Netflix goes from $7.99 a month to $16...WHAT???

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UPDATED: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 15:30
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OPPYH

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 9:05 PM

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Originally posted by Kwicko:

Instead, when I want movies, I go to my local indy-vid place and rent them. They have an amazing documentary section, and knowledgable staff who get to know you and your preferences and make recommendations based on that.

Amazing. I thought indy stores were extinct. The good one I had in my town folded in 2000. Four Blockbusters in town, three of them closed last year. The last holdout looks like a graveyard when I drive by.

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JAMERON4EVA

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 9:06 PM

We need a Stone Cold Steve Austin to stomp a mudhole in there ass, and walk it dry! AUSTIN 3:16!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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John Connor,"Born To Run", TSCC EP 2x22

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JAMERON4EVA

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 9:09 PM

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Originally posted by Kwicko:
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Instead, when I want movies, I go to my local indy-vid place and rent them. They have an amazing documentary section, and knowledgable staff who get to know you and your preferences and make recommendations based on that.

I have a little store called MOVIESTOP right by where i live XD.

"Mom, he has her chip. He has her."
John Connor,"Born To Run", TSCC EP 2x22

"We mustn't over stimulate young minds. Das ist verboten!" - Rappy

ZEEK

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 10:47 PM

It's pretty funny that at one intersection here there used to be a Blockbuster literally on each side. Finally one closed like 3 years back. I'm sure the other will close up shop in no time.

For major releases I've just been renting from the blockbuster express kiosks. There are free 1 night rental codes for those floating around all over the intertubes. I haven't paid to rent a movie in months.

KWICKO

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 10:54 PM

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Originally posted by Zeek:
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Originally posted by Storymark:
They're cost of operating is going up tenfold. How else are they supposed to stay in business? And how are they misusing the legal system?

I know it's the American way to complain at any cost increase, no matter the reasoning, but really.

Is the cost really going up that high to produce the content though or are the studios price gouging netflix?

Quote I heard cited on the radio today was that when they inked the streaming deal last time around, they paid out something like $125 million for the rights to stream movies. Now Sony wants something like a billion dollars for the streaming rights to their movies, putting Netflix somewhat in a pickle.

And yes, I still have a few indy video stores available. Vulcan Video off South Congress is just the shit - they're awesome. Love 'em. Blockbuster around the corner from me is toast - they closed up shop a few months back.

I talked to one guy I know who Frem might be proud of - he buys pre-paid debit cards, pays cash for 'em, then goes and uses them to rent movies at RedBox - and then keeps the movies! I certainly don't condone such actions, but I had to snicker a bit when he told me about it, before telling him he's not quite right...

"Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid people, it is true that most stupid people are conservatives." - John Stuart Mill

STORYMARK

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 11:19 PM

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Originally posted by Zeek:
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Originally posted by Storymark:
They're cost of operating is going up tenfold. How else are they supposed to stay in business? And how are they misusing the legal system?

I know it's the American way to complain at any cost increase, no matter the reasoning, but really.

Is the cost really going up that high to produce the content though or are the studios price gouging netflix?

Studios.

Basically, no one had put much thought into streaming rights when Netflix started. They got a huge amount of content through a back-door deal with Starz which is expiring. That deal gave them access to0 several studios, which now want to charge individually - and they want between 5 and 10 times as much each as Netflix originally paid for the whole group. It adds up, fast.

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

STORYMARK

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 11:23 PM

Here's a breakdown of other streaming options available - but the short story is, Netflix is still the best deal right now, even with the price hike.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/13/netflix-price-increase_n_8970
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Great quote in there:

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Seemingly overnight, Netflix has gone from "Can you believe we get this for $10?" to "Can you believe we have to pay $16 for this?"

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."

ECGORDON

Thursday, July 14, 2011 1:40 AM

I've been on the unlimited streaming + one disc at a time + Blu-Ray access for $11.99, so if I keep all that I would be paying 17.98. Other options are keeping the dvd service for 9.99 or the streaming for 7.99. If I stay with Netflix I will probably go with the dvd plan so I can get Blu-Ray discs. I've been streaming as much from HuluPlus as I have Netflix anyway.

Money is tight right now, so the most logical decision would be to drop all of it and just stream Hulu through my computer to my TV. I'm not even sure there is a dvd rental store in town anymore. I know Blockbuster is gone, so is Hollywood video. There might be some independents in outlying areas, and there are Red Boxes around, but I kinda doubt they do Blu-Ray, but I haven't considered them before now.

RIONAEIRE

Thursday, July 14, 2011 3:07 AM

Yeah, the only video store near enough for us to logically go is the last Blocbuster and I hope it stays open because I want options in life. If I want to go and brouse at the store and pick a video and talk to an actual videostore worker person then I should be able to do that. If I have a list of films that I want to get sent to me in a couple of days then that's what NetFlix is for.

My favorite sport is called streaming and so you can imagine my irritation, or maybe you can't, several years ago when they started using that word to describe watching things online. How dare they compare my favorite water activity to sitting in front of a screen. Errrrrrrrg. Oh well none of you will understand anyways. But if anyone wants to go real streaming with me to make up for it ...

"A completely coherant River means writers don't deliver" KatTaya

ZEEK

Thursday, July 14, 2011 1:45 PM

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Originally posted by Storymark:
Quote:
Originally posted by Zeek:
Quote:
Originally posted by Storymark:
They're cost of operating is going up tenfold. How else are they supposed to stay in business? And how are they misusing the legal system?

I know it's the American way to complain at any cost increase, no matter the reasoning, but really.

Is the cost really going up that high to produce the content though or are the studios price gouging netflix?

Studios.

Basically, no one had put much thought into streaming rights when Netflix started. They got a huge amount of content through a back-door deal with Starz which is expiring. That deal gave them access to0 several studios, which now want to charge individually - and they want between 5 and 10 times as much each as Netflix originally paid for the whole group. It adds up, fast.

Yes but the question is are they price gouging on those contracts or does it really cost that much more to produce the content now than when the first contracts were signed?

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