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Show ' ' ' yjfo gv mTjnimnimg Himiteiresit Here is what to look for in VCR clubs satisfied with the club's service. Ask friends and neighbors what clubs they recommend. If the club will allow it, consider renting several films without joining the club (usually several dollars more than for a club member). This can give you an idea of their service capabilities. Make sure the club has a wide assortment of films in which you are interested, in the video format (Beta, VHS, or Disk) that your machine operates. Check and compare membership member-ship fees (watch for specials). Check daily rental fees. Find out how many tapes you can rent at one time. While catalogues might lead you to believe many tapes are available, what you can see on the shelves often gives a better indication of what is normally available. A systematically arranged library li-brary of tapes is helpful. Convenience is important. Remember that you must be able to readily pick up and return tapes. submitted by the Better Business Bureau The growing popularity of video cassette recorders (VCRs), is simultaneously simul-taneously creating a competitive video club industry to service its viewers. These clubs offer VCR users the opportunity to buy or rent full-length feature movies that can be viewed at home. Some clubs even sell or rent television sets and VCRs. Keep in mind that more established estab-lished video clubs usually serve a large clientelle and have an everexpanding supply of tapes, to rent or buy. While small neighborhood neighbor-hood clubs might be more convenient con-venient to use, the fact that they have fewer members could result in a more limited tape selection. like a vicious cycle, this limited selection could eventually turn off prospective members and lead to the demise of the business. Some things to look for and ask about when shopping for a video club include: How long has the club been in business? Try to ask members if they are |
