Customer profile
What was the name of your video store?
Blockbusters
Where was the store located?
London, --- (United Kingdom)
When did you start shopping at this store?
1989
Describe your video store - what did it look like? What were its distinguishing
features?
It looked like a blockbusters
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?
I was 4 years old and I went in to rent Ghostbusters 2, but they were all out... until this guy saw the disappointed look on my face and assured my father and I that he just returned a copy, so we asked the dude behind the counter and then managed to secure the rental for the evening.
What other services/products did the store offer besides the rental or sale
of videos? Did this change over time?
I don't remember.
What video formats did the store offer (i.e. VHS, Beta, Laserdisc)? Where were
different formats kept in the store?
Again, don't really remember. VHS for sure.
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?
I got a lot of children's videos out, I think. I remember getting Dangermouse out...
Did you tend to rent or buy videos? Why?
rent. because I was 4.
During the period that you shopped at this store, what changes did you see?
Uh... I got taller.
Is this store still open? If not, when did it close?
I believe so. It was a couple of years ago. I don't live there anymore and haven't been there too recently.
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?
I didn't.
Did you ever rent a VCR or other hardware (a camera, for instance)? If so,
how often and why?
Nope