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kane · 07-12-2011, 12:44 PM

I got an email today saying that my 1 DVD at a time plus unlimited streaming subscription is going from $8.99 per month to $15.98 per month. I wonder if it will hurt their subscriptions. It is still a great deal to me.

NickB. · 07-12-2011, 12:47 PM

yeah still cheap for what you get

JamesGw · 07-12-2011, 12:47 PM

That's a big percent increase, but in terms of raw dollars, it's not too bad. I agree that it's still a good deal. I wonder if it's because of their bandwidth. I think I read somewhere that Netflix accounts for the most bandwidth in the States or something.

xNetworx · 07-12-2011, 12:48 PM

That is a big increase

Emil · 07-12-2011, 12:48 PM

The music and movie-industry is trying to bring the times back when you still bought a CD or a DVD in the stores.
Whenever these good streaming-services comes up they're always unhappy with the result even when they make pirates pay for the stuff.

I was using Spotify and where OK with advertisement between the songs but the music-industry complained about the profits and the free advertisement-accounts where deleted so here I am downloading all stuff again. Fuck them.

CaptainHowdy · 07-12-2011, 12:49 PM

I can't afford to have the price of a service I'm not subscribed to raised ... (for CurrentlySober).

BumpUglyz · 07-12-2011, 12:50 PM

According to people posting on their FB page everyone is canceling and going over to Hulu Plus.

I'm brand new just signed up a month ago, so I think it's shitty news, and their selection online needs to be stocked up

mynameisjim · 07-12-2011, 12:57 PM

That's almost a doubling, which will make people unhappy.

As was said, it's still a pretty good deal but everyone knew this would happen. Netflix is sort of a pyramid scheme, not that it's a scam, but once there are no more new members, you need to find some other way to keep the profits going up. So price hikes are going to be the norm.

There is sort of a dilemma with Netflix though, they have to pay a licensing fees for those movies they stream, so if they increase the amount of movies they stream or stream newer releases, their costs go up, but they don't really attract any new customers, they just make their current customers happy.

Of course, you know the movie companies are going to pressure Netflix any chance they get to raise the licensing fees, especially if they start working as a group.

Netflix is obviously in a great position, but they have a few bumps to overcome.

Barefootsies · 07-12-2011, 01:27 PM

It is still a solid value even if they charged $19.99 or $29.99 I would still pay it.

I watch a lot of the new releases, older stuff and TV shows from NetFlix so I get the value for my money regardless of their price and will continue using them.

scuba steve · 07-12-2011, 01:29 PM

weird i didn't get this. was it only for the option you specified?

marketsmart · 07-12-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Barefootsies

It is still a solid value even if they charged $19.99 or $29.99 I would still pay it.

I watch a lot of the new releases, older stuff and TV shows from NetFlix so I get the value for my money regardless of their price and will continue using them.

i would pay 29.99 a month just for access to all the documentaries..

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Houdini · 07-12-2011, 01:33 PM

Yeah, my plan just went from $19.99 to $23.99 (3 DVDs/unlimited streaming). In Dec 2010, it was $16.99. With tax, it'll be over $25 bucks a month now. I imagine a lot of people will start canceling or switching to Hulu. Still a small price for the convenience I think.

Horny Dude · 07-12-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by scuba steve

weird i didn't get this. was it only for the option you specified?

Same here. I don't have any email from them and I'm on that same plan. If they do raise the rates then I might drop them. I've been using Red Box and TV on Demand for most movies. Netflix doesn't get new releases till a month later, I can see it the day it comes out on TV on Demand. They also need to add more movies to the streaming choice.

Klen · 07-12-2011, 01:35 PM

It's still very cheap.I mean here in my country we have bigger price for similar service yet not getting shit yet we dont have nor dollar as currency nor usa salaries.

PornStarToys · 07-12-2011, 01:40 PM

Netflix and Hulu suck for MOVIES to watch instantly.

If NetFlix would allow more watch instantly movies then I could see a price raise - but the watch instant movie choices are shit!

TheStout · 07-12-2011, 01:44 PM

I think its $7.99 for Streaming membership and $7.99 for DVD membership so $16 together but for people who dont use the DVD option (many) its still the same price. I doubt they lose many customers over this.

lazycash · 07-12-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PornStarToys

Netflix and Hulu suck for MOVIES to watch instantly.

