Blockbuster to offer 99-cent DVD rentals
The chain in January plans to drop video rentals below $1 for the first time in the hope of luring cash-strapped consumers in tough times. (From Reuters)
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Blockbuster is just trying to survive at this point. They have been so totally outdone by Netflix and others, that their bottom line HAS to be hurting a lot.
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They tried charging me for a bill I paid for a long time ago and tried to tack interest on top of it...I was like WHOA - WAIT A MINUTE...
A threat to cancel quickly put them in their place.
I don't go there anymore. It's not worth it. On-Demand works better for me, even if it's $4 per movie.