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How do I find stuff?

  • Why, What, where, when® concept.  
  • By Item: If you are looking for a specific item. Select an item from the pop up results. 
  • By Category: if you have a general idea of what's out there
  • Filters:  Price range, Brand, Size, Make, Delivery availability etc. to further customize your search.
  • Delivery:  If you are searching for items that offer delivery, check box.  Look in Item details for Delivery Notice Required. This is the minimum notice required, (a request made at 8:25am with a 2hr delivery notice will show an earliest available time of 11am). If your input delivery address in the REQUEST section is outside the delivery radius offered, the system will notify you.
  • Pick Up Notice applicable:  This is the minimum prep notice required by the Lister; (a request made at 8:25am with a 1hr pick up notice will show an earliest available time of 10am).  The system will guide you.
  • Quick Glance Details: General Price-this is the normal base price (note: lister may have day specific prices and/or times-see CUSTOMIZED INFO), Weekend Pricing, Discounts, Geolocation, Delivery radius/price/notice and Similar items. 
  • Discounts:  Weekend rates, Weekly and Monthly discounts are displayed in the Item Specs.  Discounts applied are listed in the Price Table.
  • Promotions:  Displayed on the item picture links as a banner.  This discount, if offered, is displayed as a percentage in the Price Table. Ask



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Can I have it delivered?

Q.  Is DELIVERY available?

A.  Look for DELIVERABLE  in Item details. 

 

Q.  What does delivery cover?

A.  Drop off at your location and Pick Up from drop off site.

 

Q.  What is DELIVERY NOTICE?

A. The minimum notice (hours) the Lister requires to ensure timely delivery to the farthest distance specified in the listing. The system will not allow the renter to pick any times that fall in this parameter. You initiated the request at 8:50am. Lister has 2 hrs delivery notice in details.  The next available slot will be after 10:50am.

 

Q. What is TIME NEEDED TO PREPARE ITEM/ PICKUP NOTICE?

A. The time (after REQUEST is initiated) required by the lister to prep the item (Test start item, getting to item etc).  The system will not allow the renter to pick any times that fall in this parameter. You initiated the request at 8:50am, lister requires 1 hr notice.  The next available slot will be after 9:50am.

 

Q.  What is the Delivery zone?

A.  Deliver zone is radius based.  The lister can decliine the booking if the delivery address is within the zone but across a waterway or some other obstacle.  It's the lister's discretion.  Lower the Carbon footprint and support LOCAL listings.  Rent as close to your destination as possible.

 

Q.  Can I have it delivered to my current location?

A.   Change the DEFAULT Delivery address to reflect the applicable delivery address.

 

Q.  Is Delivery fee subject to Sales Tax?

A.  Yes

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Early Return Request Procedure

Procedure

Go to your DASHBOARD, Manage Request and proceed to the detailed worksheet.  Click on the REQUEST EARLY RETURN and start the process.  To see a detailed explanation, click on the VIEW DAY-WISE CALCULATIONS AND POLICY DETAILS.    Pick a reason from the selection and check all the boxes stating that you have read the policies. Click CONFIRM RETURN.  Your STATUS will reflect the change stating that the LISTER has been notified.  If the lister agrees, they will mark the item as RETURNED or give you their lister OTP when they have possession of the item.  The support status will notify you that the item has been returned.  The SUPPORT GROUP will be notified of all the proceedings as they progress.  REFRESH the LATEST STATUS button after each submisssion to be current.

I understand and agree to the following:

 

 

 Standard Global Cancellation Policy
 
Cancellation Processing Time: Dec 20, 2025, 8:51 PM
Base time for all calculations
 

Detailed Day-wise Charges & Refunds
Day Date Start Time  Status Time Until next rental start/Day  Base Rental Amount Policy %  Total Charge Amount Refund Amount
Day 1 2025-12-17 11:00 AM Used Already used $10.00 100% $12.01 $0.00
Day 2 2025-12-18 11:00 AM Used Already used $10.00 100% $12.01 $0.00
Day 3 2025-12-19 11:00 AM Used Already used $10.00 100% $12.01 $0.00
Day 4 2025-12-20 8:51PM Early Return Used Already used $5.00 100% $7.01 $0.00
Day 5 2025-12-21 11:00 AM Unused 14h 9m $5.00 80% $5.60 $1.41
Day 6 2025-12-22 11:00 AM Unused 1d 14h $10.00 75% $9.05 $3.02
Total: $57.69 $14.41
 Legend: Used Days = 100% charged | Partial Charge = Policy-based charge | Low/No Charge = Higher refund
 Time Until Day: Shows hours/days remaining until that rental day starts. Less notice = higher cancellation charge.
 

Early Return Charges

Cancellation breakdown & refund calculation

 

Total paid: $72.10 

Total Charged after EARLY RETURN: $57.69 
 

Total Refund Amount

 $14.41

 

 
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Early Return Procedure

Procedure

Go to your DASHBOARD, Manage Request and proceed to the detailed worksheet.  Click on the REQUEST EARLY RETURN and start the process.  To see a detailed explanation, click on the VIEW DAY-WISE CALCULATIONS AND POLICY DETAILS.    Pick a reason from the selection and check all the boxes stating that you have read the policies. Click CONFIRM RETURN.  Your STATUS will reflect the change stating that the LISTER has been notified.  If the lister agrees, they will mark the item as RETURNED or give you their lister OTP when they have possession of the item.  The support status will notify you that the item has been returned.  The SUPPORT GROUP will be notified of all the proceedings as they progress.  REFRESH the LATEST STATUS button after each submisssion to be current.