If NetFlix would allow more watch instantly movies then I could see a price raise - but the watch instant movie choices are shit!

Its not Netflix, its the studios, who limit that.

lazycash · 07-12-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by scuba steve

weird i didn't get this. was it only for the option you specified?

I just got the notice, also if you log into your account and look into your billing plan, there is a notice at the top telling of the change. The increase won't take effect till your first billing cycle after Sept 1st.

Horny Dude · 07-12-2011, 01:53 PM

Dam, Just looked in my account page and yep, next month I have to pay $15.95. Might have to rethink NetFlix. How much is Hulu a month?

Paul Markham · 07-12-2011, 02:02 PM

I would pay $50 a month for that service. Stop complaining, it's an online business selling digital rights. Should these businesses all be free?

KRosh · 07-12-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Horny Dude

Dam, Just looked in my account page and yep, next month I have to pay $15.95. Might have to rethink NetFlix. How much is Hulu a month?

NETFLIX is trying to get their users off having DVD's delivered. Their goal is licensing all the movies and being able to stream them (obviously this will take some time)

As for HULU - their licensing agreements are HORRIBLE

I signed up for Hulu Plus with the Xbox just to find out that if you want to watch pretty much anything, you can only use your computer. They are far behind the line with their licensing agreements -

Jim_Gunn · 07-12-2011, 02:18 PM

I don't understand why anyone uses any Netflix or Hulu at any price. I doubt I would even bother signing up if they gave it away for free for crying out loud! I have DirecTV and receive 100+ channels in beautiful HD on the free HD DVR that supply me that I can watch on my 52" LCD HDTV including pretty much all of the movie channels except for Cinemax. I have season passes set for my few dozen favorite tv shows that I like from dramas, reality shows, comedies, sports (MMA) and documentary series and also watch a lot of movies on HBO, Showtime, Encore and Starz.

All of these come over the airwaves from the free antenna on my rooftop in very high quality resolution. The last thing I would want to do is pay to stream or download the same tv shows that cable or satelllite delivers in some compressed format while bogging down my own broadband connection at the same time. The whole idea of watching tv through the internet seems clunky to me, at least at this point in time. It's different if it's some rare footage like something on Youtube, but a professionally shot tv show, I don't understand why I would want the hassle and slowness or dealing with internet streaming even at so-called high quality when I can press a couple of buttons and have the pre-recorded program pop up on my DVR when I come home from working.

SCORE Ralph · 07-12-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim_Gunn

I don't understand why anyone uses any Netflix or Hulu at any price. I doubt I would even bother signing up if they gave it away for free for crying out loud! I have DirecTV and receive 100+ channels...

Price, convenience, less clutter (one less box if you have a PS3). Also available via iphone. Its 2 different products, so I wouldnt compare apples to apples.

thickcash_amo · 07-12-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PornStarToys

If NetFlix would allow more watch instantly movies then I could see a price raise - but the watch instant movie choices are shit!

brassmonkey · 07-12-2011, 02:51 PM

good thing i cancelled long time ago

lazycash · 07-12-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Horny Dude

Dam, Just looked in my account page and yep, next month I have to pay $15.95. Might have to rethink NetFlix. How much is Hulu a month?

Shouldn't be next month, it won't be till your first billing cycle after Sept 1.

SCORE Ralph · 07-12-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lazycash

Shouldn't be next month, it won't be till your first billing cycle after Sept 1.

If you go to upate it, it will be your next billing cycle, not on Sept 1st.

InfoGuy · 07-12-2011, 03:38 PM

If Sugar DVD and Wanted List maintain DVD rental subscription prices, this should be a good thing, as customers will see more value in renting porn.

