Help support CAG! - Blockbuster Online Rentals - FREE first month/$15 thereafter

[CheapyD]

Just by signing up for the free trial, you automatically help support CAG (and our new top of the line server), even if you do not continue on to the pay service.
Your support is appreciated.

Use promotional code friends to get the first month free.
:arrow:Cheap ass link (http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/click?lid=41000000008969064)


EDIT: I am now a Blockbuster Online customer. I have been VERY impressed with the service, with turn around time averaging 1-2 days. The free coupons make it an offer you shouldn't refuse.

Blockbuster online info:
3 rentals out at a time
2 free in-store game/movie rentals a month
Free first month, $15 each month thereafter

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Sorry Cheapy, I already did this ...

[LV-426RS]

This is cheaper than netflix, anyone have the service that can comment on the quality of service?

[slidecage]

im too freaking cheap to buy a Dvd player and dont feel like sticking mail order dvds into my ps2. Might get one the day after thanksgiving if the rumors im hearing are true ( DVD Players 20 bucks at walmart)

[P0ldy]

There was some code that allowed a month free trial instead of just two weeks. I used it last month...

Anyway, Blockbuster's selection is overall terrible compared to Netflix if you are deep into film. If you're looking for blockbusters, you know where to go...

[doubledown]

The selection on DVD's is decent in my opinion. The new release wait times can vary though...some take a long time, other I get right away. They actually shipped The Day After Tomorrow already (released on Oct.12th)

They ship pretty quickly for me also....1-2 days after the ship date I get them (I'm in Michigan)

The do have a lot of the re-released and SE that come out...NetFlix rarely carries the NEW version of the movie.

I got in for $15.99/month for 6-months....so I'm using it over NetFlix. I may switch back to Netflix after 6-months though...although, BlockBuster is doing just fine right now.
They also send you TWO in-store FREE rental coupons each month...just in-case that new release is at a Very Long Wait online (or any other movie you want)

[Weedy649]

Well right now i have both netflix and blockbuster. Blockbuster is cheaper and the 2 in store rentals a month rock when you wanna see a movie but its in between the shipping days or if you still got the last movies sent cuz your lazy like me...but as said netflix is a ton better in the number and types of movies to pick. Also i have never had a short wait on any release new or old on netflix and have had 2 short waits my first time trying blockbuster.
With all this said...sign up for the 2 week trial anyways because its good for the site and you dont have to pay or watch the movies if you dont want to.

[CheapyD]

With all this said...sign up for the 2 week trial anyways because its good for the site and you dont have to pay or watch the movies if you dont want to.

Well said! ;)

[Jaket]

sure thing.... will sign up now!

[Santurio]

I think COOPER was the code for the whole month trial. I already did this and still have the paid service.

[CheapyD]

b to the izump

[punqsux]

hmm i might do the trial but netflix is worth the extra 2 bucks a month, they have a much better selection and an AMAZING turn around.

example: this tuesday i put a dvd in the mail to sent back to them...this thursday the next disc on my list came...i dont know how they do it, but yeah its hot...

how much does this benefit cag? because im considering just doing the trial, but if it gets you 50 cents id rather just send 50 cents Xop

[CheapyD]

how much does this benefit cag? because im considering just doing the trial, but if it gets you 50 cents id rather just send 50 cents Xop

I'm not sure if I am allowed to say according to the affilliate terms, but its a suprisingly high amount. They are really being agressive in an effort to sign up people for this trial.

[sj41]

So, about $0.08? :wink:

[CheapyD]

So, about $0.08? :wink:
Less jokes, more signing up. ;) :lol:

[CaseyRyback]

does it matter if I cancel the trial early (like only rent one set of movies, return them and cancel)?

if that is cool, I would probably sign up in the morning

[CheapyD]

does it matter if I cancel the trial early (like only rent one set of movies, return them and cancel)?

if that is cool, I would probably sign up in the morning
Yup, that is cool
As long as you sign up, CAG gets credit.

[punqsux]

all signed up, cheapy, are you able to tell us how many people have signed up or is that hush hush as well?

[punqsux]

i wonder how fast their shipping is? so far in 6 mail days (mon-sat) ive gone through 7 dvds at nextflix.

[Weedy649]

its about the same. I ordered dvds from netflix and blockbuster and they both came in same day..6 movies to watch^^. I know CAG will get more then .50 guys i mean come on...they need to try and compete against netflix so they will reward those who bring them customers.
This is a chance for all CAGs to pay up for their money saved without spending money. Its too good to be true so sign up through CAG today!

[punqsux]

i would go with blockbuster if their selection was as good/better than netflix because you get 2 rentals in store a month, but the sad truth is that they need to bulk up their selection or get left in the dust...

they have no sealab dvds (wtf?)

their star trek dvds consist of 4 seasons of voyager, 1 season of ds9, and 1 season of old star trek...not even a single season of next gen!

i added all their lupin the 3rd dvds to my queue and there are currently 8 vol's of episodes and a few movies, well they seems to have alot, but when i was addinging (they were not listed in order =o\ ) they dont have vol. 6? wtf?! 1-5 and 7-8 but no 6?!

they could and prolly will become much better but as for now they are playing second fiddle to nexflix's amazing selection.

[beerguy961]

I'll try it out. Been wanting to see 25th Hour for awhile. Just gotta find time and write down a reminder to cancel...

[biggestinuyashafan]

do i even have to check out a movie if i sign up? i am not too much of a movie person, but i want to help out the site.

[CheapyD]

do i even have to check out a movie if i sign up? i am not too much of a movie person, but i want to help out the site.

No, all you need to do is sign up.
Thanks for your support guys...much appreciated.

[vherub]

I have already signed up previously, but let me add, with the free trial, even if you quit prior to the time period being up, bb registers you have quit AND still allows you to keep renting/returning dvds online! Pretty decent of them, and then on top of that you get another 7 days to return any outstanding rentals once the trial period does end.
If you want to stay with them, I believe they counter with a better 6 mo deal if you choose to quit first- but i am fuzzy on this detail.

[dcfox]

Just signed. I have to say with a quick search, their selection does seem more limited than NetFlix. The strange thing is under availability for one of my movies it says coming soon, even though the movie was made in 1999 and I've seen the dvd at blockbuster b&m as well.

[fireball343]

shipping is good for me, DFW area, ship it one day, and in two days i have another one. it depends were all their stock houses are. i like it a ton, plus you get the free in-store coupon(s) for free rentals.

sign-up and help cheapy!!!

[CheapyD]

daily bump!

[-Never4ever-]

If I could've rent games then it would of been a different story.

As it stands I already did this offer, sorry cheady :(

[Legolas813]

i like walmart's dvd rental service cause they are the cheapest by far (if you don't mind only having 2 movies out at a time, its less than 16 bucks a month (plus tax of course))......anyways, i did the blockbuster free trial a couple of weeks ago (used the COOPER code)......its was horrible service, they took forever to deliver movies, the selection and availability is only so-so, and they even sent the wrong movie once and then another time sent me one with the return envelope all torn up to the point where the movie could have just fallen out during delivery

[punqsux]

so yeah, i signed up for this on sunday...its now thursday and ive only received 1 dvd....this service sucks hardcore

[punqsux]

*topic merged*
i am not at all. i signed up on sunday and added 10 dvds to my queue. today is friday and thus far ive gotten 2!!!!!! dvds!!! wtf?! the first 3 of my dvds all shipped the same day (monday) and were all expected to be here on thursday.

there is no way they can compet with netflix with service like this...its just terrible and unless youre signing up to get cag some $ (which i think EVERYONE should do) dont sign up at all if you want a reliable dvd rental service go to netflix

/rant

[sblymnlcrymnl]

Yeah, they're kinda slow and they don't have great selection. Mine started on the 5th and I've gotten 7 DVDs total so far.

