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Will Red Box be adversely affected by the virus?

patbz — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 22:38:21 GMT

We assumed one upside to the mess we are all in Would be the ability to indulge in lots of Red Box binge watching. DH mentioned how do they sanitize movies between users? I think the answer is use "On Demand".

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threecees — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:11:47 GMT

Not sure, haven't heard anything. Who wants to take a chance,

those discs and cases are dirty.

I used to get alot of movies with Red Box but over the last few

months they stopped sending me discounts so I stopped renting.

Used to get movies for like 53 cents, now I just wait for the movies

I want to see to come to HBO.

They are still around, how much they make is probably minimal.

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jackthebear — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 23:06:23 GMT

prime and netfilx etc

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Warrior2022 — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 23:09:34 GMT

OMG! Seriously?

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Kachina624 — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 23:09:59 GMT

I didn't know Red Box still existed. There are so many places to stream movies now and so easily too.

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proudlyfromNJ — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 23:12:36 GMT

I didn’t know Redbox was still around either.

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phoenixbrd — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 23:14:38 GMT

@patbz might be....why risk? Just use alternative for your movie "fix". Yes, "On Demand"....why not.

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butterfly123 — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 23:14:53 GMT

@patbz wrote:
We assumed one upside to the mess we are all in Would be the ability to indulge in lots of Red Box binge watching. DH mentioned how do they sanitize movies between users? I think the answer is use "On Demand".

@patbz

From what I have read the strongest cleaner used on a DVD is alcohol.

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bikerbabe — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:02:14 GMT

I didn’t think RedBox was still around very much. Most people use streaming services.

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patbz — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:07:30 GMT

If you live in a rural community, Red box boxes are everywhere (at least a dozen). I do occasionally use On Demand and we have Prime, Netflix and HBO.

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qvcaddition — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 07:03:03 GMT

I have a friend and her family that use redbox. No one in family has a computer, or smartphone. Her children are, 66, 60, 58. She is 94.

I kid you not.

They are a simple family that still lives back in the day and happy that way.

None live with my friend. She lives alone, husband passed away last year.

Son lives next door with his wife. One daughter married and lives five miles from mom. Another daughter, single and visits mom every weekend and brings Redbox movies.

The family is close. They may have found a simpler life.

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Nuttmeg — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 08:26:14 GMT

@bikerbabe wrote:
I didn’t think RedBox was still around very much. Most people use streaming services.

LOL, Redbox on demand rental movies maybe less than Amazon or HBO.

This market is big enough for everyone.

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Nuttmeg — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 09:16:52 GMT

@qvcaddition

A simple non tech life is great, but this crisis may move folks to using a smartphone.

I have a doctor's appointment in two weeks. I got a detailed email about the new procedure to come into the office. This medical group will make available tele-medicine appointments in 7 days.

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Imaoldhippie — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:46:03 GMT

Oh for pete's sake.

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sidsmom — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:42:30 GMT

@patbz wrote:
If you live in a rural community, Red box boxes are everywhere (at least a dozen). I do occasionally use On Demand and we have Prime, Netflix and HBO.

You've listed 4 alternative sources vs an actual disk.

Why would an actual disk use even be an issue right now??

People are funny...

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qvcaddition — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:52:07 GMT

@Nuttmeg

@Nuttmeg wrote:
@qvcaddition
A simple non tech life is great, but this crisis may move folks to using a smartphone.
I have a doctor's appointment in two weeks. I got a detailed email about the new procedure to come into the office. This medical group will make available tele-medicine appointments in 7 days.

I agreed, I need technology today. I could not do without my computer, and tablets.

This friend does not understand what I mean. They are getting along without it,

I have netflex and prime. I DVR , you know, all the stuff.

I get lab results from Dr. Order meds , phone appt. With Dr..

They live back in the day and it works for them.

I will call her and tell them to wipe the Redbox disc.

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Nuttmeg — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 23:11:57 GMT

@qvcaddition wrote:
@Nuttmeg
@Nuttmeg wrote:
@qvcaddition
A simple non tech life is great, but this crisis may move folks to using a smartphone.
I have a doctor's appointment in two weeks. I got a detailed email about the new procedure to come into the office. This medical group will make available tele-medicine appointments in 7 days.

I agreed, I need technology today. I could not do without my computer, and tablets.
This friend does not understand what I mean. They are getting along without it,
I have netflex and prime. I DVR , you know, all the stuff.
I get lab results from Dr. Order meds , phone appt. With Dr..
They live back in the day and it works for them.
I will call her and tell them to wipe the Redbox disc.

@qvcaddition

Your friend could wear disposable gloves when she goes to get her movies.