Eric · 07-12-2011, 03:45 PM

I have a feeling that this is Netflix jumping ahead of their upcoming licensing cost issues...

http://money.cnn.com/2011/07/08/tech...ract/index.htm

scuba steve · 07-12-2011, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim_Gunn

I don't understand why anyone uses any Netflix or Hulu at any price. I doubt I would even bother signing up if they gave it away for free for crying out loud! I have DirecTV and receive 100+ channels in beautiful HD on the free HD DVR that supply me that I can watch on my 52" LCD HDTV including pretty much all of the movie channels except for Cinemax. I have season passes set for my few dozen favorite tv shows that I like from dramas, reality shows, comedies, sports (MMA) and documentary series and also watch a lot of movies on HBO, Showtime, Encore and Starz.

All of these come over the airwaves from the free antenna on my rooftop in very high quality resolution. The last thing I would want to do is pay to stream or download the same tv shows that cable or satelllite delivers in some compressed format while bogging down my own broadband connection at the same time. The whole idea of watching tv through the internet seems clunky to me, at least at this point in time. It's different if it's some rare footage like something on Youtube, but a professionally shot tv show, I don't understand why I would want the hassle and slowness or dealing with internet streaming even at so-called high quality when I can press a couple of buttons and have the pre-recorded program pop up on my DVR when I come home from working.

i just go the email

haha

i use it because i don't spend much time at home so i don't have cable, so netflix is a good substitute. go instant or have a movie laying around. i'm on the 3 blu ray unlimited streaming whatever so i wonder how much that will be now

GrouchyAdmin · 07-12-2011, 03:48 PM

Most of their streaming shit is available free with Amazon Prime.

So, if you decide to go for the 'StarzPlay', which is $5/mo - that's $60/yr.

If you go Amazon Prime, you get all of this free, and second day shipping for $79/yr. So, for an extra $19/yr, I get the same shit, and 2nd day shipping via Amazon.

I know what I'm doing.

GatorB · 07-12-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BumpUglyz

According to people posting on their FB page everyone is canceling and going over to Hulu Plus.

Not even the same thing.

19teenporn · 07-12-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Barefootsies

It is still a solid value even if they charged $19.99 or $29.99 I would still pay it.

I watch a lot of the new releases, older stuff and TV shows from NetFlix so I get the value for my money regardless of their price and will continue using them.

What he said...
I am really happy with netflix.
I watched lost completely in two months, while millions of people had to wait six years, lol!

GatorB · 07-12-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GrouchyAdmin

Most of their streaming shit is available free with Amazon Prime.

wrong. maybe 20%.

Quote:

So, if you decide to go for the 'StarzPlay', which is $5/mo - that's $60/yr.

Actually Starz Play Is $7 a month. So that's $84 a year.

https://www.netflix.com/Default?mqso=80022054

Quote:

If you go Amazon Prime, you get all of this free, and second day shipping for $79/yr. So, for an extra $19/yr, I get the same shit, and 2nd day shipping via Amazon.

I like how $79 a year is considered FREE.

Quote:

I know what I'm doing.

debatable

billywatson · 07-12-2011, 04:02 PM

When Netflix originally struck their deal with Starz with the online streaming, they got it cheap. WAY cheap. Starz figured this out after the deal was cut, and I think it was a 5 year contract, and Netflix knows then that's up Starz ain't gonna give it away anymore. I think Netflix is upping the ante over time cause they know when the contact is up, they're gonna have to really jack up prices -- or instant streaming is going away.

GatorB · 07-12-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric

I have a feeling that this is Netflix jumping ahead of their upcoming licensing cost issues...

http://money.cnn.com/2011/07/08/tech...ract/index.htm

Of course they are. Streaming is the future. Too bad for the DVD renters. Go use Redbox. Netflix needs more money for more streaming content. The complainers don't seem to get that. Now those DVD renters that don't cancel will bring in more money for streaming and the ones that do cancel will save Netflix money because they'll need to buy fewer DVDs and ship fewer DVDs. Those savings can be used for obtaining streaming content.

BVF · 07-12-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Markham

I would pay $50 a month for that service.

Yet you don't even pay 8 right now.

GatorB · 07-12-2011, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billywatson

When Netflix originally struck their deal with Starz with the online streaming, they got it cheap. WAY cheap. Starz figured this out after the deal was cut, and I think it was a 5 year contract, and Netflix knows then that's up Starz ain't gonna give it away anymore. I think Netflix is upping the ante over time cause they know when the contact is up, they're gonna have to really jack up prices -- or instant streaming is going away.