[punqsux]

7 in 10 days is much better than 2 in 6 days =o\

the csr i talk to when i cancel this trial is going to need counseling after im done

[sblymnlcrymnl]

7 in 10 days is much better than 2 in 6 days =o\

the csr i talk to when i cancel this trial is going to need counseling after im done

I'm not even going to waste my time talking to someone, I'll just cancel on the website.

[punqsux]

7 in 10 days is much better than 2 in 6 days =o\

the csr i talk to when i cancel this trial is going to need counseling after im done

I'm not even going to waste my time talking to someone, I'll just cancel on the website.

after the shitty service ive had you better believe someones gunna hear about it.

[marcos]

7 in 10 days is much better than 2 in 6 days =o\

the csr i talk to when i cancel this trial is going to need counseling after im done

I'm not even going to waste my time talking to someone, I'll just cancel on the website.

after the shitty service ive had you better believe someones gunna hear about it.

Im sure theyll really care

[Scrubking]

They just started the service so why don't you give them a break, and wait until they have established themselves like the others before bitching?

[RandyTsai]

Where is Blockbuster shipping from?

[punqsux]

They just started the service so why don't you give them a break, and wait until they have established themselves like the others before bitching?

because if they want my money. why would i pay them for shitty service?
if they arnt ready to give quality service, they should have waited until they were ready before opening the service.

2 dvds in a week? thats just fucking insanly bad.

as for whoever said that they wouldnt care about my complaints...perhaps they wont care as in a personal way, but i think they would care due to the fact that they have my money as of right now...they have my credit card info in their system and they are just waiting for my trial to expire so they can start charging me...they should be doing EVERYTHING they can to let me let them charge me $20, and providing a terrible service is not going to keep me on board

Where is Blockbuster shipping from?

the 2 dvds ive gotten so far have both been from lansing michigan


after the shitty service ive had you better believe someones gunna hear about it.

Im sure theyll really care

http://redgopher.com/marcos-fucks-men.jpg
thanks to redgopher for the pic XoD

EDIT: combined all into 1 post...sorry

[jlarlee]

i signed up for this today always happy to support CAG

[Grave_Addiction]

i signed up for this today always happy to support CAG

I had it for about two months before I realized that mail-in video rentals just aren't for me.

Instead the MVP pass at Hollywood Video has been awesome lately.

[PhrostByte]

I made an account. Added a movie to queue. Canceled the account. Removed the movie from queue. Hope that counts, peace =]

[guyver2077]

signed up since they have a decent wrestling library.....ill see how it goes

[jlarlee]

Guyver when your two weeks is up try to cancel anyways if you do it at the web site they either offer another free month or the 3 dvd deal for the lower price of 15.99

[guyver2077]

Guyver when your two weeks is up try to cancel anyways if you do it at the web site they either offer another free month or the 3 dvd deal for the lower price of 15.99

ok kool ill keep an eye out...so they offer af ree month when i try to cancel...

and i may just keep it after that...they have a great selection of wrestling dvd's.....

[yogi99]

I think COOPER was the code for the whole month trial. I already did this and still have the paid service.

Can someone post the code for the full month trial?

[yogi99]

shipping is good for me, DFW area, ship it one day, and in two days i have another one. it depends were all their stock houses are. i like it a ton, plus you get the free in-store coupon(s) for free rentals.

sign-up and help cheapy!!!

Does Blockbuster give you the free in store coupons right after you sign up? How long does it take for you to get the coupon. If I sign up near the end of month will I get some coupon for this month and some coupon for the next months since my trial span two months?

[jlarlee]

Right off the bat you should get an email saying your coupons are ready. You can print them yourself.

[unisol]

The 2 week free trial is no longer available at the present time, instead Blockbuster Online is giving away FREE Shrek 2 DVDs for first time customers who sign-up.

"Receive an e-coupon redeemable for Shrek 2 when you sign-up for BLOCKBUSTER Online™. Offer ends 12/5/04. Coupon redeemable at participating BLOCKBUSTER® store locations while supplies last. Please allow 3 days for receipt of your e-coupon. Offer valid for first time online subscribers only. Offer does not include 2-week free trial. Offer not valid in combination with any other offer"

[levi333]

Just got this email from them. Dont know if its been posted, but its pretty cool. Should get more movies faster.

Introducing faster shipping and more copies of the movies you want to see.

Because of loyal members like you, BLOCKBUSTER Online™ has surpassed our growth expectations. While we're thrilled so many movie fans have turned to BLOCKBUSTER Online, The Movie Store At Your Door™, we know our rapid growth may have impacted our service to you.

We recognize the need to continuously improve and we are taking the following steps to do just that:


FASTER SHIPPING

The U.S. Postal Service will now notify us when the envelope containing the DVD you are returning has been scanned in. This means we will send you your next movie before we actually receive the returned one. This means quicker turnaround times for you.


We are adding 10 new shipping locations in the coming months to speed more movies to your door.

MORE COPIES

We are buying more copies of both new releases and old favorites. This should reduce the time you wait for your favorite titles to ship.

PLUS, 2 BONUS E-COUPONS

We appreciate you using our service while we work to make improvements. We have added TWO E-Coupons to your account. These coupons are in addition to the coupons you receive every month, and they can be redeemed for FREE in-store game and movie rentals at participating BLOCKBUSTER® stores.

[Gauss]

I kind of just joined this forum, but I will support CAG!

[beerguy961]

Finally signed up...

[Legolas813]

The plan that CheapyD mentions in the OP is now down to 15 bucks: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=49891&highlight=

[Rig]

This is still helping the site right Cheapy? I will sign up, but I won't use it, becuase I really don't need it. Just wanted to make sure it would still be helping CAG.

[Rig]

I signed up tonight...

[Jarrett]

I signed up! Hope it help! $10 for a month is nice. The free rentals pay for it right there. Two games cost like $15 now. Just need to find a BB will RE 4 in stock....

[Jarrett]

Blockbuster is just like Netflix. They must be holding on to DVDs the they get back and I pretty much have proof. First couple of times I sent back the 3 DVDs on the same day back and they would just get two and never get the third one along with the other two. But the last time I sent all three in the same mailer and they still claim that they only got two and not the third. How is that even possible. Whatever blockbuster.

[civx]

Yeah, that's actually happened to me a couple of times. It's really a crappy thing to do.

[Jarrett]

update: did anyone get charged just $10 for the 2nd month? That is all I got charged. Maybe it is a bug. I hope it says that way. :) Completely pays for itself with the free coupons now.

[phantom4]

I just signed up today, gonna give them a try.

[slidecage]

:( my ocean 12 never showed.. I had to go rent Benji off the leash AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[CheapyD]

I just signed up. I like how you can print out our in-store coupons immediately.
Thats a damn good deal right there.

[slidecage]

i just cancelled my account i might rejoin in late may but i dont plan on being around much on the weekends in may and dont see a reason to rent when i wouldnt watch them

[paul6]

Hey Cheapy, do they still pay you referral commissions if we end up cancelling our trial? Just wanna know before I try this.

