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My intitial reaction to that is 'GOOD!'

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In Reply to: RE: Looks like Blockbuster is toast. posted by Mr. Dick Hertz on March 17, 2010 at 13:34:29

They've put countless individual stores out of business over the last 20+ years, so now they can feel the heat. Netflix is cheaper, easier, and has an unbeatable selection with a growing list of streaming choices. Purchasing a disc is a reasonable alternative in many cases to renting.
That said, I hope that the price of a Netflix membership is kept in check if Blockbuster goes under, and when Hollywood Video folded the film business as a whole was affected. Despite my dislike of Blockbuster I hope they stay around.
Baba-Booey to you all!

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But my second reaction is 'Damn!" - Kal Rubinson 16:08:59 03/18/10 (0)
Yes, they and Netflix have put all the mom-and-pop video stores out of business in our CT town but, now, they are the only local source. Since we usually rent to watch on Saturday eves and live in NYC Monday-Friday, we will now have to rent in NYC and pay for 3 days for one viewing instead of one day.

There's no way to assure that a NetFlix exchange would coordinate with our schedule.

Mebbe we will luck out and a local store will open. They'd get my business.

Kal

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