Blockbuster... are they insane???

[MeDiCo_BrUjO]

I just received this email where they are notifying me of an "adjustment" in my subscription price from $24.99 to ONLY $34.99... WTF???? that's almost 50% on the spot!.
I don't think they will be able to keep a lot of customers if they continue doing this; I believe that prices could be adjusted from time to time, but 50% overnight is just insane!.

As a BLOCKBUSTER Total Access™ subscriber, it's always easy to have the right movie during this holiday season with more than 75,000 titles, including great new releases like Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, The Bourne Ultimatum and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.

We know that during this busy time of year the convenience of BLOCKBUSTER Total Access is especially important to you. Have your movies delivered right to your door. If you want new movies right away, exchange in-store*. And with free shipping both ways and no late fees, it's easy to enjoy all the movies you want for as long as you want.

To continue to bring you the unmatched convenience of both online and in-store DVD rentals, your monthly subscription fee will change from $24.99 to $34.99. This adjustment† will go into effect on your next billing cycle on or after December 27, 2007. The benefits of your subscription plan will remain the same.

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[stiltman]

Here's what I got in an email

To continue to bring you the unmatched convenience of both online and in-store DVD rentals, your monthly subscription fee will change slightly from $17.99 to $19.99. This adjustment† will go into effect on your next billing cycle on or after December 27, 2007. The benefits of your subscription plan will remain the same...and it's a value of $34.99!

[gadgetguy]

@MeDiCo_BrUjO - So, did you cancel?

[Noahtuck]

@MeDiCo_BrUjO - So, did you cancel?

I know i would have!!!!!!!

Now let me think... why did i stop going to blockbuster over 5+ years ago




Thats funny because i received an e-mail last week from netflix (stopped using them a little over a year ago)
Asking me to come back... then the next day i received an advert in the mail from netflix saying they LOWERED the price of their subscription packages 8)

Yep.... way to go blockbuster!!!!!!!!

[pantsonfire]

Blockbuster is dumb

[MeDiCo_BrUjO]

@MeDiCo_BrUjO - So, did you cancel?

I plan to do it as soon as the month I already paid ends.

I hope that if a gazillion subscribers cancel their accounts, they will get the idea!.

[yoda313]

I only wish blockbuster would stock hd-dvd movies. though i'm going to get a bluray rom player soon for my pc so I'll be able to rent high def movies. I don't really want to go back on netflix. though i might..... might....

[Conquest10]

I love Netflix. They have both BluRay and HD-DVD so I'm covered with which ever format I had chosen. Great prices and very fast shipping. I get the movies the day after they are shipped.

Although I'm starting to notice something. The last two ships where I have shipped two back the same day, they get them the next day and ship two more that same day. However, I only get one of them the next day. The other I get until the following day. Anyone else have that happen?

[lordsmurf]

Is it a real e-mail or spam?

[Conquest10]

Is it a real e-mail or spam?

Real. They are raising prices.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hVhYc9caecy5JmaK646fLqFFi0fQD8TLE8J00

[MeDiCo_BrUjO]

Is it a real e-mail or spam?

Yep, it is real. It was addressed to me by name and included my account info.

I also commented this to my local BB today during a movie exchange and they told me that a lot of people are complaining. Then they offered me the BB Pass that allows me to have unlimited in-store rentals (2-at a time) for $29.95 a month.

It's a better deal than the online service right now, and that store has a pretty good selection, (and it's 2 min. from my house) but the thing is that I will be limited to just what that store has.

[MeDiCo_BrUjO]

Spokeswoman Raskopf called the plans "a really good value for consumers" that must be balanced against "providing a fair return to Blockbuster." She said the Dallas company hopes the increases won't cause existing subscribers to quit.

NO SHIT SHERLOCK!!!!

Do they REALLY expect the people to just take the blow and smile afterwards?

I get the $17 to $19 increase, but $24 to $34??? you got to be kidding me!