Netflix Change...

CigarNut · 07-12-2011, 08:13 PM

My $11.99 Netflix plan (unlimited streaming, unlimited DVD/Blu Ray's one at a time) is changing. Starting in September it is going up to $17.98 -- $7.99 for DVD/Blu Ray one at a time, and $9.99 for streaming...

Guess I am going to drop the streaming for the time being... If they had a better/more current streaming selection I would keep it, but very limited titles makes it too expensive at this price...

SvilleKid · 07-12-2011, 08:27 PM

You get an e-mail about it? Just wondering if I need to check my (almost) dormant AOL email acct!

hotreds · 07-12-2011, 08:29 PM

I was miffed at getting this as well. For now, I'll keep both, but the streaming better improve- or my Roku better improve- or else I'll drop it.

hammondc · 07-12-2011, 08:28 PM

The online browsing selection is GARBAGGIO! This will hurt them.

Starscream · 07-12-2011, 08:44 PM

I like the streaming selection. Haven't heard about the price increase though. That sucks.

EDIT: I read an article saying that their facebook page is flooded with complaints, so maybe that will do something. A 60% increase is a joke.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/23562...firestorm.html

markem · 07-12-2011, 08:51 PM

I got the same thing. Looked at Blockbuster and they are no better. I like the streaming for shows. We are, for example, watching old episodes of Futurama while waiting on the DVD turnaround. Works for us.

The new price sucks. They obviously feel that they are in the driver's seat. The massive system-wide outage of streaming last week makes the timing look like they don't care one bit.

elderboy02 · 07-12-2011, 08:52 PM

This sucks big time..

Zeuceone · 07-12-2011, 08:58 PM

I dont see how they can increase the price. Anyone have experience with Hulu?

SvilleKid · 07-12-2011, 09:03 PM

In addition to the price increase that will drive me away, they keep monkeying with what is, and what is not available for streaming. One week, a movie is streaming, the next, it's not. Plus, too much older shows that ARE NOT streaming, but should be. A price increase would put their service out of my "need to have" category!

hammondc · 07-12-2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvilleKid

In addition to the price increase that will drive me away, they keep monkeying with what is, and what is not available for streaming. One week, a movie is streaming, the next, it's not. Plus, too much older shows that ARE NOT streaming, but should be. A price increase would put their service out of my "need to have" category!

All of this.

Ashcan Bill · 07-12-2011, 09:14 PM

I got the email today. This is their second substantial price increase in less than a year. I'll dump the streaming part in a few weeks (once I finish watching the Battlestar Galactica series). The problem with their streaming service is there's nothing current on it. It's mainly older movies and productions, and even then it's pretty limited. Just not worth the added cost to me.

BeerAdvocate · 07-13-2011, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvilleKid

In addition to the price increase that will drive me away, they keep monkeying with what is, and what is not available for streaming. One week, a movie is streaming, the next, it's not. Plus, too much older shows that ARE NOT streaming, but should be. A price increase would put their service out of my "need to have" category!

I read an article on CNN yesterday about this.
The reason is Studio's, like Sony dictate that once a certain amount of people have downloaded a particular movie, then it must be removed.
Its in their contract with Netflix, and we are going to start seeing this more and more. Here is the article if you are interested:

http://money.cnn.com/2011/07/08/tech...ract/index.htm

07-12-2011, 09:07 PM

Almost a 200% change since last year. Terrible. I might drop the whole thing on principle.

Chainsaw13 · 07-12-2011, 09:17 PM

Got the email today too. Since I haven't streamed anything in months and barely watched the movies I have gotten, I may just drop it all together.

jledou · 07-12-2011, 09:24 PM

It will be interesting to see if the price increases are related to the bandwidth agreements or the content providers charging more.

Ashcan Bill · 07-12-2011, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jledou

It will be interesting to see if the price increases are related to the bandwidth agreements or the content providers charging more.

A lot of these companies get caught up in painting an ever rosier picture to Wall Street in terms of growth and profit, and end up letting their accountants take over. Sometimes it works, sometimes it don't.

kelmac07 · 07-13-2011, 06:35 AM

NEWSFLASH: Greedy CEO runs company to the ground with decision.

First the offer a great service at a great price, put Blockbuster out of business, and run a HUGE membership drive, then raise the prices...

Gargoyle · 07-13-2011, 07:00 AM

I'll be dropping the streaming as well. Very limited availability and I get more options as part of my free on demand movies with my cable company.

GreekGodX · 07-13-2011, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelmac07

NEWSFLASH: Greedy CEO runs company to the ground with decision.

First the offer a great service at a great price, put Blockbuster out of business, and run a HUGE membership drive, then raise the prices...

They really don't have competition anymore.. Once Blockbuster started closing I had a feeling Netflix would raise their pricing.

