TheBigE
Change is inevitable, Growth is optional
- Joined
- Jan 20, 2008
All,
We will be arriving in January from Germany for 9 days at WDW. I would like to rent a Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 Lens and give it a go for the week to see if it is something I am interested in eventually purchasing. I have looked into renting before I leave Germany and frankly the cost is to high overall at nearly double or triple the price of that in the US. Not to mention I pay for at least two days of travel time where the lens remains in the bag on the plane. The cost do not justify renting the lens before leaving Germany.
Unfortunately Kingdom Rentals is no longer servicing WDW, so that leaves me with little options. Almost all rental companies are the same and require a signature of the person receiving the packages. Most will not allow it to be signed for by a Resort staff. Moreover, if it was signed by the resort then the period until it was in my hands physically, I would be liable for any damage/theft...not a very rewarding position to be in with an expensive lens.
With some research, I have found that there is a FedEx Pack and ship center at Bonnet Creek Resort. LensRental.com will allow the package to be shipped to these Pack and Ship Centers. I could then pick up at my leisure and return before departing WDW. This seems to be the only option to make my situation work.
I was wondering if any other international travelers have any thoughts on how to rent a lens? Anyone tried this method before? I welcome the input or thoughts. Thanks
We will be arriving in January from Germany for 9 days at WDW. I would like to rent a Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 Lens and give it a go for the week to see if it is something I am interested in eventually purchasing. I have looked into renting before I leave Germany and frankly the cost is to high overall at nearly double or triple the price of that in the US. Not to mention I pay for at least two days of travel time where the lens remains in the bag on the plane. The cost do not justify renting the lens before leaving Germany.
Unfortunately Kingdom Rentals is no longer servicing WDW, so that leaves me with little options. Almost all rental companies are the same and require a signature of the person receiving the packages. Most will not allow it to be signed for by a Resort staff. Moreover, if it was signed by the resort then the period until it was in my hands physically, I would be liable for any damage/theft...not a very rewarding position to be in with an expensive lens.
With some research, I have found that there is a FedEx Pack and ship center at Bonnet Creek Resort. LensRental.com will allow the package to be shipped to these Pack and Ship Centers. I could then pick up at my leisure and return before departing WDW. This seems to be the only option to make my situation work.
I was wondering if any other international travelers have any thoughts on how to rent a lens? Anyone tried this method before? I welcome the input or thoughts. Thanks