Comments on: After Major Losses, Blockbuster Brings Back Late Fees http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/ TV and Movie News, Reviews & Trailers Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:33:02 +0000 hourly 1 By: McBrick http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-447436 McBrick Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:17:35 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-447436 As a former BB employee, I hated telling customers they had "extended viewing fees" on their account. Some folks didn't seem to care but many of them were quite angry. I took a lot of abuse from pissed off customers and manegement told me "just deal with it". Now that the store I had worked at has closed, I somehow, feel vindicated. BB pissed on their customers for MANY years and now their customers are returning the favor. I would be very shocked if BB stores remained opened another 5 years or more. As a former BB employee, I hated telling customers they had “extended viewing fees” on their account. Some folks didn’t seem to care but many of them were quite angry. I took a lot of abuse from pissed off customers and manegement told me “just deal with it”. Now that the store I had worked at has closed, I somehow, feel vindicated. BB pissed on their customers for MANY years and now their customers are returning the favor. I would be very shocked if BB stores remained opened another 5 years or more.

]]> By: Hiroshi Mishima http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-433066 Hiroshi Mishima Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:49:16 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-433066 It's gotten even more ridiculous a year later. Dollar a day rentals? Sounds good for movies since you just watch it and then return it. Not the case with video games. Any game worth playing takes, at best, several days to complete a single player campaign. But with this dollar-a-day set-up, games are also due back the next day or it is a $2 late fee. Who in their right mind actually thought that was a good idea? Having to keep running down to the rental store and rechecking it out? I really liked the small grace period, and a dollar a day would have been fine by itself if there was simply another dollar added each day you were late. That'd be no different than rechecking it out several times but without the hassle of going down and doing it yourself. I've been a member of their online service for a year now (and have been doing business in the stores since they first appeared).. and I've got to say, I'm just really sad to see the state they're in, and quite disappointed. They allow DS rentals in the stores, yet not with the online service.. why? They claim to have a higher selection/quantity but there's plenty of games and movies that are listed as "Not Available" or "Very Long Wait". Some of these are a mere 2-3 years old.. that shouldn't be happening. In reality, a large chunk of the online rentals are coming from different stores so if the stores don't have it, you're not likely to be renting it. This on top of the way the stores are handling transactions is just hastening the end for Blockbuster. Their online service is pretty decent, and quite well priced, but it's still lacking in efficiency, and the stores themselves are only compounding the problem. It’s gotten even more ridiculous a year later. Dollar a day rentals? Sounds good for movies since you just watch it and then return it. Not the case with video games. Any game worth playing takes, at best, several days to complete a single player campaign. But with this dollar-a-day set-up, games are also due back the next day or it is a $2 late fee.

Who in their right mind actually thought that was a good idea? Having to keep running down to the rental store and rechecking it out? I really liked the small grace period, and a dollar a day would have been fine by itself if there was simply another dollar added each day you were late. That’d be no different than rechecking it out several times but without the hassle of going down and doing it yourself.

I’ve been a member of their online service for a year now (and have been doing business in the stores since they first appeared).. and I’ve got to say, I’m just really sad to see the state they’re in, and quite disappointed. They allow DS rentals in the stores, yet not with the online service.. why? They claim to have a higher selection/quantity but there’s plenty of games and movies that are listed as “Not Available” or “Very Long Wait”. Some of these are a mere 2-3 years old.. that shouldn’t be happening.

In reality, a large chunk of the online rentals are coming from different stores so if the stores don’t have it, you’re not likely to be renting it. This on top of the way the stores are handling transactions is just hastening the end for Blockbuster. Their online service is pretty decent, and quite well priced, but it’s still lacking in efficiency, and the stores themselves are only compounding the problem.

