SMRTR TechOct 7, 2024TechSpot

How much did it cost to rent a movie at the first rental store in the US in 1977?

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Video rental pioneer George Atkinson launched the first U.S. VHS rental store in 1977, offering memberships for $50-$100 and charging $10 per video per day. This innovative model made movies more accessible to consumers and led to the rapid growth of video rental stores across America.

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