Netflix’s Grandfathered Subscribers to See Monthly Price Increase From $8 to $10 for HD

[pat500000]

So, you are trying to imply that Netflix has 1 movie?

You should go back and understand what I was saying from my first 2 posts.

 

[danpass]

Hulu, which I was paying for, did something to make me drop them. I forget exactly what it was but last month I received an "I'm sorry" email from them couched in terms of "we got your message and we've made changes".

It was the type of email that was addressed to everyone. Clearly I wasn't the only one who got disgusted with the changes they had made back then lol.

 

[bbeagle]

I do not expect anything to be free, and like I said, I'm happy to pay more, as long as I'm getting more/better service/product. In this case, I am not. I can also understand a "slight" increase as time goes on for the same service, but a 25% increase to keep what I already have and have been paying for a long time is just a slap in the face. Yes, it is small, but as a percentage, it is not. It just is not standard for an increase to exceed even 10%. Cost of living is a mere 3%.

So instead of keeping the increases at 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 0%, 25% over 10 years, you'd rather have 3%, 3%, 3%, 3%, 3%, 3%, 3%, 3%, 3%, 3%? And then you'd be happy and it wouldn't be a 'slap in the face'?

 

[C DM]

You should go back and understand what I was saying from my first 2 posts.

All that has been understood, thus my original reply to it all.

 

[pat500000]

All that has been understood, thus my original reply to it all.

Then, if you understood, I don't get why you brought up netflix has 1 movie for selection.

 

[C DM]

Then, if you understood, I don't get why you brought up netflix has 1 movie for selection.

Because that is the comparison you used with 1 apple to demonstrate what you meant by limited in this context.

 

[pat500000]

Because that is the comparison you used with 1 apple to demonstrate what you meant by limited in this context.

I didn't compare 1 apple to 1 orange. I only compared amount of contents they have.

 

[Ursadorable]

What's limited is actually limited.

I've had Netflix for a couple years yet, and I've nowhere near exhausted the shows I want to watch. I generally watch several hours of Netflix a night.

 

[pat500000]

I've had Netflix for a couple years yet, and I've nowhere near exhausted the shows I want to watch.

That's fine and dandy. People say that Netflix is limited with contents.

 

[C DM]

I didn't compare 1 apple to 1 orange. I only compared amount of contents they have.

And I replied to that showing that while the 1 apple example demonstrates the concept of something that is limited it's not a good comparison to how Netflix is limited--as it's not limited in the sense of only having just a few things, but limited in the sense of having a small subset of what's available in general, while that small subset still contains many things in it.
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That's fine and dandy. Some do say that Netflix is limited with contents.

So you agree with what I originally said that for some it's limited and is not good enough, while for others that limited content is plenty.

 

[pat500000]

And I replied to that showing that while the 1 apple example demonstrates the concept of something that is limited it's not a good comparison to how Netflix is limited--as it's not limited in the sense of only having just a few things, but limited in the sense of having a small subset of what's available in general, while that small subset still contains many things in it.
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So you agree with what I originally said that for some it's limited and is not good enough, while for others that limited content is plenty.

What I meant to say is..it's limited.

 

[C DM]

What I meant to say is..it's limited.

And apparently agreed with my original comment about that since you essentially stated the same thing in a reply to someone else. Seems like it's all settled.

 

[pat500000]

And apparently agreed with my original comment about that since you essentially stated the same thing in a reply to someone else. Seems like it's all settled.

My whole concept was this: it's limited. This person whom I responded to may have lot to watch but is still limited contents. Basically, it wasn't contributing to your statement.

 

[C DM]

My whole concept was this: it's limited. This person whom I responded to may have lot to watch but is still limited contents. Basically, it wasn't contributing to your statement.

Not really contributing, but just saying essentially the same thing that I originally said.

 

[pat500000]

Not really contributing, but just saying essentially the same thing that I originally said.

which was was?

 

[Nermal]

It's that easy? And I'll have access to my viewing history still? That's the big issue, and for an extra $1 or $2 a month in currency differences wasn't worth switching. Now for about 50% more I'm willing to start from scratch!

I can't guarantee that your history will persist, but mine did.

 

[xmichaelp]

Netflix has stepped their game up with original programming but they still lack when it comes to newer movies. Continuing to raise prices better show improvement in that area or I will soon be canceling my subscription.

They'll never have newer movies. That's why they're pursuing original content in the first place.

 

[4jasontv]

An additional $0.06/day.