]]> By: rob http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-375420 rob Mon, 30 May 2011 13:24:04 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-375420 ive returned games on time and still got charged late fees because the dim wits didn't find my return until days later. this has happened more times than i can remember ... ive returned games on time and still got charged late fees because the dim wits didn’t find my return until days later. this has happened more times than i can remember …

]]> By: Stargazin http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-226368 Stargazin Sun, 18 Jul 2010 05:39:19 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-226368 I could no agree more! I used to be a staunch Blockbuster patorn until all this came about. Now I just received my Droid X, which has a Blockbuster app pre-installed. Currently I'm a Netvlix subscriber, and love it. When I enrolled into the Blockbuster app, I found out that I had to set this up on my computer first, then I learned that it would cost me $3.99 just to stream a movie to my computer or my new phone, on top of the monthly subscription price, WTH (what the heck), why would they charge this price when the compitition does not charge anything extra? TO quote SNL "Really...Really...Really" come on. And what was Motorola and VerizonWireless thinking, putting this on the phone, why not Netflix where the future is solid? I could no agree more! I used to be a staunch Blockbuster patorn until all this came about. Now I just received my Droid X, which has a Blockbuster app pre-installed. Currently I’m a Netvlix subscriber, and love it. When I enrolled into the Blockbuster app, I found out that I had to set this up on my computer first, then I learned that it would cost me $3.99 just to stream a movie to my computer or my new phone, on top of the monthly subscription price, WTH (what the heck), why would they charge this price when the compitition does not charge anything extra? TO quote SNL “Really…Really…Really” come on. And what was Motorola and VerizonWireless thinking, putting this on the phone, why not Netflix where the future is solid?

]]> By: dave http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-190856 dave Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:27:31 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-190856 Only a year ago Blockbuster's focus was to become a "best buy" that rents movies, funny how things change so fast. I am a former manager for the company, and some of the info is inaccurate. Actually, last November they changed the return policy. Customers always had 10 days past the due date to return the movie with no additional charges. On the 10th day past due the movie sold to the account for the previously viewed price (unless that particular store didn't have any previously viewed copies of that movie, then it sold for the listed new retail price). Customers USED TO have 30 days to return the movie after that to receive a refund minus the $1.25 "restocking fee" (they said restocking fee pertained to the cost of ordering a new replacement copy- but the store I worked at NEVER had the movie "replaced"-unless it was the very last copy). Late last year they changed the policy so you only had 10 days past the due date to return the movie before you ended up buying it at full price. At this time they re-introduced the late fees on game rentals, customers payed $8.99 for a game rental and then if it wasn't back by noon on the 5th day, you were charged a dollar a day until it sold on the 10th day. Even if you purchased the game after that you were still responsible for those late charges- seems like they were easing people back into the late fee concept. Blockbuster is dead. I saw things go from "bad" to "terrible" in the 1 1/2 years I worked for them. The stock is worthless, and I guarantee by this time next year they will be closing shop. Their "restructuring" is basically a last ditch effort to establish themselves in the mail and streaming markets, but to do so they must offer a service that compares to those already available, and at this they have failed miserably. Honestly, who wants to pay more for a mailing service that has less variety and takes twice as long to receive and ship movies? Or pay $2.99 - $5.99 per movie to stream instantly online when they could pay netflix $8.99 a month and watch as many movies as they want, and have a better selection. The areas Blockbuster expects to make up ground are really hurting them more, the only advantage they have is the selection within the brick and mortar stores (and instant gratification), which they are taking their focus away from now, which will only mean the end will come that much sooner. Only a year ago Blockbuster's focus was to become a “best buy” that rents movies, funny how things change so fast. I am a former manager for the company, and some of the info is inaccurate. Actually, last November they changed the return policy. Customers always had 10 days past the due date to return the movie with no additional charges. On the 10th day past due the movie sold to the account for the previously viewed price (unless that particular store didn't have any previously viewed copies of that movie, then it sold for the listed new retail price). Customers USED TO have 30 days to return the movie after that to receive a refund minus the $1.25 “restocking fee” (they said restocking fee pertained to the cost of ordering a new replacement copy- but the store I worked at NEVER had the movie “replaced”-unless it was the very last copy). Late last year they changed the policy so you only had 10 days past the due date to return the movie before you ended up buying it at full price. At this time they re-introduced the late fees on game rentals, customers payed $8.99 for a game rental and then if it wasn't back by noon on the 5th day, you were charged a dollar a day until it sold on the 10th day. Even if you purchased the game after that you were still responsible for those late charges- seems like they were easing people back into the late fee concept. Blockbuster is dead. I saw things go from “bad” to “terrible” in the 1 1/2 years I worked for them. The stock is worthless, and I guarantee by this time next year they will be closing shop. Their “restructuring” is basically a last ditch effort to establish themselves in the mail and streaming markets, but to do so they must offer a service that compares to those already available, and at this they have failed miserably. Honestly, who wants to pay more for a mailing service that has less variety and takes twice as long to receive and ship movies? Or pay $2.99 – $5.99 per movie to stream instantly online when they could pay netflix $8.99 a month and watch as many movies as they want, and have a better selection. The areas Blockbuster expects to make up ground are really hurting them more, the only advantage they have is the selection within the brick and mortar stores (and instant gratification), which they are taking their focus away from now, which will only mean the end will come that much sooner.

