Netflix or Blockbuster online?

TheSimGirl · January 28, 2006, 03:41:42 PM

I have used both and Netflix has faster shipping in most areas. The problem I'm having with netflix now is that all the hot new releases are on a wait list...I don't usually have to wait for anything with them. I'd recommend netflix over BB for sure.

RC · January 28, 2006, 03:50:38 PM

A couple people have mentioned the tv series discs and not getting them in the right order. Do people who have this problem put all the discs at the top of your queue at once? Like disc #1 in the first spot, down to disc #6 in the 6th spot, or however long it goes? Are you putting any movies in between them? I have been watching a tv series, but I would never expect to watch the entire 6 disc series one right after the other with nothing else in between. So I would put disc #1 in the top spot when I was ready for it, and after that would only move the other discs up in order when I put the other one in the mail, so that that would be the only possible disc that would get sent to me.. I would also have a movie or 2 in the top 3 just for variety. There could be instances where maybe a certain disc couldn't be found or wasn't available at the time they shipped one out to you, even if it says available in your queue (it may just have not been updated yet). I know I have had a disc or 2 skipped in the past even when it said available, only to see a day or 2 later it would go to a "short wait" or whatever. It had me wondering as well, but I guess it's not instantly updated when a supply runs out at a certain time.

As for new releases, I think if there's a certain title that you really want to see as soon as it comes out and don't want to wait for it, you can put it at the top spot in your queue well before it comes out (do a search for the movie title to find it's page then add it). That way it will be the first possible choice whenever they go to send one, even if it's not out yet, they will just go to spot #2 for your next send. I'm not sure how they work out the waiting list, of who gets the discs first, maybe the ones who have had it high in their queue for the longer periods of time.. so that could get it to you quicker if that's the case. Also, if at all possible, if you have the mailing schedule worked out where you know how long it takes for them to get one of your discs, try returning a disc right before the release date of the new one, and maybe they will get it in time that the next one they choose to send you will be the new disc on it's release date or maybe even a day early (I have had movies sent out to me the day before it was to be released in the past, but I'm sure it needs to be timed just right).

bubblegum · January 28, 2006, 03:54:53 PM

Quote from: RC on January 28, 2006, 03:50:38 PM
A couple people have mentioned the tv series discs and not getting them in the right order. Do people who have this problem put all the discs at the top of your queue at once? Like disc #1 in the first spot, down to disc #6 in the 6th spot, or however long it goes? Are you putting any movies in between them?

To answer your question, when we select a tv series to put on our list, it is automatically put in the correct order for us. The prob I had with blockbuster is that even though the series was in the correct order and all of the disks were listed as available now, blockbuster would still ship out disks 3 and 5 instead of disks one and two. That is where I got annoyed big time and left after one month.

bubblegum · January 28, 2006, 03:57:50 PM

Quote from: RC on January 28, 2006, 03:50:38 PM
As for new releases, I think if there's a certain title that you really want to see as soon as it comes out and don't want to wait for it, you can put it at the top spot in your queue well before it comes out (do a search for the movie title to find it's page then add it).

With Netflix, I do that. However, some titles are in great demand and even though the movie is in my #1 spot, it may be listed as short wait or long wait. In that case, Netflix will go down my list and ship me the first movie on my list that is available. When I return a move if the movie in spot #1 is available, it will send me that movie. If it is not, it will send me again the first available movie on my list wheather or not its in the 3rd or 22nd spot.

RC · January 28, 2006, 04:06:20 PM

I guess Blockbuster did it differently with tv series discs. With Netflix, you add each disc individually, the entire series isn't added automatically, which I would like better anyway, that way I get to choose when a disc is sent and which one. I get the 3 at a time plan, so I would never put 2 discs from the same series in the top 3 of my queue, there's only ever just one there.. so I know if any disc from the series gets sent, it will be the one that I want to be sent. I have a quick turnaround this way anyway, cuz as soon as I get one I usually watch the whole thing in a day or 2 max, and get it right back in the mail the next day and then move my next disc in the series up into the top spot at that time. At the same time, the other slots in my queue are still being used for a movie here and there.

