tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post115992702494040535..comments2024-03-15T23:39:29.134-08:00Comments on Scribbit | Motherhood in Alaska: Netflix v. BlockbusterScribbithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-87477404111493463552007-04-29T05:24:00.000-08:002007-04-29T05:24:00.000-08:00Hi,You can find some really interesting insites co...Hi,<BR/><BR/>You can find some really interesting insites comparing Netflix and Blockbuster service here:<BR/><BR/>For Netflix Reviews:<BR/><A HREF="http://www.pissedconsumer.com/reviews-by-company/netflix-service-reviews.html" REL="nofollow" TITLE="Netflix Service">Netflix Reviews</A><BR/>For Blockbuster Reviews:<BR/><A HREF="http://www.pissedconsumer.com/reviews-by-company/blockbuster-service-reviews.html" REL="nofollow" TITLE="Blockbuster Service">Blockbuster Reviews</A><BR/><BR/>Overall, I would highly recommend to check out <A HREF="http://www.pissedconsumer.com/" REL="nofollow" TITLE="Consumer Reviews and Reports">consumer reviews</A> on this site before making any type of purchase decisions<BR/><BR/>Regards,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1161033928705276662006-10-16T13:25:00.000-08:002006-10-16T13:25:00.000-08:00"Finally, my biggest problem was Blockbuster Onlin..."Finally, my biggest problem was Blockbuster Online's travel time. The website said it would be 1-3 days, it took 5 (a weekend included in there) to reach me up here in Alaska"<BR/><BR/>Sounds just like my experience with blockbuster way back when I first signed up with them two years ago. (Signed up with Netflix too at the same time). The would promise me 1-3 days days shipping when in reality it would take 5-6 days. Sometimes even longer than that. And I live in New York (Long Island)! I can occasionally understand Alaska getting 5 days shipping, but New York? And it wasnt unusual for my DVDs to go missing while in transit. Whereas my Netflix DVDs never went missing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160872250075146202006-10-14T16:30:00.000-08:002006-10-14T16:30:00.000-08:00Your experience with Blockbuster sounds exactly li...Your experience with Blockbuster sounds exactly like mine! We got our first movie and returned it the same day. I waited seven days and it never appeared that it got returned. I finally reported it returned and the next movie came five days later. My free trial membership was wasted on one measley movie!<BR/><BR/>I had always liked Netflix, but we were looking for a movie club that did games too. Blockbuster did games, but they have a separate game club or you have to have the most expensive plan to get the coupons for games (this I found out after I joined).<BR/><BR/>We decided to go with GamezNFlix. I have been a little happier with it, but we have received three cracked movies and have only been with the company a month. Who does one blame? The UPS, my mail guy, or the company?<BR/><BR/>I am beginning to think it is NOT worth it ;)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10635304837180578317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160510488868019992006-10-10T12:01:00.000-08:002006-10-10T12:01:00.000-08:00We were all about netflix, but I think I am going ...We were all about netflix, but I think I am going to give vongo a try. We have had the same netflix movies for over a month, because I never find the time to watch them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160439822903895722006-10-09T16:23:00.000-08:002006-10-09T16:23:00.000-08:00We've tried both and prefer Netflix! Good blog top...We've tried both and prefer <BR/>Netflix! Good blog topic. Can I steal it? He he.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160422271523642522006-10-09T11:31:00.000-08:002006-10-09T11:31:00.000-08:00Maybe there's some difference in the plans we sign...Maybe there's some difference in the plans we signed for but my e-coupons were only good for a week. I never tried using them for a video cam rental though--to me the coupons are great if the travel time doesn't bother you. Your travel time might be better than the trip up to Anchorage too. Thanks for the comment.Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160420882854636602006-10-09T11:08:00.000-08:002006-10-09T11:08:00.000-08:00Although, it appears that everyone reading your bl...Although, it appears that everyone reading your blog prefers Netflix, I myself am a blockbuster user. We haven't had any problems with it, and as the price is similar, we haven't bothered to change to Netflix. I mainly wanted to correct something in your review. <BR/><BR/>THe blockbuster coupons are good for a month. Mine always arrive in my email on the 10th of every month, and don't expire till the following 9th. This ends up being huge, since we rent video cames with them. As the run about $7 a peice and we get two coupons a month, that saves about $14 extra dollars a month.