Blockbuster vs. Netflix Poll - Blu-ray Forum

CRMA · 02-20-2009, 07:51 PM

Who do you receive your online video rental service from and how long have you been with them?
1. Blockbuster 60 days or less
2. Netflix 60 days or less
3. Blockbuster 6 months or more
4. Netflix 6 months or more
5. Blockbuster 1 year or more
6. Netflix 1 year or more
7. I go back and forth

maygit · 02-20-2009, 07:55 PM

I've been with Netflix for 3 months now and really the only thing that is keeping me sold with them is the capability to stream movies from my 360. Without that, i'd easily switch to Blockbuster.

Edit: Did you post this same thread in like, 5 different areas? The front page of blu-ray.com is full of "Blockbuster vs. Netflix Poll"

Rike255 · 02-20-2009, 07:55 PM

Blockbuster > 1 yr!

mugupo · 02-20-2009, 07:58 PM

I used them both, netflix is better over all, much faster service delivery, usually no more than 1 business shipping, they send out movie same day they receive. Blockbuster never send out rightaway, usually 2-3 business day. Blockbuster do not had preview of show or movie, but netflix now blu-ray cost more. By the blockbuster is really struggle, closed to bankrupt.

Septimus Prime · 02-20-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rike255

Blockbuster > 1 yr!

Me too.

fatediesel · 02-20-2009, 09:01 PM

Switch back and forth, just rejoined Blockbuster this week and won't be renewing after my month's up. Every Blu-ray I added was long wait, and my store didn't have Quarantine, High School Musical 3, or the Rocker on Blu-ray so I'm going to drop it and go with neither one for a while.

vegeta88 · 02-21-2009, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatediesel

Switch back and forth, just rejoined Blockbuster this week and won't be renewing after my month's up. Every Blu-ray I added was long wait, and my store didn't have Quarantine, High School Musical 3, or the Rocker on Blu-ray so I'm going to drop it and go with neither one for a while.

I have that same problem and I guess Netflix doesn't? I really like the in-store rentals but I'm not sure if that is enough to keep me as a customer.

andyman1970 · 02-21-2009, 05:17 AM

Netflix. Been with them for over 2 years and never had a problem. They've always been good to me so don't see the need to change.

zombie77 · 03-10-2009, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatediesel

Switch back and forth, just rejoined Blockbuster this week and won't be renewing after my month's up. Every Blu-ray I added was long wait, and my store didn't have Quarantine, High School Musical 3, or the Rocker on Blu-ray so I'm going to drop it and go with neither one for a while.

i just joined netflix today for this reason. i have been waiting for quarantine since day one. and when i asked the manager at my store about it he said they got one, yes one copy of quarantine on blu. and they are also missing alot of newer titles that are out. what kills me is i live in a collage town and this is the amount of blu's the order. so after waiting almost 3 weeks to see it i join netflix and its avalible now. i have 2 weeks to decide if i wanna keep netflix. but if the q times are somewhat decent, i dont think i will ever be walking back into my blockbuster. dont get me started on there game selection.

Mouse · 02-20-2009, 09:02 PM

Netflix. They've not let me down yet and I've been with them for over a year.

Beta Man · 02-20-2009, 09:06 PM

After over a year with Netflix, Blockbuster sucked me in with their in-store exchanges, and I can't wait to switch back to Netflix!

owa · 02-20-2009, 09:16 PM

I've been using Blockbuster for years although I mostly buy now instead of renting.

Heavens Downfall · 02-20-2009, 09:20 PM

I think I have been with netflix for over 3 years. Maybe even longer, seems like it anyway. They have always done a great job for me. Blockbusters in store charge your credit card if it's late deal is to confusing for me.

jpm35216 · 02-20-2009, 09:26 PM

Blockbuster >1 year. They're awesome. I live about a mile from one. I have two out at a time, can excahnge in store (+2) and they send me 2 more immediately. Total I can have 4+ out while paying for two...$12.99 or something like that. Plus I get an additional movie/GAME each month for free. Netflix can't come close to that...

caliminius · 02-20-2009, 09:25 PM

I'm currently subscribed to both of them. Netflix I only have at the minimum to get streaming. I only signed up because they added Netflix streaming to my HD TiVo (I love that thing!) and I wanted to give it a try. It's not Blu-Ray quality, but neither is the content I'm watching so it's okay. I caught the season finale of Dr. Who on BBC America a week or so ago and wanted to go back and watch some episodes. It was great to just log in to Netflix and them to my "Watch Instantly" queue and then turn right around to my TiVo and watch away. Not all the episodes are there, but enough are that I won't need to order a DVD of them for a while.

