I’ve rented movies from Blockbuster only a handful of times. This was mostly because they were $3.99 a movie when everyone else was a dollar or two cheaper.
Good riddance. Everything is going digital delivery. I’ve been saying this for years. The concept of getting in the car and going somewhere to rent a tape/disc and having to return it later or face a stiff fine should seem insane to everyone. If it doesn’t yet, it will soon. Same with shiny discs. On the way out completely. Flash is better and faster.
When the fines became Blockbuster's major source of earnings, their downfall began. That's what gave Netflix the idea for their business plan. Customers would pay a flat fee and keep their rental as long as they wanted. Thus, there were no fines.