Big Lots offers free layaway for up to six months. Simply pay on your chosen items for up to six months until you're ready to bring them home. And to keep you a loyal customer, always coming back for more, Big Lots offers its recurring customers special discounts on top of the already deeply discounted prices. Simply sign up online and get notified of special deals, like VIP shopping days, cash back and rebates on purchases, and even a birthday surprise.