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Lovefilm

Hi All,

Does anyone use Lovefilm?

If anyone is on the unlimited account, how many DVD's do you actually get a month.

Im looking at signing up, to save money from going out, and wondered if they are as good as the website suggests?

Thanks
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  • twi1ight
    twi1ight Posts: 485 Forumite
    I have the 4 discs a month package and find the turnaround time very good. If I post a disc back on Monday, the next one normally arrives Wednesday.
  • anderson8
    anderson8 Posts: 1,224 Forumite
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    we had the unlimited package with 1 dvd at home a month. by the time we watched themand sent them back we onley got about 3 per month, then its also a hassle if a faulty one comes through.
    we cancelled after 3 months
  • cgk1
    cgk1 Posts: 1,300 Forumite
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    I've been a member of both Lovefilm and Blockbuster, there are of a muchness but I found that Blockbuster was quicker at turning around blurays (which might not be a consideration for you); having said that, Lovefilm also has a streaming service that you have access to if you have a PS3 or other suitable device.
  • Lemoncurd
    Lemoncurd Posts: 965 Forumite
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    We have been using Lovefilm for about 4 months and every single time have had the next one back within 48hrs of posting the old one.
  • I've been with them for years, after doing all of the free trials and they are very good. I have just changed from an unlimited 2 dvd to 4 a month and regret it slightly already. With the 2 disc unlimited we were getting through 2 or 3 discs a week. It's very good value for money. We have only downgraded as we have just bought a pvr but we have already watched our 4 discs in 2 weeks and are now paying extra for online films or blockbuster, which makes no sense. The trick is to make sure you have a film for the weekend so always post one back before Thursday so you don't end up at Blockbusters.

    I thoroughly recommend them and it is very easy to change your account to suit you.

    Whatever you do, don't rent Lost.
    I'm sure I went upstairs for some reason.
  • wendz86
    wendz86 Posts: 7,175 Forumite
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    I have the two disk at home unlimited package and tend to get through about two a week so 8 a month ish.
  • kavics17
    kavics17 Posts: 2,235 Forumite
    We have the minimum package, 2 discs a month but have been a member for about 3-4 years. No problem with service, we had the unlimited one as well but due to lack of time we now just watch 2 a month.
  • Hermia
    Hermia Posts: 4,473 Forumite
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    I have the unlimited 2 disc at a time package and am very happy with it. I find the turnaround time to be really good. It's also good that you can now watch some films online too. I have about 15 on my wishlist that I can view online which is handy if there is a problem with the post.
  • Kcgc
    Kcgc Posts: 60 Forumite
    Thanks all, am def very interested now. Will give them a try.

    I signed up for the free trial - and being blonde and not wanting my card to be charged, cancelled immediately.

    It said to cancel anytime during the 2 weeks, but because I've cancelled already - they wont send any out, and now lost out on free trial. D'oh!
  • red_devil
    red_devil Posts: 10,793 Forumite
    just get sky movies it works out cheaper if you like your films etc.
    :footie:
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