This is an interesting topic to me because we all know how rapidly Blockbuster imploded during the late '00s. It was still one of the biggest companies in the United States in 2005, and by 2010 it was bankrupt.

The last time I ever rented a video from Blockbuster was in June 2008. It was the 2007 Transformers movie on DVD. It was about a month or two later that I signed up for Netflix for the first time, and I never went back to Blockbuster again after that.

Also, on a side note, the last movie I rented on VHS from Blockbuster was in 2003, though I don't remember the name of it.

Roughly 2004, or 2005. But I still went to a video store 2004/2005 and after all the way until 2010/2011, when that video store closed down.

Hmm 2012? I should know this since I went there all the time! Lol But basically until the last one here closed. Now I go to Family Video. Well it's been a while cause we no longer have a working DVD player but that's where we have an account. I wish I would have applied to work at Blockbuster, free rentals!

I think around 2003/04.

The last time I remember being in Blockbuster was sometime in the mid-2000s, about 2005 or maybe early 2006. I remember the game Psychonauts being brand new at the time, and I guess that title stuck in my head.

Apparently these locations still exist. Maybe I should call the numbers to verify lol


From http://www.blockbuster.com/franchise.html
ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP PHONE
5600 Debarr Road #5  Anchorage  AK  99504-2300  907-338-3456 
12350 Industry Way Ste 110  Anchorage  AK  99515-4301  907-345-5001 
206 E Northern Lights Blvd  Anchorage  AK  99503-4023  907-274-1122 
2203 W Diamond Blvd  Anchorage  AK  99515  907-344-7800 
12032 Business Blvd  Eagle River  AK  99577-7725  907-694-1110 
3637 Airport Way, Suite 100  Fairbanks  AK  99709-4763  907-479-3928 
44 College Rd Ste A  Fairbanks  AK  99701-1706  907-451-7851 
9108 Mendenhall Mall Rd.  Juneau  AK  99801-7112  907-789-1872 
746 W 12th St  Juneau  AK  99801-1528  907-463-5800 
10544 Kenai Spur Highway #A  Kenai  AK  99611-7811  907-283-6559 
320 N. Santa Claus Lane  North Pole  AK  99705-6053  907-488-8668 
44376 Sterling Highway  Soldotna  AK  99669-8033  907-260-3460 
591 E Parks Hwy Ste 401  Wasilla  AK  99654-8165  907-373-1170 
2305 S US Highway 1  Fort Pierce  FL  34982-5920  772-489-0801 
515 W Monroe St  Delphi  IN  46923-1454  765-564-3700 
411 N Halleck St  Demotte  IN  46310-9419  219-987-3477 
815 S Heaton St  Knox  IN  46534-2042  574-772-2266 
839 N Main St  Monticello  IN  47960-1757  574-583-3232 
575 W Parks Dr  Rensselaer  IN  47978-3059  219-866-2257 
71 Rochester Plaza  Rochester  IN  46975  574-223-7433 
2333 Lakeway Dr  Russell Springs  KY  42642-4510  270-866-3233 
4231 S Highway 27  Somerset  KY  42501-6190  606-677-0198 
342 N Highway 27  Somerset  KY  42503-1736  606-677-0299 
1418 Heather Dr  Opelousas  LA  70570-7716  337-942-5444 
2308 Bemidji Ave  Bemidji  MN  56601-2318  218-751-5400 
2220 S Harper Rd  Corinth  MS  38834-6700  662-286-1990 
1707 S Washington St  Grand Forks  ND  58201-6335  701-795-4060 
2680 NE Highway 20  Bend  OR  97701-6208  541-388-8987 
61292 S Highway 97 Ste 130  Bend  OR  97702-3242  541-385-8111 
211 NE Revere Ave  Bend  OR  97701-4010  541-385-9111 
45 NE Plum St  Madras  OR  97741-1950  541-475-8111 
214 N Molalla Ave  Molalla  OR  97038-8841  503-829-4230 
946 SW 9th St Bldg 100  Redmond  OR  97756-2700  541-923-5111 
37401 Highway 26  Sandy  OR  97055-7206  503-668-3575 
1225 E St. Patrick St Ste D  Rapid City  SD  57701-5856  605-721-2878 
532 E Anamosa St.  Rapid City  SD  57701-0787  605-716-2562 
914 Mulberry Ave  Selmer  TN  38375-2336  731-645-6601 
1805 Ruben Torres Blvd Ste A6  Brownsville  TX  78521-1112  956-982-1811 
1510 S Sugar Rd  Edinburg  TX  78539-5495  956-384-9083 
10501 Gateway Blvd W  El Paso  TX  79925-7934  915-595-2841 
5400 Montana  El Paso  TX  79903-4910  915-772-3328 
1890 George Dieter  El Paso  TX  79936-4327  915-855-7500 
6135 N Mesa St Ste C  El Paso  TX  79912-4516  915-833-2000 
1796 N. Zaragosa  El Paso  TX  79936-7909  915-855-7300 
10765 Kenworthy St Ste A  El Paso  TX  79924-1748  915-821-9222 
115 Americas Ave Ste C  El Paso  TX  79907-6906  915-972-0300 
601 N 77 Sunshine Strip  Harlingen  TX  78550-8845  956-423-3333 
2708 W Nolana Ave Ste 260  McAllen  TX  78504-4184  956-682-3183 
201 N Shary Rd  Mission  TX  78572  956-583-6619 
515 W Oaklawn Rd  Pleasanton  TX  78064-4035  830-569-8533 
802 N Texas Blvd  Weslaco  TX  78596-4808  956-969-9166 