Yep Netflix got it's deal with Starz for $30 mil. A new deal with Starz will be in the range of $300 mil.

BVF · 07-12-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PornStarToys

Netflix and Hulu suck for MOVIES to watch instantly.

If NetFlix would allow more watch instantly movies then I could see a price raise - but the watch instant movie choices are shit!

True it's like ALL of the good movies can't be viewed....I'd be willing to go from 8 bucks a month to 20 if I could just watch what the FUCK I wanted to watch...

Dailydiapers · 07-12-2011, 08:20 PM

I only use their streaming service, so they lowered my price!

96ukssob · 07-12-2011, 08:22 PM

fuck that. i heard Red Box makes a TON of money. they bank on people being lazy and keeping the movie for an extra day

Serge Litehead · 07-12-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim_Gunn

I don't understand why anyone uses any Netflix or Hulu at any price. I doubt I would even bother signing up if they gave it away for free for crying out loud! I have DirecTV and receive 100+ channels in beautiful HD on the free HD DVR that supply me that I can watch on my 52" LCD HDTV including pretty much all of the movie channels except for Cinemax. I have season passes set for my few dozen favorite tv shows that I like from dramas, reality shows, comedies, sports (MMA) and documentary series and also watch a lot of movies on HBO, Showtime, Encore and Starz.

All of these come over the airwaves from the free antenna on my rooftop in very high quality resolution. The last thing I would want to do is pay to stream or download the same tv shows that cable or satelllite delivers in some compressed format while bogging down my own broadband connection at the same time. The whole idea of watching tv through the internet seems clunky to me, at least at this point in time. It's different if it's some rare footage like something on Youtube, but a professionally shot tv show, I don't understand why I would want the hassle and slowness or dealing with internet streaming even at so-called high quality when I can press a couple of buttons and have the pre-recorded program pop up on my DVR when I come home from working.

Do you realize that DirecTV (and I think cable too) use MPEG-4 compression ? Netflix online is not any worse in quality on good broadband connection, especially their newly encoded HD films.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DirecTV-10

astronaut x · 07-12-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric

I have a feeling that this is Netflix jumping ahead of their upcoming licensing cost issues...

Not to mention the trouble with the US postal service charging them extra for the red envelopes. Id post a url but my post count isnt high enough. lol

astronaut x · 07-12-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bossku69

fuck that. i heard Red Box makes a TON of money. they bank on people being lazy and keeping the movie for an extra day

My local redbox wouldnt accept my return one day becuase the machine was malfunctioning, and they did charge me for the extra day.

PornStarToys · 07-12-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by astronaut x

Not to mention the trouble with the US postal service charging them extra for the red envelopes. Id post a url but my post count isnt high enough. lol

Just don't make it a url. I can't find anything on that.

iamtam · 07-12-2011, 11:00 PM

simple math question. $9 a month to $16 a month is a sizable increase, enough that their net income after admin costs more than doubles. they could lose half of their subscribers and still be in as good a position.

with no real competition in the field worth mentioning, they can get away with raising their prices.

astronaut x · 07-12-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PornStarToys

Just don't make it a url. I can't find anything on that.

google search.....

/business-the_big_money/t/netflix-big-loser-postal-service-changes/

Serge Litehead · 07-12-2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by astronaut x

google search.....

/business-the_big_money/t/netflix-big-loser-postal-service-changes/

you can paste url without http:// and www. or put spaces inbetween those like www . domain.com

lazycash · 07-12-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by iamtam

simple math question. $9 a month to $16 a month is a sizable increase, enough that their net income after admin costs more than doubles. they could lose half of their subscribers and still be in as good a position.

with no real competition in the field worth mentioning, they can get away with raising their prices.

Yep, I'm sure when they ran the numbers and assumed a worst case scenario of instantly losing 10-15% of subscribers with this increase, their revenue will still jump up and their net profit margin will definitely go up. As Eric said though, I'm sure this is a step to make sure their revenue is where it needs to be with the expected steeper licensing expenses approaching.

astronaut x · 07-13-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by holograph

you can paste url without . or put spaces inbetween those like

you can easily open a google page and copy and paste and get the article.

just sayin

07-12-2011, 12:44 PM	#1
kane Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: portland, OR Posts: 20,684	Netflix raises their prices I got an email today saying that my 1 DVD at a time plus unlimited streaming subscription is going from $8.99 per month to $15.98 per month. I wonder if it will hurt their subscriptions. It is still a great deal to me.

