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After 25 years, Netflix will be shutting down its DVD rental service this September (dvd.netflix.com)
submitted 2 years ago by user224@lemmy.sdf.org to c/technology@lemmy.world
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The last disc will be shipped on September 29th 2023 after 25 years of service.

After an incredible 25 year run, we've made the difficult decision to wind down at the end of September. Our goal has always been to provide the best service for our members, but as the DVD business continues to shrink, that's going to become increasingly difficult. Making 2023 our Final Season allows us to maintain our quality of service through the last day and go out on a high note.

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[โ€“] Kramgr@lemmy.world 101 points 2 years ago (15 children)

I was a little disappointed when they notified me of the shutdown, then I started using the public library for DVDs. Great selection, I can get a lot more out at one time, and the discs are in much better shape. And free. Yes I know about taxes.

[โ€“] sarcasticsunrise@lemmy.ml 19 points 2 years ago

The library is an underrated resource when it comes to dvd rental. Damn though, I had no idea Netflix still distributed physical media. Props, I guess. I'm shocked they stayed in the game this long

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