I've never done NetFlix and was wondering, is it normal to have to wait on certain titles? I noticed I just added a few movies and they all show up as either short or long wait. The FAQ says short wait could be up to two weeks?? Can anyone who's used NetFlix chime in on this? Of course i picked a couple blu ray titles but I would've thought I could get something sooner than later.
I've never done NetFlix and was wondering, is it normal to have to wait on certain titles? I noticed I just added a few movies and they all show up as either short or long wait. The FAQ says short wait could be up to two weeks?? Can anyone who's used NetFlix chime in on this? Of course i picked a couple blu ray titles but I would've thought I could get something sooner than later.
You signed up for Blockbuster through this thread not NetFlix. Some movies will have a wait depending on how many copies of it they carry.
I've never done NetFlix and was wondering, is it normal to have to wait on certain titles? I noticed I just added a few movies and they all show up as either short or long wait. The FAQ says short wait could be up to two weeks?? Can anyone who's used NetFlix chime in on this? Of course i picked a couple blu ray titles but I would've thought I could get something sooner than later.
You signed up for Blockbuster through this thread not NetFlix. Some movies will have a wait depending on how many copies of it they carry.
Sorry for the poorly phrased question. I understand I signed up for Blockbuster. My point is, is NetFlix better in respect to having titles "available" versus Blockbuster online?
skadoo323
Addicted Member
posted: Apr. 9, 2007 @ 11:57a
from my experience it seems that NetFlix seems to have more dvds of a particular movie when compared to Blockbuster. this so far seems to be true with newly released movies. on another note, NetFlix has more foreign dvd, which is something to consider if you are into that. Blockbuster has the advantage of instore exchanges for free.
Blockbuster is great is if you have a store nearby. You can rent indie flicks or hard to find titles and return them to the store and get a new release right away, something you can't do with NetFlix. I have tried both and definitely like Blockbuster much better. Plus you get a free coupon every month that you can use on a game or movie.
xscream9
Addicted Member
posted: Apr. 9, 2007 @ 12:06p
Just an FYI, there are 2 other Blockbuster 4-week trial codes listed in another thread here that worked as well if the "mailbox45" doesn't work...
Enter either promo code "newhome2007" or "morevalue32"
total Blockbuster access give you: * 3 DVDs out at a time * Unlimited rentals * Return online or in-store * +FREE - in-store game rental
I've never done NetFlix and was wondering, is it normal to have to wait on certain titles? I noticed I just added a few movies and they all show up as either short or long wait. The FAQ says short wait could be up to two weeks?? Can anyone who's used NetFlix chime in on this? Of course i picked a couple blu ray titles but I would've thought I could get something sooner than later.
if they make money with you getting only a few dvds each month your dvd's will come sooner. if you try to get moneys worth they slow shipment down. they point out a close shipping center, but rarely do the movies get shipped from it.
I prefer Blockbuster simply for in-store movie coupons. the other thing I like, I don't trust companies word so when I take em to store I get reciept(proof)of me returning them. no can do with NetFlix, If they happen to get lost(or stolen by dishonest postalworker)over couple or so guess who will have to pay?
tante said: Blockbuster is great is if you have a store nearby. You can rent indie flicks or hard to find titles and return them to the store and get a new release right away, something you can't do with NetFlix. I have tried both and definitely like Blockbuster much better. Plus you get a free coupon every month that you can use on a game or movie.
Are there any limitations to how many in-store rentals you can do in a month? I thought I read that somewhere on the FAQ's but cannot find it anymore.
eazyc10 said: tante said: Blockbuster is great is if you have a store nearby. You can rent indie flicks or hard to find titles and return them to the store and get a new release right away, something you can't do with NetFlix. I have tried both and definitely like Blockbuster much better. Plus you get a free coupon every month that you can use on a game or movie.
Are there any limitations to how many in-store rentals you can do in a month? I thought I read that somewhere on the FAQ's but cannot find it anymore.
all i could find; you will receive one or more e-coupons at periodic intervals to use toward free rentals at participating stores. The frequency, expiration date and specific terms of these e-coupons (including, without limitation, products for which these coupons may be used) will vary depending upon your membership plan and may also be changed from time to time.
even one is more than what NetFlix offers.but my guess is the same number of dvd's mailed is same number of rentals you get in store. since you get movie upon returning one. just return only one at a time.
Is this to say that I cannot just go in to the store as often as I want and swap out movies? Blockbuster has a plan where you can do this. I assumed this plan simply added the ability to do it by mail also. I can go through a movie per day easily. Is this not a good plan for me?
xscream9
Addicted Member
posted: Apr. 9, 2007 @ 1:49p
eazyc10 said:
Are there any limitations to how many in-store rentals you can do in a month? I thought I read that somewhere on the FAQ's but cannot find it anymore.
For each online DVD you return to your local Blockbuster store, you'll receive one in-store rental free. I often return 3 online DVD's at a time to my Blockbusterto exchange for 3 in-store rentals when I want to watch movies that night -- this is unlimited.
