It wasn’t too long ago that we believed video stores like Blockbuster were the pinnacle of entertainment access. These stores, which operated much like a library, allowed us to view recently released films, classic movies and television series by simply visiting their store and renting. In America, we are not happy standing still and entrepreneurs took on the challenge of creating a more effective way to rent videos and movies. The end result was Netflix.
Netflix changed the way we rent movies by creating an automated process, which gave subscribers access to the largest library of videos imaginable. For a small monthly fee, users are allowed to rent between one and five videos at a time. Rental requests are made via the Internet and a website. Here users can create an effective list of movies, television shows and other media they would rent. The Netflix operators sent the first movie on the list to the subscriber via U.S. mail. Once the subscriber has viewed and returned the movie, they will receive their next choice within a few days.
This system has several benefits to both the subscriber and the company. Subscribers can easily rent movies and return them without worrying about expensive late fees. The company has low overhead costs and finds the no pressure return system encourages users to return movies more promptly.
The system works so well that many traditional video stores have been forced out of business. Those who have managed to hold on have realized they must include an offering similar to Netflix to their client base if they wish to remain solvent.
As technology continues to increase, we’re likely to see more and more people moving to Netflix or a similar company to meet all of their video needs. This simple system is inexpensive and exceptionally reliable. Current customers enjoy receiving movies on a timely basis and the company is zealous in their drive to provide customers with every video conceivable. Netflix is more than a simple way to rent movies, it is the wave of the future.