OT--can you buy rather than rent movies at Blockbuster? - YDF - Your Daily Freebies Forum - Coupon Codes

gingersnapdrgn · 01-27-2005, 04:38 PM

sorry if this is the wrong forum {blush}

I won a $50 Blockbuster gc from the GM instant win awhile ago, and recently got it in the mail....thing is, there isn't a Blockbuster nearby, so it would be unrealistic to get a membership and use the gc on rentals (thus spending a fortune in gas there and back renting movies)...so I was wondering, if I do journey to Blockbuster, can one outright *buy* movies, and if so, can you do it without a membership card?

i checked online and it seems as though there are only rentals on the website, I was wondering if the B&M stores are the same way??

TIA

duckbear · 01-27-2005, 04:56 PM

Yep, you can buy new or used movies in-store, I believe without a membership card. The used DVDs are usually $12.99-$14.99 or 2 for $20, but they occasionally run specials, like buy two, get one free. I bought 3 for $25.98 recently, and they were fairly new releases. Hope that helps!

Shrinky · 01-27-2005, 04:57 PM

Yes, you can buy new or previously viewed movies there. I don't have a membership there either, but I've purchased both.
Congrats on the win!
Nat

gingersnapdrgn · 01-27-2005, 05:05 PM

Thanks

I'm excited to see what they have then

thanks again

naisy · 01-27-2005, 10:53 PM

they have a lot of pre-viewed movies that you can buy but not usually brand new ones. (at least our's does) Also, among lots of snacks, you can buy Ben&Jerry's there.

aaaaaaaaaaaaaa · 01-27-2005, 11:32 PM

Every Blockbuster I have ever been to has had movies to buy. They are usually on the endcaps or in it's own section. They are usually a few dollars more than what you'd get at, say, Best Buy. They also have previously viewed movies they re-shrink wrap that are typically under $10.

My DH is crazy about Blockbuster so we are there a lot (as you can probably tell. lol)

Congrats on your win and enjoy your gift card!

PoohBear79 · 01-28-2005, 02:13 AM

Yep, you can buy new and/or used movies & video games. Many blockbusters also sell DVD players and video game accessories (sometimes the systems, as well).

01-27-2005, 04:38 PM	#1
gingersnapdrgn Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: once the rumor mill starts churning, sadly even the truth won't stop it Posts: 2,774	OT--can you buy rather than rent movies at Blockbuster? sorry if this is the wrong forum {blush} I won a $50 Blockbuster gc from the GM instant win awhile ago, and recently got it in the mail....thing is, there isn't a Blockbuster nearby, so it would be unrealistic to get a membership and use the gc on rentals (thus spending a fortune in gas there and back renting movies)...so I was wondering, if I do journey to Blockbuster, can one outright buy movies, and if so, can you do it without a membership card? i checked online and it seems as though there are only rentals on the website, I was wondering if the B&M stores are the same way?? TIA

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01-27-2005, 04:56 PM	#2
duckbear Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 1,315	Yep, you can buy new or used movies in-store, I believe without a membership card. The used DVDs are usually $12.99-$14.99 or 2 for $20, but they occasionally run specials, like buy two, get one free. I bought 3 for $25.98 recently, and they were fairly new releases. Hope that helps!

01-27-2005, 04:57 PM	#3
Shrinky Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bremen, GA Posts: 51	Yes, you can buy new or previously viewed movies there. I don't have a membership there either, but I've purchased both. Congrats on the win! Nat

01-27-2005, 05:05 PM	#4
gingersnapdrgn Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: once the rumor mill starts churning, sadly even the truth won't stop it Posts: 2,774	Thanks I'm excited to see what they have then thanks again

01-27-2005, 10:53 PM	#5
naisy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,692	they have a lot of pre-viewed movies that you can buy but not usually brand new ones. (at least our's does) Also, among lots of snacks, you can buy Ben&Jerry's there.

01-27-2005, 11:32 PM	#6
aaaaaaaaaaaaaa Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 10	Every Blockbuster I have ever been to has had movies to buy. They are usually on the endcaps or in it's own section. They are usually a few dollars more than what you'd get at, say, Best Buy. They also have previously viewed movies they re-shrink wrap that are typically under $10. My DH is crazy about Blockbuster so we are there a lot (as you can probably tell. lol) Congrats on your win and enjoy your gift card!

01-28-2005, 02:13 AM	#7
PoohBear79 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 99	Yep, you can buy new and/or used movies & video games. Many blockbusters also sell DVD players and video game accessories (sometimes the systems, as well).