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Originally Posted by fuzebox
I found redbox to be a pain in the ass... I drove around to four stores trying to find one specific bluray, lol.
Netflix doesn't get the good new releases quickly enough for my taste.
I used to be a big fan of the video store experience, walking around, reading the backs of movies, chatting with the guys who worked there, trying to find something really good... Funnily enough, Netflix is too convenient for me to go to a video store anymore, even though it doesn't really satisfy my movie watching needs.
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Why in the hell are you driving around from kiosk to kiosk ??
The error is between the seat and the keyboard. Here is a tip, go to redbox.com on your pc, or your phone. Select the movie you want to see and then put in your zip code. It will show you which ones have it near you. You reserve it online right then and there, go pick it up later when you would be driving that way anyway.
Drive around from location to location checking what they have
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Originally Posted by ShellyCrash
If there cable gave more ondemand options by vastly expanding their library cable companies could totally kill it.
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By now you would think that direct tv, dish, and every major cable company would have a library of every movie ever made available for you to play at any time you wanted to see it. Old movies could be $1, new releases $5 they would make a fucking killing. Imagine having access to every movie ever made right on your tv. Why hasn't this happened yet. It will happen though sooner or later. When this does happen it kills redbox. Who is going to want to get in the car and drive to pick up a movie when it can be rented via your remote. A few people would still go because redbox is a little cheaper but most wont.
It's all about convenience + instant gratification. Everyone here who is successful in advertising should be very familiar with this.
Netflix wait 1-2 days to see it (don't leave the house, convenience. But wait days)
Blockbuster / Redbox drive to pick it up (have to leave the house, inconvenience. But get it in minutes)
Streaming to your TV (don't leave the house, get it now) Game over.
There will be different prices for different options but 90% of the people will opt for convenience (not leaving the house) + (get it now) and pay the extra for it.