Even the doggie is mad at Netflix. Credit: _tar0_/Flickr
Angry comments. Ticked off customers. Skyrocketing bills. There’s been a lot of nasty fallout from the Netflix price hike scandal (in case you missed it, bills are increasing 60%). Time for good news: I found five options for movies that are cheaper than Netflix!
1. Get a $5 credit on Amazon Instant Video
Netflix hikes prices by 60%?!!!!
UPDATE: I found five TV and movie services that are cheaper than Netflix.
PREVIOUSLY: Shocker! Netflix is raising its prices by as much as 60%. A whopping 80% of Netflix customers will be affected by the price hike, according to an LA Times story, which says:
The changes take effect immediately for new customers and in September for existing ones.
Basically, Netflix is separating it’s streaming and DVD-in-the-mail plans. Before, you could get 1 DVD at a time and unlimited streaming for $9.99 a month. Now, each part of that plan costs $7.99, adding up to $15.98 for both if you want to keep the same service you had previously. That is a 60% price increase. You can read more about the changes on the Netflix blog.
From a business standpoint, I can see how this makes
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Netflix and Redbox both offer convenience without the cost of a monthly cable bill. But which is better?
I set out to compare the two services (Blockbuster’s bankruptcy filing may eliminate Blockbuster Express) based on price, convenience, and selection quality. As part of this comparison, I am giving away three one-month free trials to Netflix. A friend gave them to me and I am passing them onto you. To win, comment on this post about which home movie service is the best, in your humble opinion…oh wait. Anyone can get a free one-month trial on the Netflix homepage. Guess this prize isn’t so exclusive!
Factor No. 1: Price
Netflix plans run from $5 to $48 per month. The plan that seems the most advantageous costs $9 per month and lets you have one DVD at a time with no monthly limit and unlimited streaming. Once you watch your DVD and mail it back to Netflix, you get a new DVD in (more…)
Consumer Reports recently updated their sales calender showing when is the best time to buy some 55 items like cars, clothes, and furniture throughout the year. Here is what’s on the list for March:
- Digital cameras and small consumer electronics like MP3 players, DVD and Blu-ray players (electronics sales surge leading up to Christmas then trail off)
- Humidifiers (winter is almost over so demand is dropping)
- TVs (now that Christmas and the Superbowl are over demand has fallen)
- Winter coats (retailers need to make room for summer swimsuits!)
- Winter sports gear (so there is room to stock summer sports gear)
And here’s a sneak peak for April:
- Computers
- Digital cameras
- Lawn mowers
- Spring clothing
