BLOCKBUSTER bankruptcy rumor AND $1 RENTALS AT Walmart are very popular with Red Box - Blu-ray Forum

HDTV1080P · 03-04-2009, 01:07 AM

Both BlockBuster and Netflix are great places to rent BLU-RAY movies. Today Blockbusters stock plunged 77% to 22 cents on a bankruptcy rumor. Hopefully Blockbuster does not go under like Movie Gallery did. Then consumers would just have Hollywood Video and Netflix to choose from.

I have read the $1 BLU-RAY and DVD rentals at Walmart are very popular. I know www.redbox.com has over 12,000 locations with many Walmarts carrying the automated machines.

http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/to...%20blockbuster

http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Stor...&siteid=yhoof2

Coinstar buys out Redbox, will test higher Blu-ray rental prices

http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/02/18...rental-prices/

xtop · 03-04-2009, 01:21 AM

i've never seen a redbox at a walmart. is that popular in other parts of the country?

HDTV1080P · 03-04-2009, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by xtop

i've never seen a redbox at a walmart. is that popular in other parts of the country?

Click on this link for the closes location to you.
http://www.redbox.com/Locations/KioskSearch.aspx

I have not used them yet but you can reserve your movies online and then pick them up at a Walmart automated machine or other store that has the automated machine. They are not located in every city yet and perhaps some states do not have them yet.

xtop · 03-04-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HDTV1080P

Click on this link for the closes location to you.
http://www.redbox.com/Locations/KioskSearch.aspx

i know where they are around me. just saying..i've never seen one at a walmart anywhere in ohio. is that a popular thing across the rest of the country?

HDTV1080P · 03-04-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by xtop

i know where they are around me. just saying..i've never seen one at a walmart anywhere in ohio. is that a popular thing across the rest of the country?

I do not know how many states they are located in. They only have 12,000 locations nationwide. Sorry I do not have enough details. The BLU-RAY rentals for a $1 might go up in price in the future.

Septimus Prime · 03-04-2009, 01:29 AM

I see Redbox machines in supermarkets all the time, but I never see them stocking BDs.

AU6294TX · 03-04-2009, 01:30 AM

Here in Alabama and Georgia, they seem to be all over. When I worked at Blockbuster about 3 years ago, we were always told it was a possibly of bankruptcy. SO it would not surprise me.

fatediesel · 03-04-2009, 01:31 AM

Both the Wal-Marts in my area have Redbox, as well as 2 grocery stores and a Walgreens. I would gladly pay $2.00 if they'd carry Blu-rays in my area. It is nice to reserve it online and then just swipe your credit card to pick it up.

xtop · 03-04-2009, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Septimus Prime

I see Redbox machines in supermarkets all the time, but I never see them stocking BDs.

yeah thats where they're located around me. grocery stores and gas stations. none of them have blu-rays tho.

but yea..i posted the price raise in here awhile back...nobody seemed to mind lol

HDTV1080P · 03-04-2009, 01:40 AM

I have not seen a BLU-RAY yet at a Red Box location. Only select locations stock BLU-RAY's for a $1. If they would expand BLU-RAY's to all locations I would pay $3 or $4. Some one should launch a nationwide BLUE Box rental system that stocks 100% BLU-RAY movies.

Quotes

"Now you can rent Blu-ray Discs from redbox kiosks at select Walmart locations. That's right, friend, get the movies you want, in the format you want, at the price you want to pay: Just $1 per night. Here are just a few of the terrific Blu-ray Discs now available at select redbox locations - something for everyone in the family!"

"Blu-ray Discs aren't available at every redbox kiosk, and they aren't available for online reservation, they are available at these redbox locations near you:"

http://www.redbox.com/ads/bluray.aspx

broganreynik · 03-04-2009, 02:46 AM

Well since Blockbuster changed their terms on Total Access AGAIN without notification, I'll be leaving for the last time, and I'm sure many others will too. That will definitely take a toll.

