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Rental Shipping Pilot Program Overview

Join ShareGrid’s pilot shipping program and expand your reach to renters nationwide.

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Written by ShareGrid Team
Updated over a month ago

Thanks for your interest in the ShareGrid Rental Shipping Pilot, launching nationwide in Fall 2025 with a limited group of trusted owners.

This pilot allows you to rent your gear to users nationwide by shipping it directly with ShareGrid support, protections, and policies in place.

To participate, you must agree to the following program requirements:

Eligibility & Listings

  • All listings must be Instant Book-enabled

  • Must have at least 10 shippable listings available at launch

  • Maximum Replacement Value per package/listing: $5,000

  • Minimum rental: 4 days (excluding transit). Total duration may extend to ~10 days.

Pricing & Discounts

  • You may set a different daily rate for shipped rentals

  • No multi-day or weekend discounts will apply to shipped rentals

Shipping & Handling

  • Orders placed before 3 PM (Mon–Fri) must ship the same day

  • Gear must be packed using strict packaging standards:

    • Hard shell cases

    • Foam inserts & padding

    • Sealed boxes suitable for return use

    • Include return label and printed checklist

  • Must offer either free round-trip shipping or choose between two flat-rate tiers:

    • Express (2–3 business days)

    • Next Day

  • Label costs are deducted from your payout

Rental Period & Charges

  • Late returns = charged daily rate for each late day

Renter Requirements

  • Renters must have at least $5,000 in Damage + Theft Waiver

  • ID verification is required

  • Shipments must go to the renter’s credit card billing address

  • Signature required upon delivery

Owner Responsibilities

  • You must:

    • Photograph and document your gear before shipping and upon return

    • Report any issues within the same day as delivery

  • You agree that shipping delays may cause delays in the return of your gear. You will be responsible for refunding the renter (if requested) if there is a shipping delay and they miss their shoot days.

  • If you plan to rent gear valued at over $5,000 in the future, we recommend having Voluntary Parting Coverage. Learn more about that here.

Ready to Apply?

If you meet the above requirements and want to join the pilot program, fill out this short application.

Disclaimer: ShareGrid is not an insurance provider, broker, or agent. ShareGrid is not licensed as an insurance provider, broker, or agent in any state or country. Damage Only and Damage + Theft coverage options are not insurance policies. All rentals require some type of coverage. Other coverage options include Short Term, Annual, and Third-Party Insurance. Eligibility for coverage under Damage Only and Damage + Theft coverage options is subject to the renter’s compliance with all of the terms and obligations in ShareGrid's Terms of Service.

Disclosure: This communication is on behalf of ShareGrid Platforms, LLC or its affiliates (“ShareGrid”). This communication is for informational purposes only and contains general information only. ShareGrid is not rendering legal, financial, accounting, business, tax, or other professional advice or services by means of this communication. This communication is not a substitute for such professional advice or services, nor should it be used as a basis for any decision or action that may affect your interests. You should consult a qualified professional advisor. ShareGrid does not assume any liability for reliance on the information provided herein.

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