]]> By: Lisa http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-182754 Lisa Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:25:20 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-182754 I just found out about the new policy today, when I found a charge to my credit card. I called and was told my movies were turned in 4 days late, but because my account wasn't marked that they told me, I could get a refund by coming into the store. I didn't even get the recorded message reminding me they were due, like they used to due before charging my credit card. This just added to my decision to avoid Blockbuster. When I rented these movies I found the prices had gone up the week before. What was 1.99 was now 5.00! For a non-new release. Why would I pay that? Plus, nothing is alphabetized anymore, just stacked on the shelves horizontally. It has looked that way for months, like they were in the process of remodeling. We used to have Netflik, we may go back. We got the movies the next day after ordering them. Or we have a Red Box down the street. We used on on vacation in Puerto Rico (I know, we should have stayed away from the tv, but 3 teenagers couldn't manage without English movies!) and it was great. No more Blockbuster for us. This won't help them at all, how can it? I just found out about the new policy today, when I found a charge to my credit card. I called and was told my movies were turned in 4 days late, but because my account wasn't marked that they told me, I could get a refund by coming into the store. I didn't even get the recorded message reminding me they were due, like they used to due before charging my credit card. This just added to my decision to avoid Blockbuster. When I rented these movies I found the prices had gone up the week before. What was 1.99 was now 5.00! For a non-new release. Why would I pay that? Plus, nothing is alphabetized anymore, just stacked on the shelves horizontally. It has looked that way for months, like they were in the process of remodeling. We used to have Netflik, we may go back. We got the movies the next day after ordering them. Or we have a Red Box down the street. We used on on vacation in Puerto Rico (I know, we should have stayed away from the tv, but 3 teenagers couldn't manage without English movies!) and it was great. No more Blockbuster for us. This won't help them at all, how can it?

