Saturday, July 10, 2010

QT Blue Box?

Around KC, Redbox kiosks have taken over as traditional brick-and-mortar video rental stores are closing. Redbox kiosks don't often have a very wide selection (maybe 150 titles) but there are dozens of locations, and at $1 a night, you can't beat the price.

Now Blockbuster Express is coming to KC. As Blockbuster stores are closing, their kiosks are expanding to 500 QuikTrip convenience stores, including those here in Kansas and Missouri. Currently Redbox kiosks are in almost every McDonald's and Walmart in town, plus several grocery stores. But there are a lot of QTs in Kansas City and, according to reports, Blockbuster seems willing to outbid Redbox for new locations.

I used to be a loyal Blockbuster customer and would be willing to try their vending machine service. But when it comes down to it, I just want cheap prices and convenience.

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