Online Movie Rentals
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Online Movie Rentals: It’s a battlefield out there by Firefox
In this review, I shall be reviewing two online movie rental services – Netflix and Blockbuster.
Netflix –
Rent All You Want
With Netflix you can rent as many DVDs as you want for just $17.99 plus any applicable tax a month. You keep a revolving library of up to 3 DVDs at a time and can exchange them for new available DVDs as often as you like. The number of DVDs you rent depends on how quickly you watch and return each of your DVDs.
Free Shipping and Postage
Select your movies at sign-up and they should arrive in your mailbox within 1 to 3 business days via first class mail. We reach more than 85% of our subscribers with generally one-day delivery. After you finish watching a movie, simply put it in its prepaid envelope and mail it back to us. As soon as they receive it, they'll send your next available movie. Shipping is always free both ways — no hidden charges.
More Than 30,000 Movies
They have virtually every DVD published — everything from classics to new releases. As a member, you'll be able to choose from any of our 30,000 titles — five times the selection of a typical video store. There web site is available 24 hours a day and makes finding movies simple and convenient.
Cost
Our 3-at-a-time program is $17.99 plus any applicable tax per month. There are no additional charges. There are no late fees or due dates — even shipping is free both ways!
Netflix currently provides movie entertainment to more than 2,000,000 satisfied customers
Verdict – As a Netflix customer, I think there service is great. Movies always come on time, so you never complain.
Final Word: 5 stars out of 5
Blockbuster –
In addition to the foregoing, membership in the BLOCKBUSTER Online rental service ("BLOCKBUSTER Online") is subject to the following additional Online Rental Terms and Conditions, and to payment of the applicable monthly membership fee plus applicable taxes. Actual membership fee may be changed from time to time as provided herein. BLOCKBUSTER Online membership is not transferable and is only available in the United States. The BLOCKBUSTER Online membership term commences on the date you sign up for BLOCKBUSTER Online membership and is valid with renewals until cancellation as outlined below (the "Membership Term"). By subscribing to BLOCKBUSTER Online, you agree to be bound by these Online Rental Terms and Conditions. You must have Internet access, a valid email address, and a valid credit card or check card to be a member of BLOCKBUSTER Online.
These Online Rental Terms and Conditions are subject to change by Blockbuster at any time, in its sole discretion, with or without advance notice. The most current version of the Online Rental Terms and Conditions, which will supercede all earlier versions, can be accessed through the hyperlink at the bottom of the blockbuster.com site. Continued use of your BLOCKBUSTER Online membership constitutes acceptance of the most recent version of the Online Rental Terms and Conditions.
Verdict – You may 17.00 dollars for three movies, but you can get one for 12 and 2 for 15 dollars, fluctuating price vs. steady price. Steady Price wins in my mind. Plus, until you sing up, they don’t tell you what they do, and they don’t have every movie for rental.
Final Word: 3 out of 5
Both have the similar policies, but Netflix is larger with more customers and movie selection. Blockbuster is new in the online rental business and there fore doesn’t know as much about the market. So now that you know about to big online rental places. So, sign up and rent some movies