View Full Version : Buying an existing Video store
$lick_rYz
03-13-2008, 09:01 AM
I was looking into buying a pre-existing video rental business but wanted to know what the pros and cons of owning one are? Is the video rental business going to be out of business in the near future since it is so much easier to just download a movie of the internet nowadays or rent online (Netflix etc,)?
Contructive criticism welcomed.
Thanks.
410440
03-13-2008, 09:03 AM
From the growing number of Rogers/Blockbuster's and decreasing amounts of independant video stores. I would say unless its a rogers/blockbuster, it might not end up being a lucrative venture.
bbcustoms
03-13-2008, 09:04 AM
^ Beat me to it
rage2
03-13-2008, 09:08 AM
Family owned video rental businesses are done. Even the big chains are dying. Blockbuster is pretty much on the verge of bankrupcy.
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=BBI&t=5y&l=on&z=m&q=l&c=
Everyone's getting out.
410440
03-13-2008, 09:12 AM
soon to be:
:NETFLIX:
$lick_rYz
03-13-2008, 09:28 AM
Thanks a lot for you input guys
wow I just looked at the blockbuster chart and I must say that is quite a decline in just a few years, just like rage said it's only a matter of time until they (and possibly other major video rental businesses) go bankrupt.
Supa Dexta
03-13-2008, 09:42 AM
I don't understand why someone would rent a movie or game and then wait for it in the mail? If you want it chances are you want it that day and could walk down to blockbuster to get it. Better prices, have it longer? whats the deal...
Weapon_R
03-13-2008, 09:44 AM
Originally posted by Supa Dexta
I don't understand why someone would rent a movie or game and then wait for it in the mail? If you want it chances are you want it that day and could walk down to blockbuster to get it. Better prices, have it longer? whats the deal...
Soon enough, a person will be able to download a movie in an hour. Set it up to download before dinner, and have it ready to go right after.
01RedDX
03-13-2008, 09:46 AM
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Antonito
03-13-2008, 10:04 AM
Originally posted by Supa Dexta
I don't understand why someone would rent a movie or game and then wait for it in the mail? If you want it chances are you want it that day and could walk down to blockbuster to get it. Better prices, have it longer? whats the deal...
That would involve leaving the house, and maybe even a brief amount of walking :eek:
alloroc
03-13-2008, 10:34 AM
Don't forget that everyone is also getting HDTV's
This means most everyone is also getting some kind of cable or satellite box with PPV and the PPV market is also stealing a good chunk of video sales.
Originally posted by rated_R
I thought HD was outta the game and getting replaced by blu-ray
wow.
Blu-Ray is HD (High Definition)
black_radiation
03-13-2008, 10:51 AM
I believe he meant HD-DVD ^
89coupe
03-13-2008, 10:54 AM
I don't rent movies anymore, I just buy them.
As for downloading or waiting for the mail, no thanks. I have better things to do with my time.
phrozen
03-13-2008, 10:55 AM
Get into talks with rogers or blockbuster, have them
approve, and get them to "co-sign" an agreement.
would be worth the time. and money in the long run you won't have to work, and still make a decent amount of money.
Originally posted by 89coupe
I don't rent movies anymore, I just buy them.
As for downloading or waiting for the mail, no thanks. I have better things to do with my time.
When downloading, you don't have to sit there and watch the status bar. Just set it, and forget it.
max_boost
03-13-2008, 11:11 AM
Originally posted by 89coupe
I don't rent movies anymore, I just buy them.
That's cause you are :bigpimp:
I haven't rented a movie in a long time. I use PPV or Shaw VOD.
89coupe
03-13-2008, 11:20 AM
Originally posted by lint
When downloading, you don't have to sit there and watch the status bar. Just set it, and forget it.
Yeh, and what do you do after its downloaded? Watch it on your Computer?
China Town Sells DVD's
I think it's like 3 DVD's for $10.
They have english titles too.
Not too sure if the quality is any good.
Antonito
03-13-2008, 11:27 AM
Originally posted by 1boy
China Town Sells DVD's
I think it's like 3 DVD's for $10.
They have english titles too.
Not too sure if the quality is any good.
Sometimes they are the same quality as legit DVDs. Sometimes you get them with sub-titles that are for the wrong movie...
topazdude
03-13-2008, 11:34 AM
Originally posted by 89coupe
Yeh, and what do you do after its downloaded? Watch it on your Computer?
well i've got my computer hooked up to my tv so i watch tv shows/movies from my comp off my tv
89coupe
03-13-2008, 11:37 AM
Originally posted by topazdude
well i've got my computer hooked up to my tv so i watch tv shows/movies from my comp off my tv
In HD? Big Theater sound?
