Will you or won't you stick with Netflix ?




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You're missing the most important response: "it depends on the charge." If Netflix adds only a nominal charge to BD rentals, I will keep my account as it is. If they charge too much, I will close my account and move to BB.

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It depends how much they raise it. While the situation with Blu-ray has gotten a lot better, they're service isn't up to snuff enough for me to justify much of a price increase. I know they cost more, but I'm sure the margins on that type of thing, especially now that they're established, are ridiculous. I highly doubt they're paying anywhere near MSRP for these discs either.

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It depends how much they raise it. While the situation with Blu-ray has gotten a lot better, they're service isn't up to snuff enough for me to justify much of a price increase. I know they cost more, but I'm sure the margins on that type of thing, especially now that they're established, are ridiculous. I highly doubt they're paying anywhere near MSRP for these discs either.

What he ^^^ said.

My issue is actually their service not their price. Netflix is painfully slowwww about delivering Blu-ray disks. Too many "Long Wait" and "Very Long Wait" on titles that are "Available Now" on Blu-ray.

They also seem to be dropping the availability information. The news is bad, so they don't want to tell us.

Bottom line: if they improve their service I will probably stay, otherwise I will switch to the many stores that are now carrying Blu-ray rentals locally.

My account is suspended. It will all depend it they get more copies of BDs in my area to distribute. I will not mind the price increase if service is better.

For the money it saves on doing blind buys that blow it is worth it to me. My local Hastings rents them for a wopping $5.99 each. Netflix has a facility in my small town so turn around if FAST.

If they increase the price, they better increase the titles available. If not, then I'm gone.

If they raise the price, they will have to increase the stock for greater availability to keep my account.

My issue is actually their service not their price. Netflix is painfully slowwww about delivering Blu-ray disks. Too many "Long Wait" and "Very Long Wait" on titles that are "Available Now" on Blu-ray.

They also seem to be dropping the availability information. The news is bad, so they don't want to tell us.

Bottom line: if they improve their service I will probably stay, otherwise I will switch to the many stores that are now carrying Blu-ray rentals locally.

I think the existing customers are getting hosed. I just joined Netflix 3 weeks ago, my queue is full of BDs, and not one is showing Long or Very Long, and only 3 are showing Short Wait.

What I'm really interested in is exactly how they plan on increasing the charge. Will it just be a higher monthly fee if your preference is set to BD? Will there be a per-BD charge? How exactly is this going to work?

Yes, I will stick with them. However, I had been thinking about switching to a lower tier (2 out at a time) anyway. Now, due to the BD price hike, I will definitely do that.

Sharkcohen, I'm pretty sure they'll just charge more for the plan that allows access to BD regardless of how many you rent.

not gonna worry about it 'til bd players are around $200, then i'll keep account as is.
guess i better not hold my breath waiting!

I switched to BB a while back and this action ensures that Netflix won't get another chance at my business any time soon

My issue is actually their service not their price. Netflix is painfully slowwww about delivering Blu-ray disks. Too many "Long Wait" and "Very Long Wait" on titles that are "Available Now" on Blu-ray.

They also seem to be dropping the availability information. The news is bad, so they don't want to tell us.

Bottom line: if they improve their service I will probably stay, otherwise I will switch to the many stores that are now carrying Blu-ray rentals locally.

You got it!!

It seems like their total service is slowing down. I'm definetly not getting movies as fast as before.

I already closed my Netflix account two months ago after being with them since 1998. I'm with Blockbuster now for the one out at a time plan for $3.99. $1 less than Netflix.