[CheapyD]

paul6, yes they do.

[Blustrk98]

bam! I'll be getting my first DVDs in just a couple days! thanks Cheapy!

[mcwilliams132]

I'll jump on this as soon as my 30day GameFly account is canceled.

thanks CheapyD!

[CheapyD]

Holy shit, they ship fast to NYC!
They have a warehouse in Flushing. It only took 1 day to get my movies!

[Ragingbull2380]

How long is the promotional code going to work?

[alfonsosoriano]

Thanks cheapy, just signed up.

[slidecage]

Holy shit, they ship fast to NYC!
They have a warehouse in Flushing. It only took 1 day to get my movies!

hope it keeps up for you. My movies started at 1 day shipping but by the time i cancelled the shipping time was 3 days each way and the shipping center was only around 50 miles away

[doraemonkerpal]

hey alls, i just saw this on fw:

http://www.blockbuster.com/acctmgmt/changeSubFromEmail.action?planid=25182

it's another link for a free 30 day trial... the best part being that you can use it on an account that you've already completed a previous 30 day free trial :)

i haven't tried it yet b/c my account has been screwed up b/c of an expired cc. please post if you've had any success hehe.

[cag1000]

tried for the free year looking for a place that might show what type of plan I have. Doesn't seem to say anything in My Account.

[CheapyD]

Yes, the free year deal is dead...you can still get a free month by reading the first post in this thread.

[slidecage]

everything seems dead, do you know if the free month for people who cancelled was still good.

[Snake2715]

Just signed up Cheapy.

[zewone]

So did everyone just end up getting 2 free months instead of year like me?

[whoknows]

I ended up with the 2 months also

[Snake2715]

I ended up with the 2 months also

how did you get two?

With the year free that was then cancelled? Or is there some other "legit" promotion that I can still take advantage of?

[alfonsosoriano]

I signed up Tuesday night, made my list, got my first movie today, even though it said it was going to be here tomorrow. Pretty good. The shipping center is in Stamford, CT. I live right near Hartford.

[Richard18]

I signed up Tuesday night, made my list, got my first movie today, even though it said it was going to be here tomorrow. Pretty good. The shipping center is in Stamford, CT. I live right near Hartford.


I signed up last night. it said they shipped them out today and said i would be getting them on monday. i live in stamford, ct. wtf?

[zewone]

how did you get two?

With the year free that was then cancelled? Or is there some other "legit" promotion that I can still take advantage of?
I guess they cancelled the year and just gave us 2 months. Instead of saying 5/11/06 for my billing it says 7/11/05.

[cag1000]

mine says i free month oo well that sux late on this deal. I have the instore membership already where do I go to cancel?

[kaji7p56]

My account still has the 6 months free that Slidecage posted about.

[slidecage]

i forgot to update my list so i get movies i already rented DOH!!!!!!!!!!

[slidecage]

they got me .. im now showing july 13 2005 (or 2 free months) cant complain though thats 30 free bucks + 4 free e coupons (2 per month). that will now help me pay my 200 bucks cell phone bill (when did they start charging a month in advanvce for cell phones)

[moojuice]

The link leads to a page that says the first month is 9.99. Did I miss out?

[stripespbj]

no it registers the free month on checkout. i just signed up earlier

[Skylander7]

Damn... they changed my billing date from 11/16/05 to 7/16/05. Two months free is still better than none, but too bad on getting dropped from my free six months. And here I was hoping that blockbuster wouldn't notice the glitch :)

[TheRaven]

I signed up for the free month. Thanks CAG, I set up my queue on Thursday and got my first 3 movies today. Very impressive. If they have this kind of turnaround always, I will be staying with them.

[Ragingbull2380]

I got mine in one day, they have a shipping department in Chicago.

[mcwilliams132]

4 week trial still good if you use coupon code "friends"...

[Snake2715]

yeah i have been getting them in ond day after shipments for teh most part. They also receieve them within one day.

I dropped a movie off yesterday at 1 pm to a drop box and this morning they emailed me they received it.

[urzishra14]

it usually takes a week turnaround for me (seems to take 2 days to get here and 2 days to go back) still good considering i live in backwater utah.. my dad has a movie pass at the B&M blockbuster so i get a lot of movies heh.

[Mojimbo]

anyone who got in during the free year/six month plan should check their billing info. Blockbuster changed my billing date from July to June last week although I'm not sure what to make of it. I was expecting them to start charging $15/month, but they could also be using it as a scare tactic to get people to cancel their plans. it still says that my current plan will stay in effect until november and that I'm going to be charged $0.00 a month so maybe they'll just charge $0.00 until november? I also used a prepaid credit card(with nothing on it) so I'm not sure how they'll try to bill me? I'm ready to cancel but I'm not sure yet, I'd feel like an ass if they didn't charge anything.

[8ballGuy]

I couldent find the old thread about the free blockbuster mem ship for one year and 6 months. Everybodies account been downgraded to 1 month free due to it bein an invalid code. Well I called their Customer service, she said they will honor the FREE 6 months, and upgraded my account from 1 month free to 6 months, Next billing NOV 12, 2005 :), give it a try

I was just questioning my account billing cycle which said 6/12 was my next billing cycle, then got an email that said 7/12 I will get billed. I just called to see which is it and she said I see that you signed up under a 6 month FREE member ship. so she said they will honor it cheers

[ma]

Maybe you couldn't find the thread because you're in the wrong forum?? ;)

[8ballGuy]

Maybe you couldn't find the thread because you're in the wrong forum?? ;)

I used the brilliant CAG search button(does it even work)?

[mtxbass1]

I guess typing in the words Blockbuster and online into the search was too hard?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23903&page=5&pp=20&highlight=blockbuster+online

[8ballGuy]

anyone who got in during the free year/six month plan should check their billing info. Blockbuster changed my billing date from July to June last week although I'm not sure what to make of it. I was expecting them to start charging $15/month, but they could also be using it as a scare tactic to get people to cancel their plans. it still says that my current plan will stay in effect until november and that I'm going to be charged $0.00 a month so maybe they'll just charge $0.00 until november? I also used a prepaid credit card(with nothing on it) so I'm not sure how they'll try to bill me? I'm ready to cancel but I'm not sure yet, I'd feel like an ass if they didn't charge anything.

you are correct, at least thats what I got from a convo when I called BLockbuster customer service. They said to ignore the billing cycle date, and to ignore the email I jsut got a few hours ago. They said yes you will be charged eacdh month till NOV 12, but for only $0.00.

She said just ignore the billing cycle date, and if im charge just call them back(she made note in my account not to be charge till NOV 12, 2005 unless canceled(not to charge on NOV 12). I then got an Email from blockbuster.com saying my account info has been updated :)

[dracula]

wow great deal. ive been paying $15 per month for this, maybe i can cancel, then when they send me crap to get me to rejoin, i use this code

[8ballGuy]

I guess typing in the words Blockbuster and online into the search was too hard?

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23903&page=5&pp=20&highlight=blockbuster+online

wrong thread that you linked me to but okay

[guyver2077]

well yea it sucks...it was too good to be true....but hey still got a free month atleast

[Mojimbo]

I just got an email today updating me about my account, looks like we get another month for free?

