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[Total Members Voted:]

I prefer Netflix

4 (33.3%)

I prefer Blockbuster online

2 (16.7%)

Someother Online Rental

2 (16.7%)

Currently I dont use Online Rentals

4 (33.3%)

Total Members Voted: 11

Voting closed: May 21, 2007, 04:39:15 PM

[fineleg]

(USA)Online Movie Renting: NETFLIX vs BLOCKBUSTER Online - Which is better?

Apart from just casting your vote, if you use any of this service, can you please post your comments.

Any recommendations for other than these two?

[dextrous]

with blockbuster you can get a lot more DVDs b/c each time you return a movie you can pick up more from your local blockbuster, HOWEVER if you like Hindi movies, documentaries, Indy movies, I've found netflix to have a better collection that they can deliver in a timely fashion.

quantity vs. quality i suppose. unless you watch mostly popular english movies, then def. go with blockbuster.

[Cover Point]

with blockbuster you can get a lot more DVDs b/c each time you return a movie you can pick up more from your local blockbuster, HOWEVER if you like Hindi movies, documentaries, Indy movies, I've found netflix to have a better collection that they can deliver in a timely fashion.

quantity vs. quality i suppose. unless you watch mostly popular english movies, then def. go with blockbuster.

Two things about Blockbuster.

1) They have a deal with the USPS that they send out the next movies faster. They send the next movie AS SOON as the PO scans ur movie in at the local post office or distribution center.

2) The ability to go and return OR get movies from the local stores (They in the past gave local rental coupons even on their cheapest rental plan) is an awesome advantage. If u really want to watch something right now u still can do it and not wait a few days for the movie to come (Specially if you are a procastrinator and havent sent the last one back yet)

[fineleg]

with blockbuster you can get a lot more DVDs b/c each time you return a movie you can pick up more from your local blockbuster, HOWEVER if you like Hindi movies, documentaries, Indy movies, I've found netflix to have a better collection that they can deliver in a timely fashion.

quantity vs. quality i suppose. unless you watch mostly popular english movies, then def. go with blockbuster.

Dex and CP,
Thanks for the info.

Question: When you say you can pick up more from "local blockbuster" - do you mean to say you return them via the postal service (we are talking abt blockbuster online equivalent of netflix here) and then pick up more at local store in-person? or wait till it arrives in mail? Basically, both options available.

And other folks - overall do you feel the choices that Netflix has is better than blockbuster? (even for English movies)

[fineleg]

Another question -

CP mentions that you can pick up from local BB store *before* returning the movie that you have on-hand.

In such case, are you bound by the "return by date deadline" for local store pickups (say you pick up Movie M at local store)? or do you get the convenience of return "whenever you want" but you will get the next movie in-mail *after* returning the M movie. Essentially do you get the return whenever you are done convenience or not?

[toney]

Another question -

CP mentions that you can pick up from local BB store *before* returning the movie that you have on-hand.

In such case, are you bound by the "return by date deadline" for local store pickups (say you pick up Movie M at local store)? or do you get the convenience of return "whenever you want" but you will get the next movie in-mail *after* returning the M movie. Essentially do you get the return whenever you are done convenience or not?

I have submitted this post for further analysis by a few experts. Once they get back with a clear and concise reply on what you are actually trying to ask, I will try to reply.

[Cover Point]

Finey, check BB online and see what they are giving you. THey have a plan where u can rent movies in store OR online both and return them to either place. So if you had a movie u can just return it to the store and pick another one OR wait for another one in the mail. U are still subjected to the max out limit at a time with whatever planned u signed up with.

They used to have a cheaper plan where u could get one movie out at a time but even with that they would give out a couple of coupons a month for instore rentals. So really great deal that one.

[fineleg]

Finey, check BB online and see what they are giving you. THey have a plan where u can rent movies in store OR online both and return them to either place. So if you had a movie u can just return it to the store and pick another one OR wait for another one in the mail. U are still subjected to the max out limit at a time with whatever planned u signed up with.

They used to have a cheaper plan where u could get one movie out at a time but even with that they would give out a couple of coupons a month for instore rentals. So really great deal that one.

Ok, danke.

[ruchir]

I have the Blockbuster $18 online renting plan. I can rent upto 3 DVDs at a time. Usually get them withing 2 days of putting in my queue. Then when I have seen the movies, I take them to the nearest Blockbuster store, in their return envelopes. By returning those 3 DVDs in store, I can rent 3 more DVDs right there and then, from the store. These 3 are free. Also, these 3 new DVDs I just rented don't have anything to do with my queue. I can rent DVDs that are not in my queue. When I return the online DVDs in store, 3 new spaces will open in my queue and Blockbuster will mail me the next 3 DVD from my queue. In the meantime, I can watch the DVDs I rented from store.

It is a cool deal. But Indian movies are very very limited.

[fineleg]

Thanks Ruchir.

Someone has voted for the option "Someother Online Rental"
Can that person say what he/she is using other than NF or BB?

[dextrous]

Finey, start watching as many movies as possible, as often as possible. Nothing depressing--optimistic comedies to start with.

[kingcool1432]

Thanks Ruchir.

Someone has voted for the option "Someother Online Rental"
Can that person say what he/she is using other than NF or BB?

I voted that just to complicate the issue

[fineleg]

Finey, start watching as many movies as possible, as often as possible. Nothing depressing--optimistic comedies to start with.

I need to devote less time to DG and watch more movies 
(perhaps that is why dex is encouraging movies )

[fineleg]

Thanks Ruchir.

Someone has voted for the option "Someother Online Rental"
Can that person say what he/she is using other than NF or BB?

I voted that just to complicate the issue

KC-dude - you are complicating stuff?  I am already trying to unravel the mysteries here.
BTW - when is the DG-"cyber"party for ur job?

[dextrous]

This isn't rocket science. THey both have free trials!

[kingcool1432]

Thanks Ruchir.

Someone has voted for the option "Someother Online Rental"
Can that person say what he/she is using other than NF or BB?

I voted that just to complicate the issue

KC-dude - you are complicating stuff?  I am already trying to unravel the mysteries here.
BTW - when is the DG-"cyber"party for ur job?

" usatoday18 " -- Use coupon code to get 1 month free on Blockbuster with the 3-dvd-at-a-time offer, rent 'Porkys", enjoy 

[dhruvdeepak]

zip.ca 

[fineleg]

zip.ca 

Whats that? Some canuck stuff?