There are some sites that are either headquartered on the East Coast or operates distribution centers that serve the area. You didn't say where you are exactly so I'll just give you some sites, besides GameChoice, that should be helpful.
Gamerang - http://gamerang.com - ships from New Jersey...
Doesn't sound cheap to me... it's more like "research." Anyway, when you post them I'd like to link to them on my blog since my website is related to video game rentals -- that's if you don't mind of course.
P.S... And thanks for the warm greeting Mr. Anderson. :D
Have you tried any other services closer to you. I saw in your profile that you're at Illinois State, right? (And your b'day is close to mine -- only off by three days. virgo's rawk!!!). Anyway, Gamerang has five shipping centers and one is in Minnesota so that might be something you're...
Basically it goes like this. Your free trial starts the moment your account is activated. (This is why it's good to join during the week in the morning.) You have 10 days to evaluate their service. You must cancel your free trial before the 10 days is up. However, the games you rented don't have...
I just found out that Gamefly is gonna be offering a 30-day free trial, in cooperation with BIC (the ink pen dudes). The promotion code is inside specially marked packages of BIC mechanical pencils (which I hate btw).
I guess it's not really free when you think about it since you have to pay...
This is my first post so let me say hi to everyone here. I didn't see an "Introductions" forum so I figured this thread was as good as any. Plus, I wanted to commend civx on the great list. There were a few sites I didn't even know existed.
Anyway, I figured I might as well check this place out...