Hello xxxxx,

We hope you enjoyed your recent period of free service from BLOCKBUSTER Online™. However, the membership plan offer you selected on May 11, 2005, was unauthorized and invalid.

Therefore, we will be returning you to your previous membership plan effective July 13, 2005 -- the beginning of your next billing cycle. Again, you will NOT be charged for your most recent period of service. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Remember, you can always change your membership plan by visiting the My Account section of our Web site.

Don't miss out on the value and convenience of having great home entertainment delivered directly to your door! If you believe you have received this notice in error, please contact Customer Care at 1-866-692-2789.

We appreciate your loyalty,
Your Friends at BLOCKBUSTER Online™

here's the original thread, which is now locked.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51415

[zackattack]

Yeah I signed up for the free year, then it went down to 2 months, then to 1 month. I never recieved a single email notification about either drop, and they were ready to bill me. This made me pretty mad, so I cancelled and complained. I would not sign up again with them, I like going to the rental store anyway, where I have a similar deal(hollywood video mvp).

[Skylander7]

I just tried to call, and they're closed. I hope they do the same for me.. although I do like getting the two free rental coupons a month. I'm trying God of War and Chaos Theory thanks to those coupons :)

[Wario64]

crap, i just cancelled my subscription today. i guessed they got me

[JAMMR]

Why this thread has not been moved yet is beyond me...

[schultzed]

I signed up and got just a free month, but I'm not complaining. The service works fine for how much we watch movies.

The 2 free instore rentals are really cool. If your store is doing the one week grace period (end of late fees) you can have each game out for 12 days . . . 24 days out of the month you can have out a game. I did God of War, Midnight Club 3, Psychonauts, and now have out Advent Rising!

This really helps me to put off buying new games until they are cheap (I'll get God for $15 someday).

[slidecage]

I just got an email today updating me about my account, looks like we get another month for free?



here's the original thread, which is now locked.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51415


that sucks i cancelled my account on weds and never got the email

[whitereflection]

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but where are you guys finding the customer service number? All I could find is a form to e-mail them.

[Purkeynator]

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but where are you guys finding the customer service number? All I could find is a form to e-mail them.
Found this number in the email they sent me 1-866-692-2789

[alfonsosoriano]

Well I am keeping my account with them because I liked the service, the the two coupons pay for themselves.

[kelpie182]

just recievec and email from block buster that the 6 months trail was invalid and that im only geting (1) month free
read the email....

Hello ******,

We hope you enjoyed your recent period of free service from BLOCKBUSTER Online™. However, the membership plan offer you selected on May 11, 2005, was unauthorized and invalid.

Therefore, we will be returning you to your previous membership plan effective July 13, 2005 -- the beginning of your next billing cycle. Again, you will NOT be charged for your most recent period of service. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Remember, you can always change your membership plan by visiting the My Account section of our Web site.

Don't miss out on the value and convenience of having great home entertainment delivered directly to your door! If you believe you have received this notice in error, please contact Customer Care at 1-866-692-2789.

We appreciate your loyalty,
Your Friends at BLOCKBUSTER Online™

[slidecage]

anyone know if you can sign up for a parent. Give you an idea my mother wants these but they dont have a CC anymore (theirs just expired last month and swears they will never get another one , Long story dont ask : )

if i use their address as a shipping and my address as a billing (with my CC number) can i get them the first month free or discounted or would it be just like adding on to my account what i cancelled ---- they want to try to test it out.

[alfonsosoriano]

Just printed out my new coupons for the month, and there was a 2 for $15 coupon on previewed DVDs priced $9.99 or lower. I doubt I'll use it though.

[$hady]

Well I am keeping my account with them because I liked the service, the the two coupons pay for themselves.


Yea i signed up for a free trial to help out this site about 4 months ago. I'm still a member, they have a great turn around time. If i mail out a dvd first thing monday morning or over the weekend at the post office i'll usually get a dvd back on wednesday. I'm watching a bunch of good and the 2 free game rentals a month pays for itself. You basically get to keep a game out for a month because of their new rental plan where it's "due back" by x but not really due back till xx.;)

[slidecage]

my 2 free months from neflix cancell ends on the 15th of aug. BUT when i go into cancell i can either get

3 movies out at a time for 4.99
or
5 movies out at a time for 16.99

for one month

so looks like im staying till sept 15

[brassguy04]

my 2 free months from neflix cancell ends on the 15th of aug. BUT when i go into cancell i can either get

3 movies out at a time for 4.99
or
5 movies out at a time for 16.99

for one month

so looks like im staying till sept 15


Do you mean blockbuster?! If so, when and where does it give this deal. Do they send it by email or what.

[erichoya97]

I've been a blockbuster subscriber for a while, but they recently changed the policy on their e-coupon usage and they now do not allow those coupons to be used towards game rentals.

I contacted their customer service to lodge my complaint and they responded that due to the higher cost of game rentals (a ridiculous $7.99 at my BB) they found it no longer made economic sense to allow the e-coupons to be used for game rentals. Of course skirting the obvious fact that they are the ones taking game rental prices to that atrociously high price point.

Essentially over the course of a few months they've eliminated the two major advantages they had over netflix (1) Price & 2) free rentals including games)

[whitereflection]

But they do still give out the e-coupons for movie use, rite? That helps BB edge out Netflix.

[slidecage]

I've been a blockbuster subscriber for a while, but they recently changed the policy on their e-coupon usage and they now do not allow those coupons to be used towards game rentals.

I contacted their customer service to lodge my complaint and they responded that due to the higher cost of game rentals (a ridiculous $7.99 at my BB) they found it no longer made economic sense to allow the e-coupons to be used for game rentals. Of course skirting the obvious fact that they are the ones taking game rental prices to that atrociously high price point.

Essentially over the course of a few months they've eliminated the two major advantages they had over netflix (1) Price & 2) free rentals including games)

can anyone confirm that you can not use the E COUPONS FOR GAMES

[CheapyD]

I've been a blockbuster subscriber for a while, but they recently changed the policy on their e-coupon usage and they now do not allow those coupons to be used towards game rentals.

I contacted their customer service to lodge my complaint and they responded that due to the higher cost of game rentals (a ridiculous $7.99 at my BB) they found it no longer made economic sense to allow the e-coupons to be used for game rentals. Of course skirting the obvious fact that they are the ones taking game rental prices to that atrociously high price point.

Essentially over the course of a few months they've eliminated the two major advantages they had over netflix (1) Price & 2) free rentals including games) Wow, that is bad news. I loved those damn coupons.
Oh well, I have to cancel regardless, but sucks for the rest of you.

[slidecage]

Wow, that is bad news. I loved those damn coupons.
Oh well, I have to cancel regardless, but sucks for the rest of you.

wonder how many days it would take them to ship movies to tokyo : )

[alfonsosoriano]

If you can't use them for games, Netflix will be my choice next time I do a plan. They have one in Hartford. I live like 5 minutes from Hartford, probably less.

[Legolas813]

Where did you get this info about no more free game rentals? I haven't heard about this anywhere.


If it's true, thanks for the heads up. Despite the problems I had, I planned to stay loyal to BBO. If they get rid of free game rentals, though, I will cancel my subscription. 8-10 day turnaround, and now no free game rentals. Time to say bye to BBO.

BTW, BBO is $18 a month, not $15 as the topic says. The price went up for new members quite a few months ago (current members keep the lower rate until next year).

