Now that chartbusters in crescent sc has shut...

sineadgalway · 05-09-2009 6:50pm #1

...is there any alternative to Xtravision? The one in Dooradoyle is pretty badly stocked and nevers carries any world/indie movies like Chartbusters did (even if they hadn't any new releases in ages). Thanks!

TestTransmission · 05-09-2009 7:20pm

Nope,xtravision in Dooradoyle is pretty crap..I'll give ya that

Berty · 05-09-2009 7:23pm

The only other comparison is really Xtravision in the Parkway. Although with the closure of Chartbusters a lot of people will head in that direction meaning that getting the title you want in the new release section will likely be much harder.

sineadgalway · 05-09-2009 7:40pm

yeah, seems like we are stuck with xtravision who I also noticed upped their price to 5.35 shortly after chartbusters closed...hmmmmm...

bazz26 · 05-09-2009 7:41pm

Bloody hell, don't know the last time I was in a DVD rental store.

Berty · 05-09-2009 8:12pm

bazz26 wrote: »

Bloody hell, don't know the last time I was in a DVD rental store.

Same here.

Streaming is free. Play.com's bargain bins are excellent value as well.

goingpostal · 05-09-2009 8:20pm

Me three. No late fines if u don't return ur <cough> <cough> to <cough> <cough>

TestTransmission · 05-09-2009 8:30pm

goingpostal wrote: »

Me three. No late fines if u don't return ur <cough> <cough> to <cough> <cough>

I go to Xtravision for 2 reasons,see what new games are out and c what new films are out soooo i can acquire them elsewhere

sineadgalway · 05-09-2009 8:36pm

so maybe i need to look to new technology then....thanks guys!

Paulegend · 05-09-2009 9:28pm

technology is def the best way but if ur after some indie/world movies if you go up henry street as far as the corner flag there is a dvd rental store up there which is independently owned. i forget wat its called but they have a good selection.

goingpostal · 05-09-2009 9:37pm

Moviedrome. He has a great selection alright. He has lots of indie/world/oldies that can be very hard to source elsewhere. Nice laidback spot and he doesn't pull ur pants down if you hang on to the film for a few extra nights.

billy the squid · 06-09-2009 2:13am

It's "you're" or "your" people

jimbozo · 06-09-2009 6:24pm

billy the squid wrote: »

It's "you're" or "your" people

Its not 'Its' in the context you used it in its 'its'. There are grammar Nazis and there is the Grammar SS.

krudler · 06-09-2009 8:40pm

jimbozo wrote: »

Its not 'Its' in the context you used it in its 'its'. There are grammar Nazis and there is the Grammar SS.

Owned:D

JerryHandbag · 06-09-2009 9:51pm

I haven't bothered with Xtravision for years since I got a phonecall one day from this arrogant arsehole accusing me of not returning 3 DVDs that I never even rented in the first place...I never did pay the "balance" on my account, as he insisted that I must do.:p

goingpostal · 06-09-2009 10:36pm

Xtravisons overzealous pursuit of late fees has a done as much to harm there business as illegal downloading or satellite tv.

boomerang · 07-09-2009 1:25pm

I like Moviedrome too. Lovely bunch of lads working there, nice atmosphere and they have a good selection of older movies you won't always find in Xtravision. Plus they're actually into film, and will even chat with you about what they have in stock that you might like! I'd always prefer to give my business to an independent retailer, anyhow.

tomcollins97 · 07-09-2009 2:21pm

Dublin Xtravisions have 5 new releases for 5 nights for a tenner! why can't somewhere in Limerick do this???

Paulegend · 07-09-2009 3:40pm

tomcollins97 wrote: »

Dublin Xtravisions have 5 new releases for 5 nights for a tenner! why can't somewhere in Limerick do this???

they do

Builderfromhell · 07-09-2009 6:09pm

Moviedrome, Henry street. On top of Henry street.
Well worth a visit, the owner Paul is a film buff and very easy going.

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