76, Report:
#144212
Posted Date:
Jun 24 2005
Blockbuster Video Dishonest Rip Off All Blockbuster ripping off the consumer. Advertising NO LATE FEES BIG LIARS Granada Hills California
I am disgusted with the NO LATE FEE program that Blockbuster has implemented. They say that there are no late fees: until they charge your credit card the full amount of the movie when it does become late. They say that once the video is returned they will credit back your card back...
Entity
Categories: BBB Better Business Bureau
77, Report:
#147236
Posted Date:
Jun 23 2005
Blockbuster Video ripoff but it most depends where you just go Baltimore Maryland
Ok I do work for Blockbuster Video. I am not trying to def them right now. But I will say blockbuster does have rude emp in the company and etc. But it most something mean what store you go to.
Now I will say the store has a high responsibility to keep cause there are customer t...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
78, Report:
#136313
Posted Date:
Mar 25 2005
Blockbuster Online, Blockbuster, Blockbuster Video Online service is a ripoff don't even bother Blank Internet
This service is SLOWWWWW and they do not verify DVDs before shipping. Blockbuster Online is a RipOff!
OK, you get three rental DVDs delivered to your home, watch them, send them back, and get three more. Do this as many times as you can for $15-$20 a month. You know the drill.
...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
79, Report:
#134693
Posted Date:
Mar 12 2005
Blockbuster Video ripoff Vacaville California
My wife rented a Disney movie for our 9 year olds slumber/birthday party for the weekend then returned it the following Tuesday. She dropped it in their after hours drop box as we have done many times before. About 15 day's later, we notice a charge of $22.19 on our credit card fr...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
80, Report:
#134627
Posted Date:
Mar 11 2005
Blockbuster Video(Blockbuster Canada) insisted I pay late fees though not my fault, did not reply to letter, no answer, Mississauga, Toronto(Etobicoke), Ontario
I used to be a regular customer at the Blockbuster Video at Westdale Mall in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. One day I show up and the guy behind the counter tells me I owe Blockbuster $350 in late fees for returning videos late as well as videos not returned and also for game rentals...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
81, Report:
#132261
Posted Date:
Feb 26 2005
Blockbuster Video ripoff - deceptive advertising charged my bank account and caused insufficient fund charges refused to return my calls Hazel Crest Illinois
I saw the new blockbuster ads showing no more late fees. It never occured to me that I would be charged for the movies if I kept them late. I was not informed that I would be charged for the movies and a restocking fee if I kept the movies past a certain time. I normally keep mov...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
82, Report:
#132006
Posted Date:
Feb 25 2005
Producttestcenter Aka TheUseful Ignores requests for information, does not confirm receipt of Gift Repemption Voucher, does not send gift within 4 weeks, if ever! ripoff Delray Beach Florida
I responded to a Producttestcenter Internet ad to win a free Dell Laptop. I completed the required 6 offers from major retailers: E-bay, Discover Card, CITI, Blockbuster Video, AOL, American Express, etc.. But not without having to first complete 9 free offers costing $95 due to ...
Entity
Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
83, Report:
#128780
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2005
Blockbuster Video Did not do their job. Fullerton California
This is for the Blockbuster employees who give nice big grins when they tell their customers that their rentals are late.
I rented a game (7 days) and the last day conflicted with a flight schedule I had made. My flight was leaving on the sixth day of the rental. No biggie, I wo...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
84, Report:
#126278
Posted Date:
Jan 07 2005
Niu Tech, Emarket Research Group, TheUseful.Com, EarnFreeGifts, Consumer Incentive Promotions, Incentive Reward Center ripoff scam dubious guarantees false advertising fraudulent product testers wanted free $250 Toys R US Gift Card for being a Panelist misleading marketing research no response to emails inaccurate information no redemption voucher Delray Beach Florida
Incentive Reward Center ripoff scam dubious guarantees false advertising fraudulent product testers wanted free $250 Toys R US Gift Card for being a Panelist,misleading marketing research no response to emails inaccurate information, no redemption voucher
As solicited via my pers...
Entity
Categories: Internet Marketing Companies
85, Report:
#121585
Posted Date:
Jan 05 2005
EMarket Research Offer of market research in exchange for a Sony Playstation2 goes unfulfilled contact information worthless Delray Beach Florida
Through the eMarket Research Group, I agreed to purchase three trial services from Blockbuster Video, the New York Times, and Discover Card in exchange for a Sony Playstation2 and marketing research thereof. I have registered for, and am currently receiving, all three services, tho...
Entity
Categories: Computer Marketing Companies
86, Report:
#112299
Posted Date:
Dec 07 2004
BlockBuster Video ripoff--screwy return policy and they charge you for *late movies* that were dropped off on time Fall River Massachusetts
Its ridiculous. On more than one occassion a phone call would be made stating You are (insert number of day(s) here) late on returning (insert movie/game title here) We'd discuss it with them that we did in fact return the movies/games before the due date and then they would assure ...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
87, Report:
#117636
Posted Date:
Dec 05 2004
Blockbuster Video ripoff dishonest fraudulent billing Southern Pines North Carolina
First of all, I don't even have a membership at this store. My son does. Back in the summer, I used my debit card to buy a movie pass for him, but they didn't make it clear to me that the monthly fee would be debited from my account automatically. So I got a little excited when I lo...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
88, Report:
#102731
Posted Date:
Dec 02 2004
Blockbuster Video - charges 4 months after last visit ripoff Bangor Maine
I won't dispute charges for late-fees and such, as I'm sure many do. If I'm late it's my fault. But if indeed the charge to my account is from a valid late fee, shouldn't the late fee itself be timely, and not 4 months after the fact? Thus I'm left wondering if this is a valid late-...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
89, Report:
#118912
Posted Date:
Nov 19 2004
Everyfreegift.com Ripoff Falsely advertises to give gift cards to companies for registering for goods and products Internet
This on-line company seems legitimate enough; they advertise free gift cards for well known retail establishments like: Express, The Limited, The Good Guys, etc. In exchange for the gift card, which ranges from $50 to $250, the customer must sign up for a product or service on-line...
