Comments on: Movie Gallery Files for Bankruptcy

By: Redbox to Speed Up DVD Return Process, Save Jobs | Inside Redbox

Redbox to Speed Up DVD Return Process, Save Jobs | Inside Redbox — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:48:38 +0000

[...] are specifically targeting recently downsized employees from our competitors such as Blockbuster, Movie Gallery and Hollywood Video. There are quite a few of these folks out there looking for work, and they have [...]

By: rb

rb — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:29:01 +0000

Today I saw a big STORE CLOSING sign on my last local brick and mortar store–Hollywood Video. There are no Blockbusters or other rental places within like 50 miles of me. Redbox kiosks are everywhere. With the last of the brick and mortar stores closing, I think this is an excellent time for Blockbuster Express kiosks to start popping up and competing with Redbox. Redbox has been a great source for the bargain hunter in me BUT have to admit their selection has really been poor lately. LOL that Redbox has that contest now where the winner wins 365 days, 1 dvd per day, of Redbox rentals. I can barely find one Redbox new release weekly that I want to watch. If Blockbuster Express offers the same low rental price and/or promotions, plus has a better dvd selection, I think BB Express will present some strong competition.

By: rb

rb — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:20:19 +0000

I think Michael had a good idea once where you buy a Redbox rental card that is only activated once you give a legit credit or debit card account number. Say if the card has $10 on it, and you rent 10 dvds but never return them then Redbox could still receive payment due through your credit or debit card for the amount you owe them. Any business, kiosk or otherwise, tries/needs to guarantee a way to get paid for their services. Either way, it still involves a debit or credit card for those who don’t like or want to give out their debit or credit card information for any reason.

By: Firstlawofnature

Firstlawofnature — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:51:30 +0000

How about a free redbox stored value card from coins counted at a coinstar unit.

By: rb

rb — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:33:16 +0000

If Redbox doesn’t require a credit or debit card at their kiosks, how else can they be guaranteed to get paid if the customer keeps the dvd? Don’t all the other dvd rental kiosk businesses also require a credit or debit card to rent from their kiosks?

By: kenrachel1993

kenrachel1993 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:18:50 +0000

we customers tried to tell them what we wanted but they just would not listen

By: jmr87

jmr87 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:22:12 +0000

I believe red box is a good thing to happen but… what about the people that dont have credit or debit cards? I work at a store that has a red box located outside and may people come in to complain that they can not rent a movie.

By: tuna

tuna — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:42:02 +0000

Fresno, California (KFSN) — Hollywood Video will close about 750 of its stores, including one in the Valley fresno is the fifth largest city in calif. we have only two left open, but blockbuster still doing good here for now

By: crazy_noodle

crazy_noodle — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:39:28 +0000

I think they will both be around. If most or all brick and mortar stores go away then people without Internet access will need something like Redbox instead of buying movies. People with Internet access will use both.

By: Dan Nations

Dan Nations — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:58:00 +0000

When your business no longer supports consumers needs and is steadfast about not changing it’s ways this is what happens. If they had knocked down their prices sooner I think they might have stood a shot. I called a local blockbuster again the other day to price their old movie rentals and they said $4.95.