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Welcome to the Video World Customer Service Center 
Here, you will find all the information you need about renting from Video World.
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How to Rent

Overview
How to Rent
Cost
Rental Period
Returning Videos

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Help Fast

Personal Information Changes
Ordering Process
Order Status
Damaged Videos
 

Technical Help

Logging In
Do I need a Credit Card?
Taking Care of Videos 

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    How to Rent
 
Overview

What can I rent from Video World?

Video World rents over 700......???? 
We carry ALL the newest and hottest videos available.


How do I find the videos I am looking for?

There are many ways to find the videos that you are looking for. 

  •  through the search engine
    • By Type:  when this selection is highlighted you can enter the type of a video, then click the "go" icon, the system will start the search process.
    • By Title:  when this selection is highlighted you can enter the title of a video,

    • then click the "go" icon, the system will start the search process.
    • By Actor: when this selection is highlighted you can enter the actor of a video, then click the "go" icon, the system will start the search process.
  • through the browser engine
    • when the combo box triangle sign is clicked, a list of movie categories is displayed. When the "go" icon is clicked, the system will start the search process. 


I live out of the country. Can I rent videos from Video World?
Yes.

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How to Rent

When I find the video I want to rent, what do I do?

If you are a member, please click on  the Member button. The Member Login page will be displayed. Enter "User Name" and "Password". Be sure to click the Login button after entering in this information. Do not hit the return key as this will result in an unsuccessful login.

If you are a new user, you should register as a member before start your rental process.



How do I register?

After click on the New User button, the Registration Form will be displayed. Following the instructions, you can enter in all the necessary information and then check your profile carefully. If you need to make changes, please click on the Reset button and make the appropriate changes.

Click on the Submit button to submit your information to the system. Do not hit the return key as this will result in an unsuccessful registration.

If the information is complete, information is confirmed and submitted into the system and the page of welcome will be prompted out; if not, a message indicating the unfilled combo box will come out, fill it up and submit again.



When I login successfully, what do I do?

InLogin Successful page, A menu with five options will be posted on the left hand side. You can choose any option you want.



When I select Search Video, what do I get?

Clicking on Search Video label, the Search Video page will be prompted and the process will continue in Search Video.

In this page, you can search video By Type or By Title or By Actor. After you enter the video information which you want to search, click on the Search button. You can also click on Reset button for change the search information.

For a successful search, a Search video Result page will be coming. 
In this page, a table with the following information will be displayed: Video ID, Title, Actor, Time(min). You can click on the radio button in front of the video ID to select the specific video.
Click on Show Detail Information button, the detail information of individual video which you has chosen will continue showing in Video Detail Information page.

In Video Detail Information page, click on Back button, the process will go back to the previous page where the user comes from. Renting process is terminated without any valid rental order being committed. Click on Rent button, the process will go to Rent Video page if the Status indicates "in Store", otherwise, the system will pop out a message indicating that the desired video is not available.

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In Rent Video page, what do I do?

If this page is started by you click on the Rent Video option on the Member Menu, you can type the necessary video information in the text boxes; if this page is started  by you click on Rent button in Video Detail Information page, all information in the text boxes is automatically posted, you cannot perform any operation in the text boxes.

Click on Rent button, rental order will be passed into the system and a valid rental is accepted if the information is valid, otherwise, the system will pop out a message indicating that the desired video is not available.

Click on Cancel button, the system will terminate the rental process, no valid rental is committed. Process will go back to previous page.

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How can I update my personal information?

Click on Update Personal Information, the page Update Personal Information displays your current personal information.

Change the information which you want change, and click on the Update button, the information given will be submitted to the system. A feedback message of successful or unsuccessful updating will be posted.

Click on Back button, the information given will be cancel. The updating process will be terminated and no updating is committed. Process will go back to the page where the user comes from.

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How can I know my rental information?

When you click on Display Rental Information from Member Menu, the page with the same title will be displayed. A table shows your rental information: "Video ID", "Title", "Due Date", and "Penalty".

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Do I need Log Out?

After you complete a rental session, it's important to Sign Out. This guarantees that no one else can access your  secure account while you're away  from your computer. 

Just click on the Log Out option from Member Menu, you can get a message of successful sign out.

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Cost

How much does a 9 day rental cost?

Older video titles
$1.95
New releases
$3.95
Import titles
$4.95


Will I be charged sales tax?

By the law, the sales tax should be charged. However, for easy to process rental payment, the prices listed above are tax included.


How can I pay for rentals?

You can only pay for rentals with a credit card.
Video World accepts Visa, Master or American Express cards.
You will only be charged for items that have mailed.


Note: Please be sure to provide your exact billing address and telephone number. Incorrect or incomplete orders may cause delays in processing your order.



I want to keep my games longer than 9 days, what should I do?

No problem. Just keep the videos and your credit card will automatically be charged. Video World will charge the original rental price for every extended rental
period. Extended rental periods are 7 days.

For example: Your rental period ends on 7/2, if your video is postmarked anytime between 7/3-7/9, we will charge you for one extended rental period. If your game is postmarked anytime between 7/10-7/16, we will charge you for 2 extended rental periods, etc.

If a game is past due more than 2 months, then we will charge you for the full retail price of video (extended rental fees are deducted).

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Rental Period

How do I know when my rental period starts?

Your rental period starts the day you rent the video on line. We will mail you the videos which you rented in two days. Your rental period is indicated on the address label of the package the videos arrived in.


