Rental Stores other than Netflix, DVDOvernight ?
09-25-00, 12:35 AM
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Hi! 
Are there any other online DVD Rental Stores other than:
- Netflix (don't rent enough for $19.95/month)
- DVD Overnight (currently closed for remodeling)
- Digibuster (high shipping charges)
- CafeDVD
??
Are there any other online DVD Rental Stores other than:
- Netflix (don't rent enough for $19.95/month)
- DVD Overnight (currently closed for remodeling)
- Digibuster (high shipping charges)
- CafeDVD
??
09-25-00, 01:46 AM
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Try Netflix' Unlimited Lite Program
http://www.netflix.com/ya_marquee_ca...2&task=upgrade
Unlimited Rentals Lite
Watch an unlimited number of movies every month for only $11.95 (shipping included). With Unlimited Rentals Lite, you can have up to 2 movies out at any one time. As always, no late fees or due dates apply to any NetFlix Unlimited Rentals.
http://www.netflix.com/ya_marquee_ca...2&task=upgrade
Unlimited Rentals Lite
Watch an unlimited number of movies every month for only $11.95 (shipping included). With Unlimited Rentals Lite, you can have up to 2 movies out at any one time. As always, no late fees or due dates apply to any NetFlix Unlimited Rentals.
09-25-00, 02:33 AM
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This is a great example of why I hate Netflix.
This option is nowhere on their site - it only shows up if you are canceling your membership !
They do everything they can to herd you into paying $19.95 at which point, renting you DVDs only happens because most people would cancel if they didn't end up getting some DVDs.
Another example - their FAQ question "How much does it cost?" is answered by a link to the Sign Up page ! You have to give all your informatin, including credit card, and sign up, to find out how much it costs!
I hate that kind of con-man operation.
This option is nowhere on their site - it only shows up if you are canceling your membership !
They do everything they can to herd you into paying $19.95 at which point, renting you DVDs only happens because most people would cancel if they didn't end up getting some DVDs.
Another example - their FAQ question "How much does it cost?" is answered by a link to the Sign Up page ! You have to give all your informatin, including credit card, and sign up, to find out how much it costs!
I hate that kind of con-man operation.
09-26-00, 08:54 AM
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quote:<HR>Originally posted by HepDude:
This is a great example of why I hate Netflix.
This option is nowhere on their site - it only shows up if you are canceling your membership !
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Actually it is on the front page of their site in the upper right hand corner. It asks if you want to upgrade your rental service.
Maybe you shouldnt be renting so many DVD's and start reading again.
And as far as never keeping things in stock...I rent about 4-7 movies a month. I am not sure if this is a lot or not, but I have never had a problem with having things in stock.
[This message has been edited by bigDVDaddict (edited September 26, 2000).]
09-26-00, 11:35 AM
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quote:<HR>Originally posted by bigDVDaddict:
Actually it is on the front page of their site in the upper right hand corner. It asks if you want to upgrade your rental service.
[This message has been edited by bigDVDaddict (edited September 26, 2000).]<HR>
That's funny, when I click on the red square in the upper right hand corner of the home page ("Love Movies? Join Netflix!"), or on the "Learn more..." in the text beneath it, I'm sent to a page discussing Netflix's regular plan ($19.95, 4 movies out max). Do you get sent to a different page? Sounds like you're a current customer, whereas I've never been a customer, so perhaps that makes a difference.
Unlimited wouldn't be a good plan for me. Unlimited Lite would be something I'd consider.
[This message has been edited by SAShepherd (edited September 26, 2000).]
09-26-00, 09:59 PM
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Yes I am a current customer, but it seems odd that there would be different home pages for different people. Oh well. You could use the link I provided at the top.
