Blockbuster Online - anyone have it?

**dlsnyder** · 07-13-2008 01:39 PM

Does anyone here have the Blockbuster Online deal? I was looking it over and it seems to be a pretty good deal. We don't rent a lot of movies, so the low end $3.99 deal seems to be a good value, especially if it includes BD titles for the price.

The way I read it, for $3.99/mo you get 1 title at a time with 2 mail-in exchanges per month. You also get in-store exchanges for $1.99 each. What I am not clear on is can you get unlimited in-store exchanges for $1.99 each or are you still limited to 2 exchanges per month total, then full in-store price thereafter?

$3.99 for two mail-in movies per month would be a pretty good deal for us. If we could get them in-store for $1.99 each, including all BD titles, that would be outstanding! We may never buy another DVD or BD.

**navychop** · 07-13-2008 02:32 PM

Hmmm. At those rates, even I might have to join up.

**charper1** · 07-13-2008 04:38 PM

Be sure to click "SEE ALL PLANS" (that ONLY 2 movies total / month also)

https://www.blockbuster.com/signup/rp/regPlan

**Jason Whiddon** · 07-13-2008 05:08 PM

Not bad. I watch 2-3 per week and every time ive given BB a chance, they hit me with slow returns. As a moderate renter, I like Netflix.

**dlsnyder** · 07-14-2008 01:18 PM

I asked a guy at my local Blockbuster store about it. He confirmed that the deal is for 2 mail in movies per month, and unlimited in-store rentals for $1.99 each. Even if I only use the two movies per month it has already saved me money. I wonder how often they let you switch between plans? I am going on vacation later this month (unfortunately doing work around the house) and that total access premium with unlimited free in-store exchanges might be great for the free 2 week trial period.

Oh, and the guy at the store said that BD titles are included in the deal. They cost extra as a regular rental, but with the Blockbuster Online membership there is no extra charge. THAT is worth it for me right there! Stargate Continuum is coming out while I am on vacation, so I know I will at least rent ONE BD!

**ozzy1028** · 07-15-2008 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by elwaylite

Not bad. I watch 2-3 per week and every time ive given BB a chance, they hit me with slow returns. As a moderate renter, I like Netflix.

Ive heard the same that blockbuster is much slower than netflix at returns. Im sticking to netflix

**Zookster** · 07-15-2008 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by ozzy1028

Ive heard the same that blockbuster is much slower than netflix at returns. Im sticking to netflix

I can confirm. I switched to Blockbuster a few months ago after being with Netflix for over 5 years. At the time, all the BDs I wanted that were on long wait at Netflix were sitting right there on BB's shelves, so I went with Total Access for in-store exchange privileges. Well, the following month, the store shortened their due date time, causing me an extra trip each week just to return a movie on time, so I dropped Total Access and just did online, which was still getting me movies at the top of my queue. However, in the past month or two, that has come to a screaching halt as lately they are digging down to #6 or #7 on my list.

Long story short: Next week I'm switching back to Netflix, as my GF who has it, has no problems getting new releases at the top of her queue, even BDs.

**ozzy1028** · 07-15-2008 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by Zookster

I can confirm. I switched to Blockbuster a few months ago after being with Netflix for over 5 years. At the time, all the BDs I wanted that were on long wait at Netflix were sitting right there on BB's shelves, so I went with Total Access for in-store exchange privileges. Well, the following month, the store shortened their due date time, causing me an extra trip each week just to return a movie on time, so I dropped Total Access and just did online, which was still getting me movies at the top of my queue. However, in the past month or two, that has come to a screaching halt as lately they are digging down to #6 or #7 on my list.

Long story short: Next week I'm switching back to Netflix, as my GF who has it, has no problems getting new releases at the top of her queue, even BDs.

Yeah, ive had no problems as of late with getting new releases through netflix. Although that was not the case until about 5 months ago. Netflix must have uped their blu-ray inventory.

**allargon** · 07-17-2008 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by ozzy1028

Ive heard the same that blockbuster is much slower than netflix at returns. Im sticking to netflix

My experience was the exact opposite. Netflix was horrible. If I mailed a movie to Netflix on a Monday they wouldn't acknowledge receipt until Wednesday. I know they received it the next day.

Blockbuster sends me a new movie on Tuesday after I mail one on Monday. Blockbuster is also $1/mo. cheaper than Netflix.

**fs2685** · 07-17-2008 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by dlsnyder

The way I read it, for $3.99/mo you get 1 title at a time with 2 mail-in exchanges per month. You also get in-store exchanges for $1.99 each. What I am not clear on is can you get unlimited in-store exchanges for $1.99 each or are you still limited to 2 exchanges per month total, then full in-store price thereafter?

I don't see this deal on their website (the part about the $1.99 in-store exchanges). Did you see this offer online or in the store?

I have the Total Access Limited plan. For $9.99 you get two titles by mail, which you can then exchange in the store for two free in-store titles. That's 4 per month. The deal you quoted would be $1 less if you did two in-store exchanges for $1.99.

My experience with availability and turnaround time has been pretty good. If you return the mailed title to the store they immediately check it in and you are credited for the return. Your new movie usually ships the next day.

If I put a new release in my queue before it is released, it usually ships on the release date. If I put it on after the release date there may be a wait.

I'm happy with BB but I have been intrigued by Netflix now that they have downloads available. Was thinking about doing a free trial. Does anyone have experience with the downloaded titles? How is the quality?