Netflix ups the rates

**Debbie-cat** · 07-13-2011, 09:01 PM

Figures it was too good of a deal.

**Mom2-3** · 07-13-2011, 09:06 PM

We are probably going to keep our instant streaming. We watch a lot of older series and I like the instant back to back episodes! lol

I also like that I can scroll and rate movies. I just went to the library and couldn't remember if I had watched a particular movie. I logged onto Netflix and saw I had rated it poorly (probably why I didn't remember) and put it back.

Even with the increase, it's still a good deal. I think the problem was the drastic increase and no discount for having both services.

**nuisance26** · 07-14-2011, 08:22 AM

~Well rats! I was enjoying watching Perry Mason on discs. But mostly we watch streaming. So we'll downgrade. I pay for Netflix with my own pocket money and a $6 a month increase is over 10% of my pocket money. That's not at all worth the 4-5 dvd's I'd get through the mail.
I'd be better off buying the series used and selling it when I'm done with it. :/ ~

**Greebo** · 07-14-2011, 09:02 AM

Dropping to streaming only - haven't watched their DVDs in ages anyway.

**frugalfoster** · 07-14-2011, 10:00 AM

Dropping to streaming only and I'll use Redbox for the few movies I might want to watch. Netflix is still a very good deal when compared to what expanded basic or more costs on cable. Plus we can use our Netflix account at both of our houses.

**Shelli_wnj** · 07-14-2011, 10:35 AM

Actually, the Hulu is free as long as you are streaming to a computer. You only pay if you are streaming to another device.

**imagine** · 07-14-2011, 01:32 PM

There are more shows available on Hulu plus which is the pay service.

"What do I get with my Hulu Plus subscription?

Hulu Plus™ lets you watch hit current and back season TV shows and acclaimed movies anytime in HD for $7.99/month with limited advertising. We think of it as a complement to the free service on Hulu.com. For many popular shows on our service, Hulu Plus offers every episode of the current season, not just a handful of recent episodes. Hulu Plus subscribers also have access to back seasons and full runs of some of TV's greatest shows, including many that were not available online"

Hulu - Plus

"Content. Generally, Hulu.com offers up to the last five episodes that aired on TV, while Hulu Plus generally offers all current-season episodes from popular shows... Hulu Plus is also the exclusive source for the most comprehensive library of the Criterion Collection archive with hundreds of acclaimed films. "

The above quote is from the full FAQ on the site linked above.

**Jeanna** · 07-14-2011, 09:02 PM

I am switching to all streaming. We do watch a lot of streaming, with usually two being watched at time. I only have 1 dvd out at a time. So I will just drop that and actually save money. --A little anyway. I still think it is not a good business practice to not grandfather people in for an extra period of time.