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rgnet1 · 09-03-2007, 03:05 AM

I just called four stores in West L.A. area and none of them rent Blu-ray. If not in L.A., where are they doing it?!

Apollo 18 · 09-03-2007, 03:15 AM

I live in Seattle Washington, and the local Blockbuster is not, and will not "for the immediate future" be rentinng Blu Ray movies.
Hence, Netflix will continue to dominate the rental market (even if most of their blu ray's are on "very long wait").

The Guardian · 09-03-2007, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgnet1

I just called four stores in West L.A. area and none of them rent Blu-ray. If not in L.A., where are they doing it?!

I was able to find a list on the Blockbuster site for Canada... let's see if they have it for you guys!

Hmm they don't seem to, very odd. Were the local stores unable to tell you where a Blu-ray supporting store would be?

ellldiablo · 09-03-2007, 03:30 AM

Im out here in Jersey and every blockbuster out here has blu-ray and one that has hd as well.

TruBlu2 · 09-03-2007, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgnet1

I just called four stores in West L.A. area and none of them rent Blu-ray. If not in L.A., where are they doing it?!

Sorry to hear that, what did the people at the store say when you called?

You may want to contact corporate and ask them.

There has to be a store in your area that rents BD.

If not you can always use the online rental service from Blockbuster.

rgnet1 · 09-03-2007, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TruBlu2

Sorry to hear that, what did the people at the store say when you called?

Oh, they were your typical uber-friendly, completely underworked store employees with a fountain of knowledge to offer on current and future corporate policies. (/sarcasm)

So, basically, they said no they didn't and have no idea when they will.

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Originally Posted by TruBlu2

If not you can always use the online rental service from Blockbuster.

Yeah, I'm on that, but I like to trade in the mailers for free rentals at the store, and it sucks that I'm stuck with DVD.

CapiCoo · 09-03-2007, 05:27 AM

Im in Phx,Az and they are renting them in my area

pro-bassoonist · 09-03-2007, 06:26 AM

Chicago area is in!

In the North burbs from Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Niles, all the way up to Vernon Hills Blu is being rented.

Ciao,
Pro-B

bambam1901 · 09-03-2007, 06:36 AM

The BB in Valrico, FL now rents blu-ray movies. Picked up Rocky Balboa and Letters from Iwo Jima yesterday. Their selection is great and it's much easier to get titles at the store than from BBO. The BB in Brandon, FL also rents BD's. I still buy a bunch of movies off Amazon, as well.

pedigree · 09-03-2007, 10:41 AM

is it actually only 5$ to rent it?

either way the blockbusters i've been to have terrible bd selection

cypres · 09-03-2007, 11:56 AM

As soon as I get off work I'm going to my blockbuster here in the chicago burbs. They have had blu-ray for about a month or so. Then its off to the liquor store!!!!

bambam1901 · 09-03-2007, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pedigree

is it actually only 5$ to rent it?

either way the blockbusters i've been to have terrible bd selection

It's $5 for a one week rental, but if you're a Blockbuster Online member, you can bring movies they mail you to the store and get movies for free. That's the only reason I'll stick with BB over Netflix.

TruBlu2 · 09-03-2007, 08:35 PM

Thanks for contacting BLOCKBUSTER Online Customer Care.

The Company will continue to offer both Blu-ray and HD DVD titles through its online rental service, www.blockbuster.com , and will continue to offer both formats at its initial 250 stores that currently carry both high-definition formats. The stores will focus mainly on Blu-ray, but some select stores will carry both.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to provide specific stores that will or will not carry Blu-Ray DVD.

Please let me know if I may be of further assistance. Thank you for your patience and understanding,

Sorry, I was unable to obtain a directory of BD stores at this time.

Robmx · 09-03-2007, 08:54 PM

Just rented 2 more this evening.... Glad to see the blu-ray area has doubled in size since last week !

Disapointed to see that despite the larger setup they have less titles then the HD DVD section.

Overall more movie copies of blu to rent but HD DVD had more choices......

Another good point was Blu had more rented out when I was there then HD DVD did !

Keep up the support guys..... COME ON !

Ive rented 4 in the last 2 weeks !

TruBlu2 · 09-03-2007, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cypres

As soon as I get off work I'm going to my blockbuster here in the chicago burbs. They have had blu-ray for about a month or so. Then its off to the liquor store!!!!

Excellent cypres, thanks for supporting Blu-ray

gvortex7 · 09-03-2007, 08:57 PM

Since I rejoined Blockbuster around the middle of July, I've rented approximately 70 Blu-rays both online and in-store. As you may have guessed, I haven't worked in about 2 months. Yes, it's been a nice long Blu vacation for me.

TruBlu2 · 09-03-2007, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bambam1901

It's $5 for a one week rental, but if you're a Blockbuster Online member, you can bring movies they mail you to the store and get movies for free. That's the only reason I'll stick with BB over Netflix.

