Netflix, Blockbuster, etc.

[Aikonik]

Originally Posted by FB -|-+

they charge restocking fees

you mean putting it back in the shelf?

[chile62]

I've had Netflix for over three years now and the wife and I love it. She is just like the ladies in the commerical.....gets all excited when a new DVD comes in the mail.


I also like to suspend my membership in summer when we don't have much time to watch movies. When we start back up in the fall all my ratings and recommendations are still there.

[Aikonik]

I love their recommendations, although they sometimes recommend movies I already rated...

[Underwater Mike]

Originally Posted by chile62

I've had Netflix for over three years now and the wife and I love it. She is just like the ladies in the commerical.....gets all excited when a new DVD comes in the mail.


I also like to suspend my membership in summer when we don't have much time to watch movies. When we start back up in the fall all my ratings and recommendations are still there.

That's a cool feature -- didn't know they offered suspensions like that.

[Jorrell]

Originally Posted by FB -|-+

"no late fees" after seven days they auto charge you for it.
if you return it and don't tell them to credit you for returning it, they won't
they charge restocking fees

that only applies to in-store rentals though right? If you don't return a mail one in seven days nothing happens? (Except you don't get the next movie on your list till you return it)


BB has been getting a beating lately...they're trying to find a way to compete better...that's what this whole new "no late fees" and netflix-like-program are all about


I want someone to start selling movies online as downloads...(not itunes or sony though)

[FB]

Originally Posted by Jorrell

that only applies to in-store rentals though right? If you don't return a mail one in seven days nothing happens? (Except you don't get the next movie on your list till you return it)


BB has been getting a beating lately...they're trying to find a way to compete better...that's what this whole new "no late fees" and netflix-like-program are all about


I want someone to start selling movies online as downloads...(not itunes or sony though)

i think you are right, my bad.

[Briton]

Originally Posted by FB -|-+

"no late fees" after seven days they auto charge you for it.
if you return it and don't tell them to credit you for returning it, they won't
they charge restocking fees

That isn't for the online rentals. It is only for in-store. The online deal with BB is identical to Netflix as far as I can tell save the price and the two free in-store coupons.

[bjbgraphics]

Apparently New Jersey is a little ticked at Blockbuster's "catch"...

Blockbuster Accused of Violating N.J. Law -
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...r_fees_lawsuit

BJB

Originally Posted by BJB

It is just marketing... and there is a catch...

"If you still have a movie or game seven (7) days after the due date shown on your receipt, we will convert your rental to a sale. The movie or game will be sold to you at the selling price in effect at the time of rental, which is either the retail price, or, when available, at the previously-rented selling price, less the initial rental fee you paid."

So basically... no more late fees! But, if you go over 7 days, you bought it. They have your credit card on file and just charge you for it.

http://www.blockbuster.com/corporate...oryLeftNav#714

BJB

[Wingit]

Originally Posted by BJB

Apparently New Jersey is a little ticked at Blockbuster's "catch"...

Blockbuster Accused of Violating N.J. Law -
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...r_fees_lawsuit

BJB

deceptive scum ....I continue to enjoy Netflix and it's excellent service....

[FB]

Originally Posted by Wingit

deceptive scum ....I continue to enjoy Netflix and it's excellent service....

me too

but i am also using blockbusters online service...but i refuse to go into a store.

[mrcooper]

I don't care if BallBusters gives you any rentals or whatever, you can't beat Net Flix. They are cheap, fast, and don't care about anything other than you sending money to them. I.E. every 3 days, you get 3 more movies.....for your personal collection. Plus, they have the first season of Macgyver - what more could you ask for????

[bjbgraphics]

I have a free month (twice the normal trial) of Netflix offer sitting in my email that expires 3/23/05. I can apparently forward this email to anyone and they can click the link and get a free month of movie rentals from Netflix. So if anyone sees this and is interested send me a PM before 12:00am(EST) with your email address and I will forward it to you.

BJB

[Jorrell]

I'm still on a trial first month with blockbuster and they're really slow so far. I keep having movies that don't come in till a day or two after the time they said it should be here. 4+ days is a long time for simple mailing. They've sent me one wrong disc (probably not their fault since it was in the write envelope).

Originally Posted by mrcooper

Plus, they have the first season of Macgyver - what more could you ask for????

The second season

[FB]

Originally Posted by mrcooper

I don't care if BallBusters gives you any rentals or whatever, you can't beat Net Flix. They are cheap, fast, and don't care about anything other than you sending money to them. I.E. every 3 days, you get 3 more movies.....for your personal collection. Plus, they have the first season of Macgyver - what more could you ask for????

ALF season 2

btw: i am canceling my blockbuster subscription next month, they just aren't that impressive, i can get movies thru netflix much faster.

blockbusters envelopes suck too, i have yet to recieve one that isn't open and even one time i just recieve the 1/2 with my name on it