Jonday
Happy Member
posted: Apr. 9, 2007 @ 1:54p
I did this free for a month, and then kept it for another month or two, and there aren't any limitations to how many you can rent... I have a BB that is a stone's throw away and I swear I burnt like 50+ movies and rented 3 games.
What's nice about the game coupons is you keep them for the 7 days you rented them for, then the 7 or 8 days before they charge the price of the game to your account ("no late fees")... so you get like 13 days for free.
And if you're wanting to rip said DVD's... I would highly suggest you get RipIt4Me, it's basically a program that does all the work for you by opening about 4 different programs including dvdshrink and rips and burns it all for you with a single click.
The reason why I quit is because you soon realize how horrible the instore selection is, but also, it seemed to me that they slowed my arrivals down, maybe they watch how many you are renting and snail you? But regardless it began to slow to a crawl.
Jonday, thankyou for the insights. They are much appreciated. Interesting concept you speak of, however I think you might edit out the burning on grounds you may find jack-booted government thugs at your door ready to take you to Guantanamo Bay prison for crimes against our last viable export: Hollywood. By the way, if you live so close to BB why bother using the mail? I would just go to the store each day and get 3 new ones . . . or try a different store's selection?
rvillaron
New Member
posted: Apr. 9, 2007 @ 2:05p
If im already a customer how can i get the free month??? thx
xscream9
Addicted Member
posted: Apr. 9, 2007 @ 2:18p
rvillaron said: If im already a customer how can i get the free month??? thx
When you say you are already a Blockbuster customer, are you referring to just an in-store customer or have you actually signed-up for the online service before? (they are separate)
If you have a membership at your local Blockbuster but not a online subscriber then you can still sign-up for the free online promo. If you currently have an online subscription then you will likely have to sign-up using a different email and credit-card. There is another Blockbuster thread on here with people's experiences with this...
For some people, even though they were once a online subscriber they are still able to use the promo codes such as "mailbox45", and received another 4-weeks free. For others they only received 2-weeks free. It seems the longer period of time since you were a subscriber the better chance you have of receiving the full free 4-week trial again.
I just canceled my subscription. Originally signed up for month free, I liked it so much, I *paid* for the second month. But after 2 months, I am out of DVDs to watch/burn so I canceled today. Can I just sign up again using different cc# but same address?
I must of burnt 40+ dvd's over 2 months... didn't watch a single one yet. Greed is bad >: )
HurricaneDavid
New Member
posted: Apr. 9, 2007 @ 2:33p
I canceled my Total Access subscription a couple weeks ago. When I click on the mailbox45 or morevalue32 links, I get:
For a limited time* you can reactivate your account with a free two-week trial - ON US!
Yes, I'd like to take advantage of the free two-week trial NOW.
Or
Click here to see other plan offerings. None of these plans offer a free two week trial.
To go to the page that you can enter the code for 4 week trail, you need to sign out of Blockbuster before cliking into the link. I think you have set log in automatically.
HurricaneDavid said: I canceled my Total Access subscription a couple weeks ago. When I click on the mailbox45 or morevalue32 links, I get:
For a limited time* you can reactivate your account with a free two-week trial - ON US!
Yes, I'd like to take advantage of the free two-week trial NOW.
Or
Click here to see other plan offerings. None of these plans offer a free two week trial.
Some of the things you are suggesting are against FW rules, including copying movies.
I would suggest that you quit posting information that is against the law?
Cajun
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"Copyright does not prohibit all copying or replication. In the United States, the fair use doctrine, codified by the Copyright Act of 1976 as 17 U.S.C. Section 107, permits some copying and distribution without permission of the copyright holder or payment to same. The statute does not clearly define fair use, but instead gives four non-exclusive factors to consider in a fair use analysis. Those factors are:
1. the purpose and character of your use 2. the nature of the copyrighted work 3. what amount and proportion of the whole work was taken, and 4. the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.[Wikipedia...blah blah]"
I, as others, are copying to watch at a later time. We're not purposely copying to sell or mass distribute. I want to see them sue me for that.
xscream9
Addicted Member
posted: Apr. 9, 2007 @ 3:14p
XiZiT said: I just canceled my subscription. Originally signed up for month free, I liked it so much, I *paid* for the second month. But after 2 months, I am out of DVDs to watch/burn so I canceled today. Can I just sign up again using different cc# but same address?
It should work but you might also want to use a different email address. Just make sure you are completely signed-out of your current Blockbuster account before you go to the registration page and use the promo codes. The promo codes "mailbox45" and "morevalue32" should still work even if you have already used them in the past.
CheapCheap1 said: VictorGuttmann said: Excellent. My free month of BB just expired last Friday and I canceled it. Time to make a new e-mail address! Thanks OP!
Watch out...!!! BB is watching your mailing address as well.Yea, but he probably was on a different promo code. Are you saying that BB is limiting one trial per address, regardless of code?
xKaEdOgGx
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 10, 2007 @ 11:22a
Thanks, signed up!
xscream9
Addicted Member
posted: Apr. 10, 2007 @ 11:32a
mpkb said: CheapCheap1 said: VictorGuttmann said: Excellent. My free month of BB just expired last Friday and I canceled it. Time to make a new e-mail address! Thanks OP!
