TheHireHub.co.uk - Why Buy When You Can Borrow?

Picture this situation: You've got yet another formal function to go to, and you don't want to be caught dead in the same dress you've been wearing since 56 B.C.

However, you also don't feel like shelling out hundreds of dollars for a new one. Solution? You might find it at the Hire Hub, a UK-based site that allows people to "hire" (or "borrow" for those of you on the US side of the pond) stuff from other users. The dress example was just that, you can also rent out houses, lease equipment, and borrow books, among other things. You can search by category, by featured items, or by keyword. When you find something you wish to borrow, you can pay for it via PayPal. The item listing interface is similar to eBay and features comparable user ratings, delivery information, and pricing info. Listings also come complete with a photograph of the item as well as a calendar of its availability. If you want to post your own item to lend out, it will cost you, but otherwise the site is free of charge.