Is Blockbuster Canada Going The Way Of Blockbuster USA? - Blu-ray Forum

blurayjunkie · 03-15-2011, 01:40 AM

Anyone know??

Daaark · 03-15-2011, 12:29 PM

No clue. There is one 200 feet from my house, and I still always forget they exist. They are completely irrelevant.

Exist2Inspire · 03-15-2011, 01:20 PM

I don't believe so.

I recall reading that Blockbuster Canada is a separate entity from BlockBuster USA, with our Blockbuster making profit.

boxterduke · 03-15-2011, 01:31 PM

I have 3 relatively close to me however the one closest to me closed end of last summer.

Rhylliam · 03-15-2011, 10:59 PM

We had one close in Winnipeg this past summer I think (Osborne), but from what I can tell they're doing rather well.

McHugh · 03-17-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Daaark

No clue. There is one 200 feet from my house, and I still always forget they exist. They are completely irrelevant.

Daaark, just curious about your comment. I assume that you rent blu-rays. The two rental options for me are either Blockbuster or Rogers. Where do you rent yours from if you do not use Blockbuster?

cardiac161 · 03-17-2011, 08:04 PM

As far as I know, Blockbuster Canada is a separate entity. Reason why most video rental stores still exist (and do well) in Canada is because of the CRTC and other regulatory boards that restrict sites like Netflix to fully be able to release their film catalogs.

Johnny Vinyl · 03-17-2011, 09:04 PM

The one across the street from me is always busy! On the weekends there are 2 registers open (that's all they have) and there is a constant lineup.

Hopefully they'll stay around and viable.

Daaark · 03-17-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by McHugh

Daaark, just curious about your comment. I assume that you rent blu-rays. The two rental options for me are either Blockbuster or Rogers. Where do you rent yours from if you do not use Blockbuster?

I haven't rented anything since the late 1990s.

I buy.

Canada · 03-19-2011, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Exist2Inspire

I don't believe so.

I recall reading that Blockbuster Canada is a separate entity from BlockBuster USA, with our Blockbuster making profit.

One in town closed but Exist2Inspire is right there a separate entity than those in the States. I have no idea how they are doing as a whole I never ever rent from Bb.

Hardtarget · 05-28-2011, 01:21 AM

so looks like 1/3rd of all Canadian Blockbusters are closing. All 4 of them on the West side of Vancouver are going bye bye

It also means that starting today every blockbuster that is closing is clearing out everything. The entire store is 30% off. Lots of bargains to be had if you wanna search around.

I picked up Incredible Hulk for $7, RED for $11, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 for $16

Rhylliam · 05-28-2011, 01:23 AM

10 stores in Winnipeg are closing.

Sky_Captain85 · 05-28-2011, 02:18 AM

I tried trading in some movies. They won't take them until this issue is resolved.

Exist2Inspire · 05-28-2011, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhylliam

10 stores in Winnipeg are closing.

Yeah it's Disgusting! Of course, the store closest to me just has to close. Luckily there is one "close" by, but is about 15 minutes away (St. James, Portage & Sharp).

Definitely got a few deals today ^^

m_burlock · 05-28-2011, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Hardtarget

so looks like 1/3rd of all Canadian Blockbusters are closing.

I've heard that all the rest are up for sale and most likely will close also.

Mr. Al · 05-28-2011, 05:15 AM

I just heard this on the news. Up to 37% are closing and liquidating their stock. I am going to go tomorrow my nearest BB and take a look.

The Nacho · 05-28-2011, 02:05 PM

Is there any way of finding out which stores are closing or do I actually have to go to my local store to discover such a thing?

Steel Panther · 05-28-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The Nacho

Is there any way of finding out which stores are closing or do I actually have to go to my local store to discover such a thing?

Stores Closing:

http://www.grantthornton.ca/resource...26,%202011.pdf

Stores staying open:

http://www.grantthornton.ca/resource...027%202011.pdf

Sky_Captain85 · 05-28-2011, 08:48 PM

The store here in Charlottetown is closing. Everything must go sale. Place was packed. Picked up a few titles.

sonic_debauchery · 05-28-2011, 10:29 PM

Hi everyone,

For those of you in Canada, Blockbuster has announced closures of some stores.
Truly, sad. Been a customer of the BB near my house for years.

There are really good discounts and lots of stock left as of today. The closure was announced Friday May 27th.