I understand and agree to the following:

 

 

 Standard Global Cancellation Policy
 
Cancellation Processing Time: Dec 20, 2025, 8:51 PM
Base time for all calculations
 

Detailed Day-wise Charges & Refunds
Day Date Start Time  Status Time Until next rental start/Day  Base Rental Amount Policy %  Total Charge Amount Refund Amount
Day 1 2025-12-17 11:00 AM Used Already used $10.00 100% $12.01 $0.00
Day 2 2025-12-18 11:00 AM Used Already used $10.00 100% $12.01 $0.00
Day 3 2025-12-19 11:00 AM Used Already used $10.00 100% $12.01 $0.00
Day 4 2025-12-20 8:51PM Early Return Used Already used $5.00 100% $7.01 $0.00
Day 5 2025-12-21 11:00 AM Unused 14h 9m $5.00 80% $5.60 $1.41
Day 6 2025-12-22 11:00 AM Unused 1d 14h $10.00 75% $9.05 $3.02
Total: $57.69 $14.41
 Legend: Used Days = 100% charged | Partial Charge = Policy-based charge | Low/No Charge = Higher refund
 Time Until Day: Shows hours/days remaining until that rental day starts. Less notice = higher cancellation charge.
 

Early Return Charges

Cancellation breakdown & refund calculation

 

Total paid: $72.10 

Total Charged after EARLY RETURN: $57.69 
 

Total Refund Amount

 $14.41

 

 
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Early return

Early Return Cancellation Policy

Clear and transparent cancellation terms to protect both Renters and Listers

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Platform Default Policy

Standard cancellation terms apply to this listing

 

Standard Cancellation Policy

Platform Default Settings
 

 How early return works

Go to your REQUESTS SENT, click on the Request ID of the Request of concern.  Scroll to the EARLY RETURN option and follow the prompts. At one point, the system will ask you to enter the OTP provided by the lister showing that you have returned the item to the lister.  Only then, will the system proceed to process the refund.

Current Rental Information
Pickup/Delivery Date: 2025-11-04 8am
Original Return Date: 2025-11-10 8am
Rental Period: 2025-11-04 8 am to 2025-11-10 8am
Status: Active Rental
Cancel Time: 9:00pm 2025-11-05 ( 2nd day of rental)
 Early Return Charges Breakdown

Total Paid: $74.46

Days Used: 2 of 6 days

Daily Rate: $12.41

Your Refund: $21.72

Days Remaining: 4 days

Refund Percentage: 29.2%


 Day-to-Day Calculation
 Charges applied per global policy. Total of 2 days used, 4 days with Early Return Cancellation policy charges.
Day   Total Base Amount Policy % Charge Applied Refund
Nov 4, 8am Pickup Day 1 of rental $12.41 Used  -$12.41 N/A

Nov 5, 9pm              Early Return initiated

Day 2 of rental $12.41 Used -$12.41 N/A
Nov 6, 12.01am  

Start of Day 3 of rental

1st day in terms of Early return cancellation

$12.41 75% / (1-3 days) -$  9.31 $3.11
Nov 7, 12.01am 

Start of Day 4 of rental

2nd day in terms of Early return cancellation

$12.41 50% / (4-6 days) -$  6.21 $6.21
Nov 8, 12.01am 

Start of Day 5 of rental

3rd day in terms of Early return cancellation

$12.41 50% / (4-6 days) -$  6.21 $6.21
Nov 9, 12.01am 

Start of Day 6 of rental

4th day in terms of Early return cancellation

$12.41 50% / (4-6 days) -$  6.21 $6.21
Nov 10, 8am, Original return time          
 
 NOTE:  In terms of Early return, the day begins at 12:01am. If an Early return is initiated after 12:01am, full charge will apply to that day.
 
 
Calculation Logic:
  • Total: $74.46 for 6 days
  • Daily rate: $12.41 (excluding delivery)
  • Used 2 days: $24.82 (today inclusive, full charge)
  • Remaining 4 days: Day-by-day policy charges (avg 56.3%) = $27.92
  • Delivery fee: $0.00 (non-refundable)
  • Total charges: $52.74
  • Refund: $74.46 - $52.74 = $21.72

 Usage Summary

Days Used: 2 days

Amount: $24.82 (full charge)

Days Remaining: 4 days

Refer to global policy for charges

 Renter will be refunded: $21.72
 

 

Standard Cancellation Policy

Platform Default Settings

More than 14 days (>336+ hours) from 12:01am Pickup/Delivery Date
Charge: 5% of request amount
Refund: 95%
7-14 days (>168 to 336 hours) from 12:01am Pickup/Delivery Date
Charge: 25% of request amount
Refund: 75%
3-6 days(>72 to 168 hours) from 12:01am Pickup/Delivery Date
Charge: 50% of request amount
Refund: 50%
1-2 days (>24 to 72 hours) from 12:01am Pickup/Delivery Date
Charge: 75% of request amount
Refund: 25%
12-24 hours (>12 to 24 hours) from 12:01am Pickup/Delivery Date
Charge: 80% of request amount
Refund: 20%
Less than 12 hours (Less than 12 hours) from 12:01am Pickup/Delivery Date
Charge: 90% of request amount
Refund: 10%
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