Entity
Categories: On-Line Business
90, Report:
#117939
Posted Date:
Nov 15 2004
BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO Violated privacy policy / Rented out thousands of dollers in merchandise to unknown under my account ripoff Phoenix Arizona
In 2002 I started getting late notices for rentals, I immediately went to the store were it all started. I was told by the supervisor I remember the guys who rented it was not you. He told me to speak to the district manager, I called him up, he apologized and told me not to worry...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
91, Report:
#117081
Posted Date:
Nov 10 2004
Blockbuster Video fraudulent billing, charging, unbelievably poor customer service. Internet
No wonder Netflix.com is killing Blockbuster's awful attempt at on-line/by mail video rental. I tried the two week FREE trial, only to find that they continued to send movies even after I had cancelled. I tried to call to ask them not to send any more movies, only to find that I c...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
92, Report:
#112027
Posted Date:
Nov 06 2004
Scentura Creations AKA SCI AKA Everlast Enterprises LIES, 30k?-No Way, No Office, No Keys, Sell perfume in parking lots ripoff new scam location Blockbuster Video on Forest Avenue Staten Island New York
Scentura's new scam location is now right next to Blockbuster Video on Forest Avenue. If you are thinking about responding to ads like 10 crazy managers needed to replace 10 lazy managers, save yourself the trouble and don't.
I attended the 3 hour second interview today and wa...
Entity
Categories: Employers
93, Report:
#106546
Posted Date:
Sep 17 2004
Blockbuster Video Incompetence, poor customer service, fraudulent billing practices--no thanks. Rip-off! Anchorage Alaska
I am writing this report on behalf of my significant other, Karen, who currently has a Blockbuster membership card (but not for much longer). Karen previously had her younger cousin, who is under 18, on her account because he is not old enough to get his own card. Karen removed him...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
94, Report:
#83107
Posted Date:
Sep 12 2004
Blockbuster Video ripoff, would not honor stated return policy, threatened customer Wood River Illinois
In November of 2002, I purchased several previously viewed DVDs from Blockbuster Video. Among them was a copy of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. I was unable to watch the DVD for a month, as I had also purchased the entire 3rd Season of the Sopranos, and was more inter...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
95, Report:
#95416
Posted Date:
Jun 18 2004
Art Institute of Dallas Rip-off! MVB Music Video Business-trained on obsolete & non-working equipment. Absolutely bogus career placement! Very expensive! Dallas Texas, Nationwide
I went to The Art Institute of Dallas Texas. I took the course MVB Music Video Business and graduated with honors. I applied myself and graduated with honors, so, I expected to get a good job. After all, they made sure I stayed in school so they would get their money that I was s...
Entity
Categories: Arts and Crafts
96, Report:
#92658
Posted Date:
May 24 2004
Blockbuster Video ripoff Bad customer service. Threats made to customers. Brooklyn New York
On May 22, 2004 I was on line waiting to return movies I rented. I have had problems in the past dropping videos in the return box and then being charged late fees. To avoid future problems like that I wait online and have them scan my videos returned.
There was a lady in front o...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
97, Report:
#88616
Posted Date:
Apr 22 2004
BlockBuster Video What a Ripoff Spring Texas
These moronic jerks are trying to make me pay for a movie that I have turned in. I told them in no uncertain terms that h*ll would freeze over before I paid for something I didnt have and gave them back their card !!!
Terry
Spring, TexasU.S.A.
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
98, Report:
#21104
Posted Date:
Apr 14 2004
Blockbuster Video Undeserved Extended Viewing Fees Brookfield Wisconsin
On May 11, 2002, I went to rent some video's at the Blockbuster Video store that I have been using since 1997. I was told that I owed $8.38 for late charges. I said that was impossible since I have health problem's and don't work. I have nothing better to do than remember to ret...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
99, Report:
#84639
Posted Date:
Mar 21 2004
Blockbuster Video Charges invalid late fees Jacksonville Florida
I have rented 3 movies on 2/19/04, I returned them on 2/21/04 before I went to work, which was 7:18 am.. Since then I rented 2 movies on 3/2/04 and no mention was made of any late charges.
When I rented movies last night, 3/19/04, suddenly I had $12.00 in late charges!!! I told ...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores
100, Report:
#4843
Posted Date:
Mar 12 2004
Blockbuster Blockheads ..the place sucks. *REBUTTALS employee says, it's the fault of the employee. ..smoke dope with the manager
In addition to a poorly trained staff in terms of customer service, we hate the Noon return time. Plus, there arent enough incentives to keep us going back.
Many people, including us know that they add late fees on when none are due. Also, this Blockbuster store does not carry a...
Entity
Categories: Video Stores