<BR/><BR/>Basically, for the price of renting two video games, we end up getting two video games and 12 movies a month. Good deal if you ask me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160333925951124862006-10-08T10:58:00.000-08:002006-10-08T10:58:00.000-08:00we love netflix! we've had it for 5 years now and ...we love netflix! we've had it for 5 years now and just love it. it has all those boring, i mean educational documentaries my husband likes. <BR/><BR/>we have the three movie/month plan and we now have TWO QUEUES so he can get his guy movies and i can get all the chickflix i want. (like lakehouse. Sigh) <BR/><BR/>we tried blockbuster - lured by the free rental from the store - and EVERY SINGLE DVD we were sent that month was scratched. and two were completely unwatchable. grrrrrrrrrrrrr. now we're netflix all the way!Melissa Angert {All Things Chic}https://www.blogger.com/profile/02966938610239372447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160263218047214372006-10-07T15:20:00.000-08:002006-10-07T15:20:00.000-08:00Here in NZ we have a few online video stores to ch...Here in NZ we have a few online video stores to choose from and when I joined it seriously CHANGED MY LIFE. Since I moved to a small town I've really missed having a selection of more obscure movies to choose from and an online membership is the way to go! I've been having some issues with the website lately but they've been really helpful. <BR/><BR/>Online movie rentals ROCK!feistyurchinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04645996025995402962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160237552463296842006-10-07T08:12:00.000-08:002006-10-07T08:12:00.000-08:00I love how you tried both of these and recorded yo...I love how you tried both of these and recorded your results like a science experiment. So orderly!<BR/><BR/>I use Netflix. I love Netflix. I don't have to drag my child to a store, only to deal with traffic and out of stock movies and a long walk around while I try to remember old movies I want to see. The database is awesome! Looking up movies by director, or title, then planning what you want to arrive when. <BR/><BR/>I've never had a situation like you describe where they've hopped my selection which was "available". Hopefully that will stop for you. <BR/>Enjoy!Occidental Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08462196172327033327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160235497699677842006-10-07T07:38:00.000-08:002006-10-07T07:38:00.000-08:00I have heard so many fabulous things about Netflix...I have heard so many fabulous things about Netflix, it makes me weep that they don't yet exist in Canada. After racking up ridiculously large late fees at the rental stores, I signed up with a second-rate online-rental service here. My only complaint is, like Erin, sometimes I'm not in the mood for a movie they send me and it ends up sitting unwatched for weeks. Then I break down and go the the video store anyway. I might discontinue my subscription, now that 2 major rental chains have stopped issuing late fees.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160200855276874872006-10-06T22:00:00.000-08:002006-10-06T22:00:00.000-08:00Yeah for NetFlicks! I signed up with NetFlicks wh...Yeah for NetFlicks! I signed up with NetFlicks when it first came out and haven't ever tried the Blockbuster one but have been happy with NetFlicks. They have a distribution center where I live so most of my movies come locally or from Dallas. I can usually return a movie on Monday and have a new one by Wednesday. I've not had a problem with them substituting movies. I try to keep on hand one movie for the grown ups, one for the 12 year old and another for the four year old. And when I return one of those groups, I move that persons movie to the top, so it'll be the first on our list. I wish they had some kind of feature that would allow that to happen automatically, but I've managed to juggle it o.k. I even liked NetFlicks so much that I bought some of their stock for my retirement account when someone recommended it and it's done very well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160197437018276062006-10-06T21:03:00.000-08:002006-10-06T21:03:00.000-08:00We did the Netflix thing for a year and I was impr...We did the Netflix thing for a year and I was impressed with their Documentary collection. My kids loved The Life of Birds series. We did have the cracked/scratched disk thing happen several times and finally got fed up with that and cancelled.<BR/><BR/>The next time we rented from the Blockbuster down the street, guess what? Yup. The disk was scratched and wouldn't play. But at least it only took a short drive to get a replacement.Julie Q.