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4 hours to clean a camera.

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The Spreadsheet Truth

Let's be honest: spreadsheets work.

They're flexible. They're familiar. They cost nothing. Plenty of successful rental shops run on Google Sheets.

But spreadsheets have a ceiling. And if you're reading this, you might be hitting it.

The Problem

Where Spreadsheets Break Down

They track inventory, not availability

Your spreadsheet knows you have 5 cameras. It doesn't know that 3 are booked, 1 is cleaning, and 1 is in repair.

They don't prevent double-bookings

You can type a booking into a slot that's already taken. The spreadsheet won't stop you.

They don't understand turnaround time

A camera returns Saturday 6pm. Is it available Sunday 8am? Your spreadsheet shows a blank cell. Reality says it needs 4 hours of prep.

They require manual updates

Every check-in, check-out, and status change requires someone to remember to update the sheet. Things get missed.

They don't integrate with your store

Customer books online. Now you need to copy that information into your spreadsheet. And hope you don't make a typo.

Side-by-Side

Task Spreadsheet Turnaround
Check availability Manual lookup Real-time calendar
Prevent double-booking Honor system Automatic
Track turnaround time You remember Buffer Engine
Customer booking Email back-and-forth Self-service
Check-in documentation Folder of photos Built-in per-asset
Damage history "Which file was that?" One-click lookup
Sync with Shopify Copy-paste Native integration
Keep the spreadsheet

When Spreadsheets Still Make Sense

You have fewer than 10 items

Simple operations don't need software.

You do 1-2 rentals per week

Low volume means manual tracking is manageable.

You're the only person managing inventory

No handoffs = no communication gaps.

Time to switch

When You Need Turnaround

Multiple items with different prep requirements

Cameras, lenses, lighting — different turnaround times.

Daily or weekly rentals

Volume increases complexity. Automation helps.

Team members checking availability

More people = more room for error.

Customers booking online

Self-service needs accurate availability.

Making the Switch

It's not painful.

Import your Shopify products. Set buffer rules. Start using it on new bookings. You don't have to migrate history.

Try it first. 14-day trial. No credit card. See if it fits before committing.

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