Rent a DVD at McD's. - GoFuckYourself.com

merlin77 · 05-30-2004, 05:20 PM

You guys have probably heard about this already, but it is news to me. Just thought it was interesting!!!

DENVER, Colorado (Reuters) -- How about a movie on DVD to go with your Big Mac and fries?

McDonald's Corp. said Monday it would install experimental DVD rental machines in more than 100 Denver-area outlets in the next month.

The automatic kiosks will feature the most popular 30 to 40 DVD titles, which will rent for $1 per night without any membership or late fees, the company said.

Under the program, movies can be returned to any McDonald's outlet featuring the Redbox kiosks, which are owned and operated by privately held DVDPlay. If the total charges on a rental reach $25, the DVD belongs to the customer and does not have to be returned, McDonald's said.

If McDonald's rolls out the test program nationwide, it would become the first fast food chain to offer DVDs and increase the competition for existing video rental operators such as Dallas-based Blockbuster Inc.

McDonald's said its test program coincides with growing demand for DVDs, with industry observers estimating the share of DVD-ready households in the United States will reach 80 percent within three years.

"When fully implemented, Redbox DVD rental machines will be available in over 100 McDonald's restaurants once again providing ultimate convenience and giving our customers another reason to visit us," Bernie Schaefer, vice president and general manager of the food outlet's Rocky Mountain region, said in a statement.

So far, 24 Denver-area McDonald's restaurants have installed the ATM-sized DVD rental machines and another 80 will be installed by the end of June, the company said.

The Rebox DVD rental machines hold between 100 and 350 DVDs and can be operated with either a credit or debit card.

bluedevil · 05-30-2004, 05:21 PM

hahaha

well y ou can rent dvds at kiosks now...which i have no comment on

Nysus · 05-30-2004, 05:22 PM

Nice.. Rent 10 DVDs for $10 and then rip them and return them.

Cheers,
Matt

freeadultcontent · 05-30-2004, 05:24 PM

They will make serious bank. The drive through alone is gunna do a killing and so many people will just forget to return the damn things.
Someone at McD's better get a raise.

SMG · 05-30-2004, 05:28 PM

I've looked into those kiosk things before .... it sounds WAY too easy to but $1 dvds though ... unless u have to put in like a $20 deposit at first or osmethin

wyldblyss · 05-30-2004, 05:33 PM

I wonder if this will go nationwide. It may do well, but I'm just not sure about it.

crockett · 05-30-2004, 05:40 PM

arn't they using the no return DVD's the ones that go bad after 48 hours or something..

freeadultcontent · 05-30-2004, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by crockett
arn't they using the no return DVD's the ones that go bad after 48 hours or something..

no

candyflip · 05-30-2004, 06:13 PM

I saw machines like this in New York City 2 years ago now. Pretty smart idea. I wish Kozmo.com was still around.

05-30-2004, 05:20 PM	#1
merlin77 Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vancouver,BC Posts: 546	Rent a DVD at McD's. You guys have probably heard about this already, but it is news to me. Just thought it was interesting!!! DENVER, Colorado (Reuters) -- How about a movie on DVD to go with your Big Mac and fries? McDonald's Corp. said Monday it would install experimental DVD rental machines in more than 100 Denver-area outlets in the next month. The automatic kiosks will feature the most popular 30 to 40 DVD titles, which will rent for $1 per night without any membership or late fees, the company said. Under the program, movies can be returned to any McDonald's outlet featuring the Redbox kiosks, which are owned and operated by privately held DVDPlay. If the total charges on a rental reach $25, the DVD belongs to the customer and does not have to be returned, McDonald's said. If McDonald's rolls out the test program nationwide, it would become the first fast food chain to offer DVDs and increase the competition for existing video rental operators such as Dallas-based Blockbuster Inc. McDonald's said its test program coincides with growing demand for DVDs, with industry observers estimating the share of DVD-ready households in the United States will reach 80 percent within three years. "When fully implemented, Redbox DVD rental machines will be available in over 100 McDonald's restaurants once again providing ultimate convenience and giving our customers another reason to visit us," Bernie Schaefer, vice president and general manager of the food outlet's Rocky Mountain region, said in a statement. So far, 24 Denver-area McDonald's restaurants have installed the ATM-sized DVD rental machines and another 80 will be installed by the end of June, the company said. The Rebox DVD rental machines hold between 100 and 350 DVDs and can be operated with either a credit or debit card. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

05-30-2004, 05:21 PM	#2
bluedevil Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,093	hahaha well y ou can rent dvds at kiosks now...which i have no comment on __________________ My top money maker

05-30-2004, 05:22 PM	#3
Nysus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,817	Nice.. Rent 10 DVDs for $10 and then rip them and return them. Cheers, Matt __________________ What name is pr0 / Untouched Markets using these days? Untouched Markets - pr0 - Refund My Money Now Someone owes me $2,000 because they didn't do any work that was paid for pointing at pr0 / William / UntouchedMarkets See https://gfy.com/fucking-around-and-business-discussion/948258-untouchedmarkets-pr0-refund-money-post16744521.html and for more detailed see https://gfy.com/fucking-around-and-business-discussion/948645-re-recent-bullshit-drama-explained-detail-pr0-untouched-markets.html

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freeadultcontent Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: "evitcepsrep ruoy egnahc" Posts: 9,976	They will make serious bank. The drive through alone is gunna do a killing and so many people will just forget to return the damn things. Someone at McD's better get a raise. __________________ Exclusive Ethnic & Microniche Sites

05-30-2004, 05:28 PM	#5
SMG Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,798	I've looked into those kiosk things before .... it sounds WAY too easy to but $1 dvds though ... unless u have to put in like a $20 deposit at first or osmethin __________________ TGP Webmasters: sign up for the top 100 tgp list! Submit galleries If you add me to icq (title) make sure to mention GFY or I'll think you're a bot and deny you.

05-30-2004, 05:33 PM	#6
wyldblyss Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Buck Starts Here Posts: 5,779	I wonder if this will go nationwide. It may do well, but I'm just not sure about it.

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crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 76,806	arn't they using the no return DVD's the ones that go bad after 48 hours or something.. __________________ In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

05-30-2004, 06:13 PM	#9
candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,064	I saw machines like this in New York City 2 years ago now. Pretty smart idea. I wish Kozmo.com was still around. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me