I saved $61. Got 7 blurays: A Team, Expendables, Tangled 3d (new), Fast & Furious (New), Secretariat, Pashendale and Killers.

and

2 Xbox360 games for $20: Medal of Honor and Star Wars The Force Unleashed II

Total $141.

Retail savings, approx $200?

Very sad to see it go.

03-15-2011, 01:40 AM	#1
blurayjunkie Power Member Member since:Jul 2009 4K collection:86 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Is Blockbuster Canada Going The Way Of Blockbuster USA? Anyone know??

05-28-2011, 10:29 PM	#20
sonic_debauchery Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2011 Location:Earth Home Theater Gallery:473 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:221	Canadian blockbuster closures & discounts Hi everyone, For those of you in Canada, Blockbuster has announced closures of some stores. Truly, sad. Been a customer of the BB near my house for years. There are really good discounts and lots of stock left as of today. The closure was announced Friday May 27th. I saved $61. Got 7 blurays: A Team, Expendables, Tangled 3d (new), Fast & Furious (New), Secretariat, Pashendale and Killers. and 2 Xbox360 games for $20: Medal of Honor and Star Wars The Force Unleashed II Total $141. Retail savings, approx $200? Very sad to see it go. Last edited by sonic_debauchery; 05-28-2011 at 10:48 PM.

03-15-2011, 12:29 PM	#2
Daaark Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Ottawa, Canada Blu-ray collection:487	No clue. There is one 200 feet from my house, and I still always forget they exist. They are completely irrelevant.

03-15-2011, 01:20 PM	#3
Exist2Inspire Special Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:258 Blu-ray collection:1510 DVD collection:441 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:6	I don't believe so. I recall reading that Blockbuster Canada is a separate entity from BlockBuster USA, with our Blockbuster making profit.

03-15-2011, 01:31 PM	#4
boxterduke Power Member Member since:May 2009 Location:The Fissure of Woe Blu-ray collection:193 DVD collection:70 Trading Score:8	I have 3 relatively close to me however the one closest to me closed end of last summer.

03-15-2011, 10:59 PM	#5
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1499 Blu-ray collection:9004 DVD collection:9438 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	We had one close in Winnipeg this past summer I think (Osborne), but from what I can tell they're doing rather well.

03-17-2011, 08:04 PM	#7
cardiac161 Senior Member Member since:May 2008	As far as I know, Blockbuster Canada is a separate entity. Reason why most video rental stores still exist (and do well) in Canada is because of the CRTC and other regulatory boards that restrict sites like Netflix to fully be able to release their film catalogs.

03-17-2011, 09:04 PM	#8
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	The one across the street from me is always busy! On the weekends there are 2 registers open (that's all they have) and there is a constant lineup. Hopefully they'll stay around and viable.

05-28-2011, 01:21 AM	#11
Hardtarget Junior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:54 Blu-ray collection:337 DVD collection:358	so looks like 1/3rd of all Canadian Blockbusters are closing. All 4 of them on the West side of Vancouver are going bye bye It also means that starting today every blockbuster that is closing is clearing out everything. The entire store is 30% off. Lots of bargains to be had if you wanna search around. I picked up Incredible Hulk for $7, RED for $11, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 for $16

05-28-2011, 01:23 AM	#12
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1499 Blu-ray collection:9004 DVD collection:9438 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	10 stores in Winnipeg are closing.

05-28-2011, 02:18 AM	#13
Sky_Captain85 Special Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Atlantic Canada 4K collection:71 Blu-ray collection:170 DVD collection:6 iTunes collection:60 Trading Score:175	I tried trading in some movies. They won't take them until this issue is resolved.

05-28-2011, 05:15 AM	#16
Mr. Al Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Alberta, Canada Blu-ray collection:1676	I just heard this on the news. Up to 37% are closing and liquidating their stock. I am going to go tomorrow my nearest BB and take a look.

05-28-2011, 02:05 PM	#17
The Nacho Member Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:602	Is there any way of finding out which stores are closing or do I actually have to go to my local store to discover such a thing?

05-28-2011, 08:48 PM	#19
Sky_Captain85 Special Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Atlantic Canada 4K collection:71 Blu-ray collection:170 DVD collection:6 iTunes collection:60 Trading Score:175	The store here in Charlottetown is closing. Everything must go sale. Place was packed. Picked up a few titles.

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