Yeah, what ecurbh said. I actually liked the Netflix service and the turnaround was incredible.
I just can't watch enough movies to justify the cost. It's very rare that I have time to sit down and watch a movie.
I did a month free trial with Blockbuster online, but I didn't use it.
I think I can. :-) I think it depends on how one looks at it. Some compare the cost of RENTING DVD's, but I look at the cost of BUYING DVD's.
There are thousands of movies on DVD that I would like to see (some of which I have already seen and/or have on tape.But when re-released on DVD, they have those cool little extras like audio commentaries, documentaries, deleted scenes, etc.), and are not available at the local rental store. I mean, they can carry so many titles.
As a result, if I want to see a movie I would have to buy it. And I just dont have the money for that. I'd go through a video store and see all the titles I would love to have, but cant afford So I go on Amazon and eBay seeking the movie for a cheaper price. And even then it is still out of my price range, or I cannot afford all the movies together I want to see.
How much is the average DVD? Ten bucks? Brand new releases are about 20. So if I rent three at a time, at the 17+ dollar monthly price, a few times a month, I'd be saving money right there.