As a Blockbuster Total Access subscriber, I got an email today notifying me that our monthly e-coupons can now be used for in-store game rentals.
I have to admit, I hated Blockbuster for the longest time because of their overpriced games / movies and shady return policies, but Total Access has definitely changed my mind about that. The bottom line here is that with this new service, Blockbuster is opening up on companies like Netflix with both guns blazing. They know that Netflix simply cannot compete with the ability to exchange online movies in-store for new titles – and adding free games just sweetens the deal.
Blockbuster seems to have really delivered a K.O. punch here, but I’m going to hold off a definitive judgement until I have been using Total Access for at least a month. Look for a full review on Nerd Approved soon.
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Starting December 19, 2006, Blockbuster Total Access (online) is giving customers 1 free video game rental each month plus the first month is free.
Sign up at http://www.blockbuster.com/bbfamily
First month free with promo code 1557TA
Facts:
1. Offer changes to 2-week trial beginning Jan 15 2007. 3 movies out at a time.
2. Members will be able to exchange online movies for titles at their local bb store for no charge. (online mailer/movie will work like a coupon). As soon as the online movies are exchanged at the store the next movies in your que will ship as well. YES YOU WOULD THEN HAVE 6 MOVIES AT ONCE WHEN THE ONLINE TITLES ARRIVE!!
3. Members will also receive 1 in store coupon every month for a free movie OR video game (even during free month).
4. Only $17.99 per month after the 1st month.