Netflix to *LOWER* its subscription rate
 

There are some huge companies fighting it out over the future of online DVD rental, including Amazon, Yahoo!, Blockbuster, and of course Netflix. One of the short term benefits is that Netflix, along with Blockbuster, will be lowering their 3-out plan from $22/mo to $17/mo starting next month.

I currently have the Netflix 3-out plan, so this is fantabulous news. The fact that one of my monthly bills will be LOWERED!!! :eek: is more than exceedingly welcome, no matter the amount. This is an historic first in the history of paying bills at the powerclown pad.

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That's pretty good. Now I just wish Netflix would offer Adult movies in their genre lineup.

Oh fuck. Thats fucking awesome.

You & me both, Fremen. But I think this will change in the future. Too much $$$ in adult film rental for the big boys to stay out of it forever, one would think.

My response: Well you better offer better price value and service, then!

Actually when Netflix first started they had a "mature" section. Mind you, they didn't carry anything hardcore, but they had Playboy and other TNA type selections. But that abruptly ended with no explination other than "we no longer offer mature titles". My guess is that there were too many legal issues with trying to comply with every county and municipalitie's "decency" laws.

I think it was actually when they were trying to make Netflix a mainstream company - they knew they wouldn't be popular throughout the country if they offered adult titles, so they dropped them. There are a number of Adult-only rental places that have no problems complying with the laws.

Also, if anyone wants to rent good movies, and adult films, for about the same price as Netflix, try GreenCine. It's a great place, much better than Netflix - more community-based, and more eclectic movies.

http://www.greencine.com

Bingle

Competition is a good thing! I love it!!

The Blockbuster plan is that you can take as many as you want, up to three at a time, from the store itself? If so, does it include new titles?

No, the blockbuster deal works just like netflix, they mail you the movies and your return them with the included envelope. I get a two day turnaround usually. You can look at the selection at Blockbuster.com. The nice thing about the blockbuster deal is that they include 2 free in-store rentals a month, and now you can use these in-store movie rentals on video games.

Lpj8

not true.. Blockbuster chose not to deal with that as well...many studies told them that they would make lots of money if they opened that revenue stream.. and also conversely how much they would lose if they did take it up.

I'm grateful that my 4 at a time subscription will be lower than when I first started subscribing many years ago.

You may be right in that the big, mainstream providers will never offer XXX. Blockbuster, especially, does have a strong family-friendly brand image that would take a pounding with 'Forrest Hump' on the shelves I guess. Fortunately you don't need to look to far to find decent online adult dvd rental joints.

Great news. It was only a few months ago that they increased their prices. So, after 6 months I'll be even. After that, profit all the way. Offering pR0n would be nice, too.

This from Netflix Help page:

And Blockbuster just announced their new pricing plan:

Netflix offers one additional plan that Blockbuster does not offer: 2-at-a-time, 4 rentals per month for $11.99 per month.

It looks like little Netflix will soon be in competition with 3 giants, at the same time: Amazon, WalMart, Blockbuster.

If you're interested in online porn rentals there are a number of options around. I haven't tried any of them but I'm sure you could find some reviews somewhere.

www.urentdvds.com
www.sugardvd
www.wantedlist.com