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The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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 Posted - 03/26/2004 : 12:22:25
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Has anybody done this? Is it a hassle? Do they give you something to send the DVD's back in? It seems kind of a weird concept to me.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 14:43:38
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How odd!!! I don't believe we have that over here.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 16:07:37
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I've never done it myself but I heard Netflix kicks ass. If you watch enough DVDs, it pays for itself. Netflix is $20 a month and you can watch as many movies as possible. You make a list of all the movies you want and they queue up...they send you 3 at a time along with a prepaid postage envelope to send them back in. When you're done watching them, you send em back and they send you the next 3...wash rinse repeat. It's especially cool if you live in the middle of nowhere and have to drive forever to get to the video store. The only downside is waiting to get a movie versus picking it up and watching it that night.
Netflix is supposed to expand to the UK, I'm pretty sure. I did some research and the UK has the same services. Here's a few I've found, thanks to Google. I don't know of any other in the US besides Netflix...I think Walmart has their own thing, but if ever you have the opportunity not to support Walmart, do it.
US
www.netflix.com
UK
www.mailboxmovies.com
www.webflix.co.uk
www.screenselect.co.uk
www.lovefilm.com
 "Join the Cult of Brit / And let your oral hygiene go out the window." |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 16:14:47
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My god have you seen the prices?!?!?!
The second two are good if you watch a lot of movies though (and I mean a lot). I might keep this in mind. Thanks Jim.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 16:29:24
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| netflix seems cool, but i've heard people say that Green Cine is better (www.greencine.com).. better selection etc.. maybe check it out before you join |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 16:49:51
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http://www.dvdhomepage.net/
Found that page which basicly lists everybody everywhere thanks to this thread here:
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/showthread.php?t=317453
One guy says that he tried out Green Cine for a month cause they do have certain movies that are exclusive to them, but in his one month trial, he never received any of the "exclusive" movies cause they were obviously in high demand. Netflix seems to be the best of the bunch.
I don't know how much you guys pay to rent DVDs over there Homer, but I figured out the math...it's usually like $3-$4 for a DVD rental for a few nights. This is $20 for unlimited movies (3 at a time)...if you are likely to rent more than 5 DVDs a month, it's well worth it.
"Join the Cult of Brit / And let your oral hygiene go out the window." |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 16:54:19
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I don't know too much about it, but I think you can 'rent' movies from http://www.movielink.com
You DL them to your PC. The DL is good for 24 hours.
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Does anyone think that the online-rental thing will really catch on?
*don't worry shut up sit down go with it and be happy |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 16:55:17
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Yeah but worked it out to be that, but I don't usually watch that many. I would love to but:
a) I would end up watching a lot of crap.
b) It's more distraction from my guitar, and this place is enough of one.
Hmmm I'm not sure I want to refer to this place as a distraction. I wouldn't come here if I didn't love it, and all who reside within it.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 03/26/2004 : 19:22:08
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I made full use of screenselect.co.uk's free month trial watching about 10 dvds. As long as you have a list of 10 at all times they send you three, you can keep them as long as you like and you send them back in a freepost envelope thats provided. Kept me entertained it did to.
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
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model consumer
- FB Fan -
USA
128 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2004 : 12:57:50
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My wife and I subscribe to Netflix. It's great.
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"What's all I listen to? It's all freedom rock!" |
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cvanepps
= Cult of Ray =
USA
442 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2004 : 13:09:57
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I do Netflix as well. Me likey.
The only source of problems with Netflix is the speed of the mail. But rarely do I have any big mail-related problems; they take about 2 days to come from the warehouse to my mail box. Netflix continues to invest in more distribution zones so the time DVDs spend en route is minimized. With the amazing selection and numerous packages, it's very attractive.
I just upped it to 8 movies for $39.95. That's 8 movies out at one time, which gets me about 35 movies a month. That works out to $1.22 per DVD, tax included.
-= It's not easy to kidnap a fat man =-
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2004 : 13:52:47
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| I love Netflix. It seems to take only a day for DVD's to get to me, so I think it depends on where you are (duh) - but you can always have things coming and going and you don't need to worry about when you send it back. It's such a bright idea, I love it! |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2004 : 21:55:57
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I'm wondering where they get the people to work at the distribution centers. I think that'd be a pretty damn easy job...taking in DVDs and sending out more.
"Join the Cult of Brit / And let your oral hygiene go out the window." |
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bumblebeeboy2
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2638 Posts |
Posted - 03/28/2004 : 04:32:38
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Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
How odd!!! I don't believe we have that over here.
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!
we have, my dad uses it! he loves it, for a monthly fee you can 'rent' as many dvd's as you want i think, you always have 1, so when they send a new one out you unwrap the packaging, turn it inside out, put the old dvd in and send it back... he loves it.
The Shrine of the Sea Monkey!
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 03/28/2004 : 10:49:03
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Went to Smile again last night and a thoroughly good time again. I owe you one for that recommendation.
Thanks Bee!!!
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
3759 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2004 : 13:45:03
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| Been using Netflix now for a month or so. I like it alot. Mostly because my mind doesn't go blank like when you walk in the video store. When you pick certain movies they give you recommendations based on your picks too. |
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mereubu
= FB QuizMistress =
USA
2677 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2004 : 14:22:45
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I've been using Netflix for a couple of years and it's great. No complaints here.
 "Join the Cult of Derek/Lest you incur his Tubbycizing wrath" |
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