Encinitas Blockbuster is Closing: Liquidating Inventory

The is closing, and right now, just about everything in the store is being liquidated.

All new and pre-owned DVD and Blu-ray movies are discounted 30 to 60 percent, with some starting as low as $5, or some as low as $3 if you’re willing to buy them without the case.

Movie display racks and shelves, promotional posters and display cases are also on sale —and even candy and ice cream prices have been dropped. There’s also a giant gumball machine at the front of the store going for $350.

This summer Blockbuster announced that it was able to keep running 1,500 stores that would have closed under liquidation, as approved by a New York bankruptcy court. Though Blockbuster still operates more than 90 percent of its stores, not all property owners have elected to keep operations going. 

“Unfortunately, despite our efforts to reach reasonable terms, some property owners have closed stores,” said Michael Kelly, president of Blockbuster, in a news release. “However, we’ll continue to look for opportunities for physical distribution in these neighborhoods as we expand our in-store experience, unmatched for movies and family entertainment.”

The Encinitas store will close its doors for good Sunday, Feb. 19. Sale hours are: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

According to a sign posted on the front door, the nearest stores will now be in Oceanside at 3780 Mission Blvd. and 4221 Oceanside Blvd.

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