I haven't really had an issue with either of them. I got the wrong movie from Blockbuster a little while ago; I got the DVD of Sleepaway Camp instead of Sleepaway Camp 2. Which actually worked out for the better. I really wanted to see the first one again before watching the second and the first always said "Really Long Wait." And if I had known how awful 2 was, I would have been thankful to have gotten the wrong movie. Of course 1 wasn't as much fun as I remembered it to be.

I'm probably going to drop Blockbuster and stick with Netflix because of the streaming. I never used the in-store exchange because there wasn't a store with Blu-Rays that was convenient to me.

Mr.Sparkle · 02-22-2009, 09:13 PM

I had Netflix for like a year and a half, then I finally canceled it after I felt like it was taking way too long for them to send me me movies. Then I went like a year just renting stuff from BlockBuster when ever I felt like I really wanted to watch a movie, then I got the BlockBuster subscription, I've had it a little over a year now and I'm thinking of canceling it for 3 months or so because I just am not interested in too many movies atm.

HiDef-Crazy · 02-22-2009, 09:23 PM

I have had Netflix for over a year and no issues very fast getting movies to me. I like the streaming video I just wish they could stream HD video for better picture quality. I am so used to Blu-ray it is hard on the eyes sometimes.

Intamin · 02-24-2009, 06:06 PM

I don't currently subscribe, but I would go with BB for the convenience of being able to go to the store to swap out.

SillyMammo · 02-25-2009, 10:46 PM

We've used netflix for a couple of years now. We live in MD and I believe netflix is in Gaitherburg, MD so our rental turnaround is very fast.

SellmeyourDVD · 02-27-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Intamin

I don't currently subscribe, but I would go with BB for the convenience of being able to go to the store to swap out.

it's not like that at all. Blockbuster online vs bluckbuster in store are two completely different entitys. you do get like 2 free movie rentals a month in store if you go online with bloclbuster online though.

edit: i misinterpreted the actual question, i thought it was about online renting, not just renting in general.

View Poll Results: Who do you receive your video rental service from and how long have you been w/ them?
Blockbuster- 60 days or less	3	1.38%
Netflix- 60 days or less	16	7.34%
Blockbuster- 6 months or more	9	4.13%
Netflix- 6 months or more	29	13.30%
Blockbuster- 1 year or more	44	20.18%
Netflix- 1 year or more	105	48.17%
I go back and forth all the time.	12	5.50%
Voters: 218. You may not vote on this poll

02-20-2009, 07:51 PM	#1
CRMA Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 46 Trading Score:1	Blockbuster vs. Netflix Poll Who do you receive your online video rental service from and how long have you been with them? 1. Blockbuster 60 days or less 2. Netflix 60 days or less 3. Blockbuster 6 months or more 4. Netflix 6 months or more 5. Blockbuster 1 year or more 6. Netflix 1 year or more 7. I go back and forth

02-20-2009, 07:55 PM	#2
maygit Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:76	I've been with Netflix for 3 months now and really the only thing that is keeping me sold with them is the capability to stream movies from my 360. Without that, i'd easily switch to Blockbuster. Edit: Did you post this same thread in like, 5 different areas? The front page of blu-ray.com is full of "Blockbuster vs. Netflix Poll" Last edited by maygit; 02-20-2009 at 07:57 PM.

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02-20-2009, 07:55 PM	#3
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	Blockbuster > 1 yr!

02-20-2009, 07:58 PM	#4
mugupo Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:76 Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews: 226 Trading Score:4	I used them both, netflix is better over all, much faster service delivery, usually no more than 1 business shipping, they send out movie same day they receive. Blockbuster never send out rightaway, usually 2-3 business day. Blockbuster do not had preview of show or movie, but netflix now blu-ray cost more. By the blockbuster is really struggle, closed to bankrupt.

