Customer profile
What was the name of your video store?
blockbuster
Where was the store located?
tampa, Florida (United States)
When did you start shopping at this store?
1989
Describe your video store - what did it look like? What were its distinguishing
features?
Clean and bright. Plenty of copies of Videos on new release dates.
What were the employees and/or owners like, and what kinds of interactions
did you have with them? What particularly memorable exchanges or events
do you remember?
Employees are friendly. No memorable exchanges.
What other services/products did the store offer besides the rental or sale
of videos? Did this change over time?
I dont remember before, but now phone cards, gift cards, candy, soda, popcorn, stuffed animals, action figures
What video formats did the store offer (i.e. VHS, Beta, Laserdisc)? Where were
different formats kept in the store?
VHS, only that
In addition to mainstream Hollywood movies, what other kinds of videotapes
(for example children's, exercise, or X-rated) did the store rent/sell? Where were these
videos found in the store, and how often did you rent or purchase them?
none
Did you tend to rent or buy videos? Why?
I rented videos in college, it was cheap. Now I purchase DVDs for collections
During the period that you shopped at this store, what changes did you see?
as stated before, lots of propaganda- food, toys, gift cards, candy
Is this store still open? If not, when did it close?
yes
In your own words, tell the story of your first VCR/video player. Where
and when did you buy it, and why did you decide to make the purchase?
West Chester, PA in 1985. My parents bought it probably at Service Merchandise
Did you ever rent a VCR or other hardware (a camera, for instance)? If so,
how often and why?
no