Worry-Free Online DVD Rentals

I enjoy watching movies, and especially the convenience of watching them in the comfort of my own living room, curled up on the couch with a bag of popcorn. I’ve always been a big fan of renting movies, and now online DVD rental services have made my habit a bit more affordable.

Just recently, Blockbuster announced its online rental service to compete with the online rental market. I was so excited when this happened because in the past, Blockbuster probably made a small fortune off me with what I was paying for individual store rentals and occasional late fees. Now with online rentals, I pay a flat fee with no worries about any late charges.

Blockbuster Online (www.blockbuster.com), offers the first month for $9.99, and $14.99 per month thereafter. You can have up to three movies out at a time with over 30,000 titles to choose from. The shipping is free both ways, and you can cancel your subscription at any time with no commitments. An added bonus every month includes two coupons for an in-store movie or game. This is definitely the best online DVD rental offer on the market. The only drawback that I experienced first-hand was that in two separate instances, the website stated “down for scheduled maintenance,” and I could not log on. Also, if you’re looking for a free trial, unfortunately Blockbuster does not offer one.

Two other good online services include Netflix (www.netflix.com) and WalMart (www.walmart.com). Netflix, being one of the first, offers more titles than Blockbuster with over 40,000 to choose from. Its price is a little higher at $17.99 a month for three movies out. You can also choose two movies out for $11.99, five for $29.99 or eight for $47.99. It also comes with a free two-week trial, free two-way shipping and you can cancel anytime.

WalMart offers a free 30-day trial, and about 13,000 titles to choose from. The prices are $12.97 for two movies out, $17.36 for three movies, and $21.94 for four movies. It also offers free two-way shipping and the option to cancel at any time. The delivery time is a little slower than Blockbuster or Netflix, but keep in mind you do get that long free trial period.