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Comparison of Online DVD Rental Companies
BlockBuster vs Netflix

 

 

Selection 60,000+ Titles 75,000+ Titles
Distribution Centers 23 distribution centers across the United States 30 shipping centers across the United States
Turnaround Time 1 Day 1 Day
Shipping Free Shipping Both Ways.
First Class Mail.
Free Shipping Both Ways.
First Class Mail.
Number of Movies
Out at a Time
3 1-4 per month
Cost $9.99 for the First Month,
$17.99 per month thereafter.
FREE 2 Week Trial
$4.99 1 DVD a month
$14.99 - 2 titles out
$17.99 - 3 titles out
$23.99 - 4 titles out
 
Cancellation Policy Cancel anytime Cancel anytime
Gift Subscriptions Available Available
Pros Lowest Cost Free 2 Week Trial
  Free Movie Rental each Month at your Local Blockbuster Store

Return Movies by Mail or In Store
World's largest online DVD movie rental service with over 2,000,000 members. Have the most experience in the industry.
    Excellent Customer Service.

Variety of Plans
 
Cons No game rentals No game rentals
 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Does Online DVD Rentals Work?


After you sign up for a service from Netflix, Blockbuster or others.  You will go to their website and logon to your account.  You can then browse their DVD library and add movies to your list.

They will ship your DVDs to you in the order you set, if one is out of stock you will receive the next one on your list.

Enjoy Your DVD Rentals For as Long as You Want
You can keep 2,3,4,6, or 8 DVD rentals on hand depending on your DVD rental plan.

When you're done with the movie, simply place the DVD in the prepaid postage envelope that is provided to you and drop it in the mail.  Your next selection from your list will be sent out to you.