[erichoya97]

It happened when I tried to use my most recent coupons for games (they generated Sept. 4th.) The Blockbuster guy informed me that they had stopped allowing games to be rented but he would try scanning them anyway just to be positive. Sure enough, they did not work. I also noticed that there had been a change on the text of the coupon and games were no longer mentioned as a use.


I contacted Blockbuster Online's customer service through the online form and this was the response they gave me:

Response (Blockbuster Online) - 09/23/2005 01:43 PM
Thank you for contacting BLOCKBUSTER Online Customer Service.

Unfortunately game rentals are no longer available with the use of in-store rental e-coupons. Based on the current prices to rent a game in-store, it was not cost effective to continue this as a part of our membership plans. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

Your Friends at BLOCKBUSTER Online

[Legolas813]

^ Hmm, my e-coupons generated 4-5 days after yours and they still said free movie or game rental. I'm going to check to see if they change when the new ones come out on October 8. Maybe this is a regional thing. If it ends up happening to me, though, I definitely will be cancelling my subscription (or at least reducing my plan to a cheaper price).

[erichoya97]

It very well could be a regional thing. I'm in the Dallas area (Blockbuster's corp headquarters) and I think we often feel the effects first of any changes to BB policy. For example they recently announced they were testing a cost increase in the monthly in-store movie pass and the BB stores in this area were the ones affected.

Hopefully for your sake it is a regional thing right now. Getting the two game rentals made the BB Online deal the perfect combo.

[slidecage]

called them up and they said same thing.. you cant rent games... umm lets see

Blockbuster 18 per month 3-4 days shipping each way 6-8 days total
Netflix 18 per month 1 day each way 2 day total

i dont think i will ever go back to blockbuster.... i just go in on a 1 month free netflix and the turn around is 1 day each way.

[GrayWolf323]

dang, I was about to subscribe just to get two coupons to use towards games, but sounds like Blockbuster will continue to lose my business after all...

[Legolas813]

Update: I got my new set of e-coupons today and they are still good for game rentals. So I guess they haven't changed them all yet, or they are only changing them for certain people. But my coupons are still good for movies and games. :D

[Legolas813]

Awesome. Another free movie purchase coupon from BBO. Second this year.

[erichoya97]

I decided to cancel Blockbuster since I was could no longer rent games in-store with the e-coupons but ended up staying on because when I went to cancel they offered me a special deal where I could lock in the price of 15.99 for six months if I stayed on. It still ends up being cheaper than Netflix so I decided to stay on.

[wildnuts02]

I have to agree. After being a happy Netflix customer, I switched to Blocbuster because they had awesome incentives. I haven't looked back. Blockbuster offers the same high level of service but with two rental coupons every month and other promotions.

[Legolas813]

So is anybody else still able to rent free games like me? I'm curious if this is a regional thing, or if something else is going on.

[rawer]

My free rental coupons for this month still include games (but I haven't tried to use it on one).
And yesterday the "free previously viewed DVD" (from a list of 30) coupon showed up.

[alfonsosoriano]

My free rental coupons for this month still include games (but I haven't tried to use it on one).
And yesterday the "free previously viewed DVD" (from a list of 30) coupon showed up.

Was it the same 30 as before? SWAT, Club Dredd, etc?

[Legolas813]

No. This time it's Along Came Polly, Barbershop 2: Back in Business, Bookies, Breakin All the Rules, Cheaper by the Dozen, The Cooler, Day After Tomorrow, Envy, Fahrenheit 9/11, Godsend, Hell Boy, In America, Johnson Family Vacation, Man on Fire, Master and Commander, Mystic River, Paycheck, Saved, Secret Window, Sniper 3, Soul Plane, Starksy & Hutch, Stuck on You, Taking Lives, Tiptoes, Twisted, Walking Tall, Welcome to Mooseport, Whole Ten Yards.

[GrayWolf323]

No. This time it's Along Came Polly, Barbershop 2: Back in Business, Bookies, Breakin All the Rules, Cheaper by the Dozen, The Cooler, Day After Tomorrow, Envy, Fahrenheit 9/11, Godsend, Hell Boy, In America, Johnson Family Vacation, Man on Fire, Master and Commander, Mystic River, Paycheck, Saved, Secret Window, Sniper 3, Soul Plane, Starksy & Hutch, Stuck on You, Taking Lives, Tiptoes, Twisted, Walking Tall, Welcome to Mooseport, Whole Ten Yards.

out of those I'd probably go for Saved myself

anyways anyone in Virginia (near Richmond) still getting free game rental with their coupons?

[Skelah]

thats stupid they sit there trying to compete with netflix by lowering there shit then after they do a little better.

They raise the price then a month later they stop letting u use the cupons on games..so are they admiting defeat to netflix? cause this is a horrible deal compared to netflix now its not worth it..

Netflix=winner.

[Legolas813]

thats stupid they sit there trying to compete with netflix by lowering there shit then after they do a little better.

They raise the price then a month later they stop letting u use the cupons on games..so are they admiting defeat to netflix? cause this is a horrible deal compared to netflix now its not worth it..

Netflix=winner.

Only some people have lost their free game rentals. Many people I've talked to on here and other places still have them, including me.

As for raising the price, loyal members to BB like me get to keep the lower rate through this year. After that, the price is still pretty reasonable.

BBO gives you coupons every month. Sometimes it's for buy one get one free when purchasing a DVD, and sometimes it's to simply purchase a DVD for free.

I don't see how BBO is any worse than Netflix.

[minos1067]

i've been with BBO for almost a year and so far, they've sent me the wrong movie once, ok, twice, sent me a scratched up dvd a couple of times and a broken one, and reported all of them. i still havn't had a problem with them nor have they with me. the 2 extra free rental coupons is awesome and so are the free dvd (on selected titles) coupons. they did let me know that after the year my rate will raise a little. i still think for all of the rentals and catching up of all of the seasons i've been missing of smallville and everything else, it's well worth it.

[slidecage]

i go with netflix

1.. they are way faster then Blockbuster.. Net 1 day turn around each way total turn around 2 days (maybe 3 last week one movie took 2 days to get there but sending has alwasys been 1 day)

compaire to BB where it takes 2-3 days to get there 2-3 days back 4-6 total

so your looking at 2 days compair to 4-6 pass


2. i got netflix for 15.59 for the next 3 months by buying a 3 month card off ebay compair to almost 19 i would pay on BB online

[Legolas813]

Ok, so I got a new movie in the mail today, but the envelope was different. Instead of the address that I mail it back to being some Blockbuster Online location, it is the address of an actual Blockbuster Video B&M store. And the envelope does not say business reply mail on it, and instead of it saying no postage necessary in the U.S., it has two stamps (one on the outside flap, one on the inside). Strange.

Are they using BBO members to transfer movies from the warehouses to individual B&M stores? And what happens if I put a different movie in that envelope?

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/4545/bboenvelope30bw.jpg

[slidecage]

Ok, so I got a new movie in the mail today, but the envelope was different. Instead of the address that I mail it back to being some Blockbuster Online location, it is the address of an actual Blockbuster Video B&M store. And the envelope does not say business reply mail on it, and instead of it saying no postage necessary in the U.S., it has two stamps (one on the outside flap, one on the inside). Strange.

Are they using BBO members to transfer movies from the warehouses to individual B&M stores? And what happens if I put a different movie in that envelope?

