Re: Blockbuster goes Blu-ray in the US and Canada

I'll agree with none of you since niether of you have presented any actual facts to back up if renting is higher in sales than buying -- or vice-versa. So far you've all made an ass out of you and . . . whoever else.

I'm a long-time buyer, but still regularly rent more titles than buying, especially among the hi-def disc formats, where my rentals greatly outnumber purchases.

In other Blockbuster news today...

> Blockbuster Plans Streaming to It's Own Set-Top Box - in conjunction with their acquisition last year of Movielink (with over 6000 titles). Will now be in competition with Netflix and Apple TV.

-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

I originally had netflix. then switched to Blockbuster. then netflix.. and now prob blockbuster again.

the store exchange is just the thing. but from time to time im too busy to go to the store, and i like the ramdom downloads from netflix. plus blockbusta is several dollars more, so if im not gonna use the store thing, then why pay more.

that's just it kucoloco... for myself, I pay $0.00 to rent at Blockbuster. I'm a TOTAL ACCESS member (for several years now), and can return my online movies at the store and walk out with ANY movie for FREE rental (up to a week to view). And their return system immediately mails the next movie from my online queve (to receive in 1-2 days). So, I get my usual 3 movies out-at-a-time from the online selection ($19.99 a month + tax), as well as FREE local-store movie rentals upon return of my online discs (at the store). And soon, I'll be able to exchange in-store for Blu-ray, not just DVD.

Note to others: RENTING saves a LOT of money (compared to buying every disc!!) - obviously

-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

I can't believe we're arguring rental/purchase stats now. Are we that in need of something to fight about?

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I can't believe we're arguring rental/purchase stats now. Are we that in need of something to fight about?

LMAO!!! I totally agree!

I still wonder if Jimi (Love) is paid by Blockbuster to shill the damn company?! For the love of Pete, it's only the upteenth-billionth time the guy has shilled his evil empire Total Access crap!

Now Tim... you know I haven't 'shilled' the Blockbuster TA membership for several months now. But it is relevant to this thread. Try to control your behaviour about 'Big Blue', which we are again reminded that you've hated with a passion for a long time now (the previous bad service you explained in another thread last fall/winter). Understand that even though you detest Blockbuster (as we all know), there are many that enjoy being one of their customers (like myself). It's a free choice.

I love both of my online memberships (Netflix and Blockbuster), and also love the benefits of TA, for those free in-store rentals especially. I save alot by keeping a steady, flexible flow of rentals each week, in stock most of the time, and patiently wait for discounted prices usually when making disc purchases (online, from Amazon, etc).

-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

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Understand that even though you detest Blockbuster (as we all know),

And you love Blockbuster . . . as . . . we . . . ALL . . .Know! *yawn*

And I love the online industry leader, too (Tim's favorite!) ...





-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

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And I love the online industry leader, too (Tim's favorite!) ...

Actually, I don't rent anymore since most movies I can buy PREVIOUSLY VIEWED and brand NEW for under $15.

That's right Jimbo, I'm a buyer, not a renter!

[Post edited by Tim Raynor on Apr 12, 2008]