Netflix Down in the Dumps?

But for how long, the rate increase is nothing new, the new monthly plan for DVD's by mail went into affect late 2009 (I believe), but the effects of customers dropping their plans are continuing. Netflix was arguably the "best option" for combined movie rentals, online television and  streaming movies has now become a waste of money, and possibly betrayer to movie watchers since the pricing hike:

Quote:

"Netflix isn't looking like it's as good a deal because their prices are getting higher and their content isn't getting any better"

A quick comparison: Blockbusters has the latest video games for many gaming systems, classic movies available to rent*, and new movie releases sooner (one month sooner than Netflix). The drawbacks were the higher pricing for video game rentals and damaged disc's arriving in the mail, also Blockbuster has no choice of watching streaming television shows nor movies online, with the option of linking your computer to your television.

While the contender Netflix, had lower monthly pricing with little to no damaged DVD's arriving in my mailbox quicker versus Blockbuster's damages dics and incredibly slow shipping.

Netflix ability to have movies only for purchase (no rental option) was frustrating, while Blockbuster has the same movies both for rental and purchase.

Though Netflix is not a source for gaming rentals the company stating, "It's merely a movie rental business, Blockbuster success with the addition of video games rental is obvious.

My 2 CENTS:

Something gotta give either add new components or lower your prices, it's your move, choose wisely, Netflix.

Netflix Price VS Plans

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Now that the eight dvd's for $49.99 monthly plan is now eliminated from the options available, the company is not as convenient nor economical as before the rate change:

The popular plan I bought though-out 2008-2010:

$15.99 plan for 3 DVD plus streaming Movie & Television

(This great Deal no longer available).

Some are calling Netflix pricing increase greed which is why many loyal Netflix customers are questioning staying while other customers (like me), have yet to renew their accounts.

To me it's seems more idiotical than greed, there are no online upgrades, no rush to get new releases out sooner, or new movie selections available yet the priced plans remains high.

High price with no new options screams stepping on the little gal and guys out there, the movie watchers who wants to watch movies at their leisure without the commitment of buying a $14 - $30 dollar dvd; only to to be watched twice and left to be forgotten. 

Netflix gave you the guilty pleasure of watching old favorites that you'd never buy (like the box set of Xena: Warrior Princess), but you would watch if a friend shamefully wasted money the on it themselves.

Also Netflix has the convenience of catching up on televison shows: like The Office

I would have never understood or enjoy The Office if I didn't have Netflix, I caught up on many missed episodes and now it's one of my favorite television show, all because of a cool fifteen bucks a month and streaming television options: Life should be about accommodating everyone, not nickel and diming consumers.

Options is what consumers flock to, Netflix it's time to get back in the game.


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