Netflix to raise prices come september 5th

[Crow]

Has anybody tried out Hulu Plus?

I tried the free trial when it launched on Xbox 360.

I like their service. They have an excellent selection of TV shows (and a decent selection of movies) in HD.

The only thing I don't like: Commercials (save those for the 'Free' users)

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I'm no longer using Netflix, and I'm thinking about switching over to Hulu Plus.

For DVDs, I'm going to start using Redbox (they also dispense video games).

[devilock76]

I tried the free trial when it launched on Xbox 360.

I like their service. They have an excellent selection of TV shows (and a decent selection of movies) in HD.

The only thing I don't like: Commercials (save those for the 'Free' users)

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I'm no longer using Netflix, and I'm thinking about switching over to Hulu Plus.

For DVDs, I'm going to start using Redbox (they also dispense video games).

I thought the point of Hulu+ was no commercials, well that and expanded content, hmm interesting.

Ken

[Bigblue1]

The more I think about it, I'm gonna end up paying for this. I get 8-10 dvd's delivered to my door a month. If we were on the old Blockbuster model that would be $40-$50. Not to mention I stream a ton of shit. I've really boned up on my classics. It just sucks to pay more for anything. I also hope it doesn't become a trend. I mean what's next limited device access and paying per device. I'm sure that's on it's way because there is no way for them to stop account sharing as far as i can tell. I mean mobile devices are constantly using different wi-fi Ip's and such. If they get more streaming content and newer shit it will be easier to swallow.

[LincolnSnuff]

The way I see it, now that Netflix has cornered the market by selling a ton of cheap accounts, they are getting rid of the old (losing) model and finally pricing things the way they should have done in the first place. I'm sorry, but if you bought Netflix and didn't see this coming you are an idiot. If you think they are profitable off of $8/mo per subscriber then you have another thing coming and you probably voted for Obama. This was inevitable, the only choice is to deal with it or cancel your subscription.

I mean you just heard Bigblue1 say that he gets 8-10 DVDs delivered per month. While he may spend 20-30 hours per month whacking off to said videos, it still costs Netflix $0.88 per movie ($0.44 each way) just to deliver them. That's $8.80 per month in Bigblue1's case, just in delivery charges and not including the actual cost of the DVDs themselves. I'm surprised the increase wasn't more then it was to be honest.

I will continue my Netflix subscription and be thankful for the discount I've received for the past 3 years.

[Bigblue1]

The way I see it, now that Netflix has cornered the market by selling a ton of cheap accounts, they are getting rid of the old (losing) model and finally pricing things the way they should have done in the first place. I'm sorry, but if you bought Netflix and didn't see this coming you are an idiot. If you think they are profitable off of $8/mo per subscriber then you have another thing coming and you probably voted for Obama. This was inevitable, the only choice is to deal with it or cancel your subscription.

I mean you just heard Bigblue1 say that he gets 8-10 DVDs delivered per month. While he may spend 20-30 hours per month whacking off to said videos, it still costs Netflix $0.88 per movie ($0.44 each way) just to deliver them. That's $8.80 per month in Bigblue1's case, just in delivery charges and not including the actual cost of the DVDs themselves. I'm surprised the increase wasn't more then it was to be honest.

I will continue my Netflix subscription and be thankful for the discount I've received for the past 3 years.

Honestly, You don't think that netflix has a deal with the post office with how much they move, I would bet that they do. Also most people aren't even using the services to full potential that is where the money is made. And why do you have to call others idiots and say I whack off to videos for 20-30 hours a month. It is neither clever nor engaging commentary. A DVD costs $15 dollars and netflix loans it out 1000's of times you don't see a profit margin there.

[LincolnSnuff]

Haha... If it wasn't true you wouldn't be so upset about it. Somebody over at snuffhouse (can't remember who) mentioned that you wanted to start a box-pass for porn, so I just assumed...

BTW a DVD at retail might be $15, but video stores and Netflix pay much more than that to be able to rent it prior to the public release date. I've heard in the $80-$100 range.

[Bigblue1]

Haha... If it wasn't true you wouldn't be so upset about it. Somebody over at snuffhouse (can't remember who) mentioned that you wanted to start a box-pass for porn, so I just assumed...

BTW a DVD at retail might be $15, but video stores and Netflix pay much more than that to be able to rent it prior to the public release date. I've heard in the $80-$100 range.

The prior statement is blatantly false. If you can find a post on snuffhouse or this site where i posted illicit pictures or even mentioned them in that context you'd be wise to do so, Because you are a liar. and are losing credibility by the minute.

And so it costs them $80 and they lone it out to 1000's of people and have millions of subscribers. What's your point?

[texastorm]

I canceled my netflix mail part, after some review I realized I only "rent" about 2 videos a month on average. So two dvd rentals would go from 2 bucks to 8 bucks. I have a redbox within 1 mile from me in any direction and I can rent movies for 1.00 I can reserve movies and get them that day. So I could rent nearly 8 movies for the same money I could potentially rent 4 (1 a week) from netflix if I used it regularly, and I don't.

I like some of the old shows streaming, and I dvr any series I like that hulu has to delay a month after airtime or they don't have at all. So between dvr, hulu, netflix streaming and redbox I could potentially entertain myself forever at the pace I watch tv and movies.


