Netflix Or Blockbuster?

Amber Lamps · 12-05-2009, 06:59 PM

Okay you penny pinching bastards. I have accounts with both Blockbuster and Netflix. I like things about both of them but I am thinking about getting rid of one because I don't use them enough now that I am working 60+ hours a week. Here's the breakdown;

Netflix
$8.99 plus $2 for BR/month 1 disk at a time, unlimited streaming.

Good-Free (and rather good quality) live streaming to my PS3, and all of my computers. Decent disc library/selection. Fast turnaround.

Bad-Disks are mail only. Streaming library still needs some work. Weak Blu Ray selection. Extra charge for Blu Ray access.

Blockbuster
$17/month 3 disks at a time, unlimited in store trade ins.

Good-Large Blu Ray selection. Can trade movies in at store and get new movie for free (no return date/late fees this way, btw). Huge library.

Bad-You have to pay for streaming and the selection is weak anyway. Slow movie turnaround.

Okay, which does everyone think I should keep?

sherri_chickie · 12-05-2009, 07:29 PM

If you use the streaming option a lot I stay stick with Net Flix. The three disc option from Blockbuster is nice but if you work that many hours a week you don't have a lot of time to watch 3 movies anyhow.

just my 2 cents worth

Homeslice · 12-05-2009, 08:12 PM

Netflix

Going to a store is wack, they should have shut those down years ago

Amber Lamps · 12-05-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sherri_chickie

If you use the streaming option a lot I stay stick with Net Flix. The three disc option from Blockbuster is nice but if you work that many hours a week you don't have a lot of time to watch 3 movies anyhow.

just my 2 cents worth

Thanks! To tell the truth, I didn't use the streaming much before they started streaming to PS3 and I got a new computer... I'm watching a movie right now while I type this and it works really well and the video quality is good. You're right about the three movies, I have two movies that have been sitting here all week already and I got a third from BB today.

Amber Lamps · 12-05-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Netflix

Going to a store is wack, they should have shut those down years ago

What I think they should do is find a way to incorporate their Red Box kiosks into their monthly program...Oh and get Blu Ray out in those bitches!!!

The one good thing I'll say for the BB store is that you can get a movie NOW. If Netflix starts streaming new releases then it's all on!!! I'd kick them $30/month for that service. Eventually this dinosaur cable company will finally get VOD and this debate will be moot! Although between HuLu and Netflix streaming...

Fleck750 · 12-05-2009, 09:03 PM

Redbox, it's all I can afford. Nearest box is only 2 miles away, so no biggie.

Amber Lamps · 12-05-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleck750

Redbox, it's all I can afford. Nearest box is only 2 miles away, so no biggie.

Yea I won't use them....college town... My GF gets them for free and I won't use them because they almost always have some kind of shit on them or they're scratched. Plus no Blu Ray!!!

101lifts2 · 12-05-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

....Okay, which does everyone think I should keep?

Keep the blonde....always keep the blonde.

Fleck750 · 12-05-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Yea I won't use them....college town... My GF gets them for free and I won't use them because they almost always have some kind of shit on them or they're scratched. Plus no Blu Ray!!!

Never had a problem with them, except we live on the edge of the hood, and Mickey D's where the box is at closes at 8pm.

sherri_chickie · 12-06-2009, 09:08 PM

red box? What's that?

12-05-2009, 06:59 PM	#1
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Netflix Or Blockbuster? Okay you penny pinching bastards. I have accounts with both Blockbuster and Netflix. I like things about both of them but I am thinking about getting rid of one because I don't use them enough now that I am working 60+ hours a week. Here's the breakdown; Netflix $8.99 plus $2 for BR/month 1 disk at a time, unlimited streaming. Good-Free (and rather good quality) live streaming to my PS3, and all of my computers. Decent disc library/selection. Fast turnaround. Bad-Disks are mail only. Streaming library still needs some work. Weak Blu Ray selection. Extra charge for Blu Ray access. Blockbuster $17/month 3 disks at a time, unlimited in store trade ins. Good-Large Blu Ray selection. Can trade movies in at store and get new movie for free (no return date/late fees this way, btw). Huge library. Bad-You have to pay for streaming and the selection is weak anyway. Slow movie turnaround. Okay, which does everyone think I should keep?

12-05-2009, 08:12 PM	#3
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Netflix Going to a store is wack, they should have shut those down years ago Last edited by Homeslice; 12-05-2009 at 08:14 PM..

12-05-2009, 09:03 PM	#6
Fleck750 Spiker bike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCK Moto: KZ750 Posts: 1,629	Redbox, it's all I can afford. Nearest box is only 2 miles away, so no biggie. __________________ I ride way too fast to worry about cholesterol. ~Author Unknown

12-05-2009, 07:29 PM	#2
sherri_chickie WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary Moto: Gs500F Posts: 683	If you use the streaming option a lot I stay stick with Net Flix. The three disc option from Blockbuster is nice but if you work that many hours a week you don't have a lot of time to watch 3 movies anyhow. just my 2 cents worth

12-06-2009, 09:08 PM	#10
sherri_chickie WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary Moto: Gs500F Posts: 683	red box? What's that?