Comments on: Coinstar’s “Vacation on a Dime Sweepstakes” Offers Free Redbox Rentals

By: donprimos

donprimos — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:18:29 +0000

Actually there are quite a few penny pinchers out there and 9% is a genourous amount.

By: donprimos

donprimos — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:16:39 +0000

in this case there would be no way to track which codes you already have by the machine and eventually recieve repeat codes. There are a whole bunch o fraud schemes that could also take place within the “credit link” option.

By: tom albert

tom albert — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:03:42 +0000

another asswipe of a post
poster says he/she finds 3 farking quarters on a daily basis…….my ass

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:00:35 +0000

I am under the impression when Redbox changed their management and corporate structure last year the thinking was before long they would be separating themselves entirely from Coinstar via an IPO. If so, further tieing themselves to Coinstar doesn’t make much sense.

And really, how much extra business would this provide for them anyway? Not enough to cover the administration costs of a special Coinstar card I suspect. Is a 9% discount on DVD rental worth the bother for customers? A 9 cents a night discount on a DVD seems barely worth caring about. Look at how many people don’t care about codes because they only save a dollar.

By: randrew1

randrew1 — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:05:11 +0000

when using the coin star card ….redbox would have to sk for an existing email address then any overage charges would be billed to that credit card

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:32:59 +0000

The Turnip hit it right on. The “Coinstar/Redbox” card I mentioned would not replace the credit card as a guarantee for payment, just as the method of payment as long as a balance existed. And yes, it could easily be automatically linked to a credit card.

If they wanted to keep it even simpler, the machine could simply print/email a list of promo codes. Say you cashed in $7 worth of change, then you could receive 7 promo codes.

Anyway, just some thoughts. I really do think Redbox needs some kind of gift card system, as I for one would use it a lot to giveaway movies to people on this site!

By: The Turnip

The Turnip — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:16:12 +0000

Good thinking, Matt. Then the method should be “allow customers to convert their change AND ASSIGN IT TO A CREDIT/DEBIT card that they can turn around and use at the Redbox.” If Redbox can tie an email address to your credit card, they should be able to track an associated balance from “Coinstar change” with the card as well.

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:46:42 +0000

Well redbox wouldn’t do that because their would be no link to a credit or checking account… How about I cash in $1.10 in change and buy myself a movie…. Make sense? You would have to cash in at least $30+ to make it worth their while.

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:59:26 +0000

That is really a great idea. In fact, a smart move for Coinstar would be to allow the customer the option to convert their coins to a special “Coinstar/Redbox” card . And, if the customer chose this option, there would be no fee for using the Coinstar machine.

In Coinstar hasn’t thought of this, I guess this can be a free tip for them!

By: The Turnip

The Turnip — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:11:42 +0000

Well, I’m officially incredulous. Why in the world doesn’t Coinstar allow customers to convert their change into a card that they can turn around and use at the Redbox located next to it? (For the newcomers: Redbox is owned by Coinstar.)