Can you rent Blu-rays in your area? - Blu-ray Forum

vizunary · 06-10-2007, 08:19 AM

I live in west Texas, US, and I was wondering if BD's are available to rent in civilization? I can use Netflix, but that's my only option. Buying everything I want to see is getting VERY $$$. I was just wondering about selections, availability, etc. Thanks!

Stuie · 06-10-2007, 09:47 AM

None to rent where I live. I live in Heanor, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. I can't even find anywhere to buy them, only online.

NutsAboutPS3 · 06-10-2007, 10:51 AM

Yes, Blockbuster here has them to rent and buy, though not all titles, e.g. I'd like to rent the recent releases Music & Lyrics and The Fountain, but they don't have either of them.

johnnyd1 · 06-10-2007, 11:34 AM

Not in NE PA. My Blockbuster was supposed to rent BLU RAY/HD DVD at one time but decided against it. When I asked why they (blockbuster) said the demand in my area was too small.

Reminds me of when CD's first arrived.

So I subscribe to NetFlix

bgccdx · 06-10-2007, 11:44 AM

Sure. Blockbuster at New Farm in Queensland Australia has them.

BorrowedTime · 06-10-2007, 12:25 PM

At least in 2 locations in Calgary, Canada. Westhills Blockbuster and Mount Royal (17th Ave.) Blockbuster. I imagine, most if not all major US and Canadian metropolitan cities will have at least 2 Blockbuster locations from which to rent Blu-ray discs.

binarymelon · 06-10-2007, 12:49 PM

I live in the smallest Province in Canada (PEI) and I've noticed at least one video store is renting Blu-ray. They've started this in the last five months. Because I was calling around back in January, after I got my PS3, and no one was renting them at that time.

Guinness7 · 06-10-2007, 01:00 PM

I live in Northern New Jersey and one out of the three blockbusters in my area rents and sells blu-rays.

Jonalan34 · 06-10-2007, 01:03 PM

Not in my town, Madison, no rent. Limit number of High Definition (Blu-ray) at Wal-mart and Gamestop in Madison, Alabama. In Huntsville, 20 minutes from here, there are Best Buy and MovieStop with most High Definition movies on sale where I can buy. Another place do have few selections of these movies at Wal-Mart and Targets and mild-selections at Circuit City in Huntsville, Alabama. None are rentals.

BluRay2344 · 06-10-2007, 04:38 PM

nope i wish ya could around here, west hartford CT

zombieking · 06-10-2007, 04:47 PM

Nowhere to rent here. My local Walmart is the only place to buy too, so I have to drive an hour and a half to get a really great selection of bluray titles for sale. So Amazon and I have been getting to know each other quite well lately.

IamNhobdy · 06-10-2007, 04:54 PM

I have the thingy where they mail me movies. I tried to get them to send me Blu-ray movies...I select the blu-rays from their blu-ray section, but only regular DVDs come. And I'm too lazy/apathetic to call them & find out why so I just buy them.

The Don · 06-10-2007, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnyd1

Not in NE PA. My Blockbuster was supposed to rent BLU RAY/HD DVD at one time but decided against it. When I asked why they (blockbuster) said the demand in my area was too small.

Reminds me of when CD's first arrived.

So I subscribe to NetFlix

in NE Philly we have BD's for rent....I haven't checked in over a month, but last time it was 50/50.....but alot of stores have been 50/50 until recently where I see more BD's than HD...

movies3 · 06-10-2007, 05:46 PM

honestly i havent checked here in KY Louisville. But the stores keep them in stock lots of them

atdm71 · 06-10-2007, 05:53 PM

I live in Vancouver, Canada. I have an online, mail-in store Zip.ca that has a nice catalogue of Blu-ray titles. Service works very well. I'd have to guess that the US has a similar mail service (maybe even Blockbuster?). As for the UK, Asia / Pac Rim countries, surely there has to be something similar. If not, there's your new business idea right there. "Blu-ray Online". Again, check out Zip in the attached link. Works very well for me.

http://www.zip.ca/MyAccount/index.aspx

Check out the Zip Hot Zone in the right nav. and click on "Blu-ray"...

atdm71 · 06-10-2007, 06:00 PM

There you go my friends south of the border:

https://www.blockbuster.com/signup/s/howItWorks

And yes, by the looks of it, you can get Blu-rays!

http://www.blockbuster.com/help/faq/687

http://www.blockbuster.com/browse/co...s/brDvdPackage

I'm sure the Blockbuster offering will work well.

I'm thinking this is another great way to support Blu-ray if you can't afford to buy all the titles. Don't think for a moment that companies like Blockbuster couldn't be a major tipping point in favour of Blu-ray!!

Moretonbay · 06-10-2007, 06:06 PM

I've seen them at the front of the Blockbuster counters for sale and at netflix.

The reason you probably aren't seeing too many stores carrying rentals is currently none of the studios are selling rental types to the distributors.