STARSCREAM · 03-04-2009, 03:04 AM

Not surprised about the Blockbuster news at all.
My wife and I have recently been renting from Redbox locations and we love it. I mean cmon, $1 is freakin awesome! If the movie sucks oh well, it was only a dollar. None of the ones around here have Blu-ray's in them though. I'm hoping they will start carrying them. We have been renting movies were interested in and if I like it enough I'll go buy the Blu-ray. Beats paying $6 to rent one Blu-ray, for that we can rent 6 movies.

Penitus · 03-04-2009, 03:10 AM

Wow, my local WalMart has a redbox. If that redbox began carrying Blu-Ray movies, I think I'd rent TONS of movies.

bluseminole · 03-04-2009, 04:28 AM

This isn't surprising in the least.

JasonS · 03-04-2009, 04:41 AM

My concern isn't movies, but where in the world will I rent games if Blockbuster goes out of business?!?

Another_Dude · 03-04-2009, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonS

My concern isn't movies, but where in the world will I rent games if Blockbuster goes out of business?!?

Gamefly.com

blu-mike · 03-04-2009, 06:55 AM

there's a redbox outside at mcdonalds in my town.

atomik kinder · 03-04-2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDTV1080P

I have not seen a BLU-RAY yet at a Red Box location. Only select locations stock BLU-RAY's for a $1. If they would expand BLU-RAY's to all locations I would pay $3 or $4. Some one should launch a nationwide BLUE Box rental system that stocks 100% BLU-RAY movies.

Quotes

"Now you can rent Blu-ray Discs from redbox kiosks at select Walmart locations. That's right, friend, get the movies you want, in the format you want, at the price you want to pay: Just $1 per night. Here are just a few of the terrific Blu-ray Discs now available at select redbox locations - something for everyone in the family!"

"Blu-ray Discs aren't available at every redbox kiosk, and they aren't available for online reservation, they are available at these redbox locations near you:"

http://www.redbox.com/ads/bluray.aspx

When I click the link, no locations show up and it looks like they only have 5 movies available.

MOONPHASE · 03-04-2009, 02:03 PM

The Wal-Mart store near me has a Red Box in front of the store in the entry way but all dvds.

*I'm glad I don't rent movies or games*

BluOgre · 03-04-2009, 06:25 PM

FYI, Movie Gallery owns the Hollywood stores.

I work for Blockbuster (not corporate) so I'm not going to speculate on rumors of bankruptcy. However I will say this, if they do file for chapter 11 Blockbuster is going to be fine. Remember chapter 11 =/= chapter 7 (which is what happened to Circuit City). Blockbuster just has a lot of debt right now, that's the problem.

Movie Gallery filed for chapter 11 last year and climbed out of it....that's why you still have Hollywood/Movie Gallery stores still around.

Jan and Feb has some of the worst titles I've ever seen before. If you include the economy mess with the rising popularity of vending machines, yes if you have a lot of debt you're going to be in trouble. Blockbuster could easily combat the vending machines by putting their own in locations. Heck make a deal with Best Buy and Target lol. There are options to fight back, I'm not sure what they are going to do though.

03-04-2009, 01:07 AM	#1
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	BLOCKBUSTER bankruptcy rumor AND $1 RENTALS AT Walmart are very popular with Red Box Both BlockBuster and Netflix are great places to rent BLU-RAY movies. Today Blockbusters stock plunged 77% to 22 cents on a bankruptcy rumor. Hopefully Blockbuster does not go under like Movie Gallery did. Then consumers would just have Hollywood Video and Netflix to choose from. I have read the $1 BLU-RAY and DVD rentals at Walmart are very popular. I know www.redbox.com has over 12,000 locations with many Walmarts carrying the automated machines. http://blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/to...%20blockbuster http://www.marketwatch.com/News/Stor...&siteid=yhoof2 Coinstar buys out Redbox, will test higher Blu-ray rental prices http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/02/18...rental-prices/ Last edited by HDTV1080P; 03-04-2009 at 01:15 AM.

