Yeah, that's why I thought maybe one way to protect store owners as well is to have the security deposit. Not like our public libraries, but commercial libraries.
Those shops where you pay the full price for a book, if you return after the loan period in good condition, you get refunded XX% of the amount you paid, if damaged or what, store has the right to either reduce the refund amt, or refuse refund altogether.
E.g, for a new cymbal 100% of the retail price. Let's say it costs $200, and charge maybe $10 for 2 weeks? For me at least, $5 a week is a reasonable amt to really try out a cymbal, which is like a long-term investment, and 2 weeks should just be enough.
Borrower #1 - $200
return after 2 weeks in similar condition
refund $190
Can add clauses like:
late return - $2 per day
scratch - $XX
ding/dent - $XX
crack - $XX
In the event of damage, Store has the right to determine whether if it will purchase the cymbal from the Borrower at a lower price or refuse refund, Borrower effectively purchasing the cymbal.
Something along those lines lah. A service is already being provided, the store definitely must be protected. I would think a nominal membership fee would be fair too.
Just a thought, can continue dreaming :lol:
