Blockbusters UK are in Admin

[arista]

4, 000 jobs at risk

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I am amazed Blockbusters lasted this long.

http://news.sky.com/story/1038898/sky-sources-blockbuster-uk-collapses

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[Marcus.]

oh my stars

[Livia]

My local Blockbuster closed last May. It was right round the corner to wear I work... I really miss it.

[Kazanne]

oh Cripes,another big name going.

[Jesus.]

Free stuff on the internet is better than Blockbusters.

[arista]

My local Blockbuster closed last May. It was right round the corner to wear I work... I really miss it.


Yes they cut back stores
so they could carry on.

But it seems the Market Place
has changed so much with Downloads
or lovefilm posting etc.

[arista]

Free stuff on the internet is better than Blockbusters.


Nothing is Free


Illegal Downloads are common


You are Part Of The Problem

[Livia]

Free stuff on the internet is better than Blockbusters.

I don't have to go through all the holes in that argument, do I? Tell me I don't...

[Jesus.]

Although it's vacuous, it's my personal truth.

[Livia]

Yes they cut back stores
so they could carry on.

But it seems the Market Place
has changed so much with Downloads
or lovefilm posting etc.

It's not the same, having stuff posted or downloading it. I could go in and have a chat with one of the geeky boys in there who knew the kind of film or game I liked and would recommend stuff. Pretty soon everyone can just stay at home at their computer for ever and never interact with another soul.

[Kizzy]

More job losses... :(

[Livia]

Although it's vacuous, it's my personal truth.

Once everyone's downloading stuff for free, what's the incentive for people to make music or films?

[Scarlett.]

As sad as it is, this was bound to happen, there is much easier ways of getting films, games and music now (and no, I don't mean illegal downloads), sure, DVDs and CDs are still a thing, but in 2015/2016? I doubt it.

[Mrluvaluva]

It's very sad, and a shame the way retailers are coping in the current climate. With regards to free downloads though, there are ways of getting content for free, or very cheaply these days. For instance, Sky have an On Demand service, which gives you access to hundreds of movies, and Catch Up services, at no extra cost (depending on what package you have). It's a fact these days, that there are many ways to watch content directly on your TV. I cannot remember the last time I bought (or rented) a DVD, and at one time, I used to buy an awful lot.

[Marc]

It was coming...

I'll burn my membership card.

[Tom4784]

It was always going to happen, no way it could compete with Lovefilm and internet services.

[Jesus.]

Once everyone's downloading stuff for free, what's the incentive for people to make music or films?

I agree, but.........internets.

[InOne]

Ah shame :( I remember even in the 90's though all the independant ones were starting to close because of piracy. It just got a load worse with the explosion of the internet.

[Nedusa]

I thought they went out of business years ago...!!

[Ammi]

..I think it's quite sad and especially with HMV closing down as well...I don't like downloading videos/music..I prefer to have actual cds and dvds and I like to go into a shop and spend time looking at them because I don't always know what I want..I find something I haven't watched for ages or an old black and white movie and I buy it on instinct, rather than specifically look for it, like you would on the internet...

[arista]

I thought they went out of business years ago...!!

Half there stores had closed
So what was left failed to get New Stock fast.

[arista]

..I think it's quite sad and especially with HMV closing down as well...I don't like downloading videos/music..I prefer to have actual cds and dvds and I like to go into a shop and spend time looking at them because I don't always know what I want..I find something I haven't watched for ages or an old black and white movie and I buy it on instinct, rather than specifically look for it, like you would on the internet...


Yes thats why HMV
has a place
I hope they keep the Oxford St branch

[Mrluvaluva]

Yes thats why HMV
has a place
I hope they keep the Oxford St branch

The Oxford St branch has so much more than regular stores though (such as a big vinyl section), and it has a huge selection.

[Nedusa]

On a related topic ie HMV going into receivership, I heard from a friend that HMV were selling Gift vouchers in all their stores up to 24 hrs before their doors closed (probably for the last time). Surely this is blatant theft knowing they were about to go bust and yet still selling gift vouchers knowing that they would never be redeemed.

No wonder people were angry when the news broke, I mean this is scandalous stealing money from people under the guise of "gift Vouchers" whilst all the time the Company knew they were about to pull the plug....

Disgusting.....!!!!!!

[GiRTh]

Not surprising really. I', sur[prised there are still so many branches in my local town.

[arista]

Blockbusters will still take Gift Vouchers
just said on Radio 5.

[Shaun]

:(

I only used it for preowned stuff though

[Joelle.]

Paying £10 or so to download a film seems like youre getting completely ripped off. There is nothing like going into a shop like HMV and browsing, coming across stuff you weren't necessarily looking for and buying a physical copy of something you can always transfer to your PC later. You can't get that with the internet (besides amazon and play) so I just hope they can continue to trade, probably in a more condensed form, with fewer stores etc. They have branched out too much with gadgets and technology etc in the past few years, so they should stick to films and music and maybe games if they do survive.

[Scarlett.]

Paying £10 or so to download a film seems like youre getting completely ripped off. There is nothing like going into a shop like HMV and browsing, coming across stuff you weren't necessarily looking for and buying a physical copy of something you can always transfer to your PC later. You can't get that with the internet (besides amazon and play) so I just hope they can continue to trade, probably in a more condensed form, with fewer stores etc. They have branched out too much with gadgets and technology etc in the past few years, so they should stick to films and music and maybe games if they do survive.

But for £6 a month, you can watch any number of films and tv series online with Netflix, there's no limit.

[the truth]

the high street as we knew it , is dead ....in the UK 10 years ago 6% bought their goods online ...now its 74%....the only ones who survive will need to go with the online side of the business quick....even giants like marks may one day fall

[arista]

It was a old type store


http://news.sky.com/story/1051639/blockbuster-to-close-164-high-street-stores

[Vanessa]

They're closing the HMV Trocadero. I love that shop. :( Oh well, at least the one in Oxford Street is stying open.

[Jake.]

Not surprised, no body really rents films anymore

[smeagol]

blockbusters is one company i,ll be glad to see go down the pan. far too expensive they have been milking us dry too long.
shame about hmv though the last of the music stores. now unless you got a pc music is dead