The Campus Voice

Issue date: 2/23/10 Section: Consumer

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Maybe you don't have the time or the money to catch a 10 dollar movie at the theatre or need more convenience in your entertainment venues. Possibly you're just socially inclined and prefer time alone, or maybe you're around people all day and prefer time alone.

Whatever your status is on a weekend night, if you're thinking of staying in and watching a good movie it's always good to know where and how to catch great deals and still enjoy a quiet night in. Here we have listed the best movie rental deals.

Redbox
Redbox is probably the most cost-efficient if a monthly plan seems to be too much of a hassle or something you are not wanting to commit to. You can either order the DVD on their website or go to any Redbox location and only pay a dollar.
A charge card is required and Redbox charges and additional $1.00 every day of rental. If the DVD has not been returned within 20 days, Redbox charges a $20 fee and it's yours to keep.

Netflix
With the Netflix's unlimited plan, varies depending on the quantity of movies per month you select. You can exchange each DVD as often as you like, free of charge!

Unlimited Plan: 1 DVD per month $8.99, 2 DVDs per month is $13.99, 3 DVDs per month is $16.99. Limited Plan: Up to 2 DVDs per month is $4.99. (Fees for exchanging DVDs)

Blockbuster Express
By Mail Plan: Return DVDs via mail or return them to any location. If you choose to exchange, there is charge of $1.99 per DVD.1 DVD per month is $8.99, 2 DVDs per month is $13.99, 3 DVDs per month is $16.99.

Total Access Plan: Return them via mail or return them to any location. However, if you choose to exchange them, you can exchange up to 5 movies per month free of charge.1 DVD per month $11.99, 2 DVDs per/mo- $16.99, 3 DVDs per month- $19.99.

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