Watch out...!!! BB is watching your mailing address as well.Yea, but he probably was on a different promo code. Are you saying that BB is limiting one trial per address, regardless of code?
I have read many different users experiences with this and nobody really seems to have discovered how Blockbuster determines if you are eligible for the full 4-week trial. I know some people have been able to receive two 4-week free trials consecutively and others reported only receiving 2-weeks free the second time around. Using a different email address does seem to help.
One step a lot of people forget to do before they try signing up again is making sure they are logged out of their existing Blockbuster account. As far as Blockbuster watching your mailing address, you would assume they are trying to prevent people from abusing the free trials ... but so far I know many who have used the same address multiple times for the free trial.
chaimmau99
Member
posted: Apr. 10, 2007 @ 1:51p
XiZiT said: I just canceled my subscription. Originally signed up for month free, I liked it so much, I *paid* for the second month. But after 2 months, I am out of DVDs to watch/burn so I canceled today. Can I just sign up again using different cc# but same address?
I must of burnt 40+ dvd's over 2 months... didn't watch a single one yet. Greed is bad >: )
XiZiT, What program are you using to copy DVD? Please help. TIA....
mailfroggy
Senior Member
posted: Apr. 26, 2007 @ 8:58p
chaimmau99 said: XiZiT said: I just canceled my subscription. Originally signed up for month free, I liked it so much, I *paid* for the second month. But after 2 months, I am out of DVDs to watch/burn so I canceled today. Can I just sign up again using different cc# but same address?
TIA....
change your name by dropping one letter, change "street" to "st" or "apt 4b" to "apartment 4-b" and give them a fake phone #..also use different email..4 more free weeks worked for me</blockquote>
chaimmau99 said: XiZiT said: I just canceled my subscription. Originally signed up for month free, I liked it so much, I *paid* for the second month. But after 2 months, I am out of DVDs to watch/burn so I canceled today. Can I just sign up again using different cc# but same address?
I must of burnt 40+ dvd's over 2 months... didn't watch a single one yet. Greed is bad >: )
XiZiT, What program are you using to copy DVD? Please help. TIA....
Sorry for late response, forgot about this thread. To copy DVDs, Google for a program called DVDFab Decrypter.
PS - Thanks mailfroggy.
xscream9
Addicted Member
posted: May. 5, 2007 @ 1:12a
xscream9 said: XiZiT said: I just canceled my subscription. Originally signed up for month free, I liked it so much, I *paid* for the second month. But after 2 months, I am out of DVDs to watch/burn so I canceled today. Can I just sign up again using different cc# but same address?
It should work but you might also want to use a different email address. Just make sure you are completely signed-out of your current Blockbuster account before you go to the registration page and use the promo codes. The promo codes "mailbox45" and "morevalue32" should still work even if you have already used them in the past.
Just an FYI, after my initial Blockbuster 1-month free trial expired I wanted to see if I could get another 1-month free... so I used a different credit card and a different email address and it does work!
Maleman
Member
posted: May. 7, 2007 @ 6:23p
xscream9 said: xscream9 said: XiZiT said: I just canceled my subscription. Originally signed up for month free, I liked it so much, I *paid* for the second month. But after 2 months, I am out of DVDs to watch/burn so I canceled today. Can I just sign up again using different cc# but same address?
It should work but you might also want to use a different email address. Just make sure you are completely signed-out of your current Blockbuster account before you go to the registration page and use the promo codes. The promo codes "mailbox54" and "morevalue32" should still work even if you have already used them in the past.
Just an FYI, after my initial Blockbuster 1-month free trial expired I wanted to see if I could get another 1-month free... so I used a different credit card and a different email address and it does work!
But the question is did you use a different mailing address?
Maleman said: xscream9 said: xscream9 said: XiZiT said: I just canceled my subscription. Originally signed up for month free, I liked it so much, I *paid* for the second month. But after 2 months, I am out of DVDs to watch/burn so I canceled today. Can I just sign up again using different cc# but same address?
It should work but you might also want to use a different email address. Just make sure you are completely signed-out of your current Blockbuster account before you go to the registration page and use the promo codes. The promo codes "mailbox54" and "morevalue32" should still work even if you have already used them in the past.
Just an FYI, after my initial Blockbuster 1-month free trial expired I wanted to see if I could get another 1-month free... so I used a different credit card and a different email address and it does work!
But the question is did you use a different mailing address?
Yes, I used the same mailing address and that promo code "mailbox45". It sounds like YMMV with this though for those who try it twice.
I just signed up and put a bunch of movies in my queue. However, only one movie has shipped so far even though the other top two movies on my list were available. I thought they were supposed to ship 3 at a time? How does this work?
xscream9
Addicted Member
posted: May. 14, 2007 @ 2:42p
dimplex2 said: I just signed up and put a bunch of movies in my queue. However, only one movie has shipped so far even though the other top two movies on my list were available. I thought they were supposed to ship 3 at a time? How does this work?
If they are all available then yes, the movies should all be sent at the same time. Sometimes I notice there is a slight delay with the email alerts notifications but usually you will receive all 3 either the same day or within 2 days apart.
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