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/4545/bboenvelope30bw.jpg


welcome to the wonderful world of being pushed into a beta tester..... they are testing to see if its faster to send you movies from Stores instead of warehouses... expect your wait to be twice as long in the coming weeks .... and before you ask Thereis no way to get off the list if they pick you to be in the BETA TEST>.. i go put into the group before i got my account cancelled and it was taking 7 to 9 days for movies to get to me

they said hopefully by 2006 you will see a faster turn around time... If they want people to be in this BETA test group they should give you free memeber ships of something but they dont and that is why BB SUCKS

[Legolas813]

Thereis no way to get off the list if they pick you to be in the BETA TEST>.. i go put into the group before i got my account cancelled and it was taking 7 to 9 days for movies to get to me

It took that long to receive movies even before I was put into this "group." So as long as it doesn't get any worse than the current turn-around time (7-10 days) than I'm not concerned.

[Legolas813]

Just got this email from BBO.

As you know, Hurricane Wilma has left her mark along the Florida Coast. While the BLOCKBUSTER Online shipping facilities in both Tampa and Miami are operational, according to the USPS and due to circumstances beyond our control, you may experience delays in your DVD shipments for an undetermined period of time.

Also, keep in mind, should you choose to relocate to another address for an extended period of time, you can have your BLOCKBUSTER Online™ service redirected to another location. To change you address, simply click on the Shipping Address ( https://www.blockbuster.com/acctmgmt/updateShippingAddress.action) link in the My Account section of blockbuster.com.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us via the Customer Service link at blockbuster.com.

Thanks,
Your friends at BLOCKBUSTER Online

[Legolas813]

Got my ecoupons today. Free game rentals are still available to me. So those questioning whether to subscribe, know that getting rid of free game rentals is not a widespread thing.

[slidecage]

i got back to blockbuster with the return to use for 1 buck for 1month deal......

joined thursday

got

4 brothers tuesday 2 day shipping (not bad)

still waiting

THE CAVE shipped friday today will be day 4
Red eye shipped Monday today will be day 3

blockbuster has also changed their REPORT dvd issues

it used to be if its not there by the EST date report it that day.. now its wait 3 days after EST date has past .... so they are saying Shipping can take between 2 to 6 days each way..... 2 week turn around would just suck

only reason i went back to BB is that we have another 2 video stores that take anyones coupons.. so i just print out each of my E coupon around 10 times
so each saturday i will take 2 coupons to 2 stores so its just like getting 3 movies out at a time (once i fall back to 1movie at a tiem deal for 10 bucks

bb 1 movie at time (plus using 2 coupons per week) 3 time = 10
Netflix 3 movies at a time = 18

so i figure by going back to blockbuster and using the hell out of those coupons im saving 8 per month...

[slidecage]

2 movies had 2 day turn around each way..

Cave just got here today (took 6 days to reach me OUCH)


anyone know how often they give you coupons for free stuff

[Legolas813]

^ They give you coupons every month, but I've only gotten coupons twice for a free DVD (after being a member for almost a year).

On a side note, what's strange is that if I look at my plan details online, it says I get movie and game e-coupons, but if I were to sign up now as a new member, I would only get movie rentals, not games. I also pay a few bucks cheaper for the same plan (it was supposed to change in 2006, but it hasn't yet).

[MastaNinja]

Hated BB online. Took one week for two of three movies to arrive and then another and another etc.

[Legolas813]

It somewhat depends on how close a Netflix or Blockbuster distribution center is to you.

[Legolas813]

Blockbuster Online Unveils E-Coupon Choices

"Hi Stephen,

As a valued BLOCKBUSTER Online® customer, you're the first to know:

Now you have another choice for your free in-store rentals.

It's up to you. Continue with your two free in-store movie or game rentals monthly. Or, opt for one free in-store movie only rental coupon every week. That's double the in-store value! Your choice. First to know. Only from BLOCKBUSTER Online.

Thanks again for being a BLOCKBUSTER Online customer."

Personally, I'm going to stick with the two a month so I can keep my game rentals and the cheaper subscription price (I pay $14.99/month).

http://img335.imageshack.us/img335/1792/bbonlinenewplan19bp.jpg

[whitereflection]

That's a sweet deal. Nice of them to do that.

[Legolas813]

Is anyone else still paying the old $14.99 rate? They still haven't raised it to $17.99 for me. Hey, not that I'm complaining. And they still give me game rentals, when most people don't seem to have them anymore.

[slidecage]

Blockbuster Online Unveils E-Coupon Choices

"Hi Stephen,

As a valued BLOCKBUSTER Online® customer, you're the first to know:

Now you have another choice for your free in-store rentals.

It's up to you. Continue with your two free in-store movie or game rentals monthly. Or, opt for one free in-store movie only rental coupon every week. That's double the in-store value! Your choice. First to know. Only from BLOCKBUSTER Online.

Thanks again for being a BLOCKBUSTER Online customer."

Personally, I'm going to stick with the two a month so I can keep my game rentals and the cheaper subscription price (I pay $14.99/month).

http://img335.imageshack.us/img335/1792/bbonlinenewplan19bp.jpg


man this sort of sucks cause i wonder if they are going to be changing the lower rate plans.... I was planing on dropping down to 1 movie per month for 9.99 and then using the hell out of the E coupons

I got around 10 places around my house that would take this coupons

so i can get 3 movies at a time (weekend) for 9.99 a month *by using the Ecoupons at the different video stores)

i think i will flop though... more people would go with the game route then the movie .

[Legolas813]

I'm pretty sure the game route is only an option for those who already have it. They want to get rid of all free game rentals, so if you don't have it already you can't get it. If you switch to weekly e-coupons, you can never get game rentals again. They are trying to force you to switch and slowly get everyone off of game rentals for good. Personally I will never switch until they physically make me. At that point, I will just cancel my subscription and send a complaint email. So if they want to keep a loyal member, they won't mess with my account.

[orangecrush]

slidecage - So, you can go to different Blockbusters and use the same e-coupon? I thought that this was not possible. I will have to try it.

[foxysag]

I got another free month trial code from papa johns (1st timers only):
9059486v4sy2skj

[doubledown]

slidecage - So, you can go to different Blockbusters and use the same e-coupon? I thought that this was not possible. I will have to try it.

I think he uses them at Mom & Pop stores that accept competitors coupons...right?

[slidecage]

yeap other places not bb

[slidecage]

has anyones Blockbuster new releases ship this week yet

I got

SAW 2 and another movie that came out today BUT both say COMING SOON

they ususally ship new movies on monday??

[Legolas813]

I thought new movies don't come out until Tuesday?

I wouldn't know how Blockbuster deals with new releases, though, because I always have them at the bottom of my list. This way the movie I want is almost always available.

[WebScud]

I'm pretty sure the game route is only an option for those who already have it. They want to get rid of all free game rentals, so if you don't have it already you can't get it. If you switch to weekly e-coupons, you can never get game rentals again. They are trying to force you to switch and slowly get everyone off of game rentals for good. Personally I will never switch until they physically make me. At that point, I will just cancel my subscription and send a complaint email. So if they want to keep a loyal member, they won't mess with my account.

Those game rentals are what puts Blockbusters Online ahead of Netflix and GameFly. Without them I'd rather use those services.

[hutno]

Those game rentals are what puts Blockbusters Online ahead of Netflix and GameFly. Without them I'd rather use those services.

exactly

[slidecage]

I thought new movies don't come out until Tuesday?

