My newest money saver is renting DVDs from DVD Xpress. I used to subscribe to Blockbuster Total Access paying $11.99 for unlimited 1 at-a-time mailings and 2 in-store exchanges. I had averaged about 7 DVDs a month, which I thought was good but they slowly put more restrictions and I have finally said enough. Initially you could return your mailer DVD to the store in exchange for a store DVD rental and your next DVD would be sent by mail. Recently, they changed the terms and now you are only entitled to having one DVD out at anytime. I also noticed that there is a longer processing time when returning DVDs and sending new DVDs.
Yesterday was my first experience with renting from the DVD kiosk. I went to one located just inside the entrance to Foodland Supermarket. After reading the instructions provided on the machine I selected my DVD (Marley & Me) and swiped my credit card. It requested my e-mail address to send a receipt (optional) and showed me my DVD title and total due, $1.04. A few whirly noises and out popped the movie in its DVD case.
I checked my e-mail and there in my inbox was the receipt for the rental along with a coupon code for "Rent 1 get 1 free" which expires on 4/14. The $1/day rental fee requires that you return it by 7pm the following day. This morning before work I returned to the Foodland and inserted my disk into the machine where it scanned my case and confirmed the return. I also received another confirmation e-mail. So far so good. You can also reserve DVDs at the kiosk of your choice at the website.
In addition to the one time rentals, you can also sign up for membership for $12.99/month with unlimited, one at a time, rentals. For more information check out DVD Express.
I know there are other DVD rental programs available like Netflix which may be better and I have also seen another kiosk, DVD Play inside of Safeway stores which is the same concept as DVD Xpress. I suppose it is trial and error... and hopefully it doesn't cost you much in the end.
Received an e-mail coupon from Burger King for "One Free Upsize on a Small Value Meal Order." You can sign up to get promotions BK online.
Attention all Macy's shoppers!!! It is "Macy's Friends and Family Sale." Going on from 4/29-5/4. Sorry, I can't figure out how to attach the .pdf file. Help a gal out or e-mail me for the coupon.
Just passed by Jamba Juice and saw their in-store promotion. Get a 12 oz. steel-cut oatmeal (choice of three real fruit toppings: fresh bananas, apple cinnamon or blueberry and blackberry) and a 12 oz. juice (orange or carrot) for $4.95. Offer good everyday till 11 a.m.
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