02-20-2009, 09:01 PM	#6
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	Switch back and forth, just rejoined Blockbuster this week and won't be renewing after my month's up. Every Blu-ray I added was long wait, and my store didn't have Quarantine, High School Musical 3, or the Rocker on Blu-ray so I'm going to drop it and go with neither one for a while.

02-21-2009, 05:17 AM	#8
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	Netflix. Been with them for over 2 years and never had a problem. They've always been good to me so don't see the need to change.

02-20-2009, 09:02 PM	#10
Mouse Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Texas, USA Blu-ray collection:83 DVD collection:116 Trading Score:1	Netflix. They've not let me down yet and I've been with them for over a year.

02-20-2009, 09:06 PM	#11
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	After over a year with Netflix, Blockbuster sucked me in with their in-store exchanges, and I can't wait to switch back to Netflix!

02-20-2009, 09:16 PM	#12
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	I've been using Blockbuster for years although I mostly buy now instead of renting.

02-20-2009, 09:20 PM	#13
Heavens Downfall Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Colorado	I think I have been with netflix for over 3 years. Maybe even longer, seems like it anyway. They have always done a great job for me. Blockbusters in store charge your credit card if it's late deal is to confusing for me.

02-20-2009, 09:26 PM	#14
jpm35216 Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Birmingham, AL Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:121	Blockbuster >1 year. They're awesome. I live about a mile from one. I have two out at a time, can excahnge in store (+2) and they send me 2 more immediately. Total I can have 4+ out while paying for two...$12.99 or something like that. Plus I get an additional movie/GAME each month for free. Netflix can't come close to that...

02-20-2009, 09:25 PM	#15
caliminius Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The Negative Zone Blu-ray collection:84	I'm currently subscribed to both of them. Netflix I only have at the minimum to get streaming. I only signed up because they added Netflix streaming to my HD TiVo (I love that thing!) and I wanted to give it a try. It's not Blu-Ray quality, but neither is the content I'm watching so it's okay. I caught the season finale of Dr. Who on BBC America a week or so ago and wanted to go back and watch some episodes. It was great to just log in to Netflix and them to my "Watch Instantly" queue and then turn right around to my TiVo and watch away. Not all the episodes are there, but enough are that I won't need to order a DVD of them for a while. I haven't really had an issue with either of them. I got the wrong movie from Blockbuster a little while ago; I got the DVD of Sleepaway Camp instead of Sleepaway Camp 2. Which actually worked out for the better. I really wanted to see the first one again before watching the second and the first always said "Really Long Wait." And if I had known how awful 2 was, I would have been thankful to have gotten the wrong movie. Of course 1 wasn't as much fun as I remembered it to be. I'm probably going to drop Blockbuster and stick with Netflix because of the streaming. I never used the in-store exchange because there wasn't a store with Blu-Rays that was convenient to me.

02-22-2009, 09:13 PM	#16
Mr.Sparkle Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:54 DVD collection:78	I had Netflix for like a year and a half, then I finally canceled it after I felt like it was taking way too long for them to send me me movies. Then I went like a year just renting stuff from BlockBuster when ever I felt like I really wanted to watch a movie, then I got the BlockBuster subscription, I've had it a little over a year now and I'm thinking of canceling it for 3 months or so because I just am not interested in too many movies atm.

02-22-2009, 09:23 PM	#17
HiDef-Crazy Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indiana Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:21	I have had Netflix for over a year and no issues very fast getting movies to me. I like the streaming video I just wish they could stream HD video for better picture quality. I am so used to Blu-ray it is hard on the eyes sometimes.

02-24-2009, 06:06 PM	#18
Intamin Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Houston Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:318	I don't currently subscribe, but I would go with BB for the convenience of being able to go to the store to swap out.

02-25-2009, 10:46 PM	#19
SillyMammo Expert Member Member since:Aug 2008 4K collection:426 Blu-ray collection:1086 Trading Score:2	We've used netflix for a couple of years now. We live in MD and I believe netflix is in Gaitherburg, MD so our rental turnaround is very fast.

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