RIP Blockbuster

(not the actual storefront of my BB.../\ CBS cares)

It's official.....the Blockbuster up the street from my parents' house is closing.  I feel like I'm losing a childhood friend that entertained me during those lonely, high school nights....  I saw this coming, but I'm astounded it took THIS long for it to happen.... *sigh*

Even though I've been a strict Netflix user since college circa 2004 (It's really hard to find a good DVD rental place when you're living across the street from Boston Common), I feel the closure of this store is the end of an era.  I remember the store being built, for god's sake (jeez I'm old).  But seriously....how can you compete with DVDs delivered to your friggin door AND free streaming video online for as little as $8.99 a month?? (<--shameless plug)  Whereas, Blockbuster lets you rent one movie for like 3 days for $5.00..........even Blockbuster's version of Netflix is more expensive than Netflix!!  (per my aunt, what costs $14.99/month at Netflix costs $20.99/month at BB Online, plus tax)

So, if you're like me and are a self-titled movie buff/collector of DVDs....

(only part of the collection...)

...and you're also experiencing a Blockbuster closing near you, I highly recommend checking out Netflix.  You won't regret it.  It's tailored towards the every-day American (lazy and sits on their ass in front of a TV all day lol).  I <3 Netflix

To Blockbuster, I salute you.  You had a good run and I can't wait to stop by your DVD clearance sale later tonight and add to my collection...although, i may need to invest in another bookcase.