However it is understandable considering just for them to expand their digital library they will pay a ton just for licensing.

PeteSB75 · 07-13-2011, 07:49 AM

The email I got said the unlimited streaming was going up to 7.99 a month, with the 2 DVD/Bluray I have currently at 14.99. This does wind up being a $5 increase over what I am paying now. I've been a netflix customer since 2003 and I've no plans to change that now. Their customer service has always been helpful whenever I've had a problem and that is worth the price of entry for a product I use.

I think this is based more on the fact that they are being charged more for the digital streaming rights by the content providers. When they started streaming, they were the only game in town and could dictate prices. Now there are several more (Amazon, Hulu), with additional players getting into the business as well, and the studios feel they can get more money.

07-12-2011, 08:13 PM	#1
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07-12-2011, 08:27 PM	#2
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Netflix Change... You get an e-mail about it? Just wondering if I need to check my (almost) dormant AOL email acct! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

07-12-2011, 08:29 PM	#3
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Netflix Change... I was miffed at getting this as well. For now, I'll keep both, but the streaming better improve- or my Roku better improve- or else I'll drop it. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

07-12-2011, 08:28 PM	#4
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: Netflix Change... The online browsing selection is GARBAGGIO! This will hurt them.

07-12-2011, 08:44 PM	#5
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Netflix Change... I like the streaming selection. Haven't heard about the price increase though. That sucks. EDIT: I read an article saying that their facebook page is flooded with complaints, so maybe that will do something. A 60% increase is a joke. http://www.pcworld.com/article/23562...firestorm.html __________________ Insert quote here. Last edited by Starscream; 07-12-2011 at 08:50 PM.

07-12-2011, 08:51 PM	#6
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: Netflix Change... I got the same thing. Looked at Blockbuster and they are no better. I like the streaming for shows. We are, for example, watching old episodes of Futurama while waiting on the DVD turnaround. Works for us. The new price sucks. They obviously feel that they are in the driver's seat. The massive system-wide outage of streaming last week makes the timing look like they don't care one bit. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

07-12-2011, 08:52 PM	#7
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 Trading: (133)	Re: Netflix Change... This sucks big time..

07-12-2011, 08:58 PM	#8
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Netflix Change... I dont see how they can increase the price. Anyone have experience with Hulu?

07-12-2011, 09:03 PM	#9
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Netflix Change... In addition to the price increase that will drive me away, they keep monkeying with what is, and what is not available for streaming. One week, a movie is streaming, the next, it's not. Plus, too much older shows that ARE NOT streaming, but should be. A price increase would put their service out of my "need to have" category! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

07-12-2011, 09:14 PM	#11
Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,900 Trading: (6)	Re: Netflix Change... I got the email today. This is their second substantial price increase in less than a year. I'll dump the streaming part in a few weeks (once I finish watching the Battlestar Galactica series). The problem with their streaming service is there's nothing current on it. It's mainly older movies and productions, and even then it's pretty limited. Just not worth the added cost to me.

07-12-2011, 09:07 PM	#13
stumm729 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Netflix Change... Almost a 200% change since last year. Terrible. I might drop the whole thing on principle.

07-12-2011, 09:17 PM	#14
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,180 Trading: (96)	Re: Netflix Change... Got the email today too. Since I haven't streamed anything in months and barely watched the movies I have gotten, I may just drop it all together. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

07-12-2011, 09:24 PM	#15
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,224 Trading: (27)	Re: Netflix Change... It will be interesting to see if the price increases are related to the bandwidth agreements or the content providers charging more.

07-13-2011, 06:35 AM	#17
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Netflix Change... NEWSFLASH: Greedy CEO runs company to the ground with decision. First the offer a great service at a great price, put Blockbuster out of business, and run a HUGE membership drive, then raise the prices... __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

07-13-2011, 07:00 AM	#18
Gargoyle Got Coffee? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Central MA Posts: 389 Trading: (7)	Re: Netflix Change... I'll be dropping the streaming as well. Very limited availability and I get more options as part of my free on demand movies with my cable company. __________________ Boy, n.: a noise with dirt on it. ~Not Your Average Dictionary

07-13-2011, 07:49 AM	#20
PeteSB75 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: CT Posts: 1,674 Trading: (18)	Re: Netflix Change... The email I got said the unlimited streaming was going up to 7.99 a month, with the 2 DVD/Bluray I have currently at 14.99. This does wind up being a $5 increase over what I am paying now. I've been a netflix customer since 2003 and I've no plans to change that now. Their customer service has always been helpful whenever I've had a problem and that is worth the price of entry for a product I use. I think this is based more on the fact that they are being charged more for the digital streaming rights by the content providers. When they started streaming, they were the only game in town and could dictate prices. Now there are several more (Amazon, Hulu), with additional players getting into the business as well, and the studios feel they can get more money. __________________ Formerly Malik23