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Originally Posted by gleem
I see that Blockbuster finally figured out how to kill off NetFlix with their netflix style mail order that you can also bring into the stores and swap too. That is a NetFlix killer..
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If you say so. I have both Netflix 8-at-a-time, and Blockbuster 8-at-a-time. Blockbuster has allowed me a bunch of "free" in-store rentals every month. Know how many I've used? Zero. The whole POINT of home-delivery for me is to have a very large selection (up to 16) at a time, so if there is a night I want to watch a movie (happens once per month or so), I have a TON to choose from. Only costs $100 for the convenience of having both.
Here's how it breaks down. Netflix has been accomodating when things go wrong (if a little rule), whereas Blockbuster has been NICE, but hasn't fixed any of the problems. Blockbuster is VERY slow to ship/change movies after receiving them (MUCH slower than even my "THROTTLED" NetFlix account), has a horrible interface, is very slow to adopt features, and seems like they have very little understanding of the Internet.
I wouldn't *personally* bet the long-term bank on BBI just yet, at least until they pick up some more savvy. However, perception is reality, and subscription rates (as well as market share) is really all that's going to matter. And there's always the possibility of a merger ....