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It’s the weekend and my husband and I will head to Blockbuster at some point to rent a couple of flicks. We received a coupon in the mail earlier this month for unlimited rentals for $2.99 each. Blockbuster is really trying to hold onto the movie store market in the face of fierce competition from Netflix, who will deliver DVDs to your mailbox. Here is more information about Netflix and Blockbuster’s attempt at offering the same service to survive, written by Relevant intern, Omote Ekwotafia.

“Usually, services that offer convenience also require an extra handful of your money. Many people have found this is not the case with monthly subscriptions to video rental services. In a recent article, movie enthusiast Jason Vocque said, "You couldn't pay me to go to a video store right now.” And why should he when he could walk to his mailbox? Blockbuster and Netflix are two services that allow you to rent three movies at a time. Once you’ve finished viewing them, just mail them back and your next three will be sent. You don’t have to rush them back to the store, because you can mail them back whenever you are finished. If renting DVDs is a part of your weekly routine, paying one fixed price might just be better than spending four bucks a movie at your local video store.”