subject: Rent Movies Online? Or In Store? How Do They Compare? [print this page] The way we rent movies has changed with the internet. The old bricks and mortar type stores are being replaced by online stores that offer the option to rent movies online. There are many advantages when you rent movies online too.
What are the advantages of renting online versus in store? Less travel time and costs- you don't have to travel at all and can rent movies online from the comfort of your own home. This is also good if you don't have a video store close by.
More availability of titles - there is more chance of getting the movie you want in stock as there are more titles available online. Online companies do not need to worry about storage space as much as a store so can keep more in stock.
Saves time- you can find titles quicker and can organize them in your favorites list. There is a good search engine so you can find a title by actor, genre, title etc. The DVDs arrive in the mail and come with packaging to make the return quick and easy.
Saves money- no late fees (you can keep the movie as long as you want). There are lower rental fees. Prices at Netflix start at $8.99 for 1 movie per month, $13.99 for two and $16.99 for 3. Shipping is also completely free.
Many different options to watch DVDS- You can watch movies on your PC, laptop, TV, PS3 or Xbox. The list of compatible devices is growing too. You also have the option of watching movies instantly so you don't have to wait a day or 2 for DVDs to arrive by post. Easy and quick- this is how the process to rent movies online works...
How does the process work? First you sign up to Blockbuster or Netflix, these are 2 of the most popular companies right now. They both have a number of plans to choose from. These vary from 1 to 3 movies out at a time each month at a fixed monthly cost.
Once you pick your preferred plan, you make a list of titles that you want to see including new releases. If your movie happens to be out of stock, they will pick another on your list to send out to you free. Once you have watched the movie, you send it back. Once the return has been received, the next title on your list is sent out.
Overall, renting movies online is faster, more convenient with a huge selection of movies to choose from as well as a growing number of ways in which you can watch these movies.
