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Speelie
Senior Member

Fort Collins, CO
1191 Posts
5/01
Posted - May 25 2002 : 12:53PM
I've had good experiences the last time I ordered through Jaded and DVDEmpire, but I still do most of my purchasing through XRentDVD.com, and they remain the best company overall IMHO.
Even as they have all in-stock items at 15% off, and occasional studio sales beyond this, they manage to keep almost all of their inventory IN-STOCK! And when the run out of something, it is often back in-stock in 24-48 hours. This is all reflected in the real time availability (I snatched up one of the last copies of LWCBBMD14 yesterday, it was out of stock, but will likely be available again soon). This is outstanding, and the best I have yet encountered online.
Besides this, they continue to ship same day, send e-mails when an order is placed, and again when it ships, and offer good customer service when there is a problem. Happily, I haven't hada problem yet in 2002, and the worst that happened when I had a problem in 2001 was that, on a rent to own purchase, they forgot to send me the DVD cases. I then requested the cases, and they were accidentally sent twice, but only charged once.
If they would only SELL (not rent) to Europe, you non-Mer'cans reading this could take advantage of their service (maybe if they get enough requests, they would add international sales). If you are in the US, and you don't like the service of some other company, give XRent a try. Of course, you'll be disappointed if you are searching for cheapo comps or free shipping, but I'm happy to pay a small shipping fee when I know my order is shipped same day, and I receive e-mail confirmation of this.
Zatoichi
Member

Sunny California
414 Posts
1/01
Posted - May 25 2002 : 3:03PM
I have been very happy with XRent-even though I hate paying sales tax (one of the hazards of being a Californian), their ongoing 15% off on all instock titles has more than made up for it. Service has been excellent, and the $2.99 flat shipping fee for Priority Mail is a good deal as well.
Mr. Bulbous
Member

An ass that's a true Starr.
117 Posts
3/02
Posted - Jun 2 2002 : 12:50PM
I just have a quick question about XRentDVD.com. Since they only ship the DVD cases if you're purchasing a brand new copy or request the case(s)with the rent2own option...how do they mail your rental discs? Do they ship the discs in individual CD/DVD type sleeves or some sort of protective envelope?

Just wondering because I'm tempted to order from them, and I think NOT sending the cases is a great idea to keep shipping costs down a bit.

-Mr. Bulbous
"Move me and move me again..."
-King's X

XRentGuy
XRentDVD

XRentDVD Employee - with a little pull ;)
53 Posts
4/01
Posted - Jun 2 2002 : 6:30PM
So far as rentals go, we only ship the DVDs themselves in a sleave. Something to consider though is that we charge a flat $2.99 for shipping, so it really doesn't matter if you want to rent or buy, shipping is going to be the same amount, assuming of course you don't choose USPS Express Mail. Hope this answers your question.

XRentGuy

Mr. Bulbous
Member

An ass that's a true Starr.
117 Posts
3/02
Posted - Jun 5 2002 : 3:31PM
Thanks XRentGuy for the info. XRent just got a new customer. The selection is tremendous, and I'm looking forward to the titles I have on order.

-Mr. Bulbous
"Move me and move me again..."
-King's X

 
Red Dog
Member

7 Posts
4/00
Posted - Jun 11 2002 : 9:33PM
It looks like their rental prices went up a smidge. I have to give them props though. I just placed a rental order at 9:11 et. 16 minutes later I got an e-mail saying that it had shipped. Now that is fast service.
blake_fan
Member

Under the spell of my muse.
175 Posts
1/01
Posted - Jun 11 2002 : 11:59PM
I do a tremendous amount of renting with XrentDVD and cannot recommend them highly enough. They are =extremely= fast with their shipping.

My only complaint is they do not stock enough of my favorite genre - classics. But I rent what they do have.

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