Is It Worth Paying More for a Party Rental That Sets Everything Up for You?
For most people, yes. On the day of a kids party you are already managing food, guests, your kids, and a hundred other things.
Quick answer
- ✓For most people, yes. On the day of a kids party you are already managing food, guests, your kids, and a hundred other things.
- ✓Having a crew show up, set up the tent, arrange the tables, inflate the jumper, and confirm everything is safe before they leave takes a massive amount of stress off your plate.
- ✓The cost difference between drop off only and full setup is usually not as big as people expect, and the time and energy you save is real.
- ✓If you have the budget for it, full setup is almost always worth it.
- ✓When you book with a local shop you are more likely to get a crew that actually takes the time to do it right rather than rushing to the next job.
Full answer
Is it worth paying more for a party rental that sets everything up for you? For most people, yes. Here is why. On the day of a kids party you are already managing food, guests, your kids, and a hundred other things. Having a crew show up, set up the tent, arrange the tables, inflate the jumper, and confirm everything is safe before they leave takes a massive amount of stress off your plate. The cost difference between drop off only and full setup is usually not as big as people expect, and the time and energy you save is real. If you have the budget for it, full setup is almost always worth it. And when you book with a local shop you are more likely to get a crew that actually takes the time to do it right rather than rushing to the next job. We are right near the NoHo Arts District. Call or text Oscar or come by the store on Vanowen Street and he will tell you exactly what our setup service includes.
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