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January 08, 2005
Netflix or Blockbuster or...other?
I need some help here...I am feeling wooed by the offers for online movie rental. For years, my friend Eddie has been whispering the benefits of Netflix in my ear. Ok, too dramatic...no whispering involved...but he says it's great. Today, I was invited to be on his Netflix friends list, which means keeping each other in the loop on our movie watching and how we rate the movies. Recently, my friend Lisa also has sung the praises of Netflix and their wide array of films and the convenience of movies at your door with a self addressed stamped envelope for returns.
Now, on a recent trip to Blockbuster where I rented 4 movies (the cost of a month of online service), I got the information about their online service. Not only are they starting with a cheaper rate, but I would receive a coupon for 2 free in store rentals for this last minute whims. Hm...what should I do? I know Blockbuster has felt the burn, so that's why they are starting their service...but I really like the in store coupon option...but I also want to make sure I have the best variety possible.
With the second surgery coming up in a couple of weeks, I'm thinking it might be worth it to try one of the companies out for at least a couple of months. I am torn. Any comments are appreciated...
Posted by stacey at January 8, 2005 03:00 PM
Comments
Netflix, netflix!!
Better selection of odd, indie and foreign movies, and Blockbuster is just evil, w/their sly, sneaky return policies.
Posted by: Jess at January 9, 2005 09:57 PM