Netflix

[kwm]

Does anyone use Netflix? Are there any other outfits like this?

[Lewis]

Recently discussed... (http://carecure.org/forum/showthread.php?t=35263)

-Lewis

[kwm]

thanx

[chiappa]

Hello Netflix and goodriddance to Blockbuster!
They're great

[PN]

Last week I signed up for three months at Hollywood Video for $30. I am entitled to select 3 DVDs from the store. When I am finished watching them, I have someone take them back to the store and I can get 3 more. If I keep the DVDs for over 5 days, then there is a late charge. Also, under this plan, I am not entitled to new releases, but I am able to watch the MVP (movie value pass) which are DVDs that came out about 4 weeks ago. Hollywood is a little cheaper than Blockbuster and I cannot mail these DVDs back under this program. Fortunately, Hollywood Video is about 2 miles from my home. The other day I rented "Man on Fire," "Hell Boy" and "Confidence." Today I rented "Paycheck," "Mystic River" and "Master and Commander."

Lewis, I saw your redirect, but I decided to post here because Steve replied about Netflix and Blockbuster.

http://www.hollywoodvideo.com/mvp/

PN

[jimnms]

I use the blockbuster online service. It's the same price as netflix, plus you get two free in-store rentals each month.

Paul, how was Mystic River, it's on my list and should come in the next batch after I send these back.

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[PN]

Jim, last night I watched "Paycheck" which I enjoyed and recommend. Tonight I plan on watching "Mystic River" and I will give you my thoughts/comments manana.

PN

[Jenfr]

Has anyone seen that blockbuster now has no more late fees? To me this is great! That was one of the main reasons I was considering netflix

jennifer

[SCI-Nurse]

You still have to go pick it up, and take it back, while Netflix includes postage to and from your home in the service. You should check the Blockbuster fine print on the "no late fees" policy too...if you keep it more than 7 days, you have bought it. They will bill your credit card for purchase of your late item.

(KLD)

[Jenfr]

Hmmm..I did not know about the late fees policy. Thanks for the heads up!

jennifer

[jimnms]

Originally posted by peacefrogs79:

Hmmm..I did not know about the late fees policy. Thanks for the heads up!

jennifer

I posted a link to the story back when Blockbuster announced it. Its kind of confusing. You still have a due date, but then you're given a grace period to return it. They don't call it a late fee anymore, but after you've kept it long enough that the "late fee" equals the cost of the move, then you just bought it.

Their online service doesn't have a late fee, it works just like netflix.

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Learn from the mistakes of others, you won't live long enough to make all of them yourself.

[PN]

Originally posted by jimnms:

Paul, how was Mystic River, it's on my list and should come in the next batch after I send these back.


I watched "Mystic River" last night and I am glad that I did not go out to the movie theater to view this film. I think it is a good movie to watch at home but I thought that "I am Sam" also starring Sean Penn was better but these are totally different movies.

The late fee for keeping DVDs past five days at Hollywood Video is $4.75.

PN

[garvey]

I started using Netflix a little while ago after getting favorable comments from contributors to this forum.
I love it! They have an excellent library that extends to lots of indie films and old tv series.

[Lewis]

I for one have been very satisfied with the Netflix experience.

-Lewis