I dont think they are trying to push people towards streaming. Whats the logic? You get that anyway. I think they are just trying to do a price increase on rentals without losing people entirely. I mean if you only option was to go from 10 bucks to 16 for the same service I am sure many people would just bail out entirely. But if they can at least save your streaming business while making the rental side more profitable... well thats just good business. The movie rental business has always been low margin and cutthroat. First blockbuster killed everyone else and then netflix and the web killed blockbuster. Someone will come along and kill netflix in a few years I am sure.

[Bigblue1]

I canceled my netflix mail part, after some review I realized I only "rent" about 2 videos a month on average. So two dvd rentals would go from 2 bucks to 8 bucks. I have a redbox within 1 mile from me in any direction and I can rent movies for 1.00 I can reserve movies and get them that day. So I could rent nearly 8 movies for the same money I could potentially rent 4 (1 a week) from netflix if I used it regularly, and I don't.

I like some of the old shows streaming, and I dvr any series I like that hulu has to delay a month after airtime or they don't have at all. So between dvr, hulu, netflix streaming and redbox I could potentially entertain myself forever at the pace I watch tv and movies.


I dont think they are trying to push people towards streaming. Whats the logic? You get that anyway. I think they are just trying to do a price increase on rentals without losing people entirely. I mean if you only option was to go from 10 bucks to 16 for the same service I am sure many people would just bail out entirely. But if they can at least save your streaming business while making the rental side more profitable... well thats just good business. The movie rental business has always been low margin and cutthroat. First blockbuster killed everyone else and then netflix and the web killed blockbuster. Someone will come along and kill netflix in a few years I am sure.

Well said T-storm, and you didn't even have to offend or question someones character. I applaud your ability to get a point across without instigation......

[Mawdryn]

Honestly, You don't think that netflix has a deal with the post office with how much they move, I would bet that they do...

I ASSURE you that Netflix has a sweetheart deal with the PO...and I carry enough Netflix discs everyday to prove it!

[granola]

I've never been a big fan of the streaming content on Netflix, given my interests and what I want to watch. On top of that, the last movie I watched on instant kept re-buffering every 5 minutes (tested the internet bandwidth and that was fine). I for one will be keeping my 2x DVD plan and cancelling my streaming subscription.

I can't wait until I can ditch Comcast ($130/month for TV & internet) and go internet-only. 99% of what I watch is sports, and I know of the MLB.tv service -- do they blackout local games? I'm not sure yet if NFL or NBA has a similar service, does anyone know?

[GoVegan]

I agree that the price increase sucks but I also remember the days when you had to go to the video store, hope they had a decent movie left and pay $3.00 a night to rent it. If you didn't get it in by a certain time, usually a time when you were at work the next day, you can count on paying another $3.00 for a late fee.

Personally I like Redbox. The only bad thing is when you rent some movie only to find out the dvd is all scratched up about halfway through the movie.

[snusgetter]

$500+ million/year... such a deal, sweetheart! :^P

I ASSURE you that Netflix has a sweetheart deal with the PO...and I carry enough Netflix discs everyday to prove it!

Netflix to U.S. Post: Drop dead

Netflix's new pricing strategy could hurt some consumers,
but it's a definite blow to the U.S. Postal Service.


Netflix (NFLX) today declared war on DVDs, pledging to relegate them to the same dustbin that is occupied by VHS and Betamax tapes.

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Wall Street reacted positively to the news, with Netflix shares up 53 cents to a staggering $291.27 per share. The technorati seem a bit more circumspect, particularly given that Netflix is known for having a much deeper DVD library than streaming library.

But for real grievance, you need to look to the U.S. Postal Service. It won't publicly complain, of course, but Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said last October that his company spent between $500 million and $600 million on DVD postage. That's approximately 20% of all revenue that the Postal Service booked from first-class "flats" last year, and 1.7% of all first-class mail revenue.

Moreover, Netflix increased the number of DVDs mailed to subscribers last year by 9.7%. Had it remained on that pace, it would have been nearing the $660 million mark for 2011.

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[GoVegan]

Netflix to U.S. Post: Drop dead

Netflix's new pricing strategy could hurt some consumers,
but it's a definite blow to the U.S. Postal Service.


Netflix (NFLX) today declared war on DVDs, pledging to relegate them to the same dustbin that is occupied by VHS and Betamax tapes.

...
Wall Street reacted positively to the news, with Netflix shares up 53 cents to a staggering $291.27 per share. The technorati seem a bit more circumspect, particularly given that Netflix is known for having a much deeper DVD library than streaming library.

But for real grievance, you need to look to the U.S. Postal Service. It won't publicly complain, of course, but Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said last October that his company spent between $500 million and $600 million on DVD postage. That's approximately 20% of all revenue that the Postal Service booked from first-class "flats" last year, and 1.7% of all first-class mail revenue.

Moreover, Netflix increased the number of DVDs mailed to subscribers last year by 9.7%. Had it remained on that pace, it would have been nearing the $660 million mark for 2011.

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Perhaps USPS can help make up the difference by shipping tobacco.

[Bigblue1]

I ASSURE you that Netflix has a sweetheart deal with the PO...and I carry enough Netflix discs everyday to prove it!

Thank you, some of us live in reality and don't take kindly too taking it up the poop shoot. Others like it up the poop shoot and try to justify why they like it there by making assumptions.