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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1


               Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants




We have issued our report dated February 12, 1998, accompanying the consolidated
financial statements of Renters Choice, Inc. and Subsidiaries included in the
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 which is
incorporated by reference in the Registration Statement. We consent to the
incorporation by reference of said report in this Registration Statement of
Renters Choice, Inc.


GRANT THORNTON LLP

Dallas, Texas
November 2, 1998