[ALUmnus]

NEWSFLASH!!NEWSFLASH!!

The Blockbuster on Timberlake is getting a.....you may want to sit down for this..............Starbucks.

Sorry, I know, big letdown, but it's cutting edge Lynchburg news.

[TDDance234]

Interesting.

Are they moving Blockbuster somewhere else?

[prototype]

Blockbuster has sold 1/3 of all their stores in the country to Starbucks!!

[LUconn]

is this what Badger is doing here? Doesn't he work for Starbucks?

[qkslvrsrfrboy]

i didnt even know we had a blockbuster. you how many times ive wanted to rent a movie and couldnt because i am a member at blockbuster and not hollywood video

[badger74]

I worked at the Boonsboro Starbucks part-time while I checked out Lynchburg for our future retirement location and took a year off from real work. I actually work for a large commercial real estate consulting and brokerage firm. Our firm is consulting on several large projects in Lynchburg out of an east coast office.
Interesting about Starbucks buying the BBuster loactions--and smart as they look for similar demographics.

[LUconn]

Interesting. You should give me a job.

[Libertine]

i didnt even know we had a blockbuster. you how many times ive wanted to rent a movie and couldnt because i am a member at blockbuster and not hollywood video

OK. First, a quick Google or even a glance at a phonebook would tell you that there are 3 Blockbusters in the area. Second, how hard is it to be a member at both Blockbuster and Hollywood Video?

[qkslvrsrfrboy]

if they had phonebooks in the dorms, then it probably would be alot easier, and why would i have a membership to hollywood video when there are no hollywood videos where i live in chicago and im not going to get a membership somewhere where i will use it for 2 and a half more years

[LUconn]

it's free

[ALUmnus]

Just for clarification, Starbucks did not buy the Blockbuster. The Blockbuster will still be there, but it has enherited a new parasite that will feed off of unsuspecting movie renters.

On a side note, I've heard that McDonald's is changing it's interiors into more of a coffee-shop type setting with couches and big screens and lounge areas. They want to change their ambiance to more of a hangout place and a cleaner, more cozy setting.

[Libertine]

if they had phonebooks in the dorms, then it probably would be alot easier, and why would i have a membership to hollywood video when there are no hollywood videos where i live in chicago and im not going to get a membership somewhere where i will use it for 2 and a half more years

You're not joining a cult. It's just a video store. Get the membership and close it out in 3 years or just chuck the card and never go back. It's not a life choice.

[SuperJon]

if they had phonebooks in the dorms, then it probably would be alot easier, and why would i have a membership to hollywood video when there are no hollywood videos where i live in chicago and im not going to get a membership somewhere where i will use it for 2 and a half more years

Are you kidding me? You live in Lynchburg 10 months out of the year. I think it'd be more important to get a membership to Hollywood Video than Blockbuster since you spend more time here.

[mrmacphisto]

Friends don't let friends join Hollywood video.

[SuperJon]

Line of the day.

[Libertine]

Friends don't let friends join Hollywood video.

Why? Joining doesn't cost you anything and their business practices aren't a complete scam designed solely to rip off their customers? <cough>--Blockbuster!!--<cough>

[mrmacphisto]

Then why does Hollywood charge more for non-new releases than for new ones? At Blockbuster it's only $1.99, and you can keep them a whole week.

To me, Hollywood is like those phone companies for delinquent customers. They charge you more, but at least you can avoid paying late fees at Blockbuster.

[El Scorcho]

if they had phonebooks in the dorms...

What year is this again?

Phonebooks. Wow.

[Libertine]

Then why does Hollywood charge more for non-new releases than for new ones? At Blockbuster it's only $1.99, and you can keep them a whole week.

To me, Hollywood is like those phone companies for delinquent customers. They charge you more, but at least you can avoid paying late fees at Blockbuster.

If you don't mind buying the movie. Read the fine print. Blockbuster also has the nasty habit of attaching itself to your credit report.

[Hold My Own]

Netflix is where it's at...I go through about 25 movies a month....1 day turn around although they will throttle you if you use it as much as I do...


DVD burner is payin off

[Libertine]

Netflix is where it's at...I go through about 25 movies a month....1 day turn around although they will throttle you if you use it as much as I do...


DVD burner is payin off

Just moved to Netflix myself for the same reason. They've also got a lot of movies that you can't rent around here. The original 'Manchurian Candidate' anyone?

[mrmacphisto]

If I watched enough movies to justify it, I'd go with Netflix.

[PAmedic]

Just moved to Netflix myself for the same reason. They've also got a lot of movies that you can't rent around here. The original 'Manchurian Candidate' anyone?

can you get anything in the Sponge Bob repetoir there? Asking on behalf of a certain 7 yr old, in advance of his interrogation

[bigsmooth]

yeah dude, netflix has everything you want. i love it!!

[Libertine]

I've gone through 10 movies in the last 3 weeks. Netflix price: $22.98 for the month. Local rental price: $25-40.

And, yes, they've got Spongebob out the ying-yang.