I prefer Blockbuster, rather than Netflix.

We may have to start hitting Netflix at some point. Just to beat the hddvd miscreants.

Robmx · 09-03-2007, 09:02 PM

Its very important to share support at Blockbuster and other rental places. If movie downloads take off like some are thinking then these companys need something to still keep them in business..... They will need some type of new format to continue there company and build for the future !

Heres to that future being BLU !

TruBlu2 · 09-03-2007, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robmx

Just rented 2 more this evening.... Glad to see the blu-ray area has doubled in size since last week !

Disapointed to see that despite the larger setup they have less titles then the HD DVD section.

Overall more movie copies of blu to rent but HD DVD had more choices......

Another good point was Blu had more rented out when I was there then HD DVD did !

Keep up the support guys..... COME ON !

Ive rented 4 in the last 2 weeks !

The Blu-ray store I shop at has a huge Beautiful display. I will take a picture next time i'm there and post it on this thread. They only rent BD!!!

Your store needs to get the hddvd discs the hell out of there. Glad to hear BD is outselling hddvd at your store.

TruBlu2 · 09-03-2007, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pro-bassoonist

Chicago area is in!

In the North burbs from Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Niles, all the way up to Vernon Hills Blu is being rented.

Ciao,
Pro-B

Glad to hear the Windy City is Blu enabled. Great News

Live in Blu

09-03-2007, 08:54 PM	#54
Robmx Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Niagara, Ontario, Canada	Just rented 2 more this evening.... Glad to see the blu-ray area has doubled in size since last week ! Disapointed to see that despite the larger setup they have less titles then the HD DVD section. Overall more movie copies of blu to rent but HD DVD had more choices...... Another good point was Blu had more rented out when I was there then HD DVD did ! Keep up the support guys..... COME ON ! Ive rented 4 in the last 2 weeks ! Last edited by Robmx; 09-03-2007 at 08:56 PM.

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09-03-2007, 03:05 AM	#41
rgnet1 New Member Member since:Sep 2007	I just called four stores in West L.A. area and none of them rent Blu-ray. If not in L.A., where are they doing it?!

09-03-2007, 03:15 AM	#42
Apollo 18 Active Member Member since:Jun 2007	I live in Seattle Washington, and the local Blockbuster is not, and will not "for the immediate future" be rentinng Blu Ray movies. Hence, Netflix will continue to dominate the rental market (even if most of their blu ray's are on "very long wait").

09-03-2007, 03:30 AM	#44
ellldiablo Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:68 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Im out here in Jersey and every blockbuster out here has blu-ray and one that has hd as well.

09-03-2007, 05:27 AM	#47
CapiCoo Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Phoenix,AZ	Im in Phx,Az and they are renting them in my area

09-03-2007, 06:26 AM	#48
pro-bassoonist Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:X Home Theater Gallery:47 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:23	Chicago area is in! In the North burbs from Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Niles, all the way up to Vernon Hills Blu is being rented. Ciao, Pro-B

09-03-2007, 06:36 AM	#49
bambam1901 Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Tampa, FL	The BB in Valrico, FL now rents blu-ray movies. Picked up Rocky Balboa and Letters from Iwo Jima yesterday. Their selection is great and it's much easier to get titles at the store than from BBO. The BB in Brandon, FL also rents BD's. I still buy a bunch of movies off Amazon, as well.

09-03-2007, 10:41 AM	#50
pedigree Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Montreal, Canada	is it actually only 5$ to rent it? either way the blockbusters i've been to have terrible bd selection

09-03-2007, 11:56 AM	#51
cypres New Member Member since:Sep 2007	As soon as I get off work I'm going to my blockbuster here in the chicago burbs. They have had blu-ray for about a month or so. Then its off to the liquor store!!!!

09-03-2007, 08:35 PM	#53
TruBlu2 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Thanks for contacting BLOCKBUSTER Online Customer Care. The Company will continue to offer both Blu-ray and HD DVD titles through its online rental service, www.blockbuster.com , and will continue to offer both formats at its initial 250 stores that currently carry both high-definition formats. The stores will focus mainly on Blu-ray, but some select stores will carry both. Unfortunately, I won't be able to provide specific stores that will or will not carry Blu-Ray DVD. Please let me know if I may be of further assistance. Thank you for your patience and understanding, Sorry, I was unable to obtain a directory of BD stores at this time.

09-03-2007, 08:57 PM	#56
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	Since I rejoined Blockbuster around the middle of July, I've rented approximately 70 Blu-rays both online and in-store. As you may have guessed, I haven't worked in about 2 months. Yes, it's been a nice long Blu vacation for me.

09-03-2007, 09:02 PM	#58
Robmx Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Niagara, Ontario, Canada	Its very important to share support at Blockbuster and other rental places. If movie downloads take off like some are thinking then these companys need something to still keep them in business..... They will need some type of new format to continue there company and build for the future ! Heres to that future being BLU !

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