So I just saw & used a redbox kiosk for the first time yesterday

[miri]

Well, probably not due to the selection being a lot smaller.

Anyway I was in albertsons and saw the kiosk then I saw the price, rent DVDs for $1!

Pretty awesome, you even get a email confirmation when you return the DVD. How does Blockbuster get away with charging like $5 per new DVD with tax when redbox charges $1?

 

[pcslookout]

Some people prefer checking out and to look. May like chatting with the people who work there asking about movie recommendations.

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: pcslookout
Some people prefer checking out and to look. May like chatting with the people who work there asking about movie recommendations.

You must not see the same douchebags that I have seen in just about every blockbuster. I wouldn't ask those idiots for the time.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

we don't have them around here....

 

[Miramonti]

Blockbuster is hurting and this doesn't help them, but the redbox gets old quickly, as the selection is abysmal compared to a b&m store or netflix.

 

[Pabster]

Yeah, Redbox selection sucks. I just use the free Promo codes for a couple free rentals now and then. Otherwise, meh.

 

[ChaoZ]

So how does this work? The kiosks only accept credit cards? What about prepaid cards?

 

[Pabster]

Prepaid? You mean like a Visa Gift Card? They'll work fine.

 

[Soundmanred]

Originally posted by: buck

Originally posted by: pcslookout
Some people prefer checking out and to look. May like chatting with the people who work there asking about movie recommendations.

You must not see the same douchebags that I have seen in just about every blockbuster. I wouldn't ask those idiots for the time.

I second that! I don't even bother going to Blockbuster or any other rental place anymore. Might as well buy the DVD if you think you'll like it for not much more.
I use the Redbox machine at the local Neighborhood Wal Mart and haven't paid for a rental yet (thanks Redboxcodes.com!)

 

[jlee]

I love Redbox...very handy.

 

[AndrewR]

Originally posted by: buck

Originally posted by: pcslookout
Some people prefer checking out and to look. May like chatting with the people who work there asking about movie recommendations.

You must not see the same douchebags that I have seen in just about every blockbuster. I wouldn't ask those idiots for the time.

At the last one I went to, I think they would have had trouble reading a clock, even digital.

 

[Juno]

we have several redbox kiosks at wegman's in rochester, ny area.

 

[Testify]

I've seen plenty of these kiosks around, ill give them a try tomorrow I guess.

 

[middlehead]

There's one in every location of one of the local grocery chains, and a blue-boxed competitor in the other chain. I don't normally rent movies but I might start getting from RB's, so they've increased the market right there.

 

[BrianH1]

I love them.

 

[BrownTown]

Originally posted by: BrianH1
I love them.

NEver heard of them, I mean how does this work, is it like a vending machine except instead of candy it has DVDs?

 

[BrownTown]

Opera sux

 

[BrownTown]

always fucking dobule posts

 

[BrownTown]

OMFG are you serious

 

[BrownTown]

quadruple post FTL

Admins...

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: BrownTown

Originally posted by: BrianH1
I love them.

NEver heard of them, I mean how does this work, is it like a vending machine except instead of candy it has DVDs?

Basically, yeah.

 

[blurredvision]

I started using the RedBox location at the McDonald's up the street about a month ago. Sure beat driving 8x as far and using 8x the gas to rent a DVD for $5 when I can basically drive across the street and rent a movie for a $1. Plus, I can reserve my rental online before I even leave, so if they don't have a movie I want, then I don't have to waste the gas.

 

[QTPie]

There's also DVDPlay kiosk inside Safeway which is very similar to Red Box (designed by the same company).
It has new movie releases every week.

 

[Soundmanred]

They have all the newest ones in the one I go to. I never have a problem getting them, and haven't paid a dime yet due to the codes!
They had the new releases out today in the machine when I went at 8 this morning (Tuesday). I figured it would take them a day or two to get the brand new ones in there, but was pleasantly surprised.

 

[Miramonti]

Aside for the $1 cost, the best part about them is a movie can be returned to any redbox location. Not only is that a convenience for returning a movie, but for renting as well, since you can find yourself in a distant store and stop at a redbox kiosk on the way out, knowing you don't have to come back to that store the next day.