Let the gouging begin

[littlesaint]

On one hand people talk about Blu-ray replacing DVD. On the other, everyone involved is implementing pricing models that aren't very conducive to that goal so far.

Hopefully Blockbuster won't follow.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/21/netflix-to-charge-premium-for-renting-blu-ray-discs

[Chris D]

oh, dear... that would be pretty crummy.

[joetama]

I usually don't rent movies. So, meh. But, yea if I did want to rent something that would suck to have to pay extra.

It's not like I already have to pay extra for the player and media.

[RebelMan]

Hopefully Blockbuster won't follow.

http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/04/21...-blu-ray-discs

Too late. Blockbuster has been charging a premium since the stores started caring the format. In fact most promotional offers for movie rentals would only apply to DVD's not BD's. The fee varies but generally has been around $.50 extra per disc.

[Race Car Driver]

Well that only makes sence to me *shrug*

[littlesaint]

Too late. Blockbuster has been charging a premium since the stores started caring the format. In fact most promotional offers for movie rentals would only apply to DVD's not BD's. The fee varies but generally has been around $.50 extra per disc.

Maybe for in-store rentals, but BB subscription service does not list any "premium" charges for HD rentals.

[Ovation]

Yay zip.ca then. No extra charges for HD DVD/Blu-ray rentals (and, so far, no HD DVDs in bad shape despite their more fragile nature vs SD DVD). :T

[joetama]

Yay zip.ca then. No extra charges for HD DVD/Blu-ray rentals (and, so far, no HD DVDs in bad shape despite their more fragile nature vs SD DVD). :T

Do the ship to the USA? :roll: