Blockbuster Online vs Netflix

BelleSorrisa · 10-04-2007, 03:33 PM

Which one do you have? I currently have BB online but they recently changed my plan. My original plan was 3 at a time with unlimited in store exchanges and 2 e-coupons for $17.99 a month. Now they changed it to 3 at a time with 5 in store exchanges and NO 2 e coupons for $17.99 I am thinking about changing over to Netflix because they have a wider variety of dvds.

Which service do you have? (if you have one) and why did you pick that one over the other?

sequoias · 10-04-2007, 03:43 PM

We have Netflix....we chose it because they have a wide selection of DVD movies avialable. I don't know if Blockbuster has caught up.

Either way is probably the same deal since they're both competiting for each other.

Phillips · 10-04-2007, 03:53 PM

me ... Comcast cable with PPV Movies

PowerON · 10-04-2007, 04:55 PM

Netflix have what Blockbuster don't.

farmerjoe · 10-04-2007, 07:09 PM

I have netflix, I like it, I don't need cable TV because there are a lot of TV series' that I havn't seen. Though some times it seems that Netflix hates deaf people, you can't trust the CC information on the website, (sometimes it says it's captioned but isn't and vice versa) I've tried contacting them about it but they just pass the buck, also they have a "watch now" video streaming service but no CC on that and apparently no intention to add it. To top it all off they discontinued e-mail support, and now it's phone only. I'm tempted to call them up and ask why they hate deaf people. even with these problems though getting the 4 at a time plan is cheaper than cable.

JClarke · 10-04-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by farmerjoe

I have netflix, I like it, I don't need cable TV because there are a lot of TV series' that I havn't seen. Though some times it seems that Netflix hates deaf people, you can't trust the CC information on the website, (sometimes it says it's captioned but isn't and vice versa) I've tried contacting them about it but they just pass the buck, also they have a "watch now" video streaming service but no CC on that and apparently no intention to add it. To top it all off they discontinued e-mail support, and now it's phone only. I'm tempted to call them up and ask why they hate deaf people. even with these problems though getting the 4 at a time plan is cheaper than cable.

That sounds like Foxtel to me, in Australia.... The full featured movies aren't CC'd ---- dammmit... but they willplan to add it in the next year

lilylover72 · 10-04-2007, 07:42 PM

I have netflix. I like them.

Calvin · 10-05-2007, 03:27 AM

Netflix rocks easy to get DVD you want to watch.

Never have any issues with them since. I always check if DVD have subtile or caption before I select them to put in query

***VamPyroX*** · 10-05-2007, 03:02 PM

I have Blockbuster Online and never really had problems with finding DVDs I wanted.

I've never heard of Netflix having more selections than Blockbuster Online. I always thought they were both the same.

I have one friend who is a member of Netflix. He decided to join Blockbuster Online, but remained a member of Netflix. Now, he gets 6 DVDs a month from both companies...

morbid-mongoose · 10-05-2007, 03:20 PM

My family uses Blockbuster Online, but that's only because you also get cupons you can use to rent videos from the store.

***VamPyroX*** · 10-05-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by morbid-mongoose

My family uses Blockbuster Online, but that's only because you also get cupons you can use to rent videos from the store.

That's another feature I like about Blockbuster Online.

I use those coupons and free rentals for the new releases.

CCfan · 10-05-2007, 05:39 PM

I have Netflix, I had no problem with Netflix since December 2004. It's great service!

CCfan · 10-05-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farmerjoe

I have netflix, I like it, I don't need cable TV because there are a lot of TV series' that I havn't seen. Though some times it seems that Netflix hates deaf people, you can't trust the CC information on the website, (sometimes it says it's captioned but isn't and vice versa) I've tried contacting them about it but they just pass the buck, also they have a "watch now" video streaming service but no CC on that and apparently no intention to add it. To top it all off they discontinued e-mail support, and now it's phone only. I'm tempted to call them up and ask why they hate deaf people. even with these problems though getting the 4 at a time plan is cheaper than cable.

I feel sorry about hard time for you, but I glad I am living with my mother, she is hearing. Lucky me.
But maybe, you can ask your family relative who set-up to call for you.

Texan Guy · 10-05-2007, 06:31 PM

I'm a member of BB Online. Once you get a DVD from mail. You can turn it in the store, you get a rental-DVD for free from the store.