pogohatesme · January 28, 2006, 04:15:42 PM

TV shows are the biggest reason we're looking into the online deal. The BB store in our city has only the 1st couple season from what we like (CSI, Homicide, Sopranos, Six Feet Under). And we don't have cable that's why we rent them......And we like to watch them all in order ....and that's the problem I had with BB yesterday. I had a season in order then a movie last. They shipped 2 of the TV series, not in the order I had them, and then the movie from the end....no biggie for now cause I just put the skipped disk from BB onto Netflix. We haven't gotten out 1st order from BB yet...it says it shipped on Friday but we won't get it till Tuesday. I'll use it for the free month and then see...but if shipping is always like that I won't keep it....free coupons or not O0

ME4SPADES_ · January 28, 2006, 10:38:28 PM

well looks like bb and netfle are bout the same i dont use either daughter does they get some they already hvae gotten me i just go look and buy cause i keep them to look at later duaghter loves smallville amd she didnt get them all in the order she wanted so i went and bought her the last season on it for her to stop bla bla lol me im into horror movies i wait till they come out and go get them have all the dallas collection hubby love that show

*Angel* · January 28, 2006, 10:42:47 PM

Speaking of NetFlix...I got something in the mail regarding a class action settlement. I didn't really pay attention to the details but if you were a member awhile back they are giving you a free month of service.

The website is: http://www.netflix.com/settlement

ME4SPADES_ · January 28, 2006, 10:46:10 PM

ty will let my daughter know this

*Angel* · January 28, 2006, 10:48:12 PM

Your welcome.

HypnotizedMind · January 29, 2006, 02:32:40 PM

Netflix!!!! the only way to go!!!!!

bubblegum · January 29, 2006, 02:33:42 PM

Yes I agree, despite maybe one or two minor problems a month with netflix at best, its the only way to go

michkandt · January 29, 2006, 03:15:57 PM

I have been using Netflix for about 2 years....I love it!!

Never a problem and I get to see around 7-10 movies a month.

Kids love it to.

slidecage2222 · January 30, 2006, 01:18:59 PM

Quote from: michkandt on January 29, 2006, 03:15:57 PM
I have been using Netflix for about 2 years....I love it!!

Never a problem and I get to see around 7-10 movies a month.

Kids love it to.

how much you paying to get 7-10 movie per month... also are those new releases or older junk... I just left Netlfix cause they sent me nothing but old junkie movies

bubblegum · January 30, 2006, 01:23:04 PM

with me I have all the new realeases at the top of my list followed by my older favorites and TV series, that way I always get something I like. I pay 19.57 a month for 3 at a time plan, which is about 20 movies a month and about a dollar a movie.

pogohatesme · January 30, 2006, 02:57:39 PM

Quote from: slidecage2222 on January 30, 2006, 01:18:59 PM
Quote from: michkandt on January 29, 2006, 03:15:57 PM
I have been using Netflix for about 2 years....I love it!!

Never a problem and I get to see around 7-10 movies a month.

Kids love it to.

how much you paying to get 7-10 movie per month... also are those new releases or older junk... I just left Netlfix cause they sent me nothing but old junkie movies

I added Flightplan last week as soon as it came out and it said "short wait" which they define as 1-2 weeks. They only send you what you have placed in your queue list.

*Angel* · January 30, 2006, 03:22:47 PM

I just watched Flight Plan. It was a good movie. :)

michkandt · January 30, 2006, 03:34:05 PM

I pay $19.07 a month. I can have out 3 movies at one time. Dependin on how fast you sit down and watch the movie after you get it, you can go through many movies. I get the new releases rather quick. I always put them in my queue as soon as I know they are coming out.

Hope this helps.

bubblegum · January 30, 2006, 03:45:54 PM

How long is your netflix list? Mine has 497 movies on it and hubbys has 499 so we got a lot of movies to watch. The tv series adds up quick though

pogohatesme · January 30, 2006, 03:52:28 PM

Quote from: bubblegum on January 30, 2006, 03:45:54 PM
How long is your netflix list? Mine has 497 movies on it and hubbys has 499 so we got a lot of movies to watch. The tv series adds up quick though

We've got about 75 on our list..most of them being TV shows and a couple of movies

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