01RedDX
03-13-2008, 12:19 PM
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googe
03-13-2008, 12:49 PM
Originally posted by 89coupe
In HD? Big Theater sound?
you need a relatively fast computer, but yeah, i download and watch pretty much everything in either 720p or 1080p, dolby 5.1. ripped straight from hd-dvd or blu-ray.
pretty easy to plug your computer's dvi output into the back of your big plasma tv. if you don't want to do it from a computer, you can buy something like apple tv, and rent movies off of itunes. same thing, interface is a bit nicer.
89coupe
03-13-2008, 01:32 PM
Seems like a lot of hassle.
I'll just buy my blu ray movies and watch them on my home theater system whenever I feel like.
zipdoa
03-13-2008, 01:42 PM
You can rent movies from the safeway in bowness for $1.49... The thing looks like a vending machine. I'm sure there's some sort of condition where you gotta return in within 24hours to only pay $1.49 however.
LilDrunkenSmurf
03-13-2008, 03:33 PM
You can stream your videos to your xbox 360 as well.. That's what I do... I watch HDTV episodes that I DL off the net, then I watch them on my tv. Comes straight out of the xbox, so you can use your home theater. You just need to have it networked. After the move is over, you can play some games.
arian_ma
03-13-2008, 06:56 PM
Originally posted by 89coupe
Seems like a lot of hassle.
I'll just buy my blu ray movies and watch them on my home theater system whenever I feel like.
Lol if two wires and 7 clicks are a lot of hassle then you are a lazy mofo! hahaha
Originally posted by 89coupe
Seems like a lot of hassle.
I'll just buy my blu ray movies and watch them on my home theater system whenever I feel like.
It might be a hassle to set it up and get everything worked out at first. But after that it's all good.
HondaRice
03-13-2008, 11:23 PM
Originally posted by Weapon_R
Soon enough, a person will be able to download a movie in an hour. Set it up to download before dinner, and have it ready to go right after.
i already use movielink.com (through AOL CANADA DSL)
Maddog55
03-14-2008, 12:16 AM
Originally posted by 89coupe
Seems like a lot of hassle.
I'll just buy my blu ray movies and watch them on my home theater system whenever I feel like.
Coupe....yer a little behind the times on the whole movies and d/l thing. Yes....All in HD and big theatre sound. I do it with all my movies. I can either burn them to disc or play them thru a media server. I'll d/l 3 or 4 at a time. Come home and I've got them on my HD. a lot of hassle?? lets see, a few mouse clicks and few minutes to burn a disc......as opposed to driving to a store, dropping $30 and driving home....
It's only a matter of time before all media will be d/l'ed. There won't be a need for a b&m storefront anymore. And everything will all be played thru a central media server. Pictures, music, and movies....
slick2404
03-14-2008, 12:21 AM
Originally posted by LilDrunkenSmurf
You can stream your videos to your xbox 360 as well.. That's what I do... I watch HDTV episodes that I DL off the net, then I watch them on my tv. Comes straight out of the xbox, so you can use your home theater. You just need to have it networked. After the move is over, you can play some games.
:drool: oh man i wish i knew how to do that. sounds so sweet. are you hardwired or is it wireless
Originally posted by arian_ma
Lol if two wires and 7 clicks are a lot of hassle then you are a lazy mofo! hahaha
Some people are just stubborn (not to mention condescending). "I have better things to do with my time"...haha, OK.
Russo
03-18-2008, 04:00 PM
Originally posted by Weapon_R
Soon enough, a person will be able to download a movie in an hour. Set it up to download before dinner, and have it ready to go right after.
i use usenet to d/l and it takes me about 15 min for 700 MB movie :))) with shaw extrem with nitro would be like 5 - 7 min :D
max_boost
03-18-2008, 04:18 PM
Not a good idea! Just heard that Riverbend VHQ is going out of business! I'm sure there are quite a few others who will be following suit.
scortracer
03-18-2008, 04:54 PM
Stealing movies off the internet FTW
Anyone have stats on how adult video stores are doing?
Originally posted by szw
Anyone have stats on how adult video stores are doing?
I would think worse...as there is so much free porn online!
Antonito
03-20-2008, 03:20 PM
Originally posted by IRL
I would think worse...as there is so much free porn online!
Those poor, poor creepy porn store owners :(
ekguy
03-20-2008, 04:46 PM
I dunno sometimes it's nice to go to a movie rental place and actually have someone who watched alot of movies to suggest movies...some of the best movies I've ever watched are relatively unknown and were suggested by employees at these places that really knew their stuff...
Maddog55
03-21-2008, 08:53 AM
Originally posted by ekguy
I dunno sometimes it's nice to go to a movie rental place and actually have someone who watched alot of movies to suggest movies...some of the best movies I've ever watched are relatively unknown and were suggested by employees at these places that really knew their stuff...
are you talking about those poor creepy porn store owners?:D :rofl:
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