I wouldn't know how Blockbuster deals with new releases, though, because I always have them at the bottom of my list. This way the movie I want is almost always available.


last 3 weeks they been sending movies out on monday... they sent out monday i get them weds,,, put them back in mail Thursday and they get them saturday...

they must not got their shipment of movies this week .. BUT if come tomorrow all those movies jump to short or long wait there is going to MAJOR hell raised

[Legolas813]

The weird thing is that they have stopped sending me coupons every month for things like Buy 1 Get One Free used DVD. I don't think I've gotten them yet in 2006. Used to get them all the time.

[Legolas813]

BBO just sent me an email survey. The sad thing is I actually sent the movie back on Friday, the 10th, which isn't even a choice, but at least they are recognizing they have a problem with slow shipping.

We know receiving your movies quickly is important to you. It's important to us, too. That's why we need your input, and it will only take a moment. Your input will help us make continuing improvements to your delivery experience.

Please tell us when you mailed Crash back to us by clicking on the appropriate response below. Crash was received by us on Thursday, February 16th.

I returned the movie after Tuesday, February 14th.
I returned the movie on Tuesday, February 14th.
I returned the movie on Monday, February 13th.
I returned the movie on Saturday, February 11th.

[slidecage]

seems there was a wherehouse late shipment that is why my movies didnt go out till tuesday... no big deal as both shipped and are already back to BBO (got them thursday and watched them both)

saw 2 and some stupid space movie zuather??

[Ivanhoe]

just signed up with bockbusteronline through cag. :)

now they finally decided to start shipping to apo addresses :)


5 out with netflix
3 out with blockbuster

:)


a lotta dvds coming my way every week hehe

[botticus]

Just an FYI, looks like BB will be bolstering their online service in an effort to get people back in the stores.

According to an online survey they just sent me, they are researching an enhancement that will allow you to return online rentals to BB stores, which would eliminate the day or two delay for the post office to notify BB that you shipped a movie back before sending out the next one. In addition, you would get a free in-store rental every time you returned an online rental in-store.

If they add this to the current free rental coupons, it's a great perk, particularly if you live close to Blockbuster.

[slidecage]

Just an FYI, looks like BB will be bolstering their online service in an effort to get people back in the stores.

According to an online survey they just sent me, they are researching an enhancement that will allow you to return online rentals to BB stores, which would eliminate the day or two delay for the post office to notify BB that you shipped a movie back before sending out the next one. In addition, you would get a free in-store rental every time you returned an online rental in-store.

If they add this to the current free rental coupons, it's a great perk, particularly if you live close to Blockbuster.


the return to stores have been going on since 2005 in a beta program... a manager i talked to said that it would neve work cause people would return movies that are not to be returned (in the beta program people were returning 3 movies when only 1 or 2 was to go to the store and the other one was to go in the mail)

they have been researching it since Jan 2005 so dont get you hopes up its just another thing they said they are going to do to keep people with blockbuster.... for those who are interested ( TAKE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK)

there is a dude Selling 1 year of Blockbuster online 3 at a time (NORMAL PRICE 215 for 140) If you got one of those Ebay coupons lying around you can get it down to 126

i just got one off him last night (he says he has 4 of them )

1 Year of blockbuster online 3 at a time for 126 (breaks down to 10 per month or so) GREAT DEAL

[Legolas813]

Just got this email from BBO. They are raising my rate, but letting me keep the free game rentals (which are no longer offered to new members).

"As a charter member of BLOCKBUSTER Online®, your promotional rate of $14.99* per month was guaranteed through January 31, 2006, and as a courtesy, we've extended your special introductory rate an additional two months. Effective May 9th, 2006, your special introductory rate of $14.99* will no longer be available and the price of our three-movies-out plan will increase from $14.99* to $17.99*.

As an added benefit, we know your current $14.99* plan includes our signature free in-store coupons, redeemable for movies or games. While free game rentals are no longer available for new customers, we're pleased to continue to offer you both movie or game coupon redemption with the new $17.99* price."

[Legolas813]

Netflix sues Blockbuster to stop its online service

Well the future of Blockbuster Online is now unknown. Today it was announced that Netflix is suing Blockbuster. They claim they own two patents on the online movie distribution method and that Blockbuster has violated these patents. They've asked a judge to shut down BBO and for them to award Netflix monetary damages.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2006-04-04-netflix-sues_x.htm

[CAG1]

hmm...seems like they only want to sue because they're greedy and can't handle any competition...otherwise they should have brought up the suit earlier.

Anyway...the CAG link is cheaper month to month..however if you sign up in the store for BBO, it's 17.99 thereafter, but you a free in store rental every week. Instead of two a month.

CAG Link
- 3 out at a time
- 2 free in store game/movie rental
first month free/$15 thereafter

BBO purchase in store
- 3 out at a time
- 1 free in store rental a week (4 a month)
first month free/$17.99 thereafer

I don't have BBO, so I wouldn't know if the purchase in-store gives you just free movie rentals in-store, or movie & game rentals in-store.

Sorry if anyone already posted that...just a heads-up if not.

[slidecage]

Netflix sues Blockbuster to stop its online service

Well the future of Blockbuster Online is now unknown. Today it was announced that Netflix is suing Blockbuster. They claim they own two patents on the online movie distribution method and that Blockbuster has violated these patents. They've asked a judge to shut down BBO and for them to award Netflix monetary damages.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2006-04-04-netflix-sues_x.htm

there is no way to put a patent on delivery..... hell the post office could sue UPS cause they are taking business away from the post office... netflix needs to get its head out of its own ass... Hell netflix is pissed off cause they lost a lawsuit against its own customers....

lets see why netflix is losing business

netflix movies here take 2-3 days each way with no coupons
BLockbuster movies take 2-3 days each with with 1 free coupon per week


Ummmm i take blockbuster any day over idoitflix LOL

[Legolas813]

hmm...seems like they only want to sue because they're greedy and can't handle any competition...otherwise they should have brought up the suit earlier.

Anyway...the CAG link is cheaper month to month..however if you sign up in the store for BBO, it's 17.99 thereafter, but you a free in store rental every week. Instead of two a month.

CAG Link
- 3 out at a time
- 2 free in store game/movie rental
first month free/$15 thereafter

BBO purchase in store
- 3 out at a time
- 1 free in store rental a week (4 a month)
first month free/$17.99 thereafer

I don't have BBO, so I wouldn't know if the purchase in-store gives you just free movie rentals in-store, or movie & game rentals in-store.

Sorry if anyone already posted that...just a heads-up if not.

That is incorrect and outdated information. First, BBO does NOT offer free game rentals to any new members. If you are already a long-time member that has always gotten them, you will continue to get them, but BBO will not be giving them to new members. Also, they have raised the price for the 3 out at a time plan to $17.99 (doesn't matter if you are a current member or a new member). Current members have an option to take away game rentals in order to get weekly instore movie rentals, but if you do that you will not be able to get back your game rentals. If you cancel your subscription you will also not be able to get them back.

In summary:

1) New members can NOT get game rentals. Current members who have them can keep them.
2) 3 out at a time plan has been raised to $17.99 for both current and new members.

