Now that rental costs have doubled to $2 per night plus tax in my area (Southcentral Pennsylvania). I expect my rental activity will drop about 90 percent. I wonder if they did the same thing in areas like Daytona Beach Florida where they go head to head with Blockbuster Express? I think Redbox just shot itself in the foot. I also don't like the fact that as of 10-29-2009 their website banner still advertises $1 per night.
Why has no one commented on the fact that DVD rentals are now $2 per night?
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Posted 3 weeks ago #
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Ok, ok, I give up I'll comment. Sorry, after seeing the title of your post I just couldn't resist. I've noticed people don't seem to use the Community section all that much. They just do a drive-by (off topic) post in the more popular blog section of the site.
Anyway, I don't think they're doing that where I live yet (haven't been to a Redbox for a couple of weeks, though) and hope they don't. If it's only for new releases for a certain length of time (2 weeks, 30 days, etc.) then I don't really mind, but I do think they should acknowledge it and explain what their intentions are on their website. Not a pleasant surprise, I'm sure.
Posted 3 weeks ago # -
The reason their website says $1 is that it's still $1 almost everywhere.
They are testing various things in a few different markets. Someone posted in Lancaster PA it's $2 first night only then $1 after that. Someone posted in Albuquerque, NM it is $1.50 all nights. Are you sure where you are it's really $2 a night, not just first night?
They are obviously collecting data to determine how pricing changes would affect their business.
Posted 2 weeks ago # -
here on lebanon pensilvania its 2 dollars first night hen 1 dollar extra night.but anyway why redbox do this?you know how many people are conplaning about this.i just switch to netflix is a litter slow but for 10 dollar a month thats sound good.if you rent 2 or 3 mon=vies at the same time at redbox every week like me you know how much you going to pay a month?its 3 movies for 6 dollars first night.6 dollars every week.we are tackin of 24 dollars ever month.so its better netfix slow but cheap.
Posted 2 weeks ago # -
If enough people flood their phone lines and e-mail they will change it back.
Posted 2 weeks ago # -
Outside of Albuquerque, in Edgewood, NM, it is now $1.50 per night and up here in Santa Fe, NM also.
Posted 2 weeks ago #
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