The DVD rental industry in general has lived with a parting of the ways ever since a way to rent movies online became available. The periods of the customer being limited to going to the video store and standing in line has made path for sites such as Netflix who provide movies to rent online for a flat monthly fee.
Now Blockbuster, which has been the marquee name of the rental industry for many years, has decided to offer online movie leases too. Just about all of us have walked into a Blockbuster video store at some point, and pretty much know the pros and cons of the service.
Why choose an online movie rental service?
As convenient as they can be to get your DVD "right now" as opposed to waiting a few days when you rent movies online, it can be just as discouraging when the movie you want is sold-out. You may also choose the convenience of leasing online from the comfort of your home. And another great benefit is there are no late fees!
You can find movies easily and quickly. There are more titles to choose from online. No late fees. Options to watch movies instantly too on your TV, PC, PLAYSTATION 3 250GB and Xbox. These are just some of the great benefits on offer at online movie rental sites. Most of us have toyed with the idea of leasing online, and know that an advanced passionate movie watcher then the prices are also very attractive.
How much do they cost?
There are rental plans available to rent from 1 to 3 movies per month. And there are never any late fees. You can return a movie whenever you like. You just need to return one movie to get the next one on your list. Netflix plans cost $8. 99 (monthly) for 1 movie soap2day, $13. 99 for 2 and $18. 99 for 3. Blockbuster charge $8. 99, $13. 99 and $16. 99 for the same plans. Blockbuster also offer other membership options to rent and return yours for the taking too.
What are the differences between Netflix and Blockbuster?
There are some differences between the two; services like Netflix were one of the first to introduce a revolutionary way to rent movies online and to counter that, Blockbuster offered the unique option for their customers to choose between leasing and returning yours for the taking and being able to rent movies online using their online movie rental account. Blockbuster also allow their customers to purchase movies with some at discounted prices while Netflix doesn't offer such a program to date. Blockbuster also offer game leases. And, with all the innovations taking place in the online movie rental industry, there is still a lot more to come.
