Anyone getting rid of Netflix?

[LuckyRobin]

We've been using Netflix pretty much since it was created. I think in that time it has only gone up twice in price (maybe three times) and it's been many years, so I'm not really that surprised or outraged. Postage has gone up quite a bit more often than that during that time period. Our plan is going up by $4 a month. I still consider them a good value, but we will be dropping from 4 out (one for each of us) to 2 out, plus streaming in September. We would do this anyway, because the kids have too much homework during the school year to watch DVD's. We have had excellent streaming service and my family loves documentaries and old shows like Mission Impossible which are available that way. They release new stuff to streaming every month, too. I suppose if they are going to acquire the licenses to stream a bunch of new stuff they will need to have the money to do that, like any business would.

[StellarSaver]

I've decided to stick with with the "1 DVD at-a-time plus streaming" plan for now. It's a pretty good bargain based on my usage (although sometimes I keep the DVDs longer than I should due to laziness), and the various alternatives I've investigated are either more expensive or lacking in content or convenience. I remember when I first signed up for Netflix many years ago, there was no streaming and the 3 DVD at-a-time plan was like $21 a month... so I think streaming + DVD for $16 seems reasonable. I may reconsider this, though, if in 6-12 months they haven't beefed up their streaming catalog substantially like they said they would.

[timbuckley10]

It's a little more difficult but I'm just going to go with free services like Hulu once September rolls around. My TV has an adapter to hook up my laptop to use as a monitor so it will be like the same thing. Even though the selection will be smaller I think I'll get by. Also a little tip, for RedBox or the new Blockbuster terminals, it's usually possible to find promo codes online that you can enter in. It may take a couple tries to find the right one but with some persistence you can save yourself that $1 :P

[thedubb333]

I don't have the attention span to watch movies on my computer (I always end up surfing the internet) and when I get a movie from Netflix, I usually have it 2-3 weeks before I get around to watching it. The price increase was enough for me to make the decision to cancel my account.

[timbuckley10]

Definitely not worth it if your turn around is 2-3 weeks. If I were you, I would wait until the very last minute when you decide you want to watch it then run to the grocery store and use Redbox or Blockbuster terminals.

[juniehyatt]

I gave them up awhile ago...Redbox is the way I go!

[disneysteve]

Originally Posted by thedubb333

I don't have the attention span to watch movies on my computer

We don't watch them on the computer. We watch them on our TV. We can stream Netflix through the Wii. I believe you can also do it with Xbox or Playstation, not sure which one. Or you can get Apple TV or Roku for about $99 and use that. No reason to do it on the computer, though our computer has a great 21" widescreen and I do watch TV shows on there without a problem.

[ckepley]

I have netflix and I'm actually thinking of getting rid of it myself. The bandwith and connection is poor. Yes it's cheap but for the basic package I don't think it's worth it. The havea hard time updating their movies as well.

[Sugaree5335]

I have the streaming only and haven't gotten any emails about a price increase, so I'll stick with it. I don't mind the lack of brand-new movies as I typically use it only when there's nothing on TV. If the price for streaming only goes up too much then it will be gone.

I did get an email from them this morning saying that movies were unavailable for streaming yesterday and offering a 3% credit (woo hoo...a whole $.25 off my next bill). So check your email for that one if you have streaming service.

[ams]

Since the recent announcement that the monthly fee will be doubled and will NOT include DVD's, I cancelled my account. I will stick to Redbox and Blockbuster Express rentals for now.

[Marto]

I cancelled mine and then started it right back up a month later. I just have streaming now and occasionally use red box.

[Frugal]

We finally got rid of Netflix about three days ago, and no regrets. It is the best feeling ever to finally be rid of it! We were not getting our money's worth, and they were basically going to double our cost each month. A penny saved, is one earned!!

[photo]

Originally Posted by Robert742

I can't beat Netflix for the variety, and obscure films I seek out.

That's the biggest Netflix advantage. We can get films that we simply can't get elsewhere, and they're only available via DVD, so we're keeping the DVD and dropping the streaming.

[My English Castle]

We like all the dramas and TV shows offered on Neflix. We've switched to only streaming, but may go back to DVDs too. Redbox only has popular mainstream stuff; we're more the indie types.

[Krazykat]

I use the streaming, cancelled the DVD because I didn't use it enough to constitute the price.

[jasminhatcher]

I’m thinking about dropping Netflix, but honestly I don’t think that my SO will be okay with that. Its not necessarily the money that bothers me but the greed.

[feh]

We just switched from streaming/1 DVD to streaming only.

[gloriachargersxoxo85]

Yea I cancelled my netflix not too long ago as well. I just pirate everything now LOL

[guyinva]

No reason to ditch Netflix. They offer a great product/service at a great price, no longer unbelievable.

I don't know how people do just the streaming, there is not enough good stuff on there, just enough to keep me occupied between DVDs. If they had everything streaming I would pay $50 per month. To get what they offer for under $20 per month is a steal.

Complain about Netflix pricing? Do better. Rent movies for $2-3 each, or even the $1/night Redbox. You can't get as much as you can get with Netflix.

[Krazykat]

Originally Posted by guyinva

No reason to ditch Netflix. They offer a great product/service at a great price, no longer unbelievable.

I don't know how people do just the streaming, there is not enough good stuff on there, just enough to keep me occupied between DVDs. If they had everything streaming I would pay $50 per month. To get what they offer for under $20 per month is a steal.

Complain about Netflix pricing? Do better. Rent movies for $2-3 each, or even the $1/night Redbox. You can't get as much as you can get with Netflix.

I disagree, they have a ton on their streaming now and not all low rate shows, many current shows are streaming. I have more then enough on streaming to keep me busy!