How come redbox is cheaper than renting online?

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Malak

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Dec 4, 2004
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I can walk to the Redbox in less than 15 minutes. :p

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

Lifer
Jan 4, 2001
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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

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