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How does the Online DVD Movie Rental plan work?
There are several DVD rental plans available. The number of DVD Movies that you are allowed to have out at a time determines the price of the plan.
To explain how this works, we will assume that you have joined a plan that allows for 3 DVD Movies to be out at a time. This is the most popular plan but all other plans will work as this example.
When you first join the plan online, you will choose 3 movies that you want to see. These movies will be mailed to you immediately.
After you watch the first movie, you will mail it back in the postage paid envelope that came when you received the DVD. Watch the second movie and return it the same way.
Online, you will maintain a list of movies that you want to see. When your movie company gets your first rental back, they will mail you the next movie on your list. The second movie on your list will be mailed to you when they get the second movie back.
So that's all there is to it. In this example you have 3 dvd movies out at the time. These 3 movies are either in your possesion or in transient by mail. You do all your shopping for rentals online and maintain a list of movies you want to see.
Which DVD rental plan is best for me?
The number of movies you want to watch in a month is one thing that will determine which plan is best for you. Two factors determine the number of movies you can watch in a month, (1) the number of DVDs your plan allows you to have out at a time and (2) the shipment time required to get a new movie. The table below will give you some idea of which plan is best for you viewing habits.
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# of movies watched in a month
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# of DVDs out at a time
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estimated monthly cost
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1 to 3
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1
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$9
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4 to 7
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2
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$15
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8 to 10
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3
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$20
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11 or 12
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4
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$25
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Remember that the shipment time for your DVD movies will vary depending on how far you are from your rental company. So, consider this distance factor when you select the company for your rentals.
Most online rental companies have more than one plan and you can change later if you first selection is not exactly right. Cancelling your plan and signing up with another rental company is also an option if things don't work for you.
You can also supplement your plan by using the local rental store when necessary.
How long does it take for my movies to arrive by mail?
Normally your movie will be in your mailbox within 2 to 5 days after it is shipped. Being close to the origination point should make your wait time shorter. That is the reason that the location is given in the description for each Online DVD rental program. Consider that when making your choice of programs.
How do I return the DVDs?
A postage paid mailer comes with your DVD. Just use that.
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