PuyoPiyo · 10-05-2007, 06:37 PM

I don't order any rental movies from online, I usually go to the Hollywood Video Store.

horselover61 · 10-05-2007, 06:46 PM

I started with BB online a month ago. I havent try about the netflix

Foxrac · 10-05-2007, 06:50 PM

I never rent DVD movies from online website.

SxySpicyGrrl · 10-05-2007, 08:19 PM

Oh my goodness I love NETFLIX its very nice and easy I dont have to worry about past due not at all.... and much cheaper so I can watch all I want.

OldNavyGirl · 10-06-2007, 12:34 PM

i have BB online membership for a year or so ?? I still love em.

Tousi · 10-06-2007, 12:45 PM

I have had both services (have BB now) and I think they're generally pretty much the same. The turn around for our movies by mail is 2 days.

lumbingmi · 10-06-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerON

Netflix have what Blockbuster don't.

Blockbuster have their own exclusive movies. Blockbuster costs more than Netflix but with BB, you can drop movies off at local and get movies on the same day. No brainer - BB >>> Netflix

peepingthoughts · 10-06-2007, 05:26 PM

I prefer Netflix.

I've tried Blockbuster before but at least two to three times during the BB membership my DVD rental would get lost in the mail.... Frustrating!

NF membership - never had a problem with DVD rentals disappearing during transit. Plus I love, love, love foreign and independent films - NF's collection in foreign and independent cinema beats BB's collection. BB is far too family-conscious in company's DVD selections. Plus I don't have a car - c'mon.

Conclusion: NF wins, hands down. LOL

***VamPyroX*** · 10-06-2007, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by peepingthoughts

I prefer Netflix.

I've tried Blockbuster before but at least two to three times during the BB membership my DVD rental would get lost in the mail.... Frustrating!

NF membership - never had a problem with DVD rentals disappearing during transit. Plus I love, love, love foreign and independent films - NF's collection in foreign and independent cinema beats BB's collection. BB is far too family-conscious in company's DVD selections. Plus I don't have a car - c'mon.

Conclusion: NF wins, hands down. LOL

Blockbuster Online and Netflix both have their share of missing DVDs. You just got lucky.

I have a friend who used to be with Netflix. His DVDs were late or sometimes missing.

I was a member of Netflix once. When I decided to cancel my membership, they still charged my credit card for the next 3 months regardless of what I tried to do with them. First, I canceled online. I got my next credit card bill... $20 charge. I called and they said I never canceled, but told me to try again. So, I did. They said I was fine. Next month, same problem. Next month, same problem. After the third time, I yelled at them and told them to do it themselves and that if it happened again, I would call and speak with the supervisor. It stopped.

CCfan · 10-09-2007, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spicygirl143

Oh my goodness I love NETFLIX its very nice and easy I dont have to worry about past due not at all.... and much cheaper so I can watch all I want.

I love Netflix, and I never have to worry about late
fees, even also TV programs on DVD, and other many titles are not
available in rent stores.

BelleSorrisa · 10-09-2007, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

That's another feature I like about Blockbuster Online.

I use those coupons and free rentals for the new releases.

yeah but now they're taking away those e-coupons. I remember they said you could bring the dvds in and exchange them for another move in the store (unlimited) - NOW they're saying it's limited to 5 a month.

***VamPyroX*** · 10-10-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BelleSorrisa

yeah but now they're taking away those e-coupons. I remember they said you could bring the dvds in and exchange them for another move in the store (unlimited) - NOW they're saying it's limited to 5 a month.

So? Five is enough for me.

They usually release about 5 new movies every month anyway. That's just the right amount of free rentals I need anyway. As for the e-coupons, I still get one of those every month. That gives me 6 free rentals every month.

They do also have an option of unlimited trade-in instead of 5, but it costs more. I'm not worried anyway.

When it was unlimited for me, I thought it was perfect. However, I realized that it was much more than I needed. I often ended up with extra DVDs that I didn't watch until 2 or 3 weeks later... or didn't watch them at all.

As for your "BUT"... they may reduce the trade-ins from unlimited to 5-per-month, but that's still more than Netflix.

