I want to take you back in time to an era where you would stay up late to see a movie on TV, before HBO was everywhere and on-demand meant going to the movie theater. Back when the small mom and pop VHS and Beta rental stores were replaced by the big all-mighty conglomerates, the largest of which was Blockbuster Video. Can you remember heading out on a Friday night to pickup a movie or two for that evening? Can you remember the late fees? Can you imagine doing it now? Me, I can't.
And that is why Blockbuster Video has declared chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today. Why would you go pickup a disc and worry about late fees when there is Netflix, on-demand, and even Redbox? What amazes me is that they are still trying to save it as it currently exists. I think it is time to say goodbye to Blockbuster and all the video rental stores for good. Their time has passed.
-Uncle Walter
Historic ‘Blockbuster’ Store Offers Glimpse Of How Movies Were Rented In The Past
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