Blockbuster online rentals - $9.99 in-store vs. $14.99 online?
07-14-05, 11:47 PM
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Blockbuster online rentals - $9.99 in-store vs. $14.99 online?
Blockbuster is offering 1 month of online rentals for $9.99 + tax in-store using a card with a special scratch-off code for when you sign-up online. I was told you don't get the 2 week free trial, but you do get your 2 in-store rental coupons 2 weeks earlier.
So, subscribing online really gives you 6 weeks for $14.99 + tax for the first month. That means this in-store $9.99 pass for only 4 weeks loses half of its value making it worth about $7.50. Considering you get the 2 in-store rentals 2 weeks sooner and pay tax on $9.99 instead of $14.99 for the first month, it seems to me it's about a wash (at best) either way you do it. I can't think of any real good reason to bother with this $9.99 in-store offer. Maybe that's why nobody else has discussed it on DVD Talk... it's a big ho-hum.
So, subscribing online really gives you 6 weeks for $14.99 + tax for the first month. That means this in-store $9.99 pass for only 4 weeks loses half of its value making it worth about $7.50. Considering you get the 2 in-store rentals 2 weeks sooner and pay tax on $9.99 instead of $14.99 for the first month, it seems to me it's about a wash (at best) either way you do it. I can't think of any real good reason to bother with this $9.99 in-store offer. Maybe that's why nobody else has discussed it on DVD Talk... it's a big ho-hum.
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07-16-05, 01:29 PM
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in store, its when you when as often as you want, you dont have to worry about shipping things getting lost in the mail. you can get a lot more movies in store then you can in the mail
07-17-05, 02:36 PM
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Me007gold, my understanding is the $9.99 in-store pass I was talking about is for online rentals only. I don't know of any $9.99 in-store pass any more (Blockbuster stopped the $10 first-month in-store rental discount a while ago).
This $9.99 online pass appears to be nothing more than a $5 discount coupon for giving up your 2 week trial. The more I thought about it, the more I convinced myself it was not worth doing.
This $9.99 online pass appears to be nothing more than a $5 discount coupon for giving up your 2 week trial. The more I thought about it, the more I convinced myself it was not worth doing.
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Anyone else get this email from BB Online??? I may have reported about 5 missing dvds in the last 7 months or so.
We hope you are enjoying your BLOCKBUSTER Online™ membership.
We've noticed that in the time you've been with us you have reported a number of issues with DVD shipments getting lost or damaged in the mail. We know incidents beyond anyone's control occasionally happen with our DVD shipments. We take these issues seriously, and we are working closely with the U.S. Postal Service in your area to monitor the quality of your service.
To ensure that you are receiving the most efficient shipping possible:
* Verify your shipping address at blockbuster.com
* Contact your local post office or mail carrier to make sure that the DVDs are delivered to your mailbox and not left in a visible location.
Of course, even with these precautions, problems can still occur.
If a DVD Is Lost
If a DVD doesn't arrive within 3 business days of its ship date, please let us know at www.blockbuster.com/dvdissues. We will send either a replacement disc or the next available DVD in your Queue as soon as possible. The option is yours. Please understand that if an unusual number of issues are reported, your account may be placed on hold while we investigate.
If a DVD Does Not Play
We regularly run each DVD through a special DVD wash process to minimize disc errors. Despite this process, dust, lint, and fingerprints may still build up on the DVD and the internal mechanisms in a DVD player. If a DVD is unplayable, wipe the back of the DVD with a lint-free cloth. You may also want to consider running a DVD player cleansing disc through your DVD player regularly. If the DVD is still unplayable or visibly damaged, report the problem at www.blockbuster.com/dvdissues. Remember that all damaged DVDs need to be returned regardless of their condition or they will be considered lost.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding either DVD Issues or other aspects of your BLOCKBUSTER Online service, please consult our FAQs or feel free to contact us online via Customer Service.
Thanks,
Your Friends at BLOCKBUSTER Online™
We hope you are enjoying your BLOCKBUSTER Online™ membership.
We've noticed that in the time you've been with us you have reported a number of issues with DVD shipments getting lost or damaged in the mail. We know incidents beyond anyone's control occasionally happen with our DVD shipments. We take these issues seriously, and we are working closely with the U.S. Postal Service in your area to monitor the quality of your service.
To ensure that you are receiving the most efficient shipping possible:
* Verify your shipping address at blockbuster.com
* Contact your local post office or mail carrier to make sure that the DVDs are delivered to your mailbox and not left in a visible location.
Of course, even with these precautions, problems can still occur.
If a DVD Is Lost
If a DVD doesn't arrive within 3 business days of its ship date, please let us know at www.blockbuster.com/dvdissues. We will send either a replacement disc or the next available DVD in your Queue as soon as possible. The option is yours. Please understand that if an unusual number of issues are reported, your account may be placed on hold while we investigate.
If a DVD Does Not Play
We regularly run each DVD through a special DVD wash process to minimize disc errors. Despite this process, dust, lint, and fingerprints may still build up on the DVD and the internal mechanisms in a DVD player. If a DVD is unplayable, wipe the back of the DVD with a lint-free cloth. You may also want to consider running a DVD player cleansing disc through your DVD player regularly. If the DVD is still unplayable or visibly damaged, report the problem at www.blockbuster.com/dvdissues. Remember that all damaged DVDs need to be returned regardless of their condition or they will be considered lost.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding either DVD Issues or other aspects of your BLOCKBUSTER Online service, please consult our FAQs or feel free to contact us online via Customer Service.
Thanks,
Your Friends at BLOCKBUSTER Online™
