what you need to be wary about.
First let's talk about the benefits. The first one is your ability to earn money renting out an underutilized piece of equipment. Whether you've got a camera sitting around, a lens, or support equipment, being able to earn money off that equipment when it's not being used is a nice proposition.
Now let's talk about some of the dangers. That equipment is not cheap and you want to be sure whoever is renting it has only the right intentions and knowledge for how to use it. There has been stories where renters have had their cameras stolen or damaged, so you want to make sure it's properly insured.
FriendWithA provides damage + theft protection for renting out your camera. You can rent that equipment out piece of mind knowing that if it is stolen or damaged, that FriendWithA will work with you to resolve your issue, fairly compensate you, and in a reasonable time frame.
Common questions:
What does it cost? To list your camera for rent is free. FriendWithA takes a service fee of 10% + insurance. To see the exact pricing, visit our pricing calculator here.
How much time does it take? Another consideration you should consider, is how much is your time worth. This is different for everyone, but you should expect to spend a little bit of time answering questions, meeting up for drop off and pick up, and closing out the rental. Some rentals go extremely smooth and some are a bit more involved. Factor time into your pricing to ensure you don't list a lens for $10, only to spend 1 hour on everything and lose money off the rental.
How should I price my equipment? We recommend doing a bit of research before pricing. Look at other similar rentals based on type, quality, location, etc.. and try to come up with 3-5 comparables before you decide on your price.
For other common questions, be sure to check out our help section.
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