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Traveling in Missouri? Don't forget the REDBOX

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri

I had seen them around town. They're rather hard to miss, these big red boxes with video touch screens.

I had no idea what they really were for, less alone redbox.comhow to use them or what to use them for.

Then, I was at a birthday party for a friend. That friend had a friend in town from Kansas.

Now, these Kansas folks had it going on. Not only did they know about the red box - they were using it.

The red box allows you to either go on line or just pull over in front of the darn thing, select a movie, swipe a credit or debit card and be on your way.

In a matter of seconds you can be watching a new release movie.

No more video rental hassles. No wondering if the movie is in stock - you can go to red box.com, select your location and do a check before even leaving the door. No kids asking for candy, magazines and games.  

When you're done, return the movies to ANY red box location.

Perfect solution for people traveling - let the kids pick out a movie today and when they're tired of it tomorrow, find the nearest red box to return. For only a dollar a night, it's an inexpensive way to keep the kids occupied in the car. And, it saves on bringing a whole suitcase full of movies from home!

Here in Lebanon, MO we have two red box locations and in Marshfield, MO we have two as well. Check your McDonald's, as I do believe they are part owner in the red box concept. Has to make you ask, why didn't I think of that!

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Contact Debbie DiFonzo, Broker, United Country VIP Realty to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Laclede, Webster, Wright and Dallas Counties in Missouri.

Copyright © 2008 By Debbie DiFonzo, All Rights Reserved. The information provided herein is obtained from multiple sources and is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.

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Comments(7)

Debbie DiFonzo
Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri - Lebanon, MO
Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate

I'll admit to it - until I actually used the red box, I never noticed the big white letters announcing "DVD Rentals"

Jul 02, 2008 09:45 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Debbie, I love the idea....and haven't seen any around here (yet).  I do see Blockbuster always being empty though....

Jul 02, 2008 12:26 PM
Cheryl Willis
RE/MAX Solutions- OZARK MISSOURI - Mount Vernon, MO
MO Broker - Mt Vernon, Monett, Aurora, Barry & Law

I've not use them yet, took me several years to figure out video rental, just not much of a pay for it type of gal.   cheryl

Jul 02, 2008 04:00 PM
Debbie DiFonzo
Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri - Lebanon, MO
Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate

Carole - We hardly ever go to the show, but I do let the kids rent videos once or twice a month. Blockbuster has branched into other items now, including magazines, candy, stuffed animals! Too much of a hassle!

Cheryl-I agree - free or complimentary is much better! You can go to www.redbox.com sign up for their newsletter and they'll email you a code for a free rental. At least you could use the service once!

Jul 02, 2008 04:57 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Debbie, we have had them here for awhile... Never used them though. I did not know that you could return a movie to any red box though...

Jul 02, 2008 10:03 PM
Debbie DiFonzo
Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri - Lebanon, MO
Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate

I was a first timer Michael just a week ago. I think the beauty of this *red box* is the return option. Especially when you are traveling! What a special "treat" for the kids - return one movie and grab another!

Jul 03, 2008 01:36 PM
Sondra Meyer:
EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX
See It. Experience It. Live It.

Cool, you have Red Boxes also.  I was very skeptical at first when they were first introduced here.  Now, I love it....

Jul 05, 2008 02:14 PM