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Netflix |
Local Video Store |
| Program |
Select titles online - add to your Netflix Queue;
Mailed directly to your home;
Keep each titles as long as you want;
No late fees;
Prepaid mailer for return;
Email notifications of shipments |
Visit local video store: location may or may not be convenient;
Movie selection will vary by store and particular location |
| Price |
$17.99/month for 3 titles out at a time;
$14.99/month for 2 titles out at a time;
$11.99/month for 2 titles out at a time- limited to 4 DVDs per month;
$9.99/month for 1 title out at a time;
Larger Plans:
$23.99/month for 4 titles out at a time;
$29.99/month for 5 titles out at a time;
$35.99/month for 6 titles out at a time;
$41.99/month for 7 titles out at a time;
$47.99/month for 8 titles out at a time;
no late fees or shipping charges |
$2.95 to $3.95 per title for 3-5 days and may be more if you have to pay late fees |
| Payment Method |
Credit Card/Debit Card |
Cash or Credit Card, with credit card on file for security |
| Delivery |
3-5 days in US mail |
Immediate pickup if title is available |
| Selection |
Over 65,000 titles |
May have up to 1,000 titles on hand, depending on the store and location |
| Movie Previews |
Previews Available on-line for many titles |
Not Available |
| Movie Information |
Detailed title information available on site, including reviews by staff and customers;
You can also write your own review and have it posted;
Links to Official Movie Sites when available;
Listing of all major awards for each title, more than what is typically provided on the DVD box |
Information usually limited to what is printed on the DVD box |
| Free Trial |
14-day Free Trial |
Not typically available |
| Movie Recommendations |
Movie recommendations based on movie ratings and rental history;
recommendations by Roger Ebert and numerous publications available on-line |
Not usually available, however some video store staff members can be helpful if they have similar tastes in films. |
| Customer Service |
Extensive customer support information available on-site;
Personal customer service is also available via email and telephone |
In store customer service varies by location |
| Reserve Future Releases |
Can reserve most current theatrical releases to be delivered when available in the DVD format |
Not usually available |
| Purchase DVDs |
Many titles are available for purchase at a discount |
Sometimes used titles are available for sale |
| Gift Certificates |
Available online for easy gift giving |
Sometimes available |
| Rental History |
Detailed account and rental history information provided |
Not typically available |
