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In reply to the discussion: I'm not surprised that Blockbuster is in free fall [View all]backscatter712
(26,355 posts)28. They failed to adapt.
Between Netflix, Redbox, Comcast On-Demand, and Amazon, people had much cheaper or more convenient ways of getting movies.
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actually Redbox is growing. Some consumers can't afford subscription fees in their budget
TeamPooka
Jan 2013
#8
yes $1. this way if you have an uneven or unpredictable income flow you control your expenditures
TeamPooka
Jan 2013
#15
acually the concept (dvd rental) is the same, the means of distribution is slightly different
TeamPooka
Jan 2013
#41
There was a great episode of South Park recently where Stan's dad buys a Blockbuster franchise...
Initech
Jan 2013
#9
we all loved blackbuster back in the day. driving home from work "I'll pick up a video"
Liberal_in_LA
Jan 2013
#25