Netflix vs. Blockbuster (online)

Mad-Lad · February 06, 2006, 12:44:23 PM

Quote from: Diomedes on February 06, 2006, 10:14:56 AM
Moreover, Netflix is in partnership with Wal-Mart, who I hate.

damn. I didn't realize that.

Diomedes · February 06, 2006, 12:56:44 PM

Quote from: Zanshin on February 06, 2006, 12:41:08 PMNever heard of them...but that does sound like an attractive option for sure.

It's a small outfit, and I'd be lying if I said they worked as efficiently as Netflix. The site isn't as easy to use, and the discs take longer to arrive. But my demand for service and frequency of viewing rentals aren't so high that I need next day delivery. So it works for me. Plus did I mention: games AND porn.

Quote from: Mad-Lad on February 06, 2006, 12:44:23 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on February 06, 2006, 10:14:56 AM
Moreover, Netflix is in partnership with Wal-Mart, who I hate.
damn. I didn't realize that.

Essentially, Wal-Mart agreed to close down their DVD rental by mail outfit and directed their customer base to Netflix. In exchange, Netflix now links directly to Wal-Mart for all DVD sales. They aren't linked in any further way to my knowledge (i.e. exchange of stocks, etc.) Still, they're in bed together with the covers pulled up to their chins. When they announced the deal, I cancelled Netflix and told them why. That's when I found the service I use.

Wingspan · February 06, 2006, 01:01:18 PM

i've used dvdovernight.com a few times, not a subscription site.

rjs246 · February 06, 2006, 01:03:46 PM

Porn

Wingspan · February 06, 2006, 01:10:45 PM

nah. why pay for something thats so readily available for free.

SunMo · February 06, 2006, 01:15:45 PM

i know there is an entire counter-WalMart thing out there, but I never looked into why that is. can someone explain it? is it just the big corporate thing?

MadMarchHare · February 06, 2006, 01:20:44 PM

They use their ginormous size to essentially force manufacturers into giving them deep pocket discounts other retailers can't get. They move into small markets and basically force all their competition out of business by offering prices no one can compete with.

Also, the Canadian legal system found that it was illegal for Wal-Mart to prevent their workforce from unionizing. Wal-Mart's response? They closed the store.

Not a nice company. Plays by China's rules in the US. Clever, but evil.

Diomedes · February 06, 2006, 01:21:34 PM

They treat their workers like shtein, especially women. Anti-union. They kill local business. Every town that has a Wal Mart move in sees it's welfare rolls increase--with people who are employed by Wal Mart. Slave labor at their overseas suppliers' factories. Censorship of products/content, under the banner of "American Christian morals," etc.

I can honestly say I've never spent a dime in a Wal Mart. [To be fair, I did shop at Sam's Club long ago, which is the same company/family. And by "long ago" I mean 7 or 8 years. I don't wanna turn this into a bash Wal Mart thread, so I'll just leave it at that.

here's a link to one of the larger anti-Wal Mart organizations: walmartwatch.com

SunMo · February 06, 2006, 01:23:46 PM

well, those are certainly good reasons. i shop there and will continue to, because my budget is my primary concern. but i can definitley see why people are against them. thanks for the info.

PoopyfaceMcGee · February 06, 2006, 01:36:23 PM

We use Target and BJ's, FWIW. I'm sure they're basically just as evil anyway.

Any, Blockbuster hasn't shipped my first 3 DVD's yet. They suck!

ice grillin you · February 06, 2006, 02:51:24 PM

i dont do the movie clubs from sept to may as all i watch is sports and it wouldnt be worth it...but last summer i switched from netflix to blockbuster for the in store rentals...when i changed it was two free movie rentals a month....blockbuster turn around time was not quite as quick as netflix but not enough to make a difference

edit: blockbuster now offers one free in store rental per week??

MURP · February 06, 2006, 02:57:20 PM

never done the movie by mail because i've seen people wait for weeks for a movie that was #1 on their que. It says they have a very long wait. What's up with that nonsense.

ice grillin you · February 06, 2006, 03:00:37 PM

ive done it the last three summers and have never waited more than three days for a movie...ever...and 99.9% of the time it ships the same day

in the past year its possbile that has changed as they have become more popular...not sure

MURP · February 06, 2006, 03:07:27 PM

yeah im not sure. Someone I know had 40 year old virgin in the que and it said "very long wait" for over a month. They decided just to go to the store and rent it instead.

Wingspan · February 06, 2006, 03:08:58 PM

Quote from: MURP on February 06, 2006, 02:57:20 PM
never done the movie by mail because i've seen people wait for weeks for a movie that was #1 on their que. It says they have a very long wait. What's up with that nonsense.

you sat there and watched someone wait for a movie for weeks?

i say, whats up with THAT nonsence.