Heads22 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Hmmm, here we can rent games amd movies for less than 5, easy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jan 4, 2006 -> 12:25 AM) When the f*** did Blockbuster begin charging $8.00 for video game rentals? I haven't rented a video game from there in several months, so obviously it occured sometime during this transition period. It's unbelievable. I'm surprised never to have heard any public outrage concerning this. Sounds like Blockbuster trying to screw the consumers again. There I am waiting in a 20 minute line with Shadow of the Colossus in my hand, when I'm shocked to notice a $7.99 rental fee on the checkout monitor. The dufus behind the counter reacted like I was crazy when I asked him, "I thought video game rentals were $5.00?" Since I only came with five I couldn't even rent the game. They just lost my business. don't worry, all blockbusters and video rental stores will be out of business in a few years anyway. With all the new direct movies on digital cable and the netflix's of the world, they'll be gone soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Jan 3, 2006 -> 10:25 PM) When the f*** did Blockbuster begin charging $8.00 for video game rentals? I haven't rented a video game from there in several months, so obviously it occured sometime during this transition period. It's unbelievable. I'm surprised never to have heard any public outrage concerning this. Sounds like Blockbuster trying to screw the consumers again. There I am waiting in a 20 minute line with Shadow of the Colossus in my hand, when I'm shocked to notice a $7.99 rental fee on the checkout monitor. The dufus behind the counter reacted like I was crazy when I asked him, "I thought video game rentals were $5.00?" Since I only came with five I couldn't even rent the game. They just lost my business. Hollywood Video is the only way to go if your renting a game from a store. Personally I gave up renting a while ago, but I think Blockbuster just changed the price of games and its a total jip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 QUOTE(SnB @ Jan 4, 2006 -> 10:30 AM) don't worry, all blockbusters and video rental stores will be out of business in a few years anyway. With all the new direct movies on digital cable and the netflix's of the world, they'll be gone soon. Agreed...mainly because of the direct movies on digital cable. My guess is 3-5 years before they have pretty much every movie you could possibly want stored on demand and all you'll have to do is pay a 3 or 4 buck fee and you are allowed to view the movie for a certain period and of course since its in demand you can pause it and all that stuff. Thats why Blockbuster has recently added all those video game stores into there places. I think they realize they need to differentiate as well as come up with new products and fast. Otherwise they are toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(SnB @ Jan 4, 2006 -> 12:30 PM) don't worry, all blockbusters and video rental stores will be out of business in a few years anyway. With all the new direct movies on digital cable and the netflix's of the world, they'll be gone soon. Blockbuster's problem is constantly demeaning their customers. The "NO MORE LATE FEEs" fiasco reeked of desperation. They marketed the promotion terribly, and as a result, many were left having to pay the fee of the actual tape unless they returned the rental AND paid a $1.50 restocking penalty. Of course people will stupid enough to intepret "NO MORE LATE FEES" as "Hey, I can keep this video game for two weeks!!!" Reminds of me how how the MPAA is battling video piracy and other forms of lost revenue. Instead of perhaps lowering prices of movie tickets, or concessions, extra commercials are included in previews. Makes sense--irritate the viewing public more. If Blockbuster wants to compete with Netflix and OnDemand movies, they need to lower their prices. Instead of five day rentals, move it back down to three for every tape in the store. Leave five day rentals for video games. Give more people the opportunity to rent a new released video. Edited January 4, 2006 by Flash Tizzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 4, 2006 -> 01:13 PM) Hollywood Video is the only way to go if your renting a game from a store. Personally I gave up renting a while ago, but I think Blockbuster just changed the price of games and its a total jip. That's where I've been renting for the last several years. If I'm looking for a particular video or videogame Hollywood doesn't have I'll go to Blockbuster--as I did with SOTC. Besides the fair prices (which include $1 rentals for catalog titles), the selection is HUGE. I'd guess it's nearly twice as large as Blockbuster's selection. When Blockbuster removed all their VHS tapes I considered it sacreligious. Since I'm one of the few people who rent VHS tapes--mainly because they're cheaper to rent and duplicate, I enjoy Hollywood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Didn't Blockbuster buy Hollywood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 QUOTE(Rex Kickass @ Jan 4, 2006 -> 04:38 PM) Didn't Blockbuster buy Hollywood? They were gonna but nothing really came of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 I asked my mom, since I don't rent movies....here they are like 3.96 for 5 nites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted January 4, 2006 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 People are crazy... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=5624979883 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Um....what, the, f***? So I'm checking out at Office Depot getting some stuff for a school project, I'm like the only one in the store. She hands me the bag and I turn to walk out. Then she goes, "Did you know.....Jesus loves you." I was like ok and proceeded to leave... WHAT IN HELL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jan 5, 2006 -> 06:36 PM) Um....what, the, f***? So I'm checking out at Office Depot getting some stuff for a school project, I'm like the only one in the store. She hands me the bag and I turn to walk out. Then she goes, "Did you know.....Jesus loves you." I was like ok and proceeded to leave... WHAT IN HELL? well........you did know right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 ps: doesn't canadia roll of the tongue better than canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jan 5, 2006 -> 06:36 PM) Um....what, the, f***? So I'm checking out at Office Depot getting some stuff for a school project, I'm like the only one in the store. She hands me the bag and I turn to walk out. Then she goes, "Did you know.....Jesus loves you." I was like ok and proceeded to leave... WHAT IN HELL? She's lying. Jesus hates you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiff Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jan 5, 2006 -> 07:36 PM) Um....what, the, f***? So I'm checking out at Office Depot getting some stuff for a school project, I'm like the only one in the store. She hands me the bag and I turn to walk out. Then she goes, "Did you know.....Jesus loves you." I was like ok and proceeded to leave... WHAT IN HELL? at least somebody loves you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 QUOTE(Spiff @ Jan 5, 2006 -> 06:59 PM) at least somebody loves you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I just lined up a kick ass position for the summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 today's "In The Bleachers"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jan 7, 2006 -> 02:35 AM) I just lined up a kick ass position for the summer! Not on the Golf Course again I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 6, 2006 -> 10:25 PM) Not on the Golf Course again I hope. Oh, I'm keeping that one. I'm also going to be working for an A ball team in my hometown this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Oh s***, I forgot when I get back to Ames I've got one thing lined up that'd be right up my alley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Jan 7, 2006 -> 02:36 PM) Oh, I'm keeping that one. I'm also going to be working for an A ball team in my hometown this summer. Congrats on that one, I think we got a few guys from here who are doing that this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 holy crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 QUOTE(SnB @ Jan 7, 2006 -> 09:12 PM) holy crap If you're thinking the same thing I'm thinking--"When the hell did they make 60 NOW's" I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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