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Posted By: JackDeth DVD Rental ? - 17th Mar 2011 12:31am
Hi, I'm new to Wirral and was looking for a place, other than Blockbuster to rent films.

I'm in Bromborough and can't seem to find any around locally. Neighbours have said that there were many here in years gone by, both here in Brom and in Eastham too. I've checked Yellow Pages, but it seems a little out of date.

I was a Lovefilm member but was fed up of things getting sent that I really didn't want, and as for Sky I'd rather pay them as little as possible. Where I used to live, in Nottingham there was a great little place that would have EVERYTHING !

Anyone any ideas ? Sorry to drone on on my first post !! Thanks.
Posted By: MattLFC Re: DVD Rental ? - 17th Mar 2011 12:41am
The only BB's I know of nowadays is in Birkenhead and Moreton - would have thought there would be one up your way but maybe not.. I thought there used to be a video shop around the Eastham/Brom area, not far from Carlett Park, having said that, I don't know where I got the thought from, I just recall seeing one around that area a few years ago whilst driving around there.
Posted By: Anonymous Re: DVD Rental ? - 17th Mar 2011 12:44am
In the same vein as Lovefilm, you can get Blockbuster online. I seem to remember they had quite the selection.
Posted By: JackDeth Re: DVD Rental ? - 17th Mar 2011 12:44am
Thanks Matt, apparently the Eastham / Brom ones have closed down now. I'm really trying to stay away from Blockbuster as I prefer to shop Independent. Thanks anyway though !!
Posted By: _Ste_ Re: DVD Rental ? - 17th Mar 2011 12:44am
i haven`t seen a video shop other than blockbuster for a while.

Tbh, i`d rather buy than rent, they`re quite cheap nowadays, even blu-ray has dropped in price smile
Posted By: JackDeth Re: DVD Rental ? - 17th Mar 2011 12:49am
I know Ste, it looks like they have gone the way of the Record Shop. I used to buy loads of DVDs, but to be honest barely watched them more than once, so in our last house move got rid and went back to renting.
Posted By: RUDEBOX Re: DVD Rental ? - 17th Mar 2011 1:00am
Maybe try all the online free trials...Tesco, Asda etc etc
Posted By: JackDeth Re: DVD Rental ? - 17th Mar 2011 1:06am
Thanks Rudebox. I'll give that a go. Looks like we've missed the boat on moving near a proper old style Video Shop.
Posted By: MattLFC Re: DVD Rental ? - 17th Mar 2011 1:25am
Originally Posted by RUDEBOX
Maybe try all the online free trials...Tesco, Asda etc etc

Thier all run by Lovefilm though... and iirc, Lovefilm only allow you to have one free trial per address in x amount of months. Some of their satellite providers do allow you to tral their service even after tralling another Lovefilm service, but no all.

Quite how the competition commission never did anything about Lovefilm buying up all the competition (ScreenSelect etc are all gone) is beyond me, but I guess thats what happens sometimes, and now they have monopoly over the industry in the UK.
Posted By: cathie Re: DVD Rental ? - 17th Mar 2011 9:17am
Can't you just download themn and burnthem to dvd yourself?
Posted By: JackDeth Re: DVD Rental ? - 17th Mar 2011 9:30am
Thanks Cathie, but I've no idea how to do that !! Also, a former neighbour of mine got prosecuted for it last year, so I'll give it a miss !
Posted By: Anonymous Re: DVD Rental ? - 17th Mar 2011 9:43am
try stagevu or ps3divx if you are wanting to download smile
Posted By: Maisie Re: DVD Rental ? - 17th Mar 2011 1:03pm
There used to be a DVD/Video Rental shop on Cross Lane in Bebington, not sure if it's still there. It's 2 or 3 shops up form the coop. Was still there 6 months ago!
Posted By: Nigel Re: DVD Rental ? - 17th Mar 2011 3:43pm
Snips DVD is very good indeed, the owner "Dave" knows his stuff! I am a member myself.

22, Cross Lane, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside CH63 3AL.
0151 334 4312

Website link
Posted By: JackDeth Re: DVD Rental ? - 17th Mar 2011 3:50pm
Thanks Nigel / Maisie. I think that's by the Grammar school isn't it ? I'm up that way tomorrow so I'll call in. Judging from their website & Facebook page they seem just what I'm looking for. I'll give it a shot ! Cheers.
Posted By: Maisie Re: DVD Rental ? - 18th Mar 2011 6:54am
Originally Posted by JackDeth
Thanks Nigel / Maisie. I think that's by the Grammar school isn't it ? I'm up that way tomorrow so I'll call in. Judging from their website & Facebook page they seem just what I'm looking for. I'll give it a shot ! Cheers.


You're Welcome smile
Posted By: JackDeth Re: DVD Rental ? - 18th Mar 2011 11:50am
Excellent recommendation folks !! I've just joined there today. It was easy, and I think they have more films than I've ever seen in my life !

The guy there was helpful too Nigel. Not sure if he was the owner, but he was great to deal with. Thanks !
Posted By: Nigel Re: DVD Rental ? - 18th Mar 2011 6:23pm
Originally Posted by JackDeth
Excellent recommendation folks !! I've just joined there today. It was easy, and I think they have more films than I've ever seen in my life !

The guy there was helpful too Nigel. Not sure if he was the owner, but he was great to deal with. Thanks !


Glad to be of assistance.
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