Sometimes, though a purchase would fulfill that overwhelming desire for new stuff and instant gratification, renting is the sound financial choice.
The following are a few items you can save hundreds on by renting or borrowing instead of buying outright, as well as circumstances that warrant shelling out for your own.
Source:
http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/2010/07/rent-vs-buy-tools-textooks-caskets/
