Although
Netflix certainly set the precedent with its online movie rental biz, has
vowed to support HD DVD and Blu-ray formats, and seems to have an
on-again /
off-again relationship with downloadable rentals,
Blockbuster is busting out a feature that Netflix isn't likely to soon match. Under the newly-unveiled "Total Access" plan, customers will not only be able to return all movies received in the mail to a brick-and-mortar location, but they'll receive "a free in-store movie rental" for their cooperation. The company is hoping to break the 2 million member mark by year's end, and also reported that customers who opt to return their flicks in-store should receive their next movie mailing about "a day faster than if they had returned it through the mail." While we're not sure if every single in-store return will yield yet another free rental (or if it's another "one per month" deal), we're not going to grumble over anything gratis.
posted November 1st 2006 12:21PM
Blockbuster sucks
,,, I just found out they allowed some members to keep the old plan and made The rest of us change,, i canceled my account as soon as I found this out,, i guess it Netflix or Hollywood video for me,,
They INCREASED their prices after their only competitor decreased theirs
MY OLD PLAN
MY previous plan...
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Rental Type:
BLOCKBUSTER Total Access Premium
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Your Plan:
$17.99 / month (plus taxes)
3 at-a-time, unlimited mailings
unlimited in-store free movie/discounted game exchanges
+1 FREE bonus Movie or Game Rental E-Coupon / Month
here is a copy of there email
Here's the text of the email:
BLOCKBUSTER Total Access™
Movies through the Mail. Movies through the Store.
Dear xxxx,
We want to let you know about some changes to our BLOCKBUSTER Total Access™ subscription plans. This information is provided for your reference only – your subscription plan will not be affected by these changes.
Beginning August 31, 2007, there will be a price increase on your current unlimited plan. We will also begin to offer plans which limit the number of in-store exchanges available each month.
As a preferred customer, your plan will not change at this time. Please continue to enjoy your exclusive subscription plan, including no monthly limit on free* movie rentals or discounted game rentals when you exchange in-store, at today's price – far below the published rate available to new subscribers.
At any point, you can log in and review your current subscription plan or see all available plans. Keep in mind that if you want to change your subscription plan at any point after August 31, 2007, your new plan will be subject to prices and terms available at that time.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Your Friends at BLOCKBUSTER®