Customer profile
What was the name of your video store?
BlockBuster
Where was the store located?
New Orleans, Louisiana (United States)
When did you start shopping at this store?
1996
Describe your video store - what did it look like? What were its distinguishing
features?
Clean, Bright, Videos were organized in a logical order
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?
friendly, somewhat helpful
What other services/products did the store offer besides the rental or sale
of videos? Did this change over time?
popcorn & candy
What video formats did the store offer (i.e. VHS, Beta, Laserdisc)? Where were
different formats kept in the store?
VHS
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?
unknown - did not rent these types of movies
Did you tend to rent or buy videos? Why?
rent - only wanted to watch them once
During the period that you shopped at this store, what changes did you see?
None to speak of - I shopped there for 3 years
Is this store still open? If not, when did it close?
No
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?
The first video player that I owned was a gift. It was purchased at Service Merchandise in 1994.
Did you ever rent a VCR or other hardware (a camera, for instance)? If so,
how often and why?
No