Just as I was ready to commit to Netflix, they had 2 rentals in a row that shipped in 2 days -- even though both times they sent me an email that both would ship in 1 day.
So on Thursday I decided to cancel Netflix before they started billing me. They sent me an email that said that 24: Season Two would be arriving on Friday. So I was excited to watch 4 episodes of 24 over the weekend. Even though they had failed me the 2 previous times on shipping, I semi-believed them. But when it didn't show up on Friday, I understood. I was glad I cancelled Netflix, but I understood.
But when it didn't show up on Saturday, that's when I really was happy I switched to Blockbuster. Not only is 24 the perfect disc to have over the weekend, because it has 4 episodes, but since mail isn't delivered on Sunday, it didn't arrive until Monday.
They shipped it Thursday and didn't arrive until Monday. The best part: One of the new Blockbuster movies that shipped on Saturday arrived on Monday.
UPDATE: Blockbuster has changed from 2 in-store coupons per month, to 1 coupon a week. Also Blockbuster is shipping their movies with more 1-day shipments that Netflix was. And always 1-day returns. The only thing that hasn't been perfect, is not shipping the movie at the top of the Q when it says "available", but as long as you have other movies you want it's not a problem. (Plus, if you have your heart set on something like 24, you can just use a coupon every week.) I couldn't be happier with my decision to get Blockbuster instead of Netflix.
I wonder if this is specific to your location and mailing times, or is true in general. Perhaps I will have to conduct a test as well.
ReplyDeleteyou just want the free movies. and dave, i'm glad to hear (read) that you're watching the second "day"
ReplyDeleteagreed. free movies are cool. i need to get in on this free action.
ReplyDeletealso agreed. second "day" ... nice.