How come redbox is cheaper than renting online?

[Malak]

I can walk to the Redbox in less than 15 minutes.

Yep I have a Redbox within walking distance. And they do games now, which will hurt Netflix if they don't jump on board. Any rental stores are going to disappear within 10 years.

 

[Jeff7]

I'll also go with the "because they can" camp. Perceived value, and all that.

That's why bottled water companies can sell tap water at a 400x markup.

 

[rh71]

we have newer movies at the library - "free" is best. Not enough time to even do that though.