Netflix Officially Shuts Down Its DVD Mailing Service
In case you didn’t know, up until just recently, Netflix has actually still been sending out physical DVDs and Blu-rays through its mailing service. I wonder if anyone was actually still subscribed to that!? I remember those days of getting a disc in the mail! At the time, that was such a great service and it’s what ultimately led to the demise of Blockbuster Video and a lot of other video stores.
Well, Netflix recently announced that they are officially shutting down the disc mailing service, and today, September 29th, 2023 is its final day in business. So, today let’s raise a glass to the days when we were receiving discs in the mail in a red envelope.
The social media post making the announcement came with the note: "Netflix will mail its final DVD on September 29, 2023. But the red envelope remains an enduring symbol of our love of entertainment." It also included a picture of a billboard that Netflix bought and decorated with a big, glittering, sign that reads: "DVDs Will Always Be In Our DNA."