Dark Star Lighting & Production's Event Rentals Use our rental price list to find rental equipment costs. Warehouse & Office Hours Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please call ahead Rates Most equipment is priced according to a weekly rate.  However, generators and backline are priced according to a 3-day week.  After the first week, the rate decreases by 50%.  For example, when a $1 rental item leaves our shop for one week, the customer is charged $1 for that item.  A two-week rental for a $1 item would cost the customer $1.50.  A three-week rental for a $1 item would cost the customer $2. Rental Estimates Our online catalog may not accurately reflect equipment availability or pricing.  Please contact Dark Star directly for a to-the-minute accurate quote.  Rental quotes are valid for 30 days. Reserving Equipment To reserve equipment, you must reply with a written confirmation.  Rentals are reserved according to a first-confirmed, first-reserved basis.  Any confirmed order that is subsequently cancelled will be subject to cancel- lation charges. Terms of Payment Rentals must be paid in full before leaving our warehouse.  We accept all major credit cards except for American Express.  Checks are accepted with a valid credit card on file.  Corporate accounts may set up accounts subject to credit approval. Liability Dark Star is not responsible for any liability, claims, costs or other expenses arising from the use of its equipment.  Renter assumes full responsibility and liability for safe-keeping and return of equipment in good condition. Rental Insurance For some items, Dark Star may request a certificate of insurance.  If the customer is unable to provide a certificate of insurance at the time of rental pickup, then he must provide a credit card to be authorized against the possibility of damage or loss. Delivery & Pickup Services Dark Star offers delivery and pickup services for any rental at a delivery rate of $82 per hour roundtrip.  Customers requesting last-minute or after-hours delivery may be charged an additional fee. Customer Pickup & Return Customers are welcome to pick up and return most items to save on delivery charges.  However, all customer pickups & returns must be made within Dark Star's business hours (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.).  After-hours pickups and returns will be charged an additional fee. Due to our fluctuating & often hectic schedules, we advise customers traveling to our warehouse to call ahead so we may ensure a member of our staff is prepared to assist you. Set-up & Tear-down Services Dark Star offers set-up and tear-down services for rentals when specifically requested.  These rates are $50 per hour with a 4-hour minimum.  In some instances, Dark Star may require a certified technician to accompany a rental order when the customer has little experience handling costly equipment. Burned-out Lamps & Tape Left on Equipment There is no charge for burnt-out lamps when returned with the instrument. Any burnt-out lamps not returned will be charged to the customer. Please use consideration & remove all tape from equipment before returning.