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JamesGw Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,237	That's a big percent increase, but in terms of raw dollars, it's not too bad. I agree that it's still a good deal. I wonder if it's because of their bandwidth. I think I read somewhere that Netflix accounts for the most bandwidth in the States or something. __________________ Giggles.com has a huge selection of sex toys. Need backlinks? Ask to guest post on our adult blog.

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NickB. Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 8,855	yeah still cheap for what you get

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xNetworx So Fucking What Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whore Island Posts: 14,445	That is a big increase

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mynameisjim Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,985	That's almost a doubling, which will make people unhappy. As was said, it's still a pretty good deal but everyone knew this would happen. Netflix is sort of a pyramid scheme, not that it's a scam, but once there are no more new members, you need to find some other way to keep the profits going up. So price hikes are going to be the norm. There is sort of a dilemma with Netflix though, they have to pay a licensing fees for those movies they stream, so if they increase the amount of movies they stream or stream newer releases, their costs go up, but they don't really attract any new customers, they just make their current customers happy. Of course, you know the movie companies are going to pressure Netflix any chance they get to raise the licensing fees, especially if they start working as a group. Netflix is obviously in a great position, but they have a few bumps to overcome. __________________ jim (at) amateursconvert . com Amateurs Convert Last edited by mynameisjim; 07-12-2011 at 12:59 PM..

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Barefootsies Choice is an Illusion Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Land of Obama Posts: 42,635	It is still a solid value even if they charged $19.99 or $29.99 I would still pay it. I watch a lot of the new releases, older stuff and TV shows from NetFlix so I get the value for my money regardless of their price and will continue using them. __________________ Should You Email Your Members? Link1 \| Link2 \| Link3 Enough Said. "Would you rather live like a king for a year or like a prince forever?"

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scuba steve Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: i'm in miami bitch Posts: 1,888	weird i didn't get this. was it only for the option you specified? __________________

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Houdini Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,651	Yeah, my plan just went from $19.99 to $23.99 (3 DVDs/unlimited streaming). In Dec 2010, it was $16.99. With tax, it'll be over $25 bucks a month now. I imagine a lot of people will start canceling or switching to Hulu. Still a small price for the convenience I think.

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Klen Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Little Vienna Posts: 32,235	It's still very cheap.I mean here in my country we have bigger price for similar service yet not getting shit yet we dont have nor dollar as currency nor usa salaries.

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TheStout Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,089	I think its $7.99 for Streaming membership and $7.99 for DVD membership so $16 together but for people who dont use the DVD option (many) its still the same price. I doubt they lose many customers over this.

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billywatson Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Valley o' Smut. Posts: 3,281	When Netflix originally struck their deal with Starz with the online streaming, they got it cheap. WAY cheap. Starz figured this out after the deal was cut, and I think it was a 5 year contract, and Netflix knows then that's up Starz ain't gonna give it away anymore. I think Netflix is upping the ante over time cause they know when the contact is up, they're gonna have to really jack up prices -- or instant streaming is going away. __________________ We're Fabulous! PROTECT YOUR CONTENT on Twitter I Shoot Porn.

07-12-2011, 08:20 PM	#40
Dailydiapers Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: USA Posts: 1,079	I only use their streaming service, so they lowered my price! __________________ Mike http://www.dailydiapers.com/

07-12-2011, 08:22 PM	#41
96ukssob So Fucking Banananananas Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: If I was in your ass you'd know it Posts: 12,991	fuck that. i heard Red Box makes a TON of money. they bank on people being lazy and keeping the movie for an extra day __________________ Email: Clicky on Me

07-12-2011, 11:00 PM	#46
iamtam So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 1,211	simple math question. $9 a month to $16 a month is a sizable increase, enough that their net income after admin costs more than doubles. they could lose half of their subscribers and still be in as good a position. with no real competition in the field worth mentioning, they can get away with raising their prices.