Originally Posted by
jamboree
* Any other suggestions on where I might rent camera equipment at good prices
Two companies I looked into, but haven't rented from yet:
www.lensprotogo.com (Located in the Boston Area)
LensRentals.com (Tennessee)
Both ship. Both also sell off used gear from time to time. Both offer in-store pickup at their locations. LensProtoGo has some affiliates for this as well. (BorrowLens has more affiliate locations for pickup, and 2 main offices SFO/near BOS)
If I recall correctly, both offer optional insurance with a deductible capped at 10% of the lens (but read the print) for some damage, but no loss. Water and sand are excluded, as is theft or loss.
AMEX is usually the top on additional cardholder protection, but have exclusions for purchase of used items -- given that, rental has the slimmest change of CC protections. You may need to call your insurance agent.