I think I'll still be able to make my mortgage payment.

Cool! Can I have $2 a month as well? Or, did you want your life to improve in some way for that additional payment?

I think it is more understandable if Netlifx does that than your cable provider. Because Netflix is obligated to pay more for its bigger infrastructure/data usage (when it comes to HD) than your cable provider which sends signal through his own cables where quality doesn't have such a HUGE influence. And yet, I have to pay more for HD channels to my cable provider.

I must not understand your comment. How does downgrading the quality save them money? If cable companies are using their monopoly to control the market Netflix should do more than increase prices, they should increase their lawyers too.

Of course. But most here aren't satisfied with anything unless it's free. Most feel they are due everything simply because they breath. Fairness isn't something to be considered. Here, something bad and negative can be found for anything and everything.

Let's not forget those who think Apple should be destroyed because of the recent child labor cobalt thing.

Or people expect additional quality or product in exchange for higher rates. They get mad when gas prices, and modem rental fees go up too.

I get bent over backwards for Xfinity Cable TV because I watch sports. I wish I could watch live HD Sports without Cable.

When I cut the cord I signed up for NFL Sunday Ticket (via PS3, no dish), MLB TV, and NHL TV. The services were far better than Cable, however the prices included games I didn't want and blackouts that shouldn't (in my opinion) apply since I didn't otherwise have access to the feeds. I pay about the same, but I get far more sports than ComCox could ever provide.

It would be an interesting social experiment to do a poll of how many grandfathered $8 users claim they will cancel their subscription over the $2 increase and compare it to the actual percentage that do cancel.

I could of course be wrong, of course, but I'm willing to bet the former is a substantially higher percentage than the latter.

Personally, I have a Hulu subscription (way better anime offerings, and my wife mostly watches TV shows, not movies).

And how many people who tell the server at McD's they will never come back, and yet still do.

Not a huge deal financially, but I might still cancel before the rate increase out of principle. I don't use it very much. Family members do but they also have Amazon Prime and Hulu.

Oh man, I agree, except when I cancel the account she will make me sleep on the couch until I sign up again. The more I hold only my ground the more use I'll have for Netflix.

Not really contributing, but just saying essentially the same thing that I originally said.

Speaking of sleeping on the couch... It's never worth perpetuating an argument over agreeing.

 

[gimikinc]

I hope the newer movie selection improves as many movies I want to watch aren't available.

 

[69Mustang]

Not really contributing, but just saying essentially the same thing that I originally said.

You're way more patient than I am. I would have given up long ago. It's like you've been talking to a 6 year old who only has a single train of thought. What's your name? Limited. Where do you live? Limited. Who was the 1st president of the US? Limited. Netflix has tons of content. Limited. I'll give you $1000 not to say limited. Lim-, Limi-... aw screw it, Limited.
Netflix has around 14.5K global titles. So yeah, in the most pedantic sense possible, it's limited. Now, that catalog is larger than any other streaming service, but hey... limited amirite?
Seriously, you've got the patience of Job.

 

[Chaos123x]

Wow the only reason I keep my subscription is because I wanted to stay grandfathered in. I'm going to cancel my subscription soon as I binge watch Dare Devil season 2.

I really don't care for all the old TV shows and straight to video movies. I want real Hollywood movies that came out in the last 2-3 years. They got nothing I want.

 

[Carlanga]

$9.99 now -> $14.99 later -> $29.99 much later. When cable companies are gone and online streaming are the last remaining choices, well see prices rise to todays cable prices.

so same prices but no commercials and video can be played at home or when out and bigger selection... not bad...

let the rage begin haha. probably the best 10$ a month you can spend in regards to entertainment.

I have all three (and basic cable) and hulu plus w no ads is the best bang for buck if you like current tv and a ton of criterion movies.

 

[unplugme71]

Netflix has a horrible and very limited selection of new content. I really have been enjoying Hulu much better. If Netflix is going to raise me they better add more content for sure!

 

[MrXiro]

Well I don't know about you...I don't think 9 bucks a month for limited selections are worth it.

Well that's the joys of freedom... you're free to not join Netflix for $9 a month and save it for something more worthwhile... though for the amount of content you get for $9 I can't think of anything better bang for your buck... I say this and I don't even watch my Netflix... it's 95% my wife and daughter that watch stuff on there.

 

[ruck]

We live in the UK and use a VPN to access US Netflix. If we can longer access US Netflix, due to VPN blocking, they'll have 1 less paying subscription.

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