Comments on: Analysts Criticize Redbox Sellthrough Tests

By: The

The — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:11:12 +0000

Good points, FalconFour and Hoff. If I knew that there would be a Redbox at the other end of my flight, I would rather rent. If I had a rental car planned there would be no problem.

By: The Hoff

The Hoff — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:20:11 +0000

redbox is already installed in a handful of mid-sized market airports (nashville, st. louis, Indy, milwaukee, colorado springs) and has contracts with many major ones (logan, laguardia, jfk, raleigh-durham, atlanta) which are in process of being installed. the average airport location sees returns from all over the country i.e.people who are using the airport locations already know about redbox and recognize the convenience while they travel.

By: h0mi

h0mi — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:35:19 +0000

“Who would buy a DVD from Redbox when it is known for the $1 rental? No one.”

That’s a horrible argument. Blockbuster never sells movies?

Does Natherson really think Walmart or Target would allow Redbox to sell DVDs outside of their stores? Come on man… think. The kiosks would have more success at supermarkets or in locations where people are at but not necessarily threatening retailers. You won’t see one near a Best Buy either.

By: ChadCronin

ChadCronin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:33:46 +0000

I would say if they are pretty competitive with Walmart then I would definitely buy Blu-rays from them if they were in convenient locations.

By: FalconFour

FalconFour — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:57:33 +0000

Hate to say it, but… that’s exactly what Redbox is perfect for. Rent here, return there.

Also, haven’t you already shelled out enough of your life savings for a plane ticket? How many people would be willing to over-pay for a kiosk DVD anyway? Then there’s my personal opinion… if you’re at an airport, why aren’t you watching the planes and getting all giddy about the flight ahead? :D

By: The

The — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:43:08 +0000

Those Kiosks would do extremely well in airport terminals. Most laptops can play DVDs and there’s a lot of portable DVD players for under $75.

People waiting around, delayed flights and they could watch them on the plane.