2010, the first and only time I went to Blockbuster. They asked for my ID to buy Halo 3: ODST because it was M-rated, the only time I ever got carded for a video game! I left my ID at home... Thankfully it was only 10 minutes from my house so I could go get it, but, ugh!

2010, the first and only time I went to Blockbuster. They asked for my ID to buy Halo 3: ODST because it was M-rated, the only time I ever got carded for a video game! I left my ID at home... Thankfully it was only 10 minutes from my house so I could go get it, but, ugh!


The only time I've ever been carded buying a video game was Perfect Dark Zero which I got along with my Xbox 360 at launch in 2005. Thankfully I did have my ID with me, or things could've gotten ugly!

I've only been into Blockbuster a couple times. The Blockbuster in where I live was closed around 2012, so I didn't really go there a lot.

2007

That's the year where Netflix started up their online streaming service and arguably what accelerated Blockbuster's decline.

Around 2009/2010. I remember my friend's dad drove us to Blockbuster so he could rent a DVD, forgot the title. By that point my family didn't really go there often. I think the last time my family went there regularly was probably around 2007 id say.

The only time I've ever been carded buying a video game was Perfect Dark Zero which I got along with my Xbox 360 at launch in 2005. Thankfully I did have my ID with me, or things could've gotten ugly!


I thought carding for video games was a 2010s thing, maybe some new law passed. When I was a kid/teen, I got away with buying M-rated games all the time. ;D

Also my family would also go to a few Mom & Pop Brick/Mortar Video Stores along with Blockbuster's (largely forgotten) rival Hollywood Video. Heck I actually have more personal memories renting games from Hollywood Video over Blockbuster

Hey Zelda, off-topic, but did you get the second PM I sent you? The one about our YT channels.

Also my family would also go to a few Mom & Pop Brick/Mortar Video Stores along with Blockbuster's (largely forgotten) rival Hollywood Video. Heck I actually have more personal memories renting games from Hollywood Video over Blockbuster

It's the opposite for me, lol. I remember always going to Blockbuster when I was younger; I think I've only set foot in one Hollywood Video.

Probably during the mid 2000's.

It's the opposite for me, lol. I remember always going to Blockbuster when I was younger; I think I've only set foot in one Hollywood Video.

I've only been to one but went for a few months straight then only returned occasionally. We also had a Movie Gallery I went to a few times. Remember when Saw was just barely starting? Well I rented the first sequel there. And after that, those movies became crap lmao. I've also been to some Mom & Pop stores. But I don't know if any of them are even around anymore. And back when grocery stores would carry them, that was awesome too. But in all it was mainly about Blockbuster for both movies and games. Now, as I've said, I only go to Family Video. But I need to get a new DVD player. 

Also, I have only used redbox once, and that was under my sister's account. Has anyone else used that?

And I find Netflix very boring for the most part. I miss when Hulu was free and I could watch old shows for free. Now it's all paid. They have paid movies on Youtube. Which sucks cause they used to be a lot less strict. All kinds of movies were uploaded and people obviously couldn't charge. But they did it for fellow fans of the films and shows. Now only a few occasions arise when I can find something on there for free. I've never tried Amazon and I don't know what Hulu is like now. I know we've discussed this somewhere else. But I much prefer to stay on topic of Blockbuster or other video stores. As I'm sure the rest of you do too. :P

Also, I have only used redbox once, and that was under my sister's account. Has anyone else used that?



No But I do use Netflix.

I went to Hollywood Video too.

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2011, the year they closed down. The purpose of going was to get videos for cheap because they were giving them all away for really cheap. But before they closed down me and my family went there very often like almost weekly all throughout the late 2000s. I really miss those days now looking back.  :\'(

The last time I went to a Blockbuster was probably around 2009. I remember them closing up in my area around then. I used to go to Blockbuster regularly, and Hollywood video, and back when they had movies for rent at grocery stores I'd get them there too. In the early to mid 90s there was a place called All-American Rental in my area, which rented out movies, video games, and furniture, and my family would go there a lot too.

I honestly cannot remember.

I just know that the location(s) nearest me closed their doors in late 2013 or thereabouts.

I honestly cannot remember.

