After the Blockbuster debacle (see two entries ago), I finally decided to get my gams going and sign up for DVDHype. And it’s been fantastic.

This is how it works. You pay a monthly fee, no matter how many DVDs you rent, and there are no late fees. Then, you log in to their website. You make a list of movies you want to see in order of preference. They send you, by mail (and the warehouse is in Montreal so it’s next day delivery), the first three movies on your list, each with a stamped, addressed return envelope. You keep them as long as you like. As soon as you return one (by dropping it in a mailbox), they send you the next one on your list. You always have three movies out, at all times. You can always change your list of desired DVDs around. They have a great selection.

I’m hooked. The fee is 15$ for the first month, then 24$/month. This more than covers my Blockbuster bills.

Now, if you’re ever thinking of signing up or browsing their website, please enter “lightspeedchick” in the “Special Gift or Coupon” field on their opening page. That gives me and you both discounts. Thanks!