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dinosarefriendsApr 2, 2011
nope.
giyadApr 4, 2011
who would want to anyway?
thefirewireApr 2, 2011
Their brick and mortar old world approach is what's killing them. Their overhead is leaps and bound more costly then their competitors.
All they are doing at this point is playing catch up to other innovative companies. This is the same company that had the opportunity to buy Netflix during its infancy but decided it wasn't a viable business model.
lordsiva4uApr 2, 2011
Let them die, there is a TORRENT of other ways for me to get movies.
http://www.cyber-punk.cz.cc/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=66
4Herp2Derp0Apr 2, 2011
Torrents FTW
jacquelynekApr 2, 2011
Can anyone save the Americans workers?
firstflightApr 2, 2011
No
Its every rat for themselves on this sinking boat.
alienkidApr 2, 2011
I'm just waiting for them all to close so that way netflix will start charging a per movie fee, and redbox charges an exclusive movie fee. So that way they can be like the cell phone companies and charge more with competition instead of less.
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bigbadbillyproductionsApr 2, 2011
The days of old are over IMO. However, when the old style stores all close up that paves the way for increased cost and per rentals from the new age folk such as Netflix. Not looking s\forward to that.
moroiiApr 2, 2011
ummmm...no
dubvultureApr 2, 2011
Just die already
goatmonkey2112Apr 2, 2011
Netflix can save them. All they have to do is shut down all of their offices.
democrat69Apr 2, 2011
HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA at Blockbuster ... Karma's a bitch ain't it? That's what they get for decimating the mom & pop stores of the early 1990s. :)
jonprophetApr 2, 2011
I agree with this statement, however the laughter should be more sinister. Like: Muhahahaha!
goodnightsccApr 2, 2011
Blockbuster never advanced. Technology and consumers advance and your product must keep up with them. Blockbuster should have purchased Netflix when they were in the their infancy. they could have used the storefronts to leverage the DVD in the mail model, then later when video vending such as Red Box came out, they could have implemented these into storefronts and other locations, expanding their brand and planning an exit escape from all of the storefront leases, instead they did NOTHING!
Even getting DVD's in the mail will be a thing of the past over the next few years for most, while blockbuster is still playing catch-up. Get out of all of the stores as quickly as possible, get video vending machines at or near all of the past locations, get the online download rentals up (where's blockbusters branded DVR that I can download my movies from? I should get with FREE with an annual subscription to their service - potentially what dish network would do).
Meanwhile, start selling off huge quantities of the DVD's that Blockbuster has in stock, get ahead of the curve and start figuring out how I can subscribe or buy videos from Blockbuster to watch on my iPad. Meanwhile, use the older delivery methods for rural areas and possibly other countries that are years behind in technology to keep your stock viable, use your older assets while expanding your brand. While, I think my plan is feasible, my guess is that somewhere in Blockbuster headquarters they are working on releasing the latest and greatest BETA player!
technopunditApr 3, 2011
Let's clean out the old barn and put on a SHOW!!!
user500Apr 3, 2011
as they cut internet bandwidth DVD's will look more attractive. ComUCast in particular i'm looking at you.
emeraldstormApr 2, 2011
No more late fees!!
vlaserspeedApr 2, 2011
Who would want to?
norman619Apr 2, 2011
What's stopping them from setting up their own online rental service? It's not like they don't already have an established relationship with the content vendors.
adml_shakeApr 2, 2011
They did. And for the most part it's failed.
norman619Apr 2, 2011
Then they did it wrong.
mredofcourseApr 2, 2011
That's the funny part. They already do have the service, even on demand streaming to your computer, tv, phone, Tivo, DVD/BR player, etc...
Few people know this because few people care. Blockbuster is a tarnished brand, it's not like as if people have an affinity for them such that when they augment their business customers are wanting to follow them when there already exists other options.
hawkstar90Apr 2, 2011
Carl Icahn? Didnt he run an airline company in to the ground?
digitaldeadstarApr 2, 2011
On the one hand, I'm happy to see Blockbuster go the way of the dodo. I've always had an intense dislike for them due to running out a number of great mom & pop shops, outrageous (and often false) late fees, etc.
On the other hand, I mourn the death of the brick & mortar video store. Maybe it's nostalgia, but I miss just walking into a video store, browsing the selection, reading the backs of movies I would've never otherwise looked at, picking out a few for a weekend and taking 'em home. Same with video games.
All that said, I'm a current subscriber of Netflix and use both their mail and streaming services.
Blockbuster is similar to the RIAA, they just fail to keep up with the times and adapt their business model accordingly. They still have time to change things and make themselves viable again, but they'll most likely use methods that are destined to fail.
blacklilyninjaApr 2, 2011
video retail mafia die
skellenerApr 2, 2011
Why?
bcronosApr 2, 2011
It's a dead business model. Way too much overhead....
Closed AccountApr 2, 2011
Well; I'm sure Blockbuster store will go to wayside(Jan2012); but cananyone take credit for what and how "they" did before; Pick them up (kisuck) and work with the library to bring the good old movies to view. Goosh knows its' there older stuff that is manfactured well. All I need is a portable receiver and I have my movie and I'm at the table($eating$) in a "bar" watching what I want. Call it Royal Club Blockbuster
dcjoedogv2Apr 2, 2011
no, and f**k them and all their fake late fees on me.
str3amaApr 2, 2011
Perhaps the Korean investors that want to buy it?
One way would be to run movies uncensored including controversial films that were formerly banned from blockbuster. Perhaps include adult entertainment in their lineup and just stick to online streaming.
Connell_vs_LifeApr 2, 2011
Netflix is a tough contender unfortunately. I think Blockbuster is pretty much ka-put.
SenorCabraApr 2, 2011
I f**king hate blockbuster. I worked there for three years in college and it was f**king terrible. It was funny having a store manager that is 40 years old making 30 grand a year and thinking he is the s**t.
firstflightApr 2, 2011
I did give you that 25c raise so stop bitching
MariaCadenaApr 2, 2011
They need to start looking for new ideas to compete with Netflix, that is the only way otherwise not possible
technopunditApr 3, 2011
"Save"?
Um. I happen to note all the stores around my house have closed.
letsrock1Apr 3, 2011
If countless CEO's from the past couldn't come up with a competitive advantage online...then who else will?
linageeApr 3, 2011
"Why should anyone try to save Blockbuster"
Fail business model is fail.
economicbobApr 3, 2011
fck blockbuster.
user500Apr 3, 2011
there problem is there to stuck on the latest releases. The lack of older titles is why I never rented from them. Redbox has the same problem.
user500Apr 3, 2011
As repeated by a local preacher: "Blockbuster, that's sound to violent for my family particularity the kids" then again the same guy says "hooters, I don't want to know what perverted acts go on in there"
gkiltzApr 3, 2011
Even if they can, is it worth saving? It's just a retailer. Retailers come and go.
Closed AccountApr 3, 2011
why would anyone want to save blockbuster? the company is finished and the brand is wrecked.
reliablepoolsolutionsApr 4, 2011
This is funny. I read somewhere that Netflix approached Blockbuster for a partnership and Blockbuster refused them...haha