Netflix say's it sorry

[IamOld]

kornellred - I think it's more the studios somewhat misguided attempt to keep more control...because indeed most material is not available by streaming...

[kornellred]

I have always received excellent service from Netflix and I considered their pre-split pricing to constitute an excellent value. I will retain the DVD by mail service until I have had my fill of the shows that are not available in the streaming format. What I do not understand is why so little is available via streaming. DVD's will eventually become obsolete, and I do not think that Netflix's new DVD venture will stand the test of time.

[helpmeout]

It's still considerably cheaper than cable. And I get to see my tv shows (finished NCIS over a week ago and now working on NCIS Los Angelos) without commercials and in one week-end. At a time that I can actually watch it.

If the selection ever gets to the point that I am running to the Redbox to get current movies frequently, I will probably drop it. But until then, I plan on keeping it.

[Freddy03]

I liked Netflix before the price increase. I did have 2 mishaps with them - one the movie sent to us was so badly damaged (this is a common issue with Blockbuster Express and Redbox - especially kid movies) and they gave me an issue getting a replacement dvd out. Also one time they sent me a totally different movie that was next inline to be shipped. My email confirmation said one thing but another title showed up.

[IamOld]

Smart man... We want to keep you around a bit..... LOL

Smart? Don't know about that...I would put that down to a very base hard-wired survival instinct!!!!!

[Pandora]

.and again with me, spouse likes it, and I cancel at my own peril...

Smart man... We want to keep you around a bit..... LOL

[IamOld]

Pandora, I really liked Netflix back in the old days - it is a NICE nice service...and again with me, spouse likes it, and I cancel at my own peril...

[Pandora]

Guess I must be in the odd-ball bunch as well re: Netflix. I'm actually saving $ every month by them breaking up their streaming / dvd plan since where we live, our ISP's dont really allow for streaming (gotta love the country! ). We had the 3 at a time unlimited DVD / unlimited streaming and it used to be roughly $22 (taxes incl) but we could never stream. Then they broke it down, separating streaming & DVD; now our plan is about $17 (taxes incl), so we are saving money.

Redbox is nice IF you can watch the movie the same night you get it...if not, you're paying for another night. Sometimes we plan on watching a movie but something else comes up, so its put off for a bit. Not having to pay that late fee is a huge benefit vs. RedBox or even going to whatever Movie Galleries are left. We broke it down and on average we watch roughly 8-12 movies in a 30 day timeframe: $1.30 - $2 per movie as worse case scenario. Still not bad...

[JustDamn]

I've gotta admit, I really like Netflix, and feel I get my $'s worth. Streaming only, but damn, stuff costs $, most of us should realize that. I joined a couple of months before the price increase for DVD's, but I didn't get upset with Netflix, just dropped the DVD service, they have to tryand make a profit. I wish them luck.

[justbroke]

I must get to redbox too late because I never find any movie worth watching in there. Is there a trick to it?

Yes there is a trick! Either get the iPhone/Android App and/or register an account on-line (on the web). This will basically allow you to "pre-rent" the movie and pick it up in the red-box within 2 days. Of course, everyday you don't pick it up, they charge you $1 (plus tax). However, the few times that I wanted a movie, I got the movie I wanted. Not only will the apps (or web) tell you what movies are available, they'll let you reserve it and tell you which Redbox has it!

[mountanddo]

We used to go to either Blockbuster or Hollywood Video every weekend and thought nothing of paying $2.99 a movie and then getting a box or two of candy. One trip could cost us $20 which we thought was pretty cheap for a weekend of movie watching. Compared to that, Netflix, even if you get both services is cheaper for a whole month of entertainment. I don't think it is the price they are charging as much as the fact that they more than doubled their subscription rate in one fell swoop. If they would of done that over 2-3 years I don't think people would of given it much thought.

I must get to redbox too late because I never find any movie worth watching in there. Is there a trick to it?

[banca rotta]

I hope if anyone here held their stock you sold it when it peaked. A lot of sheep got slaughtered on this one.

[Freddy03]

If you are into documentaries, there is plenty on youtube free. Music, films, nostalgia, much. With youtube to mp3 I have all the old songs I could not purchase. A wonderful resource. 'Hub

Oh thanks! I'll have to check it out.

[AngelinaCatHub]

The only thing I really liked about Netflix was the instant streaming. I would watch so many documentaries and older movies that wouldn't be available at Redbox or Blockbuster Express.

If you are into documentaries, there is plenty on youtube free. Music, films, nostalgia, much. With youtube to mp3 I have all the old songs I could not purchase. A wonderful resource. 'Hub

[tigergem]

I suspended my Netflix account last spring before all this happened. I was getting what I wanted to watch off of hulu.com all summer. I recently suspended that as well since I won't have much time for any of it for a few months. No way I am going to pay double for Netflix... ever... just not worth it. They pretty much lost their value to me with the split in services and doubling the cost.