Netflix started as a DVD rental company, and this service will end soon as the company focuses on everything digital. However, before it fades into history, Netflix is bringing one final surprise for subscribers of the service.
It will send 10 extra red envelopes to lucky members before the 25-year-old subscription service ends for good. This DVD surprise will be sent out on September 29, the day it will end its service and its final shipment date.
Netflix Has a DVD Surprise for Renters Before Its Service Ends
Netflix posted an email on Reddit to tell its customers about the extra discs and the upcoming shutdown of its disc rental service. The company said it would send "extra envelopes" to lucky subscribers as a "finale surprise."
"After 25 years of movies in the mail, we're approaching the end of our final season. We really appreciate that you're sharing movie nights with us until the last day. Let's have some fun for our finale!" Netflix wrote.
The company noted that as many as 10 DVDs and Blu-rays would arrive in one's mailbox after the last day of the streaming giant's DVD rental service.
"You won't know if any extra envelopes are headed your way until they arrive in your mailbox! We wish you happy viewing and truly thank you for being part of our final season. Enjoy each and every red envelope," it added.
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How to Get 10 Extra DVDs From Netflix
Not all members of Netflix's DVD rental service will get the bonus discs. The company said there is a "limited quantity," and will continue to send "while supplies last."
To get the extra DVDs, you must be based in the United States and sign up for Netflix's marketing emails, which you need to do before August 29. Users should also click the link included in the email to opt in.
The company will reportedly choose the discs based on the films recorded in a user's movie queue. However, it is still unclear if Netflix expects those DVDs to be returned. Netflix has previously noted that it will accept the return of discs up to October 27.
Netflix: Digital Streaming and Disc Rental Experience
Earlier this year, Netflix announced the end of service for its DVD rental aspect, the business that started it all for the company back in 1997.
After 10 years, the company has also reinforced its plans to bring a password-sharing crackdown as part of its revenue-boosting feats and have people subscribe to the platform.
Back in August 2019, Netflix's DVD department recorded a total of 500 billion DVD shipments. However, digital streaming is the game changer in the movie industry, which brings all the content under one platform, highly available in just a click.
While Netflix promised video-on-demand with its DVD service, it came at a limited-time rental only and would require users to mail it back to the company.
However, it is not going out silently, as Netflix gives lucky subscribers a final chance to get this experience again, like old times, with the last rentals coming by September 29.
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