Rent DVDs Online
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Renting DVDs online for home delivery is an entertainment option that’s become increasingly popular over the last few years. While it’s an incredibly easy thing to do, there are a few basic things you should know if you’re new to it.
Find a retailer
First you will need to find an online DVD rental store. Go to a search engine and type in a search term such as “rent DVDs” or “rent DVDs online.” Both engines will provide you with an ample list of results. Click on a DVD rental store you like or have heard good things about. Most folks go with Netflix or Blockbuster.
Check out the flicks
Begin examining the store’s selection. Do they have lots of choices in the film genres you like? You should also read about the store’s rental, membership and cancellation policies, not to mention special introductory offers and payment options. If the store offers free shipping both ways, no late fees and no return dates on rentals, then you’ve found a good store!
View membership options
Most online DVD rental stores have different membership options. For example, there could be a rental plan where you pay $15 per month for unlimited DVD rentals with free shipping, or a plan where you pay $10 a month for eight DVD rentals a month and free shipping. So you will need to decide on a plan that works best for you. Think about how much money you can spend, as well as how much free time you have, before deciding on a membership plan.
Sign up
Once you decide on a plan, sign up. Key in required data and the credit card you’re going to use for purchasing. Most online DVD rental stores will simply charge your credit card each month on a specific date for your monthly fee, so you won’t be bothered with a monthly bill in the mail.
Most online rental stores allow you two to three DVDs at a time. You can create a list of DVDs to rent when you sign in at the site. Once you return one of the DVDs that you have rented, a new DVD from your list will be mailed to you. It’s that easy.
Caution
There will be times when DVDs arrive and don’t play properly due to surface scratches or other technical malfunctions. Remember that the DVD has passed through the hands of many other customers, not to mention the U.S. mail. Contact the customer service center at your online rental store, report the problem and send back the defective DVD for a replacement.
Where to rent DVDs online
Here are some of the top spots online for renting DVDs online:
By far the most popular place on the Web for renting DVDs, Netflix has been delivering movies to homes since 1999. Check out their huge selection and perpetual free trial offer.
Blockbuster recently tossed its hat into the online DVD rental ring and has become quite popular. Rent up to three DVDs at once from their selection of more than 30,000 titles.
Drop by dvdovernight.com. They offer free shipping on all orders, weekly rentals at low prices and no monthly subscriptions!
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