Mar 10
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Why hire exhibit furniture when you can buy your own?
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I am often asked why would you bother hiring furniture when you can buy it for almost the same cost. This is a very valid question.
Let’s consider the options…
Hire option for 1 bar table and 3 bar stools, approx: $435 per event including all charges
Purchase option
- Estimated initial purchase cost of 1 bar table and 3 bar stools: $560
- Estimated annual storage cost based on area they occupy: $560 (strange coincidence but true)
- Estimated Freight cost for additional space. Estimated $150 per event depending on location (this is based on worst case, Brisbane to Perth)
- Estimated handling costs (forklift, pallet storage, protective packing, cleaning etc): $65 per event
Based on these approximate calculations
The cost of hiring over 5 events is estimated at: $2175ex GST
The cost of purchase over 5 events is estimated at: $2195ex GST
As you can see, with furniture there is often no real benefit to purchasing if you are using standard furniture on a repeat basis, custom furniture is a different story as it may not be readily available for hire. People often look at the hire cost versus purchase cost only without consideration of the logistics involved. I haven’t even included insurance for damage and loss. When hiring, the hire company takes all of this risk and manages everything for you. hiring also lets you keep up with current trends and your changing trade show needs.
Hope this helps, please let me know your thoughts….
