It turns out customers can keep the final discs that Netflix’s DVD-by-mail service is sending out before it shuts down next month.
The company originally told PCMag that subscribers had to return the final shipment of mailed discs by Oct. 27. But yesterday, the DVD Netflix account on Twitter issued a clarification: “We are not charging for any unreturned discs after 9/29. Please enjoy your final shipments for as long as you like!”
That means subscribers can keep as many as 10 DVDs and Blu-rays, and possibly more, following their final shipment from the service. Last week, the company began emailing customers about a special offer that involves sending them up to 10 extra discs in the mail on Sept. 29, the day the DVD-by-mail service finally closes.
The news also helps answer a key question about Netflix’s DVD-by mail service: What is the company going to do with that huge inventory of discs? It looks like Netflix has decided to give it all away, although users can still return any unwanted discs to Netflix.
“Customers will not be charged for any unreturned discs,” Netflix told PCMag on Tuesday. “For those who do choose to return discs, we'll continue to accept them until October 27.”
The last day to sign up for Netflix's DVD-by-mail service is Aug. 28. So new customers can get the special offer too, although the deal is only available to US customers and while supplies last. Eligible subscribers then have one more day—until Aug. 29—to opt into the DVD extras via dvd.netflix.com/FinaleSurprise.