quick LoveFilm question - any additional cost for new release dvd/blurays ??

loulou123

Hi i just joined lovefilm (was a member years ago, but wanted to try their streaming thing.)

I realised a lot of the new release films to be streamed are at an additional cost, but just wanted to check if the physical copies (ie dvd and blurays) are included in the package - 2 unlimited and that there is not an additional cost for these to be sent to you.

Thanks for your help.

jjscotman

Hi...I have the same 2 disc unlimited package as you but with games included which costs a little extra (£11.22 versus £9.99 with no games).
The Lovefilm system works well and discs are usually received/returned in 24 working hours subject to occasional hiccups caused by Royal Mail.
Unless you choose to stream some of the newer or "better" titles which costs £2 or £3 per film, there are no additional charges and postage is free free in both directions.
For me as a stingy Scotsman I never pay to stream films and just wait for them to come out on dvd. There is a long list of films which are free to stream and while most are older sometimes you get pretty decent or newer films. I'm hoping the new competition from Netflix will cause lovefilm to improve its free streaming list.
I think the key is getting best value from Lovefilm is to always keep at least 20 or 30 films on the top priority list of films you want to rent , keep updating the list as new films come out, watch films soon as possible after receipt and also return discs quickly.
Hope this helps - sorry to be a bit verbose !!