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Old 04-10-2008, 06:49 PM
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You know those Redbox machines that offer $1 videos? You've probably seen them in the grocery store, Walmart, etc. Are these a good deal, or should they be avoided like the Coinstar machines should be avoided?
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Old 04-11-2008, 05:13 AM
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I use them all the time. Just make sure to return them the next day. You can find free codes pretty easily, but it's a great deal for $1
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Old 04-11-2008, 05:34 AM
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They work as advertised. I think they even have late return time now too (9pm).

I <3 RedBox
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Old 04-11-2008, 11:56 AM
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I love them it's easy to just pick a movie and watch it.
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Old 04-11-2008, 02:21 PM
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What is the fee if you return the movie late?
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Old 04-11-2008, 03:06 PM
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Another $1/day until you hit $25 then you own the movie. Also you can check online if they have it available to rent before you go there.
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Old 04-14-2008, 05:40 PM
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I like redbox. It is easy to rent movies. I also like coinstar. My daughter likes to get itunes. If you get itiunes or other gift codes it is free.
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Old 04-15-2008, 05:02 AM
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I use them about once a month. If you look online, you can get promo codes for free movies.
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Old 04-15-2008, 11:06 AM
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I use them all the time. Never had a problem. You can't beat the price.
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Old 04-16-2008, 05:53 PM
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I like redbox too. Never have had a problem
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I've used it several times also and would do so again. Getting the movie you want is the only drawback like anywhere.
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Old 04-16-2008, 07:07 PM
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Yup, Redbox is a sweet deal. Why pay $4 for a movie from Blockbuster when you can pay $1 from Redbox?
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Old 04-18-2008, 10:18 AM
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Redbox is a great deal. Just make sure you keep a mental note that you just spent $1.07 everytime you use the service because they do not give you a recepit.
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Are the movies current and the latest ones out? I've seen one similiar to it in Publix supermarket but I don't think that it is called Redbox.
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yes I love Redbox -- I wish They had more of a selection but I can't complain.
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Old 07-03-2008, 01:21 PM
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I've now used Redbox and love it. I normally can buy something in the grocery store as well. It's a good deal, although if it's far away the gas might be the problem.
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Old 07-25-2008, 08:29 PM
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I love it! It's kind of like a mystery box on what you're actually going to get, but you need to make sure you take it back the next day! The fees pile on fast!
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Old 07-27-2008, 04:01 PM
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I have one right down the street in a 24-hour supermarket. The selection isn't quite what you would get with a Netflix or Blockbuster, but they have most of the latest movies. I find it to be quite a deal. If you watch lots of movies however, or want movies other than those that are somewhat recent, than Netflix or Blockbuster would be the way to go.
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