Normally when a title comes out i.e. Ghost Rider - the distributors also sell them in rental format as well with the special cases etc. So far none of the studios have opted to sell any titles in rental format to any of the distributors.

So the companies that are renting them out Blockbuster, Netflix are just buying the dvds-taking them apart and putting them into their own rental cases.

atdm71 · 06-10-2007, 06:10 PM

Sorry for the repeat post, but ya gotta love the descriptions posted on Blockbuster's site:

HD: "'high definition digital versatile disks". This new, high-capacity format is capable of playing and storing high-definition images--up to five times the amount of data and detail that can be stored on a standard DVD. This means HD discs feature higher definition video and audio, as well as advanced interactive features. As soon as high definition movies are released, BLOCKBUSTER will make them available to our subscribers. The very first HD DVDs were available on our site April 18, 2006.

Blu-RayTM: the highest of the HD resolutions. Its new, high-capacity format is capable of playing and storing high-definition images up to five times the amount of data and detail that can be stored on a standard DVD. This means Blu-rayTM DVDs feature higher definition video and audio, as well as advanced interactive features.

...And I quote: "the highest of the HD resolutions".... oh yeah baby, gotta love those key words used here: "highest" and "higher". Now that's not an insignificant 3rd party endorsement for Blu-Ray. For the masses still using DVD, those key words used to describe Blu-ray are frickin' powerful.

KenThompson · 06-10-2007, 09:25 PM

Just rented 3 yesterday at Willow video in Langley(suburb of Vancouver). It was $3.95 each but only a one day rental. The Omen looked alot better than the 3.5 stars HD Digest gave it. Pearl Harbour also looked great, Movie that surprised me the most was The Searchers, as old as I am. Picture was stupendous. I had never seen that movie before and I did have it in my hand today but opted for Enemy of the State and Mission Impossible 3. Bought both at Walmart.

atdm71 · 06-10-2007, 09:32 PM

nice to see a fellow Canuck on the boards. And sporting the PSB speakers too - those are some slick Canadian goods, ...eh? I'm over in New West so a little too far to hit that store. Try Zip.ca. Seriously, I find it a huge time saver and they have a very decent Blu-ray collection. You have to wait for some stuff on your Zip list, but other titles, including new releases, seem to cruise to your mailbox in a couple days... Wish we had this blockbuster service though -- it appears as though they have all the Blu-ray titles, and very likely more in stock...

06-10-2007, 08:19 AM	#1
vizunary Junior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:53 Blu-ray reviews:1	Can you rent Blu-rays in your area? I live in west Texas, US, and I was wondering if BD's are available to rent in civilization? I can use Netflix, but that's my only option. Buying everything I want to see is getting VERY $$$. I was just wondering about selections, availability, etc. Thanks!

06-10-2007, 06:10 PM	#18
atdm71 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:6	Sorry for the repeat post, but ya gotta love the descriptions posted on Blockbuster's site: HD: "'high definition digital versatile disks". This new, high-capacity format is capable of playing and storing high-definition images--up to five times the amount of data and detail that can be stored on a standard DVD. This means HD discs feature higher definition video and audio, as well as advanced interactive features. As soon as high definition movies are released, BLOCKBUSTER will make them available to our subscribers. The very first HD DVDs were available on our site April 18, 2006. Blu-RayTM: the highest of the HD resolutions. Its new, high-capacity format is capable of playing and storing high-definition images up to five times the amount of data and detail that can be stored on a standard DVD. This means Blu-rayTM DVDs feature higher definition video and audio, as well as advanced interactive features. ...And I quote: "the highest of the HD resolutions".... oh yeah baby, gotta love those key words used here: "highest" and "higher". Now that's not an insignificant 3rd party endorsement for Blu-Ray. For the masses still using DVD, those key words used to describe Blu-ray are frickin' powerful. Last edited by atdm71; 06-10-2007 at 06:13 PM.

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06-10-2007, 09:47 AM	#2
Stuie Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	None to rent where I live. I live in Heanor, Derbyshire, United Kingdom. I can't even find anywhere to buy them, only online.

06-10-2007, 10:51 AM	#3
NutsAboutPS3 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray reviews:1	Yes, Blockbuster here has them to rent and buy, though not all titles, e.g. I'd like to rent the recent releases Music & Lyrics and The Fountain, but they don't have either of them.

06-10-2007, 11:34 AM	#4
johnnyd1 Expert Member Member since:May 2007 Location:RightBehindU, PA. Blu-ray reviews:5	Not in NE PA. My Blockbuster was supposed to rent BLU RAY/HD DVD at one time but decided against it. When I asked why they (blockbuster) said the demand in my area was too small. Reminds me of when CD's first arrived. So I subscribe to NetFlix

06-10-2007, 11:44 AM	#5
bgccdx Member Member since:Dec 2006	Sure. Blockbuster at New Farm in Queensland Australia has them.

