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The rejection of Netflix's sale offer by Blockbuster was a pivotal moment for the company. It forced Netflix to rely on its own strength and resources to survive, which ultimately led to innovative strategies that revolutionized the entertainment industry. Instead of being absorbed by Blockbuster, Netflix had to find ways to differentiate itself and compete in the market. This led to the development of their streaming service, which has been a major factor in their growth and success.
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By September 2000, Netflix was worth $100 million, had 200,000 paying customers, and shipped over 800,000 discs a month. That was when the Dot Com bubble burst, and technology stocks collapsed. The one-month free trial subscription meant that Netflix was burning cash upfront and recovering it later in monthly installments. A rapid burn rate in an environment where funding was difficult to come by was far from an ideal situation. Hastings and Randolph offered to sell Netflix to Blockbuster for a price of $50 million but were turned down. There were no sources of funding and no selling their way out either. If the company had to survive, it had to do so on its own strength.
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