Let's say I rent Superman Returns on HD DVD, and oops, I lose it. What kind of charges do BB or Netflix impose on you? Market value? Less? More?

For standard definition it was $20 but I'm not sure about HD.

If *you* lose it?...I once was accused of losing "Phantom of the Opera", and they charged $21 to my CC (although it eventually turned up). If you say it is lost in the mail, I don't think they charge you anything (covered by insurance)....but place you on a *list*. I think from this point on, if you lose another movie, then you will be charged for it rather then be given the benefit of the doubt.

I dont know. I have had a few that get lost in the mail over the years and they just go on about it. This is what netflix has to say about paying for lost disc.
We are aware that a disc may occasionally be lost during the shipping process through no fault of the customer. Therefore, it is our policy to replace lost movies at no charge. If an excessive amount of lost DVD reports are filed on an account, we will place the account under review and notify the customer via email.
This is what blockbuster has to say about it.
We understand that DVDs sometimes get lost during the shipping process, and so we will replace the occasional lost disc at no charge.
Of course they are both talking about lost in shipping, and not lost at your house or something.

If *you* lose it?...I once was accused of losing "Phantom of the Opera", and they charged $21 to my CC (although it eventually turned up). If you say it is lost in the mail, I don't think they charge you anything (covered by insurance)....but place you on a *list*. I think from this point on, if you lose another movie, then you will be charged for it rather then be given the benefit of the doubt.
They do put you on a watch, but its not by how many are lost really. Well in saying that the longer you are with them the more potential to loose disc. I had two disc within a month get lost in the mail and they never had a problem with it. Now if you start loosing one every week, then I think they would just cancel your account.

I noticed on Netflix, you can actually choose, "I lost it, charge me for it". I would hate to click it and have them tell me, "We have charged your credit card $40 for the lost rental, have a nice day." For that price, it would be worth buying it to return. However, if it was "We have charged your credit card $12.99"....well, hmmmmmmmm

I out right lost a BB mail in movie. I waited until I found a used copy, bought it and stuck it in the envelope. I would suggest the same for you with the HD title. I highly doubt they will charge something like $12.99 or even $19.99....so it would be cheaper to find a used copy and take care of it that way.

Here's a used copy from amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Superman-Returns-Combo-DVD-Standard/dp/B000JVT092/sr=1-14/qid=1170440570/ref=sr_1_14/104-7512528-6506325?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

Or sign up for google checkout and use the $10 coupon....try ebay too

If *you* lose it?...I once was accused of losing "Phantom of the Opera", and they charged $21 to my CC (although it eventually turned up). At what point do they charge you? Since they have a "no late fee" policy, I have had The Breakfast Club for over a month. Will they assume I lost it at some point and charge me?

At what point do they charge you? Since they have a "no late fee" policy, I have had The Breakfast Club for over a month. Will they assume I lost it at some point and charge me?

Online or in-store? If in-store, they have probably already charged you. If online, never, it is just taking a spot in your queue.

I have had the occasional disc go missing from both Netflix and BB. As per their agreement, I have never been charged for a disc.

At what point do they charge you? Since they have a "no late fee" policy, I have had The Breakfast Club for over a month. Will they assume I lost it at some point and charge me?


This was for Blockbuster Total Access (local rental coupon). The charged me about 10days after it was supposedly lost.

Online or in-store? If in-store, they have probably already charged you. If online, never, it is just taking a spot in your queue.

I had united 93 for about 3 or 4 months before I wachted it from netflix. never an issue.

Adam

I had united 93 for about 3 or 4 months before I wachted it from netflix. never an issue.

Adam

Wow, you must have a busy schedule! :eek:

Marc.

Let's say I rent Superman Returns on HD DVD, and oops, I lose it. What kind of charges do BB or Netflix impose on you? Market value? Less? More?

So what you are actually asking everyone here is "Should i steal it or not !?"

So what you are actually asking everyone here is "Should i steal it or not !?"

WOW, i didn't catch the wording in the OP's original post. You maybe correct it does seem a little odd to phrase it that way. What say OP? If so, that would pretty crappy thing to do.

I know on certain collectable titles (though not the case here), ppl have done it. OOP title worthbig money on ebay vs the costs of not returning it to BB.

So what you are actually asking everyone here is "Should i steal it or not !?"

No, that's not what I'm asking. Can you read, if so, read all of the posts. The question was asked because if I lose one, do they charge so much that it's worth buying and replacing.