06-10-2007, 12:25 PM	#6
BorrowedTime Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta, Canada	At least in 2 locations in Calgary, Canada. Westhills Blockbuster and Mount Royal (17th Ave.) Blockbuster. I imagine, most if not all major US and Canadian metropolitan cities will have at least 2 Blockbuster locations from which to rent Blu-ray discs.

06-10-2007, 12:49 PM	#7
binarymelon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2007 Location:PEI, Canada Trading Score:4	I live in the smallest Province in Canada (PEI) and I've noticed at least one video store is renting Blu-ray. They've started this in the last five months. Because I was calling around back in January, after I got my PS3, and no one was renting them at that time.

06-10-2007, 01:00 PM	#8
Guinness7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:259 Trading Score:59	I live in Northern New Jersey and one out of the three blockbusters in my area rents and sells blu-rays.

06-10-2007, 01:03 PM	#9
Jonalan34 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Harvest, Alabama, USA Blu-ray collection:973 DVD collection:69 Blu-ray reviews:1	Not in my town, Madison, no rent. Limit number of High Definition (Blu-ray) at Wal-mart and Gamestop in Madison, Alabama. In Huntsville, 20 minutes from here, there are Best Buy and MovieStop with most High Definition movies on sale where I can buy. Another place do have few selections of these movies at Wal-Mart and Targets and mild-selections at Circuit City in Huntsville, Alabama. None are rentals.

06-10-2007, 04:38 PM	#10
BluRay2344 Expert Member Member since:Jul 2006 Location:West Hartford, CT 4K collection:80 Blu-ray collection:396 DVD collection:33 Blu-ray reviews:9	nope i wish ya could around here, west hartford CT

06-10-2007, 04:47 PM	#11
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	Nowhere to rent here. My local Walmart is the only place to buy too, so I have to drive an hour and a half to get a really great selection of bluray titles for sale. So Amazon and I have been getting to know each other quite well lately.

06-10-2007, 04:54 PM	#12
IamNhobdy Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Earth..I think...no, wait yeah...I think Blu-ray collection:342	I have the thingy where they mail me movies. I tried to get them to send me Blu-ray movies...I select the blu-rays from their blu-ray section, but only regular DVDs come. And I'm too lazy/apathetic to call them & find out why so I just buy them.

06-10-2007, 05:46 PM	#14
movies3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Location:KY Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:56	honestly i havent checked here in KY Louisville. But the stores keep them in stock lots of them

06-10-2007, 05:53 PM	#15
atdm71 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:6	I live in Vancouver, Canada. I have an online, mail-in store Zip.ca that has a nice catalogue of Blu-ray titles. Service works very well. I'd have to guess that the US has a similar mail service (maybe even Blockbuster?). As for the UK, Asia / Pac Rim countries, surely there has to be something similar. If not, there's your new business idea right there. "Blu-ray Online". Again, check out Zip in the attached link. Works very well for me. http://www.zip.ca/MyAccount/index.aspx Check out the Zip Hot Zone in the right nav. and click on "Blu-ray"...

06-10-2007, 06:00 PM	#16
atdm71 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:6	There you go my friends south of the border: https://www.blockbuster.com/signup/s/howItWorks And yes, by the looks of it, you can get Blu-rays! http://www.blockbuster.com/help/faq/687 http://www.blockbuster.com/browse/co...s/brDvdPackage I'm sure the Blockbuster offering will work well. I'm thinking this is another great way to support Blu-ray if you can't afford to buy all the titles. Don't think for a moment that companies like Blockbuster couldn't be a major tipping point in favour of Blu-ray!!

06-10-2007, 06:06 PM	#17
Moretonbay Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Florida	I've seen them at the front of the Blockbuster counters for sale and at netflix. The reason you probably aren't seeing too many stores carrying rentals is currently none of the studios are selling rental types to the distributors. Normally when a title comes out i.e. Ghost Rider - the distributors also sell them in rental format as well with the special cases etc. So far none of the studios have opted to sell any titles in rental format to any of the distributors. So the companies that are renting them out Blockbuster, Netflix are just buying the dvds-taking them apart and putting them into their own rental cases.

06-10-2007, 09:25 PM	#19
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	Just rented 3 yesterday at Willow video in Langley(suburb of Vancouver). It was $3.95 each but only a one day rental. The Omen looked alot better than the 3.5 stars HD Digest gave it. Pearl Harbour also looked great, Movie that surprised me the most was The Searchers, as old as I am. Picture was stupendous. I had never seen that movie before and I did have it in my hand today but opted for Enemy of the State and Mission Impossible 3. Bought both at Walmart.

06-10-2007, 09:32 PM	#20
atdm71 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:6	nice to see a fellow Canuck on the boards. And sporting the PSB speakers too - those are some slick Canadian goods, ...eh? I'm over in New West so a little too far to hit that store. Try Zip.ca. Seriously, I find it a huge time saver and they have a very decent Blu-ray collection. You have to wait for some stuff on your Zip list, but other titles, including new releases, seem to cruise to your mailbox in a couple days... Wish we had this blockbuster service though -- it appears as though they have all the Blu-ray titles, and very likely more in stock...

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