Netflix Change...

07-13-2011, 10:05 AM

Will content be changing? If so, that may have an impact on price. I know that a friend of mine told me a year ago that Netflix was supposed to start having even new releases available for streaming right away. Also, there was supposed to be an agreement with Nintendo for streaming 3D movies to the new 3DS. I'm not sure if that means 3D will be available for streaming for everyone or not.

I'm actually happy with the new selection.

markem · 07-13-2011, 10:44 AM

The in-laws use Amazon Prime, which has streaming. They like it and use it a lot, but also use netflix, so I don't think that they have a sense of one over the other. Anyone here use the Amazon service as your only streaming source?

I need to price the multi-DVD service for netflix, since several things that we are watching have multiple episodes per DVD, that would be equivalent to the streaming service plus one DVD. If the multi DVD is a better price, we'll likely drop the streaming soon.

If anyone comes across any trade rags or other good source discussing the motivations for the new pricing model, I'd appreciate you posting a link here. I'll do the same. A 60% price increase in one shot is unbelievable to me, unless they think that they have a captive market.

N2 GOLD · 07-13-2011, 11:40 AM

I know RED-BOX is everywhere out here. They are the reason my Video store dropped the price of DVD from $2.50 to a $1 & BLU-RAY from $4 to $2.50 & I've been a member at this Video place since 1996 when it was all VHS & just a few DVD's. They also get all the new releases about two weeks before the release date which is SWEET IMO.

I did the Netflix thing for awhile but did not like the fact that everything I wanted was always out. This was a few years ago things may have changed. I'm old skool & sticking to the Video place 2-mins from the house.

07-13-2011, 10:05 AM	#1
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Netflix Change... Will content be changing? If so, that may have an impact on price. I know that a friend of mine told me a year ago that Netflix was supposed to start having even new releases available for streaming right away. Also, there was supposed to be an agreement with Nintendo for streaming 3D movies to the new 3DS. I'm not sure if that means 3D will be available for streaming for everyone or not. I'm actually happy with the new selection.

07-13-2011, 10:44 AM	#2
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,653 Trading: (47)	Re: Netflix Change... The in-laws use Amazon Prime, which has streaming. They like it and use it a lot, but also use netflix, so I don't think that they have a sense of one over the other. Anyone here use the Amazon service as your only streaming source? I need to price the multi-DVD service for netflix, since several things that we are watching have multiple episodes per DVD, that would be equivalent to the streaming service plus one DVD. If the multi DVD is a better price, we'll likely drop the streaming soon. If anyone comes across any trade rags or other good source discussing the motivations for the new pricing model, I'd appreciate you posting a link here. I'll do the same. A 60% price increase in one shot is unbelievable to me, unless they think that they have a captive market. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

07-13-2011, 11:40 AM	#3
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: Netflix Change... I know RED-BOX is everywhere out here. They are the reason my Video store dropped the price of DVD from $2.50 to a $1 & BLU-RAY from $4 to $2.50 & I've been a member at this Video place since 1996 when it was all VHS & just a few DVD's. They also get all the new releases about two weeks before the release date which is SWEET IMO. I did the Netflix thing for awhile but did not like the fact that everything I wanted was always out. This was a few years ago things may have changed. I'm old skool & sticking to the Video place 2-mins from the house. __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.