2006-08-14 08:58:14 · 5 answers · asked by Liza J 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I've tried both. Netflix "throttles" -- they are good the first month or if you only rent a few movies a month, but if you want more, they suck.
I got my first "sorry for the delay" coupon from Blockbuster today. So they don't get accused of throttling themselves, they sent me an email apologizing for my movies not coming in quickly (two in the last 3 weeks took 3 days instead of the normal 1 or 2 days). They said they were experiencing a tremendous growth that is slowing service a bit, and they sent me a coupon for an extra free in-store rental (on top of the one I get every week). They assured me that once their plans to open more distribution centers this month comes through, the slowdown will end.
Keep in mind, I didn't complain. That's proactive customer service!
They have a free one-month trial right now...
http://www.blockbuster.com/trial
Promo Code: 40037
2006-08-15 15:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by Non-Stop Movie Watcher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not used Netflix, but I did use the Blockbuster Online (same as Netflix).
It was really easy and convenient. I got the movies quickly and even got free rentals inside the store once per week. I got the 3-rentals at a time deal they had for like $18 per month.
I have heard from a friend that he liked NetFlix, but I would recommend Blockbuster myself.
2006-08-14 09:05:39 · answer #2 · answered by xogeniousox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I loved it when I used it and plan to again..It is so convienient not to have to go and search through a video store only to find what you were lookin for was gone..Delivered to your door,,you keep as long as you want and when u send them back they send you the next one...I had over 50 movies on my Quere so I knew I would get the chance to see all the movies I had wanted...Try it I really think you will enjoy it..God bless
2006-08-14 09:08:01 · answer #3 · answered by glowworm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use it. I like not having to go the the local video store & not having anything I want to watch availiable. It isn't as fast as I would like, but I do get to watch the movies I want.
2006-08-14 09:05:28 · answer #4 · answered by Gabrielle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was OK - i used it like LOOONG ago - they say its been better now.
BUT, they jsut admitted that if you are one of their 'busiest' customer(like return very often and watch a lot of movies), they will slow you down - just wait before sending you the next one.
2006-08-14 09:04:34 · answer #5 · answered by ever_curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