SRO Video Store

I’ve been living in New Orleans for 10 years and one of my fondest memories of living in Kansas City was this movie store. Even in the days of VHS, they had always been kind to me (as a child) and my parents who frequented there as much as three times a week. I remember playing wih toys at the top of the steps waiting for parents to pick a movie. Everytime I walked by (on purpose of course) the thriller horror film section I would run away when I saw Chucky! So, all in all I just want to say that some businesses will never go forgotten in our memories and hearts because they touch us with their kind staff and sometimes sarcastic hospitality.
Peace love and SRO

When I learned of the closing of this place it felt like getting hit by a train while being stabbed by Netflix. The trends of internet culture quite simply incinerated one of my favorite places. I took a small piece of it with me and augmented my collection as much as I could. Every time I drive by it’s vacant space I get completely drained. Never forget you, SRO.

For 4 years, I’ve been coming to this video store to buy some movies, to get magazines that the employees order from for good use (scrapbooks, photo albums, etc.) and to hang out. I’ve received a movie fan award from this place which happens to be the most proudest moment of my life. Two weekends ago, I went to its closing party to remember this wonderful place. I had a great time. I showed off my scrapbooks and drawings to the staff once again. I cried a few times because it was closing. In my opinion, this was the most wonderful video store in towm because it changed my life and my creativity. R.I.P. SRO Video 1985 – 2011

You only have a week or two left to say goodbye to this KC gem. SRO is, sadly, going out of business. They are selling all of their movies, and have been for several weeks, but now they are really trying to move them out the door. I’ve already visited several times to bid farewell, and gather up some old, and new friends to bring home. I would much rather have them live at SRO, though.
I will miss: the staff, walking there with my son and how excited he gets about going to the video store, beer night, checking out the month’s daily deals, perusing favorite sections (new releases, staff picks, documentaries, foreign, and kid primarily), running into neighbors and friends there, listening to what music is playing, talking with people, and a whole host of other things.
I guess my destiny is Netflix. Ugh… how horribly impersonal.

DOWN WITH BLOCKBUSTER!!!
SRO Video is the best neighborhood remedy to a movie rental industry gone to hell. How many times have I been penalized with outrageous late fees because I kept The Office, Season three sitting on my coffee table for one extra day? Too many times to count! And frankly, I am tired of being bullied by a bureaucratic franchise with questionable policies and meddling managers!
I want a RELAXED video rental experience with friendly and knowledgeable staffers. THANK GOD FOR SRO!
This place is a hidden gem. Every day of the month is a different discount. For example, this Sunday is Grandparents Day, bring your grandparent in for a free rental. If that’s not possible, than wait until next Friday, FREE Beer Night! That’s right, free beer.
SRO wants their customers to have a genuinely good experience when they visit and they do everything in their powers to ensure that you do. And just because it’s not mainstream, doesn’t mean they do not stock new releases, because they do! AND, they stock those older films you love that Blockbuster doesn’t care enough about to stock anymore!
I really do love SRO. After what I consider battling through an «unhealthy» relationship with Blockbuster, it’s nice to find a video store that knows how to treat a customer right! ;)