Um, no. You claimed that BB "axed free instore movie rentals" which is NOT true.
You can still get free instore movie rentals, they will just count as part of "maximum out" limit according to your plan. Unlimited plans get five free in-store exchanges per month.
i said, axed free rentals "while awaiting your next disc"... If the movie you get at the store when you drop off you mail disc counts against your "total number of discs" out then you WON'T GET the next disc in the mail.
You're wrong in that you're totally disregarding the plans that have no monthly limit on rentals. If you have an unlimited plan, then you can exchange a disc in store for a free rental, AND they will send out another title on the next business day.
Negative. We're talking about total number discs you're allowed OUT at once, not total per month.
From Engadget article linked above: "Previously, free movie in-store exchange rentals were in addition to the number of DVDs allowed out at-a-time under your Total Access membership plan. However, beginning in February 2009 (in some store locations) and over the course of the next few months (in the remaining corporate and participating franchise stores), this policy will change in two ways. First, all free movie in-store exchange rentals will count towards the number of DVDs you are allowed out under your Total Access plan at any one time."
Even if you get the most expensive plan you can still only have three discs at once.
So as far as I can tell, if you got three discs at home, watch one, take it to the store and drop it off, leaving the store with a free instore rental, they will not ship your next disc anymore.
Again, that sucks. That was pretty much the only thing Blockbuster had going for them.
@Miggity: "That was pretty much the only thing Blockbuster had going for them."
You mean besides the lower prices, video game rentals, and the ability to go out and get the movie you want RIGHT NOW rather than waiting until the next business day? Regardless of whether it counts towards your number out or your monthly maximum, it's still an ounce of instant gratification that Netflix is unable to offer.
I'm no shill for Blockbuster either. I've used them before and they definitely have their faults. But you just can't make a blanket claim that one service is better than the other. It's a matter of opinion based on many factors, not a black and white issue.
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Despite this change, Netflix is still the best deal out there and it blows Blockbuster's service out of the water. For real. I've had it. It stinks.
Now I heard Blockbuster axed free instore movie rentals while awaiting your next disc? Netflix still rules.
"Now I heard Blockbuster axed free instore movie rentals while awaiting your next disc?"
False. Get the facts here: https://www.blockbuster.com/signup/s/plan
...and be sure to click on "See all available plans" for a full breakdown.
TRUE.
Get your facts HERE sucka: http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/03/23/blockbuster-hamstrings-total-access-rental-plan/
Um, no. You claimed that BB "axed free instore movie rentals" which is NOT true.
You can still get free instore movie rentals, they will just count as part of "maximum out" limit according to your plan. Unlimited plans get five free in-store exchanges per month.
i said, axed free rentals "while awaiting your next disc"... If the movie you get at the store when you drop off you mail disc counts against your "total number of discs" out then you WON'T GET the next disc in the mail.
Am I wrong here?
that is not how it used to work.
Levi just got pwned.
You're wrong in that you're totally disregarding the plans that have no monthly limit on rentals. If you have an unlimited plan, then you can exchange a disc in store for a free rental, AND they will send out another title on the next business day.
Negative. We're talking about total number discs you're allowed OUT at once, not total per month.
From Engadget article linked above:
"Previously, free movie in-store exchange rentals were in addition to the number of DVDs allowed out at-a-time under your Total Access membership plan. However, beginning in February 2009 (in some store locations) and over the course of the next few months (in the remaining corporate and participating franchise stores), this policy will change in two ways. First, all free movie in-store exchange rentals will count towards the number of DVDs you are allowed out under your Total Access plan at any one time."
Even if you get the most expensive plan you can still only have three discs at once.
So as far as I can tell, if you got three discs at home, watch one, take it to the store and drop it off, leaving the store with a free instore rental, they will not ship your next disc anymore.
Again, that sucks. That was pretty much the only thing Blockbuster had going for them.
@Miggity:
"That was pretty much the only thing Blockbuster had going for them."
You mean besides the lower prices, video game rentals, and the ability to go out and get the movie you want RIGHT NOW rather than waiting until the next business day? Regardless of whether it counts towards your number out or your monthly maximum, it's still an ounce of instant gratification that Netflix is unable to offer.
I'm no shill for Blockbuster either. I've used them before and they definitely have their faults. But you just can't make a blanket claim that one service is better than the other. It's a matter of opinion based on many factors, not a black and white issue.
Cool, I've never "pwned" anyone before! What do I win?
"Biggest Internet Loser of the Slow Day at Work" award?
I'll take it!