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Description - LOVEFiLM is an online DVD rental service that lets
customers rent unlimited DVDs for £7.50 per month.
Posted on 22 / 02 / 2006
I took advantage of their free two week trial to see how it all works, then as a fully fledged member of Lovefilm it was time to choose from four different packages, with the price ranging from £9.99 - £19.99. The more expensive the fee per month the more dvd's you are allowed to rent.
It a benefit that there are no late fees and no due date from returning the dvd's. But of course if you do not return the dvd you cannot start renting another one. So it's always best to return them asap so you can pick another title and benefit fully from your monthly fee. To sum up how the two week free trial went, first off I registered all my personal details like my credit/debit card detail's (do not worry however, they take no payment unless you sign-up after the free trial expires). I then after registering received all the necessary emails that confirmed my details and the details of the date of my free trial.
What you must do is press the cancel membership in your section of Lovefilm because the trial end and then there will not be any charges. There is a limit of six rentals in the two week trial, but I felt this was generous enough for myself to get a good feel of the service. It not been two months since I first signed up for the free trial, and I've been happy with the quality of service. Lovefilm still email me when they dispatch a Dvd, they always come in a hefty padded envelope and in good condition. Then it's a simple process of resealing the envelope and posting it back. As the post box is just around the corner from my home it's real simple.
The disadvantage over conventional rental services is the waiting period, while they post the dvd to you. This is especially noticeable on the weekend (sundays) when you most feel like renting a film, but will not receive until early the next week. Apart from the rental service itself the lovefilm website is basic, they have included a few extras like film quizzes, a few reviews of the latest movies and the occasional special offer.
But it not the kind of site with a community of users, it's something you use quickly and effortlessly, and I am sure it' been designed with this in mind. I would definitely recommend the service if your a real film buff, but the constant posting and receiving of dvd's may not be everyone's cup of tea.
User Rating - 
User - R Earle
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