|
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend Bookmark this thread |
This topic is archived. |
Home » Discuss » Latest Breaking News |
OmahaBlueDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:40 PM Original message |
Blockbuster plans to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:42 PM Response to Original message |
1. 'Went to Blockbuster in their earliest few days. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
2. That's not surprising. They've been on a financial downhill for a number of years. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ProudDad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:16 PM Response to Original message |
3. We always called them "Blacklister" |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
jennied (547 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:20 PM Response to Original message |
4. Oh well. With Netflix, RedBox and Video OnDemand I'm sure communities will be just fine. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Malikshah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:28 PM Response to Original message |
5. Hell, I thought they'd already gone under. They built and opened a store |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
jaysunb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:58 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. Funny thing... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Blues Heron (397 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 01:17 AM Response to Reply #10 |
12. that's awesome! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
iamthebandfanman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 02:05 AM Response to Reply #10 |
14. same here |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
sweetloukillbot (378 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 02:43 AM Response to Reply #10 |
16. Blockbuster did the same to my fave video rental place about 15 years ago... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
TheWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:30 PM Response to Original message |
6. Pity it isn't Chapter 7. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:41 PM Response to Original message |
7. i think it's too bad--more jobs lost |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
regnaD kciN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:55 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. Agreed... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
orleans (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 02:35 AM Response to Reply #9 |
15. here's a suggestion--if you don't need the video now or tonight |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Kutulhu (1 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 12:50 PM Response to Reply #9 |
20. Scarecrow |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 06:55 AM Response to Reply #7 |
23. The mom and pop places and Blockbuster were great if you wanted to watch |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
CBHagman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 07:36 AM Response to Reply #7 |
25. I know. I miss the face-to-face interaction. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
8 track mind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-22-10 11:51 PM Response to Original message |
8. I installed some equipment for them |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
AsahinaKimi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 12:52 AM Response to Original message |
11. Just like Tower Records... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ShamelessHussy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 08:02 AM Response to Reply #11 |
26. very sorry to hear that "would have starved to death" |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
smuglysmiling (82 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 01:28 AM Response to Original message |
13. they are a victim of the march of progress in the digital age... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
sweetloukillbot (378 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 02:47 AM Response to Reply #13 |
17. When blockbuster went online I thought they'd win again... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
AzNick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 02:53 AM Response to Original message |
18. Their business model was based on outrageous late fees |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
democracy1st (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-23-10 05:23 AM Response to Reply #18 |
19. Just like the old record stores,online stores are more convenient and they also |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
AzNick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Sep-24-10 11:43 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. I know it is sad |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Hardrada (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 12:38 AM Response to Reply #21 |
22. I deal in used and scarcer books. These are sought as the |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Exilednight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 07:12 AM Response to Original message |
24. There's an irony to all this ........... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Democat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 08:04 AM Response to Original message |
27. I guess people didn't like censored movies? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
onager (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-25-10 09:48 AM Response to Original message |
28. Rumors of its death may be exaggerated... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) | Thu May 02nd 2024, 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
Advertisements [?] |
Top |
Home » Discuss » Latest Breaking News |
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC