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Re: Steep? in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r19941210 en Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:51:52 EDT Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:51:52 EDT Re: Steep? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19941210 snipper_cr : Apparently there wasnt much on 8 months ago either :-P

Heh heh, early congrads man!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19941210 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:36:02 EDT Re: Steep? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19940395 TopDog : Not many Blockbusters do that anymore. My local one ditched it last summer.

Currently, my local store has changed their process completely. All new releases are 1 day rentals @ $3.99 each. After about a month on the shelf, they are moved to a different category and are now 5 day rentals @ $1.99 or $2.99. Late fees are now equal to the rental price of the movie. Supposedly, they were getting burned too much by the $.99 late fees with people keeping movies out a week at a time.

I use BB Online, so I usually don't ever pay anything in the store, but since I have unlimited in-store returns I'll get some movies now and then. I just have to be careful to make sure that I can watch those new releases in that 24 hour window so I don't get charged a $3.99 late fee for a movie I couldn't get around to watch.

It does wonders for on shelf availability though. Rather than being completely wiped out on the weekends, i've been able to go in on several Saturdays and rent whatever new release I want.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19940395 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:17:32 EDT Re: Steep? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19940326 CableTool :

said by RadioDoc

said by CableTool

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For setteling in when you get a free minute though after the kids alseep and nothings on? On Demand is KING. Go to "JUST IN" and watch a movie.

Kids asleep and nothing on? I would certainly be taking advantage of that time for a little impromptu aerobic exercise involving my spouse, not wasting it in front of a lame PPV cable movie. :D

Not at 8 months pregnant...
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Toolmaster of La Grange.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19939777 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:47:06 EDT Re: Steep? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19939600 cypherstream : Not necessarily a new new release, but some movies you could. At least the very latest releases were more than 24 hours!

From: »www.blockbuster.com/stores/membership
No late fees. Its our policy.

With no late fees, BLOCKBUSTER® gives you extra time to relax and enjoy movies on your own terms. SO even if you're a day or two late, you're still on time.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19939600 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:19:09 EDT Re: Steep? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19939471 jester121 :

said by cypherstream

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I remember we used to pick up a DVD at Blockbuster and hang on to it for a week.

If it was a new release I guarantee you didn't hang onto it for a week for $5.59. With late fees more like $20.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19939471 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:56:21 EDT Re: Steep? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19939428 Maarvin : Actually, the price in Denver is $4.99 not $4.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19939428 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:49:31 EDT Re: Steep? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19938965 cypherstream : Sounds like a good feature.

Now I just wish they would extend that measly little 24 hour rental window. Wouldn't that just stink if your in the middle of a movie and the cable or power goes out, or perhaps your called into work, or get an emergency phone call or heck... your kid wakes up sick and you need to tend to him/her.

I think from a marketing standpoint a longer rental window would help convert the die hard blockbuster, hollywood video and netflix users. It's not only a customer convenience tool that gives a user the piece of mind when placing an expensive movie order, but also a great "one up" against DBS, IPTV, Fios, and other rental services.

I ordered Pirates of the Carribean HD last month. It's supposed to be $4.99. Wrong.... there's a PPV Event sales tax of .30 and also an Franchise PPV Fee of .30. So for $5.59 I wouldn't mind being able to have the movie a little longer. I remember we used to pick up a DVD at Blockbuster and hang on to it for a week.

Anyway I wrote Comcast with my suggestion and they gave me 5 free VOD coupons. Used one this weekend to see "Mr. Woodcock HD". That was a real funny movie, I recommend it!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19938965 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:28:26 EDT Re: Steep? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19938232 RadioDoc :

said by CableTool

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For setteling in when you get a free minute though after the kids alseep and nothings on? On Demand is KING. Go to "JUST IN" and watch a movie.

Kids asleep and nothing on? I would certainly be taking advantage of that time for a little impromptu aerobic exercise involving my spouse, not wasting it in front of a lame PPV cable movie. :D
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said by CableTool

said by snipper_cr

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Hmmm $4 for a 24 hour viewing of a movie... that seems a little steep for me. True it is easier than running out to the dwindling number of Hollywood videos or Blockbusters to see .....

Last I checked...the new releases at the rental stores are running about the same price...(My wife and I rent movies ALLLLLLLL the time) I think its a major convenience not having to leave your couch and not acquire late fees if you don't get it back on time. This is a big positive in my opinion.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19937650 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:50:45 EDT Re: Steep? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19937443 CableTool :

said by snipper_cr

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Hmmm $4 for a 24 hour viewing of a movie... that seems a little steep for me. True it is easier than running out to the dwindling number of Hollywood videos or Blockbusters to see .....

Exactly. Convenience usually comes at a price. And there is a WORLD of people that would rather hit a button then log on and order or run out and hope there is a copy still there the day of release.
I am a dedicated NetFlix user however. But we have never gotten much recent or first run since we have to queue it up and wait and return.
We usually use Netflix for series like THE WIRE or RESCUE ME or THE SHIELD. Shows we just started getting into and wanted to get caught up on.

For setteling in when you get a free minute though after the kids alseep and nothings on? On Demand is KING. Go to "JUST IN" and watch a movie.
Different lifestyles have different needs.
YMMV
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