Netflix increasing monthly Blu-ray rentals by $4 (POLL ADDED) - Blu-ray Forum

masoud90 · 11-04-2008, 01:20 AM

Okay, so they have charged us Blu-rayers an additional $1 a month because it's more "expensive"...I get that...but with more money, you should be able to BUY more. Then why is it that I have had Get Smart and many just re-leased blu-ray disks in my Q for months now and it is #1 on my Q and it still says Short Wait on there? I added it to my Q back in May and it has been on the top 5 of my Q forever now. Are they serious? What does it take to get these Blu-rays on the day they are released (they will ship my next film tomorrow)? Who gets these releases then since every new disk on Blu has some sort of a wait on it (short, long, very long)? Is anyone PISSED off as much as I am? I am loving the Mac-enabled Instant watching, but I just do not get the deal with new releases. Ps, its the netflix from phoenix, AZ.

Themoth · 11-04-2008, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by masoud90

Okay, so they have charged us Blu-rayers an additional $1 a month because it's more "expensive"...I get that...but with more money, you should be able to BUY more. Then why is it that I have had Get Smart and many just re-leased blu-ray disks in my Q for months now and it is #1 on my Q and it still says Short Wait on there? I added it to my Q back in May and it has been on the top 5 of my Q forever now. Are they serious? What does it take to get these Blu-rays on the day they are released (they will ship my next film tomorrow)? Who gets these releases then since every new disk on Blu has some sort of a wait on it (short, long, very long)? Is anyone PISSED off as much as I am? I am loving the Mac-enabled Instant watching, but I just do not get the deal with new releases. Ps, its the netflix from phoenix, AZ.

I left Netflix for many reasons like this. I a now a very happy Blockbuster online user. make the switch!!!

jakebluray · 11-04-2008, 01:31 AM

Yeah, I have been a member of both as well, and I think I prefer Blockbuster. I usually can put a Blu-ray in my queue that is releasing on a Tuesday and I'll usally get it shipped that day or the day before. Also, my local Blockbuster has an amazing selection of new release Blu-rays, so that helps too.

spcamaj · 11-04-2008, 01:34 AM

Damn netflix I always had problems with them I think the PO used to keep em when I send em back

Kyot · 12-01-2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by spcamaj

Damn netflix I always had problems with them I think the PO used to keep em when I send em back

I had that problem with Zip.ca in Canada.

goot420 · 12-01-2008, 09:52 PM

im very close to cancelling my account as well...i wouldn't have so much of a problem if they didn't start charging $1 extra for blu-ray

FilmMaster · 11-04-2008, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by masoud90

Okay, so they have charged us Blu-rayers an additional $1 a month because it's more "expensive"...I get that...but with more money, you should be able to BUY more. Then why is it that I have had Get Smart and many just re-leased blu-ray disks in my Q for months now and it is #1 on my Q and it still says Short Wait on there? I added it to my Q back in May and it has been on the top 5 of my Q forever now. Are they serious? What does it take to get these Blu-rays on the day they are released (they will ship my next film tomorrow)? Who gets these releases then since every new disk on Blu has some sort of a wait on it (short, long, very long)? Is anyone PISSED off as much as I am? I am loving the Mac-enabled Instant watching, but I just do not get the deal with new releases. Ps, its the netflix from phoenix, AZ.

How long you have had a movie in your queue means nothing at all.

masoud90 · 11-04-2008, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by FilmMaster

How long you have had a movie in your queue means nothing at all.

Well it has worked out for me that way for the past two years...it just worked out that way most of the time...but apparently you are right.

FilmMaster · 11-04-2008, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by masoud90

Well it has worked out for me that way for the past two years...it just worked out that way most of the time...but apparently you are right.

I figured it would matter that members requests for new releases might be ranked in some way according to how long it had been in their queue...

So, if you and wanted the same new movie but it had been in my queue longer...I would get first dips.

Unfortunately, I have spoken with several people at Neflix and that is sadly not the case. It does not matter how long it has been in your queue.

odriley · 11-04-2008, 02:05 AM

i have the opposite reaction.

i have both blockbuster online and netflix and almost EVERYTHING on blockbuster is always short wait or unavailable. i can barely ever get movies on there due to it. the only reason i keep it is to get the 3 free movies in-store each week.

netflix however ALMOST always has everything on my list. Never had a problem with them.

jstutman · 03-30-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by odriley

i have the opposite reaction.

i have both blockbuster online and netflix and almost EVERYTHING on blockbuster is always short wait or unavailable. i can barely ever get movies on there due to it. the only reason i keep it is to get the 3 free movies in-store each week.

netflix however ALMOST always has everything on my list. Never had a problem with them.

