<![CDATA[Netflix, Gamefly, Blockbuster?]]>I'm wondering if anybody on here subscribes to any of these? If so what is your current plan and on average how many discs do you get a month?

This information would be greatly appreciated!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/topic/16104/netflix-gamefly-blockbusterRSS for NodeThu, 28 May 2026 23:31:33 GMTFri, 16 Jan 2009 23:46:05 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Netflix, Gamefly, Blockbuster? on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:52:47 GMT]]>I've had conflicting reports on licensing. Some say you need it as it is copyrighted and others say you don't need a license since all movies have a "for home viewing" license and you would only rent "for home use". If they want to use the movie for anything else they need to get the license. I want to rent out retro video games as well as new ones and even the consoles if they need them too and I'm not sure if a license is needed there either.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/244465https://fargostreet.com/post/244465Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:52:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Netflix, Gamefly, Blockbuster? on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:00:26 GMT]]>Netflix has a distribution center right in fargo. Turn around time seems to be very fast.

There are some ridiculously smart people working at Netflix. The Netflix prize is a hot topic in computer science for those with an interest in data mining.

Netflix has a proprietary algorithm called "Cinematch" that they use to populate the "you might also like" page they show you. The netflix prize is to see if anyone in the whole world can come up with an algorithm that predicts what a user will want to see a litttle bit better than what Cinematch can already provide. The current prize is $1m USD and it is still unclaimed.

There is at least one service I am aware of that is similar to netflix called "smartflix".. it specializes in instrucitonal videos... how to wire a house, how to build a deck, how to build an AR-15, etc etc. They take the netlfix idea and focus on a market that netflix doesn't really play in.

I would have to surmise that the #1 hurdle in any kind of content rental/borrowing business is the licensing arrangements with each publisher for every single title you want to offer.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/244454https://fargostreet.com/post/244454Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:00:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Netflix, Gamefly, Blockbuster? on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:15:06 GMT]]>

SPANISH-RICE;255963 wrote:
i have netflix most expensive plan and i always forget about it. ive gotten 3 movies from them 😕

Most expensive plan? God your such a bad ass baller.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/244391https://fargostreet.com/post/244391Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:15:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Netflix, Gamefly, Blockbuster? on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:14:42 GMT]]>

SPANISH-RICE;255963 wrote:
i have netflix most expensive plan and i always forget about it. ive gotten 3 movies from them 😕

You have a 360, right nucka? Stream that shit!

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/244390https://fargostreet.com/post/244390Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:14:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Netflix, Gamefly, Blockbuster? on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:13:01 GMT]]>i have netflix most expensive plan and i always forget about it. ive gotten 3 movies from them 😕

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/244388https://fargostreet.com/post/244388Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:13:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Netflix, Gamefly, Blockbuster? on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:11:12 GMT]]>I don't want to directly compete with netflix. I just want to be somewhat comparable in prices in the approach I am using. I'm not looking to gain a profit.

http://www.videogameexperiment.com/
Would you sign up?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/244386https://fargostreet.com/post/244386Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:11:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Netflix, Gamefly, Blockbuster? on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:07:48 GMT]]>... dude they have like 100 shipping locations across the US

I've had Netflix and many other services.... they are nice...

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/244381https://fargostreet.com/post/244381Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:07:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Netflix, Gamefly, Blockbuster? on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:05:59 GMT]]>Yeah its usually there in one day, back in one day...works well. I had it when they first started and you could have 4 out at a time. You could technically have a new movie arrive everyday with their 3 disc plan, but the streaming is so awesome, I'm sure I'll only rent once I buy a bluray player or I like the movie enough to burn it. And like he said, have fun besting their idea(how many other companies currently are doing it successfully on a scale like that) and getting that much of a first investment to buy all those movies and the resources to ship them out when you're first starting. Think you have enough cash flow to bankroll the business for 5 years until you make a profit?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/244380https://fargostreet.com/post/244380Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:05:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Netflix, Gamefly, Blockbuster? on Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:01:36 GMT]]>What...seriously?...Umm...good luck?

Its freakin Netflix. You simply CAN NOT beat the service they already provide. The prepaid shiping envelops are given to us and the turn around from sending a DVD back from my mailbox to recieving the new DVD is like less than a week.

Have fun with that.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/244379https://fargostreet.com/post/244379Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:01:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Netflix, Gamefly, Blockbuster? on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:55:38 GMT]]>Yeah I know how they work, I just need some info from users on how often they return and how many dvds total they get. I have been thinking about developing an alternative to Netflix with a bit of a different approach.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/244378https://fargostreet.com/post/244378Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:55:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Netflix, Gamefly, Blockbuster? on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:52:09 GMT]]>You can have up to 3 at your house at a time...you can rent, techly. an unlimited amount of movies...You just have to send one back to get the other one you want...

...have you looked at their website? It describes it pretty well and easy to follow...

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/244377https://fargostreet.com/post/244377Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:52:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Netflix, Gamefly, Blockbuster? on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:49:40 GMT]]>Ok but how many total discs do you get a month? I am trying to find out price per disc.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/244376https://fargostreet.com/post/244376Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:49:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Netflix, Gamefly, Blockbuster? on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:48:24 GMT]]>I have the one thats like $10-15 bucks a month, Netflix, i get 3 discs at a time, mostly use it for the live stream Xbox feature thouhg.....so so soooo worth it.

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