Comments on: Redbox CEO: We Don’t Hinder DVD Sales, We Help Them

By: Redbox CEO on DVD Sales Decline: Blame the Economy | Inside Redbox

Redbox CEO on DVD Sales Decline: Blame the Economy | Inside Redbox — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:15:27 +0000

[...] to discuss his take on the protracted decline of DVD sell-through, as well as reiterate his commentary from last month that Redbox increases, not decreases, demand for [...]

By: Study: Rental Kiosks Don’t Cannibalize DVD Sales | Inside Redbox

Study: Rental Kiosks Don’t Cannibalize DVD Sales | Inside Redbox — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:57:34 +0000

[...] a little stronger with the results of a study conducted this month by Interpret. The study not only vindicates Redbox by demonstrating that it doesn’t cannibalize DVD sales, it also shows that Redbox [...]

By: moviecrazy

moviecrazy — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:23:26 +0000

your an idiot and know nothing about the movie business

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:16:24 +0000

Exactly! The studios didn’t turn out as much crap as they do now. Why – because they had to turn out a quality product or fear not making a profit. If the studios were smart, they would be sure to turn a quality product out, show it in theaters, make sure they turned a decent profit from theater showing alone, then if they come out with a DVD – it’s just a little icing on the cake.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:07:45 +0000

RedBox doesn’t keep people from buying quality movies. A quality movie being one that people want to watch over & over again. The reason…a RedBox machine can only hold so many movies and they tend to only stock the latest movies. Occasionally they stock some older movies in some machines, but I personally think that’s a bad move on their part. I think RedBox needs to stick with new releases and figure out a way to sell used movies through their machines too (i.e. – after new release has been in machine for 90 days, it’s sold through the machine for x amount of dollars).

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:59:11 +0000

What a load of crap.

Most RedBox users don’t want to go through the hassle to find a code as they figure a $1/rental is good enough.

I have never seen a code note on a machine nor had anyone give me a code. In fact I have had people ask me what I was typing in on numerous occasions and I told them to check out this site and to also sign-up with RedBox for their weekly code (well used to be weekly)

By: audrdee

audrdee — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:41:57 +0000

I have to agree. I have a 23 year old son. After watching a movie he really likes he will by it within a week. I use Columbia House and will often by a movie I like through them or on sale locally.

By: Rugby

Rugby — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:05:14 +0000

the studios need a refresher course in econ 101. they are paying way too much to make movies.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:48:31 +0000

I do too!!

But, I do think Redbox does hurt DVD sales. I also think that’s kind of the point. Why pay $17 or more for a new DVD when you can try it first for a $1??

Hopefully Redbox continues to provide such a great service.

As for the codes, I have to agree that most people do not use them. I do when they are available, but if one isn’t available it doesn’t affect my decision to rent. After all it is ONLY a $1.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:33:52 +0000

Maybe people are not buying DVD’S b/c of the economy!!! Cheaper to rent a DVD at $1.00 than pay the price of a movie ticket or price of buying a DVD. A lot of movies are highly promoted—but are total flops. If you purchase a DVD’ it means you’ll watch it more than ONE time–I don’t watch movies more than once!!! Children watch movies over and over again!! Some movies aren’t worth $1.00 rental fee. Maybe Hollywood should pay actors less and get rid of their union employees!