How will my videos arrive?

Your videos will arrive to you through the Canada  Postal Service in Video World packaging. We include a pre-addressed, pre-paid mailer for your convenience. 


When do I need to return the videos?
Rentals must be postmarked (stamped by the post office) by the last day of the rental period to avoid extended rental fees. Your rental period is indicated on the address label of the package the videos arrived in, and is indicated on the bill also.


I received my videos too late. What should I do?

You should contact us. Please email us at [email protected] with "Late Arrival" written in the subject line. Include your name, user ID, order number, and date you received your videos. We will gladly extend your rental period so that you have them for a full 9 days and will email you back with those dates.

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Returning Videos

Will I receive an email confirmation when my video has shipped?

Email confirmations are sent the day your video has shipped. Please read your email confirmation carefully. Confirmations show every video that was ordered. You MUST click on the link to see which video was actually shipped. If a video has shipped, the word "shipped" in red is displayed below the video picture.


What are my shipping options?

Shipments are made through Standard First Class mail. This method will be used unless you note otherwise. A Priority Mail option is available for those customers
who prefer having their games sent priority mail.
Pricing is as follows:

1.Standard First Class mail
Shipping time will be 2 - 4 business days,
depending on where you live.
Standard shipping is now FREE!
2.Priority Mail
Shipping time will be 2 - 3 business days
$4.50 per order



I am ready to return my videos, what do I do?

To return your rentals, just place them into the pre-paid, pre-addressed mailer and drop them in the mail. You will receive a confirmation from Video World confirming that we have received your video.



Will I get confirmation that my video(s) has been received by Video World?

Video World will send an email confirming the titles of videos that have been received at our warehouse. Email confirmations are usually sent the day videos
arrive.



How do I report shipping problems?

If you have any shipping problems, please report them to us immediately. Please write to [email protected] with "Shipping Problem" written in subject line. Please provide us with your name, user ID, order number, and state the problem
clearly. Providing this information will help us expedite your request. We will get back to you promptly with a solution.



I have lost my return mailer. What should I do?

Another option is to request a new mailer. Please email us at [email protected]  with "Lost Mailer" written in the subject line. Include your name, address and order number in the body of the text. We will send you another package for your rental return.

Please allow 2-3 days for delivery. Please note that you will be charged a $3.00 fee if we send you a new mailer.

Please return your video in secure packaging to:
Video World
6666 Clark, Montreal
Quebec, H4X S5W
Canada

Please include your name, address, and order number on the outer package. Failure to include this information we delay our ability to process your return by 4-6 weeks. Please note that videos damaged in packaging not provided by Video World will be your responsibility.

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Help Fast

 
Personal Information Changes
Ordering Process

       Step 1. Browse through our web site and check out all the available videos.
       Step 2. Select a game from our collection of over 700???  titles, sign in or register if  you are a first time user, and proceed to checkout through our form.
       Step 3. Your games will arrive in your mailbox in 2-4 business days. The rental period is 9 days (include shopping days).
       Step 4. To return your rentals, just put the video into the pre-paid, pre-addressed mailer and drop it in your mailbox.
       Step 5. Return to the Video World web site to order your next video. 


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Order Status
  • You can  receive an email confirmation when your video has shipped.
  • You can check on the status of a particular order by an email confirmation.
  • You can report the "shopping problem" by an email confirmation.


Damaged/Defective video

        What happens if I damage a video?

Please write to [email protected] with "I've Damaged a Game" in subject line. Please provide us with  your name, user ID, order number, and the video you've damaged. We'll charge you $10.00 for a older video, $30.00 for a new release video and $40.00 for an Import video. Your credit card will automatically be charged. If a video is returned damaged, and it is determined that you are responsible, Video World reserves the right to permanently revoke membership privileges and charge you   for the cost of the video.


        What do I do if I lose my video?
Please write to [email protected] with "Lost video" written in subject line.   Please provide us with your  name, user ID, order number, and the video you've lost. We'll charge you $10.00 for a older video, $30.00 for a new release video and $40.00 for an Import video. Your credit card will automatically be charged. 


        What should I do if my video arrives broken or damaged?
You must contact us immediately. Please write to [email protected]  with "Broken/Damaged Video" written in subject line. Please provide us with your name, user ID, order number, and the game. We will ship you   another video. You must return the broken or damaged video to us. If you do not contact us immediately and it is determined that you are responsible for the broken or damaged video, Video World reserves the right to permanently revoke membership privileges and charge you for the cost of the video. 


        What should I do if my game is defective?
You must contact us immediately. Please write to [email protected]  with "defective video" written in subject line, or call (888)545-8038 so that we might correct the situation.  Please provide us with your name, user ID, order number, and the game. We will ship you   another video. You must return the broken or damaged video to us. If you do not contact us immediately and it is detemined that you are responsible for the broken or damaged video, Video World reserves the right to  permanently revoke membership privileges and charge you for the cost of the video. 
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Technical Help
Logging In

When signing in to your account, please make sure you click the Login button. If you hit the return or enter key, you will not be able to log in.

Do I need a Credit Card?

A credit card is required to place any order. You will not be charged if you have a free coupon. The credit card acts as a security deposit to ensure that we receive the video back.

Taking Care of videos

Please take some basic care and precautions when handling our videos to ensure the quality of all the videos we rent. Make sure videos are seated properly in the video boxes. Do not leave the videos exposed to direct sunlight.

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If you need to contact us, you can send us an e-mail:
[email protected]