That better not be the case. A $1 or not, I still take the time to go and get it and return it. I'm not going to be wondering if it is going to crap out... I'm actually going to go get another one... so we'll see. :)
I just rented my first video (Bucket List) and it had 3 spots where it "froze" I cleaned it with DVD cleaner very well, and it still skipped. We'll see the next time what happens. Over all, I really like the service. :)