I just know that the location(s) nearest me closed their doors in late 2013 or thereabouts.

Here in Canada all of the Blockbusters were gone by the end of 2011.

Here in Canada all of the Blockbusters were gone by the end of 2011.

And in the U.S. they stuck around for another two years (roughly). I even remember driving past one that even had a "GOING OUT OF BUSINESS" sign in its windows.

2011, the year they closed down. The purpose of going was to get videos for cheap because they were giving them all away for really cheap. But before they closed down me and my family went there very often like almost weekly all throughout the late 2000s. I really miss those days now looking back.  :\'(


and now with Netflix and Hulu you never have to step out of the house (except for the popcorn and soda) ;)

and now with Netflix and Hulu you never have to step out of the house (except for the popcorn and soda) ;)

But if you buy popcorn at a store (either bagged or boxed, from a brand such as Jolly Time, Orville Reddenbachers or Jiffy Pop) and you have a popcorn popper at your home (or even a microwave), then you can prepare it at home.

Either 2007 or 2008. I stopped around the time that streaming movies started to become more common now that I really think about it. Know I still bought DVDs, but don't think I went to Blockbuster for them.

Question, when did Blockbuster trash their VHS tapes? I'm guessing it was around 2004-2006 because that's when all the other retail companies got rid of their tapes.

Question, when did Blockbuster trash their VHS tapes? I'm guessing it was around 2004-2006 because that's when all the other retail companies got rid of their tapes.

I think it might have been before then, probably circa the early 00s. I remember going to one such store in 2004 and all they had was DVDs.

However, you could still buy blank tapes in stores.

I think it might have been before then, probably circa the early 00s. I remember going to one such store in 2004 and all they had was DVDs.

However, you could still buy blank tapes in stores.

I believe it was 2006 actually. They stopped saying available on "DVD and video" on ads and stopped selling VHS in 2006 if my memory serves me right.

Late 2006 shift strikes again.

2011 here.  I stopped going frequently around 2009.

The blockbuster I had didn't get rid of VHS tapes until Blu rays came around. From what the Cashier told me at the time they needed space for the Blu ray discs . So instead of going to the hassle of having to having to rework the place they simply just got rid of their VHS tapes. Logical move as people weren't buying VHS tapes outside of blank VHS tapes from 2006-2008. When I went in '08 they stopped selling the blank tapes as people started using blank discs to put their home videos on.

Question, when did Blockbuster trash their VHS tapes? I'm guessing it was around 2004-2006 because that's when all the other retail companies got rid of their tapes.


Considering I have never gone to a Blockbuster with literal stocks of VHS tapes, I'm not sure. My family never cared about getting movies from Blockbuster, since the one they went to before I was born was utter trash.

I know it was the mid 00's when the VHS tapes stopped getting made. 2006 sounds right. But as far as I remember the stores in my town, not just blockbuster, stopped renting them out earlier than that. They were probably just sitting on the shelves collecting dust.

I believe it was 2006 actually. They stopped saying available on "DVD and video" on ads and stopped selling VHS in 2006 if my memory serves me right.

Perhaps that's when it happened in Canada. 'Twas before that in USA (at least in California).

Perhaps that's when it happened in Canada. 'Twas before that in USA (at least in California).

I thought it was but it may have been before. My memory is fuzzy with that.

I thought it was but it may have been before. My memory is fuzzy with that.

Hey, no worries. I have fuzzy memories of things that happened in the world during the 1980s (my single-digit years), but I do actually remember a few things from them fairly well.

Spring 2008

Question, when did Blockbuster trash their VHS tapes? I'm guessing it was around 2004-2006 because that's when all the other retail companies got rid of their tapes.


That sounds about right. As I said, the last time I remember renting a movie on VHS was in 2003, and even by that point they had been relegated to just a single section of the store, with DVDs dominated the rest of it. I would guess by 2005 all VHS movies were gone from our local video stores.

That sounds about right. As I said, the last time I remember renting a movie on VHS was in 2003, and even by that point they had been relegated to just a single section of the store, with DVDs dominated the rest of it. I would guess by 2005 all VHS movies were gone from our local video stores.


In Japan DVD's became the dominant form of home distribution as soon as it was released in 1995, but here in America while DVD's were released in 1997 it didn't become dominant in the majority of people's homes until 2003. My family hasn't bought or rent movies on VHS regularly since 2001 and from 2002 and on we've only bought or rent movies on DVD. We hardly buy DVD's anymore we just watch movies on Netflix, apps, or TV.

But if you buy popcorn at a store (either bagged or boxed, from a brand such as Jolly Time, Orville Reddenbachers or Jiffy Pop) and you have a popcorn popper at your home (or even a microwave), then you can prepare it at home.


or in the microwave too (just add your own butter and salt)

I never used it. I knew where there were branches back then, I had no need to rent for all I needed was at home.

probably during the early 1990's.