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Redbox Raises Its Prices To $1.20 Per Day

Posted by samzenpus on from the those-who-don't-know-history dept.

nixkuroi writes "Redbox, apparently not having noticed the backlash against Netflix, has decided to charge its customers 20% more per day. Though there will be a discounted grace period for the first day of rental until Nov. 30 2011, the full pricing increase will kick into effect on December 1."

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  1. I fail to be outraged by JeremyMorgan · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Just like with Netflix, I understand there is a cost of doing business. The costs for these companies to pay for content is rising, and the means to deliver it is getting more expensive. I am willing to pay for it until it reaches a price I feel is too high, then I'm free to cancel. Why get angry?

    It's a luxury item, if you can't afford it don't do it. That simple.

  2. Re:Why it doesn't matter by PNutts · · Score: 4, Insightful

    The entire business model of RedBox is based on giving away free promo codes and then charging fraudulent late fees one or two months later. So if you (or your friends) haven't used one of their free promo codes, just consider yourself and your friends lucky.

    No.