Netflix #1 Never had a problem with them, matter of fact....Qos, twilight shipped today and they were at the top of my list and I just added them. I wont be going back to BB for some time cause there slow and expensive.

*oh didnt know this post was kinda old. I am only charged a $1 fee for having Blus

masoud90 · 11-04-2008, 02:06 AM

Oh I see...idk I just got really furious when I saw it on there as a 'short wait'...but idk I'm sure I'll be fine.

odriley · 11-04-2008, 02:14 AM

its definitely aggravating when you want a damn movie right away and you see that Short Wait next to it. I know a friend of mine has had Feast 2 on his queue at netflix since it came out and its still Short Wait. I guess ive just gotten lucky with them so far. Though there are movies i want that they still have in their SAVED section even though i know the dvd has been released such as Jess Franco's BLOODY MOON.

andyman1970 · 11-04-2008, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by masoud90

Okay, so they have charged us Blu-rayers an additional $1 a month because it's more "expensive"...I get that...but with more money, you should be able to BUY more. Then why is it that I have had Get Smart and many just re-leased blu-ray disks in my Q for months now and it is #1 on my Q and it still says Short Wait on there? I added it to my Q back in May and it has been on the top 5 of my Q forever now. Are they serious? What does it take to get these Blu-rays on the day they are released (they will ship my next film tomorrow)? Who gets these releases then since every new disk on Blu has some sort of a wait on it (short, long, very long)? Is anyone PISSED off as much as I am? I am loving the Mac-enabled Instant watching, but I just do not get the deal with new releases. Ps, its the netflix from phoenix, AZ.

Sorry to hear, but I've never had this problem. The only time I have to wait is if I don't move it to the top of my Que the Monday before it releases for me to receive it on release day. I didn't do this with Vantage Point and I have been waiting on it for about 3 months now and still shows a long wait. I think a lot of it has to do with "first come first serve" whoever puts in their que first gets it first. I'm very happy with Netflix and will continue to use them.

bkcorbin · 11-05-2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by masoud90

Okay, so they have charged us Blu-rayers an additional $1 a month because it's more "expensive"...I get that...but with more money, you should be able to BUY more. Then why is it that I have had Get Smart and many just re-leased blu-ray disks in my Q for months now and it is #1 on my Q and it still says Short Wait on there? I added it to my Q back in May and it has been on the top 5 of my Q forever now. Are they serious? What does it take to get these Blu-rays on the day they are released (they will ship my next film tomorrow)? Who gets these releases then since every new disk on Blu has some sort of a wait on it (short, long, very long)? Is anyone PISSED off as much as I am? I am loving the Mac-enabled Instant watching, but I just do not get the deal with new releases. Ps, its the netflix from phoenix, AZ.

The newest Subscribers to Netflix and Blockbuster get the movies right away and you get bumped down on the list since you have had service the longest. People who have had service the longest are normally "HOOKED". The new subscribers can cancel after the 1st month if they are not satisfied so they get 1st grabs @ new movies. I think this is total shit but this is why it happens

scoob958 · 11-05-2008, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bkcorbin

The newest Subscribers to Netflix and Blockbuster get the movies right away and you get bumped down on the list since you have had service the longest. People who have had service the longest are normally "HOOKED". The new subscribers can cancel after the 1st month if they are not satisfied so they get 1st grabs @ new movies. I think this is total shit but this is why it happens

Yep they both do this. I switched from Netflix after 7 years to Blockbuster earlier this year because of the crappy blu service. Then with Blockbuster I got everything because I was new for over a month then all of a suddent nothing. So I have been back at Netflix since. Has been decent a couple of waits like almost 2 months for 21 but for the most part has been good till last week. I got 3 movies back to them on Monday and they screwed me and skipped over both the Strangers and Incredible Hulk. Both now say very long wait so I guess it will be 2+ months before I get those now. Bastards. I did get Get Smart though. Arrived today.

