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bossradio93 · 12-14-2004, 08:24 PM

Blockbuster drops late fees

http://money.cnn.com/2004/12/14/news...ex.htm?cnn=yes

CNN Money-December 14, 2004

isiahthomas · 01-09-2005, 02:56 PM

I saw their new commercial where it says they aren't charging people for late fees anymore. I don't think that makes any sense cause then people will return the movies when they feel like it. What do ya'll think?

Dutabi84 · 01-09-2005, 03:02 PM

It's pretty deceiving, because I'm pretty sure you have to buy the movie if it's more than a week late.

isiahthomas · 01-09-2005, 03:06 PM

Yeah i think it's deceiving too cause i know Blockbuster isn't gonna let people have movies out for a long time & not charge them for late fees.

dawsongirl · 01-09-2005, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutabi84

It's pretty deceiving, because I'm pretty sure you have to buy the movie if it's more than a week late.

I'd hope so. I mean, what would stop anyone from renting a movie for $3 and never giving it back? Not that I particularly care if Blockbuster loses money, especially if there isn't a catch.

isiahthomas · 01-10-2005, 11:35 AM

Blockbuster charges $4.29 for new releases, not $3.

*MIBabe03* · 01-10-2005, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by isiahthomas

Blockbuster charges $4.29 for new releases, not $3.

Either way you should get Dawsongirl's point. It doesn't really matter if it's $4.29 or $3.00

Brent88 · 01-10-2005, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by isiahthomas

Blockbuster charges $4.29 for new releases, not $3.

It's $2.49 here.

isiahthomas · 01-10-2005, 12:16 PM

It's $2.49 for new releases at Blockbuster where you live Brent88? Damn you're lucky.

Brent88 · 01-10-2005, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by isiahthomas

It's $2.49 for new releases at Blockbuster where you live Brent88? Damn you're lucky.

Yep, I'm looking at a reciept right now... you only get them for 2 nights though. Everything else is $1.99 for 5 nights.

HuntingtonM15 · 01-10-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by isiahthomas

It's $2.49 for new releases at Blockbuster where you live Brent88? Damn you're lucky.

The price varies from store to store. The Blockbuster near my school charges $4.99 for new releases, yet the one by my house charges $2.99. All other movies are $1.99 (the one by my house) and you get to keep them for 9 days, I believe.

Chad22 · 01-10-2005, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent88

Yep, I'm looking at a reciept right now... you only get them for 2 nights though.

Well, Since they dont have late fees anymore you may as well take them for 2 nights and bring them back in 5 nights.

GARFIELDKOOL · 01-10-2005, 01:40 PM

I haven't been to Blockbuster in years but it sounds like they are like everyone else is facing stiff competition from Wal-mart, Circuit City, and Best Buy.

12-14-2004, 08:24 PM	#1
bossradio93 Game Show Fanatic! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2004 Location: Bellflower, California Posts: 2,392	Blockbuster drops late fees Blockbuster drops late fees http://money.cnn.com/2004/12/14/news...ex.htm?cnn=yes CNN Money-December 14, 2004
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01-09-2005, 02:56 PM	#2
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Blockbuster Video Doesn't Charge For Late Fees Anymore I saw their new commercial where it says they aren't charging people for late fees anymore. I don't think that makes any sense cause then people will return the movies when they feel like it. What do ya'll think?

01-09-2005, 03:02 PM	#3
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	It's pretty deceiving, because I'm pretty sure you have to buy the movie if it's more than a week late.

01-09-2005, 03:06 PM	#4
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Yeah i think it's deceiving too cause i know Blockbuster isn't gonna let people have movies out for a long time & not charge them for late fees.

01-10-2005, 11:35 AM	#6
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Blockbuster charges $4.29 for new releases, not $3.

01-10-2005, 12:16 PM	#9
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	It's $2.49 for new releases at Blockbuster where you live Brent88? Damn you're lucky.

01-10-2005, 01:40 PM	#13
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	I haven't been to Blockbuster in years but it sounds like they are like everyone else is facing stiff competition from Wal-mart, Circuit City, and Best Buy.