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02/11/09

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I don't know why the rest of you are so down on GameFly, but I get my games in a 24-72 hour turn around. Plus Gamefly's keep it and rewards program kicks all sorts of ass. I also get anything new, always, all the time and i've been with them for three years.

Plus 10% off of the 15% they take off of every game, even brand new releases? Blockbuster can keep their meh selection.
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Modus_Operandi
02/11/09

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Blockbuster had its chance to acquire Netflix and dropped the ball. I dont feel like paying $6 to rent a game for a week from them.
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c0mbobreaker
02/11/09

@Modus_Operandi:

In store rentals are RIDICULOUS. Thats why I got gamefly to begin with. Now rentals there are $9 for 7 days.

But ill be back with BB if this service turns out well. It'll have to be better than Gamefly...Gamefly kinda sucks.
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Modus_Operandi
02/11/09

@c0mbobreaker: Renting games period sucks. It should only be done occassionally if youre on the fence about a game. If you like the game get it. A $60 investment for something that will bring you 20 or more hours of enjoyment is worth it. If not then wait. Eventually that game will be $20 or so. You'll be able to own it instead of paying almost half as much to rent it.
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c0mbobreaker
02/11/09

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I'll be ditching Gamefly for this. It'll be cheaper for me since I already have Blockbuster Total Access and it should have a much larger selection than Gamefly.

Days to receive game from GF after shipping: 4

Days to receive movie from BB after shipping: 1

Gamefly can't possibly compete with this. Netflix will have to buy them.
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coop510
02/11/09

@c0mbobreaker: I believe Netflix actually already owns Gamefly....
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WPack911
02/11/09

@coop510: What since when? I think you read that news in a dream.
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doubtful
02/11/09

@WPack911:

What a waste of a good dream.
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NeonLight
02/11/09

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I'm thinking Netflix will buy out Gamefly very soon.
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Ghede
02/11/09

@NeonLight: God, I hope so. I like gamefly, but it really needs more distribution centers.
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