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13737557893649934725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160193121390148822006-10-06T19:52:00.000-08:002006-10-06T19:52:00.000-08:00Bravo for having a review on these two sites. I wa...Bravo for having a review on these two sites. I was wondering about signing on to either, but wasn't sure (They actually have a similar service offered with DESIGNER PURSES. that way, you can "Rent" a purse you could never afford. DROOL.)<BR/><BR/>P.S.<BR/><BR/>Condor man rocked my world as a kid. I loved it. I believe the guy in it was Michael Crawford (Who ended up being THE Phantom of the Opera).<BR/><BR/>I also loved the TV show "The Greatest American Hero"Loralee Choatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055102094371755499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160186649575058872006-10-06T18:04:00.000-08:002006-10-06T18:04:00.000-08:00I love Netflix. We've had it for almost two years ...I love Netflix. We've had it for almost two years now and have watched all of their classic Dr. Who's. It's great for getting things from the BBC that our local stores did not have. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comments of my blog. <BR/><BR/>Much love,<BR/>DanielleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160168927095356222006-10-06T13:08:00.000-08:002006-10-06T13:08:00.000-08:00Netflix has been godsend for us. We are on the ch...Netflix has been godsend for us. We are on the cheapest plan, and get movies in two days tops.Anjalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469613639032593194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160162829636973202006-10-06T11:27:00.000-08:002006-10-06T11:27:00.000-08:00As a major procrastinator and disorganized mess, I...As a major procrastinator and disorganized mess, I love Netflix. It means the end of late fees for me!J Fifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325591177491315599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160153708033331412006-10-06T08:55:00.000-08:002006-10-06T08:55:00.000-08:00Loved lakehouse. DH didn't--go figure.Netflix was ...Loved lakehouse. DH didn't--go figure.<BR/><BR/>Netflix was OK, until they started that whole fiasco where you don't get your "hot" items and they keep sending you the boring stuff at the bottom of your queue.<BR/><BR/>thanks for stopping by my blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160146235457280112006-10-06T06:50:00.000-08:002006-10-06T06:50:00.000-08:00I always forget that I want to see The Lakehouse, ...I always forget that I want to see The Lakehouse, but I forget when I'm at the video store. So thanks for the reminder!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping my my blog, too!Perstephonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01087972919822567590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160140936066282472006-10-06T05:22:00.000-08:002006-10-06T05:22:00.000-08:00I LOVE Condorman. We watched it all the time in m...I LOVE Condorman. We watched it all the time in my family when we were kids. It's so goofy! So, I hope you can find it for your kids, even if Netflix doesn't have it.Allyshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638969631863483061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160139747184874652006-10-06T05:02:00.000-08:002006-10-06T05:02:00.000-08:00Audrey Hepburn...sigh. Love her.What if you get "...Audrey Hepburn...sigh. Love her.<BR/><BR/>What if you get "Always". Audrey Hepburn AND plane crashes.<BR/><BR/>Everyone's happy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160137114878163592006-10-06T04:18:00.000-08:002006-10-06T04:18:00.000-08:00We used Netflix for a while but then couldn't keep...We used Netflix for a while but then couldn't keep up with all the oncoming movies...it was like a new movie was coming all the time...I just could't watch them all. They wound up sitting on my coffe table and I just returned them all and cancelled our subscription!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14194867.post-1160136746802549592006-10-06T04:12:00.000-08:002006-10-06T04:12:00.000-08:00I can't wait to see the Lakehouse. I love Keanu R...I can't wait to see the Lakehouse. I love Keanu Reeves. I did actually see Condorman in the theater, way back when and Escape to Witch Mountain was one of my all time favorite movies when I was a kid! I should sign up for netflix and let you manage my queue! Actually, we were netflix subscribers for several years, but dropped it once we realized that we would pay monthly for the same three movies that sat, unwatched, on the TV month after month. Now we schlep ourselves to the movie store (an independent near our house. They might have condorman. I will check.) whenever we want a film and contend with late fees pretty regularly. I don't know which is a better option for us.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056240730820855316noreply@blogger.com