]]> By: Lisa http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-181107 Lisa Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:25:20 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-181107 I just found out about the new policy today, when I found a charge to my credit card. I called and was told my movies were turned in 4 days late, but because my account wasn't marked that they told me, I could get a refund by coming into the store. I didn't even get the recorded message reminding me they were due, like they used to due before charging my credit card. This just added to my decision to avoid Blockbuster. When I rented these movies I found the prices had gone up the week before. What was 1.99 was now 5.00! For a non-new release. Why would I pay that? Plus, nothing is alphabetized anymore, just stacked on the shelves horizontally. It has looked that way for months, like they were in the process of remodeling. We used to have Netflik, we may go back. We got the movies the next day after ordering them. Or we have a Red Box down the street. We used on on vacation in Puerto Rico (I know, we should have stayed away from the tv, but 3 teenagers couldn't manage without English movies!) and it was great. No more Blockbuster for us. This won't help them at all, how can it? I just found out about the new policy today, when I found a charge to my credit card. I called and was told my movies were turned in 4 days late, but because my account wasn't marked that they told me, I could get a refund by coming into the store. I didn't even get the recorded message reminding me they were due, like they used to due before charging my credit card. This just added to my decision to avoid Blockbuster. When I rented these movies I found the prices had gone up the week before. What was 1.99 was now 5.00! For a non-new release. Why would I pay that? Plus, nothing is alphabetized anymore, just stacked on the shelves horizontally. It has looked that way for months, like they were in the process of remodeling. We used to have Netflik, we may go back. We got the movies the next day after ordering them. Or we have a Red Box down the street. We used on on vacation in Puerto Rico (I know, we should have stayed away from the tv, but 3 teenagers couldn't manage without English movies!) and it was great. No more Blockbuster for us. This won't help them at all, how can it?

]]> By: Yankees10 http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-180588 Yankees10 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:36:29 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-180588 Blockbuster is screwed. I just went to rent today and was told about the policy. I can say after today that I will never rent from them again. Blockbuster is screwed. I just went to rent today and was told about the policy. I can say after today that I will never rent from them again.

]]> By: santafromthenorth http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-178746 santafromthenorth Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:58:09 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-178746 Where did you get that average Redbox use statistic from? Everyone I know returns the movie within 24 hours. Just curious as to who the lazy sloths are and if the study could show if such users were located in specific geographic regions. Where did you get that average Redbox use statistic from? Everyone I know returns the movie within 24 hours. Just curious as to who the lazy sloths are and if the study could show if such users were located in specific geographic regions.

]]> By: Mandarr http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-178562 Mandarr Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:02:41 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-178562 If I don't go to see the movie at a theater, I rent it streaming through my tv from <a href="http://Amazon.com" rel="nofollow">Amazon.com</a> either in standard or HD if the movie is worth watching in that format for the extra dollar. It's cheaper than my cable company's on demand prices. <br><br>I rarely go to Blockbuster anymore anyway. I'm a lazy person and always got caught into the trap of late fees. I don't much care for the Netflix/Blockbuster home rental programs either. I'm not going to pay for a chance to eventually rent a movie I want to see when it becomes available. And a monthly price from them on top of the rental fee for the movie. And then have to deal with mailing it back and forth as well. And possibly even a broken dvd issue or what not. <br><br>The only reason I'd still go to Blockbuster currently is if I didn't want to wait for the few weeks the movie would not yet bet available on demand, yet was available to rent or buy from them, etc. But that time gap is getting shorter and shorter and I've got plenty of other things I can do in between. If I don't go to see the movie at a theater, I rent it streaming through my tv from Amazon.com either in standard or HD if the movie is worth watching in that format for the extra dollar. It's cheaper than my cable company's on demand prices.

I rarely go to Blockbuster anymore anyway. I'm a lazy person and always got caught into the trap of late fees. I don't much care for the Netflix/Blockbuster home rental programs either. I'm not going to pay for a chance to eventually rent a movie I want to see when it becomes available. And a monthly price from them on top of the rental fee for the movie. And then have to deal with mailing it back and forth as well. And possibly even a broken dvd issue or what not.

The only reason I'd still go to Blockbuster currently is if I didn't want to wait for the few weeks the movie would not yet bet available on demand, yet was available to rent or buy from them, etc. But that time gap is getting shorter and shorter and I've got plenty of other things I can do in between.

