| Physical media hardly dead Netflix itself admitted this:
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Since then we have realized that there is still a very large continuing demand for DVDs both from our existing members as well as non-members. Given the long life we think DVDs by mail will have, treating DVDs as a $2 add on to our unlimited streaming plan neither makes great financial sense nor satisfies people who just want DVDs. Creating an unlimited DVDs by mail plan (no streaming) at our lowest price ever, $7.99, does make sense and will ensure a long life for our DVDs by mail offering. Reflecting our confidence that DVDs by mail is a long-term business for us, we are also establishing a separate and distinct management team solely focused on DVDs by mail, led by Andy Rendich, our Chief Service and Operations Officer and an 11 year veteran of Netflix.
I wonder why the about face. |
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 SeleniaI love DebianPremium
join:2006-09-22
Lanesboro, MA
kudos:2 | I'll pay less I had the 1 DVD plan in case I wanted to rent a DVD, but had only used the streaming. You can bet I won't pay $8 for a DVD I may rent someday. It makes better sense to support my local rental businesses if and when I may rent something. |
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 JeffreyConnoisseur of leisurely thingsPremium
join:2002-12-24
Long Island
kudos:3
 ·Verizon FiOS
 ·Vonage
| Corporate Bullshit Spin As you stated, it's completely because of the beating they are going to get in upcoming negotiations, and nothing to do with them realizing all of a sudden that they have their price structure out of whack.
The email I received from Netflix explaining the price increase was curt, at best. "Hi Jeff. Doubling your price, effective 9/1. Thanks!".
An upcoming vote with my wallet decision happening this Fall.
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| Once again we see content is king I wish I could pick lotto numbers this accurately. Get ready for more content and delivery consolidation. |
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JeffreyConnoisseur of leisurely thingsPremium
join:2002-12-24
Long Island
kudos:3 Reviews:
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·Vonage
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Re: I'll pay less said by Selenia:I had the 1 DVD plan in case I wanted to rent a DVD, but had only used the streaming. You can bet I won't pay $8 for a DVD I may rent someday. It makes better sense to support my local rental businesses if and when I may rent something.
I may continue to pay for streaming, but not paying $8/month for a DVD. Surely not paying $16 for both.
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Re: Physical media hardly dead ...and yet they keep taking away features (28 day release window, etc.) |
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 jimi419Dadof4
join:2002-03-14
Round Lake, IL | fine raise prices for streaming That's fine they want to raise prices but they need to put their entire library for streaming to any device in a house this crap that an xbox or ps3 or pc can only get a portion of what's available is redonkulous especially for paying full price |
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 jjoshuaPremium
join:2001-06-01
Scotch Plains, NJ
kudos:3 | 60% price increase Let's see how well this goes over. |
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 Jovi
join:2000-02-24
Mount Joy, PA | Ugh.. Okay, I have the 2 dvd(Blu-ray)out at a time and unlimited streaming. Now with this increase I guess the streaming option is all I'll get from Netflix. If I need to see something that badly, I'll just hit up a Redbox. Greedy bastards in Hollywood.... 
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 redxiiPremium,Mod
join:2001-02-26
Sherwood, MI | Eventually It'll cost just as much as cable tv just to have streaming + 1 DVD. |
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Re: Corporate Bullshit Spin And honestly, how do you expect them to stay in business in the first place? I know it sucks when prices go up because I don't like it either. But this rant about corporate crap is just a bunch of crap too. If Netflix expects to keep turning profits then they have to change and adapt with the times as well. Besides, the prices aren't super expensive. I see this as a way to move people to the streaming only option anyway. |
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| Well that puts some life back into Redbox I can't see keeping the DVD subscription just to get the few titles I'm interested in that aren't available for streaming. It's probably more cost effective for me to use Redbox for the new releases, and look to Used DVD outlets if there's anything old I really feel like I need to see. |
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 OmegaDisplaced OhioanPremium
join:2002-07-30
Cheyenne, WY | reply to fifty nine
Re: Physical media hardly dead I agree. Physical media will be around for a while.
You can only really stream at home, with the low speeds and data caps of wireless internet, streaming while mobile does not make sense.
I'd much rather bring a DVD on an airplane than wager if my airplane has wi-fi, pay money for then, and then see that the connection isn't fast enough for successful streaming.
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 pianotechPianotechPremium
join:2002-12-30
New Castle, PA | reply to tdouglas22
Re: Corporate Bullshit Spin All in all, still a good deal. |
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| I don't get it 2 DVDs at a time is $12, but unlimited DVDs is $8? What? |
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 baineschile2600 ways to livePremium
join:2008-05-10
Sterling Heights, MI
 ·Comcast
| reply to fifty nine
The beginning of the end Content providers would never let Netflix get away with their business model; it means less money for everyone!
Itll only get worse in the future....then netflix (unless they become an ISP) wont be as viable, especially if the incumbant TV providers add a significant amount of OnDemand. |
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 JAAuldeWeb DeveloperPremium,MVM
join:2001-05-09
Williamsport, MD
kudos:3 | BS Sugar Coating Tactics Price hikes are to be expected over time. (Although a hike from $9.99 to $15.99 is a little obscene, IMO.) But don't send me an email which uses redirect tactics to tell me I now have "choices," hoping I'll overlook the price hike. Tell it like it is, don't sugar coat and condescend.
I think this is the first time you folks at Netflix have actually made me angry at you.
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| reply to Bobcat79
Re: I don't get it said by Bobcat79:2 DVDs at a time is $12, but unlimited DVDs is $8? What?
The difference is:
2 DVDs at a time, unlimited per month ($11.99)
vs
1 DVD at a time, unlimited per month ($7.99) |
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 CheesePremium
join:2003-10-26
Naples, FL
kudos:1 | Just change my account to... the 8 unlimited streaming, don't need dvds |
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JeffreyConnoisseur of leisurely thingsPremium
join:2002-12-24
Long Island
kudos:3 Reviews:
·Verizon FiOS
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| reply to tdouglas22
Re: Corporate Bullshit Spin said by tdouglas22: I see this as a way to move people to the streaming only option anyway.
Netflix's streaming content has a long way to go. |
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