Today I want to tell you about a wicked Halifax business: Video Difference. It is a video store that wins "The Best of Halifax" on a regular basis. It is, by word of mouth, considered the best video store ever. I got a free rental coupon at the Alfresco Filmfesto event (a showing of Ferris Bueller on the boardwalk) and thought that I should check the place out. It did not disappoint.
Video Difference is housed in a 3-storey building on the busy Quinpool Road. It's easy to find because of the giant neon sign that protudes from the building's facade towards the sky. Very cool. Most of the rentals are 7 days - including recent releases. They rent full box sets for $12.99 for the week! It's open 24 HOURS! They have the largest indie film collection in the maritimes and it shows. They have a full display of the AFI's 100 best films - a fantastic way to direct people to good cinema. Children's films are FREE from Sunday to Tuesday. And the fluorescent light is kept below blinding. The cashiers clean your DVD for you right on the spot before you leave. Hello, service!!
The store also has a strong community focus. It offers a variety of off-site film drop-off locations. It is a key sponsor of local events. Currently they are running a food drive that allows you to get a free rental if you bring in 4 canned goods. All in all, I think it is the best video store I've seen and they have secured my patronage for the year. Just thought I would let you all know.
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Just passing through, cool blog by the way.
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