]]> By: Mac Black http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-178544 Mac Black Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:03:10 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-178544 Who cares...? Blockbuster is old as dirty dirt. I still rent from them only because its literally across the street. They hardly have enough new releases anyway Who cares…? Blockbuster is old as dirty dirt. I still rent from them only because its literally across the street. They hardly have enough new releases anyway

]]> By: temassi http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-178482 temassi Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:58:38 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-178482 How is the new "late fee" policy any different than what people would be paying at Redbox? The average Redbox renter keeps a movie for 6 days. 6 days. If you keep that movie from Blockbuster for 6 days, guess what, it costs the same. I totally agree that if you have the self discipline to keep a movie for only one night, by all means, the better deal is clearly to rent at the machine in the supermarket. But something that Blockbuster will always have over the competition is customer service. What do you do with a movie that doesn't play properly at Redbox or at Netflix? Does it get mailed back, wait another 4 days to get a new one, and then get to watch it? Or do you return it back the little machine at the store? Any negative experience I have had at Blockbuster, they have always taken care of. Besides, I can't help but prefer to talk to a real person when I do my shopping and have questions about movies. <br>As far as the 14.99 thing goes. That is at most what you would pay, and you at that point get to keep the movie. If you keep the same movie from Redbox for that long, you will have paid 20 dollars for it, and it automatically gets charged to your credit card. A machine and a mailbox is not very forgiving. Whereas any experience I have had, the people down at the Blockbuster will usually hear me out, and help me out. How is the new “late fee” policy any different than what people would be paying at Redbox? The average Redbox renter keeps a movie for 6 days. 6 days. If you keep that movie from Blockbuster for 6 days, guess what, it costs the same. I totally agree that if you have the self discipline to keep a movie for only one night, by all means, the better deal is clearly to rent at the machine in the supermarket. But something that Blockbuster will always have over the competition is customer service. What do you do with a movie that doesn't play properly at Redbox or at Netflix? Does it get mailed back, wait another 4 days to get a new one, and then get to watch it? Or do you return it back the little machine at the store? Any negative experience I have had at Blockbuster, they have always taken care of. Besides, I can't help but prefer to talk to a real person when I do my shopping and have questions about movies.
As far as the 14.99 thing goes. That is at most what you would pay, and you at that point get to keep the movie. If you keep the same movie from Redbox for that long, you will have paid 20 dollars for it, and it automatically gets charged to your credit card. A machine and a mailbox is not very forgiving. Whereas any experience I have had, the people down at the Blockbuster will usually hear me out, and help me out.

]]> By: TVN http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-178356 TVN Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:43:24 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-178356 I used to work for this company and I'll just say that major money was made by late fees. Some people would rather pay the late fees than return the product. I used to work for this company and I'll just say that major money was made by late fees. Some people would rather pay the late fees than return the product.

]]> By: Ctina http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-177884 Ctina Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:15:35 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-177884 I really dont see a point in paying 4.99 to rent a dvd for 5 days when at red box I pay only $1 and watch it that same day then return it for only $1 I really dont see a point in paying 4.99 to rent a dvd for 5 days when at red box I pay only $1 and watch it that same day then return it for only $1

]]> By: Spawnacus http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-177868 Spawnacus Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:16:57 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-177868 Blockbuster is still around. Hmmm...go figure. Netflix is the way to go! On-line streaming and 3 DVDs at my front door. Netflix. Only $16.99 a month. Netflix.<br><br>They should really compensate me on my next bill for that little bit of free advertising. Blockbuster is still around. Hmmm…go figure. Netflix is the way to go! On-line streaming and 3 DVDs at my front door. Netflix. Only $16.99 a month. Netflix.

They should really compensate me on my next bill for that little bit of free advertising.

]]> By: KanTstandYa http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-177856 KanTstandYa Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:42:47 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-177856 yea I used to rent movies at blockbuster all my life at least 5 movies a week but as soon as netflix and redbox came out I never went back. I mean it was 20$ for 4 movies at blockbuster or 4$ from Redbox for the same movies its a no brainer, and Netflix is even cheaper bc I can rent as many was I want for only 11.99$ a month. "I still cant c y blockbuster doesnt make their own "bluebox" type of thing or do something allong the line I mean their name alone synonimus with movies, they just need to realize the day of charging 5 or 6 bucks for a movie is over. yea I used to rent movies at blockbuster all my life at least 5 movies a week but as soon as netflix and redbox came out I never went back. I mean it was 20$ for 4 movies at blockbuster or 4$ from Redbox for the same movies its a no brainer, and Netflix is even cheaper bc I can rent as many was I want for only 11.99$ a month. “I still cant c y blockbuster doesnt make their own “bluebox” type of thing or do something allong the line I mean their name alone synonimus with movies, they just need to realize the day of charging 5 or 6 bucks for a movie is over.

