Netflix to charge $1 more per month for blu-ray rentals... - Blu-ray Forum

Bad8511 · 10-08-2008, 05:44 PM

I cancelled my blu-ray option. Why should I pay an extra dollar for blu-ray when the shipping is so slow. If I like the standard dvd, then I will just buy the blu-ray.

MacDaddyOJack · 10-08-2008, 05:47 PM

I can deal with $1 a month, its not that big of a deal. I still think they should be the same price though.....

Marine Mike · 10-08-2008, 05:48 PM

I'll pay it when they actually ship me my Blu-Ray releases. It seems like there is always a long wait. I'm very tempted to cancel it. For example, I've had the movie Vantage Point in my queue since its released and its still 'Very Long Wait' next to it since.

BigSlade · 10-08-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

I'll pay it when they actually ship me my Blu-Ray releases. It seems like there is always a long wait. I'm very tempted to cancel it. For example, I've had the movie Vantage Point in my queue since its released and its still 'Very Long Wait' next to it since.

Sorry to hear about your bad experience. I just recently moved this to the top of my queue and it shipped the same day

As for the $1 increase (and applicable taxes) I'm fine with that, $5.99 a month to watch two new movies on Blu is totally worth it to me

atomik kinder · 10-08-2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BigSlade

Sorry to hear about your bad experience. I just recently moved this to the top of my queue and it shipped the same day

As for the $1 increase (and applicable taxes) I'm fine with that, $5.99 a month to watch two new movies on Blu is totally worth it to me

If you live in cities with different shipping facilities this can happen. Either it is in greater demand from where his movies are shipped or the facility has fewer copies to go around. I don't often rent many blu-ray, probably one a month, but the dollar rise doesn't bother me at all. Go to Blockbuster (not the online store but actual B&M store), they charge $1 more for each disc!

SkullPhyre · 10-08-2008, 07:52 PM

If 1 dollar is making people think about it or cancelling netflix. Maybe Blu-rays are not for you.

Marine Mike · 10-08-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SkullPhyre

If 1 dollar is making people think about it or cancelling netflix. Maybe Blu-rays are not for you.

Well, thats an annual increase of $12 which (depending on your currently plan) is almost like adding an additional month to your plan....but not and just charging you for it.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 10-08-2008, 07:56 PM

Well I shouldn't be complaining anyways because I still use Blockbuster which is more convenient for me plus I still get free Hollywood Video blu-ray rentals.

chagocal · 10-08-2008, 08:08 PM

Not bad I was worried I was going to be hit with a 5.00 jump, it’s a small price to pay for all the Blu goodness.

Teabaggins · 10-08-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad8511

I cancelled my blu-ray option. Why should I pay an extra dollar for blu-ray when the shipping is so slow. If I like the standard dvd, then I will just buy the blu-ray.

it's a DOLLA, bro. damn. maybe the extra dollar will help the shipping speed etc.

you don't want to pay $1 more a month but you're willing to watch a standard DVD and miss out on the experience of watching a movie for the first time on bluray and then add the expense of $20 or more for purchasing a SINGLE blu ray??

time to re check that math

bhampton · 10-08-2008, 06:01 PM

Hey,

I love Netflix and get Blu Ray often from them but.... I'll have to think this over. Lately if there is something I want on Blu Ray,.. I just buy it so my Que is filled with stuff my wife and kids wants to see that is usually not Blu Ray.

I'll have to mull over killing off the Blu Ray part of my Netflix now.

-Brian

Bad8511 · 10-08-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

it's a DOLLA, bro. damn. maybe the extra dollar will help the shipping speed etc.

you don't want to pay $1 more a month but you're willing to watch a standard DVD and miss out on the experience of watching a movie for the first time on bluray and then add the expense of $20 or more for purchasing a SINGLE blu ray??

time to re check that math

If it helps shipping then I will go back to it. I will wait and see. Until then I have an extra dollar to blow on a twenty dollar blu-ray which makes it nineteen dollars. How's that for math huh? I'm smart

ShelbyGT500 · 10-08-2008, 06:15 PM

$1 is not as bad as I thought it was going to be. I get blu's very easily from them, never had an issue with that. If the dollar goes into shipping thats even better, doubtful that it will tho since the $1 is for the cost of the disk and not the shipping.

tacoreed · 10-08-2008, 06:46 PM

I can live with $1.00. If it was going to be more I would have probably cancelled the BD option.

Septimus Prime · 10-08-2008, 06:52 PM

I disagree with the principle of this move, so I'm sticking with Blockbuster.

Chupacabra · 10-08-2008, 06:59 PM

Dang, $1.00??? that's like... $12.00 per year!!!

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10-08-2008, 05:44 PM	#1
Bad8511 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray collection:321 Trading Score:8	I cancelled my blu-ray option. Why should I pay an extra dollar for blu-ray when the shipping is so slow. If I like the standard dvd, then I will just buy the blu-ray.

10-08-2008, 05:47 PM	#2
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	I can deal with $1 a month, its not that big of a deal. I still think they should be the same price though.....

10-08-2008, 05:48 PM	#3
Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I'll pay it when they actually ship me my Blu-Ray releases. It seems like there is always a long wait. I'm very tempted to cancel it. For example, I've had the movie Vantage Point in my queue since its released and its still 'Very Long Wait' next to it since.

10-08-2008, 07:52 PM	#6
SkullPhyre Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Portland, Oregon Blu-ray collection:184	If 1 dollar is making people think about it or cancelling netflix. Maybe Blu-rays are not for you.

10-08-2008, 07:56 PM	#8
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Well I shouldn't be complaining anyways because I still use Blockbuster which is more convenient for me plus I still get free Hollywood Video blu-ray rentals.

10-08-2008, 08:08 PM	#9
chagocal Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Dallas, TX PSN ID: Jrgone Blu-ray collection:181 Trading Score:4	Not bad I was worried I was going to be hit with a 5.00 jump, it’s a small price to pay for all the Blu goodness.

10-08-2008, 06:01 PM	#11
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	Hey, I love Netflix and get Blu Ray often from them but.... I'll have to think this over. Lately if there is something I want on Blu Ray,.. I just buy it so my Que is filled with stuff my wife and kids wants to see that is usually not Blu Ray. I'll have to mull over killing off the Blu Ray part of my Netflix now. -Brian

10-08-2008, 06:15 PM	#13
ShelbyGT500 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Bellevue, WA Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:7	$1 is not as bad as I thought it was going to be. I get blu's very easily from them, never had an issue with that. If the dollar goes into shipping thats even better, doubtful that it will tho since the $1 is for the cost of the disk and not the shipping.

10-08-2008, 06:46 PM	#14
tacoreed Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Omaha 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:722	I can live with $1.00. If it was going to be more I would have probably cancelled the BD option.

10-08-2008, 06:52 PM	#15
Septimus Prime Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:2	I disagree with the principle of this move, so I'm sticking with Blockbuster.

10-08-2008, 06:59 PM	#16
Chupacabra Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:13	Dang, $1.00??? that's like... $12.00 per year!!!

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