Aaron's Sales And Lease
Paid Off 90-Day Computer Early, Still Billed Over $100

We all know that rent-to-own companies are nothing but ripoffs, but some people have no other choice. I hate these companies with a passion. When my mother was looking to buy a computer, she could not afford the big cost up front. She is on a fixed income and disabled, and the Aarons rental store took complete advantage of her income status. She chose a "90 days same as cash" deal on a used but guaranteed computer. The total cost with taxes, fees and everything was $298.13. The contract she signed was not for a 90 days same as cash deal. Who would have expected anything less from one of these stores, right? My mother had a coupon for $60.00 off the purchase price. Any grade school child can see that $298.13 - $60.00 = $238.13. So when my mother paid the computer off 11 days early, she expected that Aarons would not be asking her for any money, as we all would, right?

Wrong. They are still dunning her for money, telling her she did not "tell them that the last payment was the payoff." What do these people need, someone to hold their hand? When a contract is paid out, it is paid off. They now tell her she still owes better than $100.00. Forgive me, but I am confused at how this works. It would be no different than paying off your home and the bank saying, "You did not tell us you were paying it off with the last payment due, so we think you should pay a few more payments." This makes no sense.

I looked over the contract, and there is no amount that states the price of the computer for a 90 days same as cash deal. So I called. Their answer was, "Well, she didn't tell us she was paying the last payment." Of course I asked them whether they were serious. Then the runaround started, with the company using its legal contract as a crutch and a defense. The funny thing is that a preacher's daughter works for them. But we all know trusting one of these stores is like trusting a banker: "ya never know what ya gonna git."

This is how they get you. They use trickery and deceptive paperwork to pull you into a bad deal, and more often than not they prey on the disabled or elderly. In this case they took advantage of my mother, and it could be your mother or grandmother next. We have chosen to wait this out to see what happens, but as we all know, companies like this have more money than most individuals. I warn all people to stay away from rental companies. If you cannot, here is a way to help: save what the payment for that TV, couch or computer would be each week or month, save for just a few months, then make the purchase. In most cases you can put these items on layaway at department stores and electronics stores, which guarantees the purchase price plus tax is all you will pay.

Aarons has taken over a lot of the old Rent-A-Center stores and will also ask you to come in and redo or sign another contract with them. You do not have to do this, so do not be bullied into signing another contract with another company. Continue to pay for what you have until it is paid off, especially if you owe a large amount. Breach of contract laws vary from state to state, but all will protect you when it comes to company buyouts.

Company: Aaron's Sales And Lease
Country: USA
State: Tennessee
City: South Pittsburg
Address: 120 N. Cedar Ave
Phone: 4238378662

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