03-04-2009, 01:40 AM	#10
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	I have not seen a BLU-RAY yet at a Red Box location. Only select locations stock BLU-RAY's for a $1. If they would expand BLU-RAY's to all locations I would pay $3 or $4. Some one should launch a nationwide BLUE Box rental system that stocks 100% BLU-RAY movies. Quotes "Now you can rent Blu-ray Discs from redbox kiosks at select Walmart locations. That's right, friend, get the movies you want, in the format you want, at the price you want to pay: Just $1 per night. Here are just a few of the terrific Blu-ray Discs now available at select redbox locations - something for everyone in the family!" "Blu-ray Discs aren't available at every redbox kiosk, and they aren't available for online reservation, they are available at these redbox locations near you:" http://www.redbox.com/ads/bluray.aspx Last edited by HDTV1080P; 03-04-2009 at 01:43 AM.

03-04-2009, 02:03 PM	#19
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	The Wal-Mart store near me has a Red Box in front of the store in the entry way but all dvds. I'm glad I don't rent movies or games Last edited by MOONPHASE; 03-21-2009 at 07:40 AM.

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03-04-2009, 01:21 AM	#2
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	i've never seen a redbox at a walmart. is that popular in other parts of the country?

03-04-2009, 01:29 AM	#6
Septimus Prime Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:2	I see Redbox machines in supermarkets all the time, but I never see them stocking BDs.

03-04-2009, 01:30 AM	#7
AU6294TX Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:PC, AL Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:97	Here in Alabama and Georgia, they seem to be all over. When I worked at Blockbuster about 3 years ago, we were always told it was a possibly of bankruptcy. SO it would not surprise me.

03-04-2009, 01:31 AM	#8
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	Both the Wal-Marts in my area have Redbox, as well as 2 grocery stores and a Walgreens. I would gladly pay $2.00 if they'd carry Blu-rays in my area. It is nice to reserve it online and then just swipe your credit card to pick it up.

03-04-2009, 02:46 AM	#11
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	Well since Blockbuster changed their terms on Total Access AGAIN without notification, I'll be leaving for the last time, and I'm sure many others will too. That will definitely take a toll.

03-04-2009, 03:04 AM	#12
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	Not surprised about the Blockbuster news at all. My wife and I have recently been renting from Redbox locations and we love it. I mean cmon, $1 is freakin awesome! If the movie sucks oh well, it was only a dollar. None of the ones around here have Blu-ray's in them though. I'm hoping they will start carrying them. We have been renting movies were interested in and if I like it enough I'll go buy the Blu-ray. Beats paying $6 to rent one Blu-ray, for that we can rent 6 movies.

03-04-2009, 03:10 AM	#13
Penitus Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:126 Blu-ray reviews:10	Wow, my local WalMart has a redbox. If that redbox began carrying Blu-Ray movies, I think I'd rent TONS of movies.

03-04-2009, 04:28 AM	#14
bluseminole Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Lynchburg, VA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:177 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	This isn't surprising in the least.

03-04-2009, 04:41 AM	#15
JasonS Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:107 Trading Score:76	My concern isn't movies, but where in the world will I rent games if Blockbuster goes out of business?!?

03-04-2009, 06:55 AM	#17
blu-mike Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:440 Blu-ray reviews:2	there's a redbox outside at mcdonalds in my town.

03-04-2009, 06:25 PM	#20
BluOgre Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007	FYI, Movie Gallery owns the Hollywood stores. I work for Blockbuster (not corporate) so I'm not going to speculate on rumors of bankruptcy. However I will say this, if they do file for chapter 11 Blockbuster is going to be fine. Remember chapter 11 =/= chapter 7 (which is what happened to Circuit City). Blockbuster just has a lot of debt right now, that's the problem. Movie Gallery filed for chapter 11 last year and climbed out of it....that's why you still have Hollywood/Movie Gallery stores still around. Jan and Feb has some of the worst titles I've ever seen before. If you include the economy mess with the rising popularity of vending machines, yes if you have a lot of debt you're going to be in trouble. Blockbuster could easily combat the vending machines by putting their own in locations. Heck make a deal with Best Buy and Target lol. There are options to fight back, I'm not sure what they are going to do though.

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