Redbox free rental codes thread: Mondays, some Wednesdays, others

[civiclx]

sorry to chime in so late but where do you guys get the codes from? I have only used one once and that was on Monday and it worked fine. Thanks for posting it!

[cardsfan111]

Originally Posted by civiclx

sorry to chime in so late but where do you guys get the codes from? I have only used one once and that was on Monday and it worked fine. Thanks for posting it!

Go to their site and register to receive a free code each Monday via text message. For the Wednesday codes they offered previously, they were being posted on a redbox blog site. If you skim through this thread, there's a few others that Redbox has distributed for new customers, occasional promotions, etc.

[civiclx]

Originally Posted by cardsfan111

Go to their site and register to receive a free code each Monday via text message. For the Wednesday codes they offered previously, they were being posted on a redbox blog site. If you skim through this thread, there's a few others that Redbox has distributed for new customers, occasional promotions, etc.

thanks for the info cardsfan

[supermike07]

Originally Posted by civiclx

sorry to chime in so late but where do you guys get the codes from? I have only used one once and that was on Monday and it worked fine. Thanks for posting it!

I go to http://insideredbox.com for any code released, if I don't see any posted here.

Of course, there's lots of websites/blogs/forums on the Internet that post them.

[wm lopez]

Anybody with May 4th's code?

[Trevor]

Originally Posted by wm lopez

Anybody with May 4th's code?

I, or someone else, almost always put it here within minutes of receiving the text. There's probably no need to ask for it unless it's well into the afternoon and everyone has forgotten to post it.

[Trevor]

Like magic, it appears. BT73H9 is today's universal code.

[zekeburger1979]

Thanks, Trevor. I wonder when my phone will get the text. Sometimes it gets them right away, sometimes it takes a while. Once I didn't get it until 11:15 at night!

EDIT: I got the text about 10 minutes after I posted this.

[MrSmearkase]

Originally Posted by Trevor

Like magic, it appears. BT73H9 is today's universal code.

Thanks Trevor!

[clappj]

Originally Posted by wm lopez

Anybody with May 4th's code?

BTW, I've never seen a code released before 10 A.M. (EST).

[shumway]

Bad News:

Dear redbox customer,

The word is out that you can take home new release DVDs for only a $1 per night from the big red box. We know you know, because you've saved that dollar as part of redbox' Free Movie Mondays promotion, which is ending after May 11.

However, since so many of us could use an extra buck these days, redbox is going to keep the free flicks coming once a month throughout the summer. Beginning June 1, redbox will send a free movie code to your phone on the first Monday of the month as a thank you for using redbox.

So start thinking about what you are going to do with those 3 extra dollars this summer – pool noodle... 6 piece McNuggets® and honey... 64 oz cherry icie... And we'll keep thinking up new ways to delight you – Hollywood's newest releases, online reservations, movie reviews, witty remarks... seriously, it's endless.

redbox

[SuperJim88]

Well, at some point we must have all known there is no way they'll keep the weekly free code going forever. It's a good run while it lasted.

[wm lopez]

Way too many people must have been using them.
I was wondering how REDBOX would make any money.

[darkside]

Originally Posted by wm lopez

Way too many people must have been using them.
I was wondering how REDBOX would make any money.

I don't mind paying the buck, but I probably rented 50 movies so far without paying a single dollar. That includes many free coupons from McDonalds. I will continue to use it. The only other option is Netflix which I have had issues with and those aholes at Blockbuster so this is an easy choice.

[cardsfan111]

Guess it's back to the library for my regular free DVD rental fix.

[Trevor]

Yep, it was fun while it lasted. I "rented" over 100 movies from them in the past year, without paying a dime. Not a good business model for them. I think most knew of the free Mondays, as each week, when i offed the code to the person behind me in line, they already had it. But I'll gladly pay the occasional buck for a new release. I'll start using their online reserve feature.

[mr. b_dvd]

I just started using redbox for checking out new release films I'm on the fence about. I've been able to get 5 movies thanks to these codes (I also used the Breakroom one for first time users).

They sent me a free code a few days ago for signing up a new credit card, and today I get that same email saying they are only going to do free Mondays once a month after this coming Monday. Ah well, I'll stay pay the $1 if it's a movie I'm not sure if I want to buy or not.

I wonder how many free rentals they did each Monday on average during this promotion? It was cool while it lasted, even if it was just a few weeks for me.

[JoeySeven]

Thank you redbox for the free rentals and codes and the OP.
Once a month will still be nice.

For tomorrow.

1. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2. Lie to Me (2008)
3. Last Chance Harvey
4. What Doesn't Kill You(2008)
5. and maybe something for my kids.

Free movie list

1. Hotel for Dogs (2009)
2. Nothing But the Truth (2008)
3. The Spirit (2008)
4. The Wrestler (2008)
5. Doubt (2008/I)
6. Seven Pounds (2008)
7. Yes Man (2008)
8. Big Stan (2007)
9. Marley & Me (2008)
10. Slaughter (2009/II)
11. Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
12. Twilight (2008/I)
13. City of Ember (2008)
14. Elegy (2008/I)
15. Quantum of Solace (2008)
16. 
    
    

[Trevor]

Today's universal code is 6a43jk.

[bearkiss]

thank you trevor - will use later today!

[Mister Peepers]

Originally Posted by wm lopez

I was wondering how REDBOX would make any money.

Late fees.

I can't imagine that the majority of people using the codes ever went back and paid to rent any movies from them. At least nobody I know ever did.

[Bob_F1]

Originally Posted by Trevor

Today's universal code is 6a43jk.

Thanks Trevor!

[xmiyux]

I use the free codes but have paid for rentals several times. Having an off-the-beaten path kiosk and online reservations has been wonderful. I can check at work and pay a buck for a movie i want to see immediately and then swing slightly out of my way on the way home to snag it. Since the kiosk isn't in a huge place (like a Wal-Mart or a McDonalds) i never have to wait in line or interact with people. A buck for that kind of ease is a bargain imo.

[pmreed]

Originally Posted by Mister Peepers

Late fees.

I can't imagine that the majority of people using the codes ever went back and paid to rent any movies from them. At least nobody I know ever did.

I certainly have. I've often reserved a new release in the wee hours of Tuesday morning to be sure to get it. I'll be doing that very thing tonight to get "Taken". Besides, it costs me a lot more in gas to get to my nearest Redbox than an extra day's rent. Back in the days of free Mondays, Wednesdays, I'd take the Monday freebie, pay for Tuesday, and return Monday's rental while picking up Wednesday's freebie. Ah!, Those were the days

[mattysemo247]

So is the free code Mondays over for now?