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[Drythe]

Maybe I’m missing something here, but pretty sure I would.

I would want some sort of agreement about damages, and such.

[Kachina624]

It depends on whether it's a comparable model in perfect condition.  Rentals tend to be new models, well-maintained.  If not, I'd negotiate.  It won't help you if it concks out in the middle of a blizzard. 

[haddon9]

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@FatCatinCT wrote:

If a friend needed a generator and I had one, I would loan it to you and not charge.  If you're wanting to do something nice as a "thank you" I would get them a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant.

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This is what I would do....is your friend charging you?  If not, then give a nice gift cert plus a meal...you already went to lunch.

[SilleeMee]

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@FatCatinCT wrote:

If a friend needed a generator and I had one, I would loan it to you and not charge.  If you're wanting to do something nice as a "thank you" I would get them a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant.

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My friend never asked for any money for letting me use his generator. But I feel obligated to pay for his generous offering especially at a time when it was an emergency.  I want to pay him for his help. I just want to know how much to pay him. I don't want to go overboard b/c that would be inappropriate, I feel. 

I thought I'd pay not more than what a rental place would charge me...??

At the time of the power outage, you couldn't even find a generator to rent let alone buy one.

[goldensrbest]

Is there a special restaurant, that they like? Maybe give them a generous gift  certificate ?

[FatCatinCT]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

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@FatCatinCT wrote:

If a friend needed a generator and I had one, I would loan it to you and not charge.  If you're wanting to do something nice as a "thank you" I would get them a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant.

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My friend never asked for any money for letting me use his generator. But I feel obligated to pay for his generous offering especially at a time when it was an emergency.  I want to pay him for his help. I just want to know how much to pay him. I don't want to go overboard b/c that would be inappropriate, I feel. 

I thought I'd pay not more than what a rental place would charge me...??

At the time of the power outage, you couldn't even find a generator to rent let alone buy one.

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I doubt as a friend he would accept $$, I know I wouldn't or my husband.  As it is a "he" perhaps a nice gift certificate to a favorite restaurant, cabellas (if he does that type of thing) or favorite store.  Price wise?  Depends on how long you used the generator.  A couple of days, $50.  A week? Maybe $100.  I think any more than that would be too much as he is in fact, a friend and may be insulted or feel awkward if that makes sense.  Insulted may be too strong a word but you get my drift.

[goldensrbest]

@FatCatinCT  We think a like on this.

[justashopper]

I would.... I would maybe call around and see how much it is?  Especially if you can afford it.  The gesture goes a long way with a friend feeling appreciated.

If I buy something from a business and my friend is the owner, I don't expect a discount.  I think people expect friends to always give them discounts or whatever or in this case they can loan it to you for free.  But I try to look at things from the other person's perspective.  It's their business, it's how they make living and I want to support them.  In this case, they own but maybe their money is tight and I want to show appreciation.  

Never a lender or borrower be.... is more about respecting a friend and not letting material things come between you.  So being willing to be generous should be a two way street.  

[qualitygal]

There may be a time too, when you can turn it around and return the favor.  

[manny2]

I I would not pay to rent it from him. That is what friends do for each other. I would offer to fill his tank with gas for transporting and hooking it up. I would do the same when he picks it up. That is all.