]]> By: santafromthenorth http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-177841 santafromthenorth Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:56:17 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-177841 This zombie of a company still thirsts for brains... someone please put it out of its misery already. Why would anyone deign to pay late fees, no matter what their selection? What are they Kevin Bacon in Animal House? (Thank you sir! May I have another?)<br><br>I'll take Netflix streaming and Redbox for the win. If there is some title that I can't see with the two of them, I look for a used copy on Amazon. I can always resell it when I'm done. This zombie of a company still thirsts for brains… someone please put it out of its misery already. Why would anyone deign to pay late fees, no matter what their selection? What are they Kevin Bacon in Animal House? (Thank you sir! May I have another?)

I'll take Netflix streaming and Redbox for the win. If there is some title that I can't see with the two of them, I look for a used copy on Amazon. I can always resell it when I'm done.

]]> By: BB H8R! http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-177812 BB H8R! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:28:45 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-177812 would this company PLEASE PLEASE die already!?!?!?!? There's are few companies i loathe more than blockbuster. They stole billions and billions of dollars from customers for decades with their schemes. Death to bbuster! would this company PLEASE PLEASE die already!?!?!?!? There's are few companies i loathe more than blockbuster. They stole billions and billions of dollars from customers for decades with their schemes. Death to bbuster!

]]> By: twistedburton http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-177808 twistedburton Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:07:25 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-177808 $14.99 to RENT a DVD? You can buy one for that price or even less!! I rent from Redbox. It's right there in the Wal-Mart (so you don't have to make a second stop at Blockbuster) and it's $1 per day!! Blockbuster can't even compete! Also most of the Blockbuster locations around my area are gone now... It is kinda too bad to be honest. I liked going to Blockbuster. I liked the atmosphere and vibe and I'd have good conversations with employees there too... It really is a shame, but Blockbuster is just gone. R.I.P. Blockbuster $14.99 to RENT a DVD? You can buy one for that price or even less!! I rent from Redbox. It's right there in the Wal-Mart (so you don't have to make a second stop at Blockbuster) and it's $1 per day!! Blockbuster can't even compete! Also most of the Blockbuster locations around my area are gone now… It is kinda too bad to be honest. I liked going to Blockbuster. I liked the atmosphere and vibe and I'd have good conversations with employees there too… It really is a shame, but Blockbuster is just gone. R.I.P. Blockbuster

]]> By: strich http://screenrant.com/major-losses-blockbuster-brings-back-late-fees-robf-47292/comment-page-1/#comment-177805 strich Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:58:36 +0000 http://screenrant.com/?p=47292#comment-177805 I'll never go back to BB again. They screwed me over one to many times. I'm a big user of Netflix, so i think until they start streaming their entire collection, the physical media will continue to play a big role in our movie watching society. And I have no idea how many households don't have a broadband connection to stream media. On the rare occasion that i need a film right now, i stop by our local Family Video. While their selection is mostly recent and within the last 5 years and nothing beyond that, their prices and rental terms are unbeatable. I'll never go back to BB again. They screwed me over one to many times. I'm a big user of Netflix, so i think until they start streaming their entire collection, the physical media will continue to play a big role in our movie watching society. And I have no idea how many households don't have a broadband connection to stream media. On the rare occasion that i need a film right now, i stop by our local Family Video. While their selection is mostly recent and within the last 5 years and nothing beyond that, their prices and rental terms are unbeatable.

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