[CAG1]

That is incorrect and outdated information. First, BBO does NOT offer free game rentals to any new members. If you are already a long-time member that has always gotten them, you will continue to get them, but BBO will not be giving them to new members. Also, they have raised the price for the 3 out at a time plan to $17.99 (doesn't matter if you are a current member or a new member). Current members have an option to take away game rentals in order to get weekly instore movie rentals, but if you do that you will not be able to get back your game rentals. If you cancel your subscription you will also not be able to get them back.

In summary:

1) New members can NOT get game rentals. Current members who have them can keep them.
2) 3 out at a time plan has been raised to $17.99 for both current and new members.

Oh ok..I didn't know the CAG link was outdated or about the game rentals, thanx because I only know about the in-store promotion, because I work there.

[dracula]

yes, it is very outdated, but still a decent deal at $18 per month, since a while ago they changed it so you get 1 B&M rental per week.

That sucks the new members dont get the B&M rental coupons? If I stop the service, and then start doing it again in a few months will they no longer give me the one B&M rental per week, with choice of a videogame or dvd movie?

I dont play that many games, and the good games(the new releases) are almost always rented out so it is sort of pointless to bitch about no longer getting games.

They do have loads and loads of the new releases for rent tho. and that is nice

[Steggy]

meh, i still believe family video to be a better outlet for movies... they let you have half off rentals per month for like 5 dollars/mo. Rentals there are already cheap, this just makes the deal sweeter.

[Rictor]

I've been using Blockbuster online or over a year now, the service has only gotten better with time, unlike Netflix, who throttled me to death and never sent me new releases or Wal-Mart, who doesn't carry any of the unrated stuff like Sopranos.

[level1online]

is the link on the first page still good?

i really want to sign up, but i want a month free, not two weeks

[RiCeBo1]

Man, I just signed up without knowing about that promo!

[aarif1]

Just signed up! Don't think that the details in the OP are still true, though.

[bmulligan]

Just signed up! Don't think that the details in the OP are still true, though.


I just signed up using the link and the code still works for 1 month free trial with 1 in-store movie/game rental coupon or free.

[slidecage]

Anyone having problems with them. i had them shipping very quickly but then come FEB 23 it seemed like my account froze. i have 110 movies in my Q and nothing has shipped since then. They have no clue why nothing is shippin and getting the same responce by email (ADD MORE MOVIES)

114 movies in Q and 86 of them are NOW (most are tv shows

[Legolas813]

Can't say I have a problem. I'm swamped with movies, especially with Total Access. It's almost overwhelming with how many rentals you get.

[slidecage]

got to love how they take their phone off the hook right at 8am central (when they open) and put it back on the hook at 6pm central (when they close)

called up credit card company to put a hold on payments and they said they have reciced a lot of complaints in the last month about BBO interesting

[slidecage]

FINALLY got ahold of them. they said there was about 100 accounts that the computer froze for some freaking reason starting on FEB 21 and nothing has shipped out (they dont know if it was a billing issue that cause this or what)

so they extended my account free till march 31 and said something should ship out Hopefully by saturday

At least nothing major new release movies came out this week so didnt miss out on anything major. and they said they send me 3 E coupons (i doubt that big time --- they said they send me 2 last weekend and i never got them)

so hopefully by Monday my account be fixxed

[wolverinefactor]

Is every account a total access account or no? Any trials for total access?

[Legolas813]

Yes every plan and account is Total Access, even the free trial.

[wolverinefactor]

Damn, this service is insane. I can't handle the movie over load. I'm canceling after my free month. My want to see list wil be empty in a week.

[Legolas813]

You can watch them at your own pace, though I do know what you mean about overload. Just remember, as long as you are watching five or more movies a month, you're getting your money's worth.

[GrilledWitOnions]

You can watch them at your own pace, though I do know what you mean about overload. Just remember, as long as you are watching five or more movies a month, you're getting your money's worth.Or lower the amount so you get less movies; 1 at a time unlimited for $10 a month can still net you at least 9 rentals (with in store exchange and a coupon), and that's assuming you only get one online rental a week. That's still only a little over $1 a movie.

[kaptinmorgan]

are game rentals included in this deal or is it only DVDs?

[Scaevola]

I clicked the link on the front page and it says 9.99 for my first month. Is the free month gone now?

[dubbfoolio]

almost bit cheapy..... almost... 'friends' code is dead. please find us a new code for a free month, and update the OP, and I'm in.

[mickeyp]

anyone know about any deals for BBO?

[slidecage]

got to wonder if there will be any free code anymore

Blockbuster jack up their prices

3 at a time with unlimited INSTORE returns 24.99

3 at a time with 5 IN STORE RETURNS PER MONTH 17.99

i think

3 at a time with mail only returns 16.99???

[Legolas813]

Man, I didn't realize the prices have gone up for new sign-ups. I still get this under my account:

BLOCKBUSTER Total Access Premium $17.99 / month (plus taxes)
3 at-a-time, unlimited mailings
unlimited in-store free movie/discounted game exchanges
+2 FREE bonus Movie or Game Rental E-Coupon / Month

[Legolas813]

This is BS! I've been a member since 2004 and now Blockbuster sends me an email saying they are taking away my 2 free videogame rentals a month and they are putting a limit on my in-store exchanges. WTF Blockbuster.

[AdvOfJet]

It now says that the disc can be returned in store for a free movie (up to your 5 limit) or a discounted game rental. Anyone have any idea how much the discount is ?

[Legolas813]

The discounted game rental is $4.99. You exchange your Total Access envelope for a $4.99 game rental (saving you around $3). I actually found out about this deal early on this summer when a BB employee told me about it.

This is actually a pretty good deal because if you rent two games a month, that's only $10, which is much cheaper than a GameFly membership.

[vanlandw]

Yup I agree I've been looking for some sort of deal on BBO and this is the best deal around really. I would be more then happy to support CAG if this deal got updated!

thanks!

[Legolas813]

Does anyone know if you cancel your BBO subscription, but then resubscribe later, can you recover your queue of movies, or will it be lost?

[umcthomas]

Can't answer about bb, netflix saved mine for about a year though. I know they won't let you acces your queue unless you are a member so if you are thinking about quiting then you need to save the page on your harddrive. I went back to netflix after bb got rid of my free game rental each month (along with raising prices). I did send customer service a letter telling them I would only stay with the service if they started sending me things at the top of my queue instead of 20 down. They didn't and I did. I have gone back to netflix (I've very happy with the watch now downloads) and got a gamepass at bb (I'm hapy with it too actually).
-T

[GrilledWitOnions]

Does anyone know if you cancel your BBO subscription, but then resubscribe later, can you recover your queue of movies, or will it be lost?It will save, and unlike NF, you can sign in at any time and access the queue. (At least I've been able to). I think I read a post of yours saying your plan was changed, but just wanted to warn that if it hadn't, cancelling will make you change it for sure.

[Legolas813]

I think I read a post of yours saying your plan was changed, but just wanted to warn that if it hadn't, cancelling will make you change it for sure.

That is why I am free to cancel now. In the past, I had been stuck with not being able to change plans or to cancel because then I would lose my two free game rentals a month. But now that BBO took them away from me and put a limit on my exchanges, I am free to change plans and/or cancel whenever I want.

It will save, and unlike NF, you can sign in at any time and access the queue. (At least I've been able to).

Thanks for the info.

[Animal7390]

i asked bbo and they said based on the amount that i used my account (basically swapping out 4 movies instore for 4 more a week) too much so they had to switch my account. so if you still have your account at your original sign up plan then they feel that you weren't using the plan as much as you could.