Blockbuster Fizzles Into Bankruptcy
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the blockbuster next to where I work is still open and to be honest this is sad news for me, I have fond memories of always going to that blockbuster to rent Super Nintendo games
Honestly, the local Blockbuster sucked for years before Netflix came along.
Netflix is quick and easy, but I've been with them for less than a year. I didn't use Blockbuster before, and it's simply because they were awful. If I needed 27 copies of the latest John Cena B-Movie in a pinch, I could count on them. For stuff I care about? Nah.
I understand my hick-ass town might not be standard, but that's my experience. If they close Blockbuster here, I won't miss them. Hell, there's a good chance I won't notice.
Netflix is quick and easy, but I've been with them for less than a year. I didn't use Blockbuster before, and it's simply because they were awful. If I needed 27 copies of the latest John Cena B-Movie in a pinch, I could count on them. For stuff I care about? Nah.
I understand my hick-ass town might not be standard, but that's my experience. If they close Blockbuster here, I won't miss them. Hell, there's a good chance I won't notice.
me too...used to work at one but it's gone now. Best job I've had (no, not monetarily)Zyst said:I love blockbuster though !!
And nothing of value was lost...
Amazon has better price to buy most movies, redbox is cheaper and more convenient to rent older, crappier movies. Netflix streaming has a decent selection for the norms but not much if you have seen every damn movie in the genres you like.
Amazon has better price to buy most movies, redbox is cheaper and more convenient to rent older, crappier movies. Netflix streaming has a decent selection for the norms but not much if you have seen every damn movie in the genres you like.
I wonder what this means for Canadian blockbusters?
What happens to the inventory when the stores close? Do they have massive liquidation sales? Because if they do, I'm keeping an eye on the one down the street.
What happens to the inventory when the stores close? Do they have massive liquidation sales? Because if they do, I'm keeping an eye on the one down the street.
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I second this! When the two local Hollywood Videos closed I picked up about 100 or more DVDs for less than 5 bucks a pop. Good stuff too! Got my copy of Barry Gordy's Last Dragon out of Hollywood video. Also picked up a foreign film Storm Riders there too. Man I hope the local Blockbuster goes belly up cause I could stand to add another 100 or so DVDs to my collection and that's not even taking into consideration games and/or posters.vansau said:
I remember entering the Blockbuster video game championship way back in the day. By the way, I played in the SEGA Genesis tournament.
... You just made my day, I life a football field away from a store, and they love me there!vansau said:
I never rent anymore, Blockbuster or otherwise. I used to be a rental monster, but now I can get the same movies from my cable company's pay-per-view service.
Also, as a small aside, I remember a time not so long ago when movie theaters were the endangered species and rental stores the over zealous game hunters killing them off. Amazing how a market shift and new technology can flip everything on its head.
Also, as a small aside, I remember a time not so long ago when movie theaters were the endangered species and rental stores the over zealous game hunters killing them off. Amazing how a market shift and new technology can flip everything on its head.
