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After 25 years, Netflix will be shutting down its DVD rental service this September (dvd.netflix.com)
submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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The last disc will be shipped on September 29th 2023 after 25 years of service.

After an incredible 25 year run, we've made the difficult decision to wind down at the end of September. Our goal has always been to provide the best service for our members, but as the DVD business continues to shrink, that's going to become increasingly difficult. Making 2023 our Final Season allows us to maintain our quality of service through the last day and go out on a high note.

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago (22 children)

What're they gonna do with all those dvds?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (10 children)

When Blockbuster shut down, they never made any attempt to collect DVDs that customers had out. That's how I scored my sweet, sweet copy of the classic Seth Green movie Without a Paddle.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Oh, the timeless classic also featuring Dax Shepard and Matthew Lillard? I'd call that a score, my friend.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Sounds right. I'm not sure if I've seen it.

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