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Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:20:26 +0000

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Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:54:52 +0000

[...] much, but I was content to not “mix things up”. Remember, I was the guy who held onto Netflix way longer than I should, so clearly I’m hesitant to [...]

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Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:35:11 +0000

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Financing College by Selling the Van | The Happy Rock — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:43:31 +0000

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By: Do Netflix and Blockbuster Really Offer a Frugal DVD Rental Service? | Frugal Dad

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:44:08 +0000

[...] movie rental stores now offer 5/$5 deals, like the one mentioned in Debt Defier’s post at The Happy Rock (via MSN Smart Spending). Debt Defier recently canceled his Netflix plan after analyzing his [...]

By: Tanya

Tanya — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:15:53 +0000

I need to drive 8 miles to the nearest Blockbuster to get a movie. To return the movie takes another 16 mile trip. So, two gallons of gas later, Netflix is a bargain for me. I put it on hold for the summer months and can watch again in the winter.
My daughter has her own account and watches 6 movies a week, sometimes 9. Definitely get our money worth.
I would give up basic cable and Netflix before giving up my internet.

By: Tammy Brackett

Tammy Brackett — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:53:40 +0000

I dropped Netflix a long time ago. I’ve found my local library has a great selection of movie DVDs with a two week check out. I also recently discovered I could order newly released books by simply asking the librarian. There’s usually a three week wait, but when one is frugal one is also REALLY patient! I love books and I buy them at my local thrift mart for fifty cents for paperbacks and a buck for hardback books. Sometimes, after they’re gently read, I’ll sell them at half.com.
BTW- found you through Frugal Dad! I enjoy connecting with others who understand and appreciate the frugal way!

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Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:46:23 +0000

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By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:10:32 +0000

Everybody says the service is great for Redbox, Netflix, etc. Why even pay in the first place? Went to my local library branch, signed up for a free account, and can check out dvds for FREE for up to 2 weeks. Costs me nothing and they have a great selection that I can reserve online!

By: How Netflix was costing him $10 a movie - Smart Spending Blog: Money saving tips from around the web – MSN Money

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:14:46 +0000

[...] account, which cost them $4.95 a month. “Since January 2007 we had only returned/rented 10 movies,” he wrote in a post at The Happy Rock. “Ten movies in 20 months. Ten movies for $100 — $10 a movie. We were probably [...]