Psychonaut · 11-05-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bkcorbin

The newest Subscribers to Netflix and Blockbuster get the movies right away and you get bumped down on the list since you have had service the longest. People who have had service the longest are normally "HOOKED". The new subscribers can cancel after the 1st month if they are not satisfied so they get 1st grabs @ new movies. I think this is total shit but this is why it happens

I am starting to believe this. My six year anniversary with them is in January. I sent 5 movies in on Monday and the first available was 15 movies down the list even though 2 said they were available "Now" before they processed AND after they processed as well. I shouldn't have spouted off earlier in this thread...

robertc88 · 12-01-2008, 08:21 PM

Well at least not this time. They came through big time for me. The three top new releases in my queque were shipped today! They better since we are paying more!

fettastic · 12-04-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by masoud90

Okay, so they have charged us Blu-rayers an additional $1 a month because it's more "expensive"...I get that...but with more money, you should be able to BUY more. Then why is it that I have had Get Smart and many just re-leased blu-ray disks in my Q for months now and it is #1 on my Q and it still says Short Wait on there? I added it to my Q back in May and it has been on the top 5 of my Q forever now. Are they serious? What does it take to get these Blu-rays on the day they are released (they will ship my next film tomorrow)? Who gets these releases then since every new disk on Blu has some sort of a wait on it (short, long, very long)? Is anyone PISSED off as much as I am? I am loving the Mac-enabled Instant watching, but I just do not get the deal with new releases. Ps, its the netflix from phoenix, AZ.

the best way to get these releases quickly is to reduce your plan. Go down to 2-out-at-a-time and those titles will magically free up.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 12-04-2008, 07:19 PM

Well, Netflix needs to change their name to Netfix if they're seriously screwing over long-time customers.

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11-04-2008, 01:20 AM	#1
masoud90 Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:3	Netflix increasing monthly Blu-ray rentals by $4 (POLL ADDED) Okay, so they have charged us Blu-rayers an additional $1 a month because it's more "expensive"...I get that...but with more money, you should be able to BUY more. Then why is it that I have had Get Smart and many just re-leased blu-ray disks in my Q for months now and it is #1 on my Q and it still says Short Wait on there? I added it to my Q back in May and it has been on the top 5 of my Q forever now. Are they serious? What does it take to get these Blu-rays on the day they are released (they will ship my next film tomorrow)? Who gets these releases then since every new disk on Blu has some sort of a wait on it (short, long, very long)? Is anyone PISSED off as much as I am? I am loving the Mac-enabled Instant watching, but I just do not get the deal with new releases. Ps, its the netflix from phoenix, AZ.

11-04-2008, 01:31 AM	#3
jakebluray Junior Member Member since:Apr 2007	Yeah, I have been a member of both as well, and I think I prefer Blockbuster. I usually can put a Blu-ray in my queue that is releasing on a Tuesday and I'll usally get it shipped that day or the day before. Also, my local Blockbuster has an amazing selection of new release Blu-rays, so that helps too.

11-04-2008, 01:34 AM	#4
spcamaj Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:new york city Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:327 Blu-ray reviews:20	Damn netflix I always had problems with them I think the PO used to keep em when I send em back

12-01-2008, 09:52 PM	#6
goot420 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2008	im very close to cancelling my account as well...i wouldn't have so much of a problem if they didn't start charging $1 extra for blu-ray

11-04-2008, 02:05 AM	#10
odriley Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:1121 Blu-ray collection:5718	i have the opposite reaction. i have both blockbuster online and netflix and almost EVERYTHING on blockbuster is always short wait or unavailable. i can barely ever get movies on there due to it. the only reason i keep it is to get the 3 free movies in-store each week. netflix however ALMOST always has everything on my list. Never had a problem with them.

11-04-2008, 02:06 AM	#12
masoud90 Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Seattle, WA Blu-ray collection:180 Trading Score:3	Oh I see...idk I just got really furious when I saw it on there as a 'short wait'...but idk I'm sure I'll be fine.

11-04-2008, 02:14 AM	#13
odriley Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:1121 Blu-ray collection:5718	its definitely aggravating when you want a damn movie right away and you see that Short Wait next to it. I know a friend of mine has had Feast 2 on his queue at netflix since it came out and its still Short Wait. I guess ive just gotten lucky with them so far. Though there are movies i want that they still have in their SAVED section even though i know the dvd has been released such as Jess Franco's BLOODY MOON.

12-01-2008, 08:21 PM	#18
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	Well at least not this time. They came through big time for me. The three top new releases in my queque were shipped today! They better since we are paying more!

12-04-2008, 07:19 PM	#20
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Well, Netflix needs to change their name to Netfix if they're seriously screwing over long-time customers.

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