10-04-2007, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
BelleSorrisa Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 125	Blockbuster Online vs Netflix Which one do you have? I currently have BB online but they recently changed my plan. My original plan was 3 at a time with unlimited in store exchanges and 2 e-coupons for $17.99 a month. Now they changed it to 3 at a time with 5 in store exchanges and NO 2 e coupons for $17.99 I am thinking about changing over to Netflix because they have a wider variety of dvds. Which service do you have? (if you have one) and why did you pick that one over the other?

10-04-2007, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
sequoias Subaru rules! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Evergreen State Posts: 12,859	We have Netflix....we chose it because they have a wide selection of DVD movies avialable. I don't know if Blockbuster has caught up. Either way is probably the same deal since they're both competiting for each other. __________________

10-04-2007, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
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10-05-2007, 03:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
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10-04-2007, 07:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
farmerjoe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 295	I have netflix, I like it, I don't need cable TV because there are a lot of TV series' that I havn't seen. Though some times it seems that Netflix hates deaf people, you can't trust the CC information on the website, (sometimes it says it's captioned but isn't and vice versa) I've tried contacting them about it but they just pass the buck, also they have a "watch now" video streaming service but no CC on that and apparently no intention to add it. To top it all off they discontinued e-mail support, and now it's phone only. I'm tempted to call them up and ask why they hate deaf people. even with these problems though getting the 4 at a time plan is cheaper than cable.

10-04-2007, 07:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
lilylover72 I love purple! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,872	I have netflix. I like them.

10-05-2007, 03:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
*VamPyroX* bloody phreak from hell Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hell Posts: 27,867	I have Blockbuster Online and never really had problems with finding DVDs I wanted. I've never heard of Netflix having more selections than Blockbuster Online. I always thought they were both the same. I have one friend who is a member of Netflix. He decided to join Blockbuster Online, but remained a member of Netflix. Now, he gets 6 DVDs a month from both companies... __________________ Check out my city... CLICK HERE! (If you already visited yesterday, visit again today!)

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morbid-mongoose Asylum Escapee Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Underground Posts: 504	My family uses Blockbuster Online, but that's only because you also get cupons you can use to rent videos from the store. __________________ "If you can't dazzle the world with your knowledge, then baffle them with your bullsht."*

10-05-2007, 05:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
CCfan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 930	I have Netflix, I had no problem with Netflix since December 2004. It's great service! __________________ I am closed captioning fan.

10-05-2007, 06:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Texan Guy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,784	I'm a member of BB Online. Once you get a DVD from mail. You can turn it in the store, you get a rental-DVD for free from the store. __________________

10-05-2007, 06:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
PuyoPiyo My Property!! >:( Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fourth Plain Village WA Posts: 5,194	I don't order any rental movies from online, I usually go to the Hollywood Video Store. __________________ Note: Not credit by myself.

10-05-2007, 06:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
horselover61 Neigh!!! Neigh!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5,257 Blog Entries: 2	I started with BB online a month ago. I havent try about the netflix

10-05-2007, 06:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
Foxrac o_O Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 14,360	I never rent DVD movies from online website. __________________ God bless America

10-05-2007, 08:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
SxySpicyGrrl Cannot wait for spring!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,109 Blog Entries: 1	Oh my goodness I love NETFLIX its very nice and easy I dont have to worry about past due not at all.... and much cheaper so I can watch all I want.

10-06-2007, 12:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
OldNavyGirl Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Illinois Posts: 3,616	i have BB online membership for a year or so ?? I still love em.

10-06-2007, 12:45 PM	#20 (permalink)
Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 8,249	I have had both services (have BB now) and I think they're generally pretty much the same. The turn around for our movies by mail is 2 days.

10-06-2007, 05:26 PM	#22 (permalink)
peepingthoughts [Primarily Lurking] Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Charm City, USA Posts: 15	I prefer Netflix. I've tried Blockbuster before but at least two to three times during the BB membership my DVD rental would get lost in the mail.... Frustrating! NF membership - never had a problem with DVD rentals disappearing during transit. Plus I love, love, love foreign and independent films - NF's collection in foreign and independent cinema beats BB's collection. BB is far too family-conscious in company's DVD selections. Plus I don't have a car - c'mon. Conclusion: NF wins, hands down. LOL __________________ ;Peep Living in the Baltimore metro, Maryland area? Just RSVP for the next Baltimore Metro & Hunt Valley ASL Meetup!

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