Blockbuster vs. NetFlix

It looks like Blockbuster is threatening to go after NetFlix again. I’ve been hearing this threat for a couple of years now. It will be very difficult for them to duplicate NetFlix’s rental scheme while keeping their traditional stores, and customers, happy. I think it’s just a matter of time before Blockbuster goes the way of the Dodo bird. NetFlix’s stock has outperformed Blockbuster’s by 80% over the last year! (Note that NFLX has been making new all-time highs recently — my kind of stock!) Seems like the writing is on the wall about the direction of these companies. I haven’t stepped foot into a video store since I joined NetFlix in 1998, and I can’t imagine ever going back to one.

Comments

  1. Posted by JRS on November 10, 2004 at 3:40 pm

    Once Blockbuster starts using its retail outlets at distribution centers NetFlix will be destroyed.

  2. Posted by Priya on July 13, 2005 at 8:03 pm

    well blockbuster will your dvd’s properly only during the two weeks trial.but after u become a member.i service is very very bafd.
    you will get only 2 to 3 movies in 12 days

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