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NetFlix long Waiting time

NetFlix has now beome so popular that almost any movie you want requires a long wait. Are there any other similar services out there that don't have a long wait to get movies?
cyrus
sdcampbell
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Cyrus: Curious, your experience has been different than mine. I agree that there is occasionally a waiting period for the newest or most popular releases, but I keep from 15-20 DVD's in my rental queue, so there is always something arriving. I also make a point to notify Netflix when I have mailed an item back, and that seems to speed up the exchange process. I am not aware of any other service like Netflix. For those occasional times when I don't want to wait for a new release, I trot down to my local Hollywood Video and rent the new movie.
kenl
131 posts
 
Cyrus,

My experience with Netflix was the same as yours. I had a queue that contained 50 discs, but the only ones that were available were old 1980's vintage movies. All the current releases were long waits.

As a result, I ended up cancelling my membership. To bad too. The service was well thought out, and in the beginning, worked very well. But it didn't make sense to pay $35 a month for old movies.

I've since started renting them from my local supermarket (Albertson's). They have the latest releases, and best of all, only charge $1.99 each, and you have them for 3 days.

While you do have to make a trip to the market to return them, I'm usually there 3-4 times a week anyway. Now I get new releases the day they come out, rather than waiting 3-4 months. You might want to try a supermarket in your area. They're apparently not interested in making much money from the rentals, but use them as a way to get you into the store.

Regards,

Ken
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coltrane1
830 posts
 
Ken, you've echoed my former membership exactly! I miss the convenience of Netflix deliveries, but their waiting period for current films is much too long. It's back to the rental store shuffle for me!
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