Will You Change Your Netflix Plan Because of the Price Increase?

Will you change your plan, drop DVDs for streaming-only, or drop Netflix because of the price increase? 

I recently dropped my Netflix account to 2 DVDs at-a-time because I'm watching fewer movies on DVD and I want to add a streaming-only account for the kids.

Comments

[Todd]

I voted for dropping DVDs and going streaming-only (which I already did), but I didn't do it because of the price increase. I did it because I don't want the DVDs and just want streaming-only.

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This is a non issue. My plan went up $1. That used to happen every week when I had cable.

[stesmo]

Actually, just dropped my plan from 5 out to 3 out due to the price increase. Glad to see the streaming-only, though.

[Seth]

I am not happy to still be paying an extra $2 per month for Blu-rays. But my plan remains the same.

[FearNo1]

Keeping the 1 DVD at a time.

[Kayla]

We're keeping our 4 DVD at a time. We already watch tons on streaming, but still like/need the physical discs, especially since we split the account with my mom, who gets 2 at a time. I'd rather *not* be paying an extra three bucks, but we likely won't notice the difference all that much.

[UltimateOutsider]

I've been looking for little ways to trim costs here and there (consolidated cable and broadband, dropped all magazine subscriptions, switched to a cheaper VOIP service, etc.). I had already been thinking of cutting from 4-at-a-time to 3. Now I'm thinking of maybe just 2-at-a-time.

I just went through my entire 500-title queue and pulled out a lot of stuff that's probably fine, but I'm just not in the mood for these days to ensure that every disc I do get is something I really want to watch.

[cz]

95% of the I will quit netflix votes are lying.

[Bo Bice]

Haha yeah u right I was one of 'em

[Fred]

As someone who can't get broadband, I feel like I'm subsidizing all those who stream. How about a disc only plan for all us slow pokes?

[dave31175]

I dropped from 3 to 2 DVDs. I'd drop to streaming only but can't get bluray quality over streaming...

[TZ]

the 41 of you quitting are only kidding yourself hahaha

that number is probably more like 3

IF THAT

[Gir]

"I recently dropped my Netflix account to 2 DVDs at-a-time because I'm watching fewer movies on DVD"

Ditto. It also feels like the 2-out plan is the new value leader (for those that use streaming).

[James]

I'll probably drop to 2 at-a-time. Been thinking of doing it anyway, as we watch fewer DVDs. I have a split queue, one for me and the wife, and one for the kids. Probably won't go below 2 at-a-time for this reason. Still don't watch as many DVDs tho. Wonder if they will come up with a pay as you go plan for DVDs?

[screwdestiny]

I was going to drop from 3 to 2, but I'm going to try dropping to 1 and supplement it with the internet and see how it works out. It's about time I utilized the hard-drive and upscaling capabilities of my PS3 anyway. If it starts being a pain, I'll go up to 2.

[Jenna]

I'm already on the 2 out plan. I did use streaming a lot for a couple of months over the summer, but it suddenly stopped working and I've had no luck getting it to work again. If I did get it to work I would probably drop down to 1 disc plan. It's not so much the new increase as we don't watch enough discs to justify the cost in the first place. Yet I don't want to drop discs entirely because not everything we want to see is available streaming.

[Jamie]

I was on 1 DVD at a time so nothing to drop just staying where I'm at.

[Frank22]

I kept the same 3 out at a time plan for many years. Now I am going to be changing it up monthly based on my anticipated TV time. I find it fluctuates and I am going to try to match it up with my usage.

Much of what I watch is only available on DVD's. Mostly Cable channel TV shows, such as Mad Men, but I am getting mostly caught up on those and can give it a rest for at least a few months. I haven't watch a actual movie in many months.

I really need to drop my TV time anyway and will probably drop Netflix for a month or two and rely on OTA, I will then see how it goes and will probably sign up for a one out at a time plan later on. I do use streaming quite a bit so having one disk at time might be fine for me. I could always supplement it with a few Redbox rentals.

Being flexible will save me a bit.

[Omar Feliciano]

I've been a Netflix member since 2004. I've been on a 3-disc plan since day one (and pay the full price). The thing is I live in Puerto Rico and I am denied the privilege of streaming movies via Watch Instantly, because of licensing "issues" acording to Netflix. I can buy movies the same day the are released in the states at Best Buy, Amazon or any other local store that sells movies, but there is a licensing "issue" for watching movies here? I'll downgrade my plan to 1-disc at a time, and thinking of canceling completely. It's NOT FAIR that Canada can stream movies and I CAN'T. I pay Federal taxes and I am US citizen. Thanks for the "hidden" racism Netflix.

[joe]

im dropping my plan. as long as they keep adding good stuff to streaming, i will be happy.

[Iggy]

Thinking about dropping Blu-Ray - no need to spend that extra money for the rare times when I actually get a movie within a month of release, and streaming still doesn't have access to what I actually want...

[Daniel]

I'm thinking of dropping my 4 at a time down to 2. I'm kind of pissed that the early adopters aren't being grandfathered in on this price increase.

[Nialla]

I know Netflix is pushing streaming because it will cut their costs for staffing and postage, but I can't get broadband, so it's useless to me. How about a non-streaming plan for those of us stuck in the boonies who can't stream and are a half-hour or more away from a rental store?

[db]

No change, but I did drop from 3 to 2 out at a time a few months before the increase just because I have a lot more to watch using instant streaming.

[Jon]

How about a no-streaming-at-all plan for a discount? I never ever use streaming.

[BoB]

I'm already on the 2-out plan, which seems the sweet spot, so I'll stay. I would drop it to 2 if I was on the 3-out plan.

[The Truth]

Well, Netflix will certainly get people to use DVDs less, just as they always say they wanted. Hey, why no charge people 200 dollars a month for one a time? Then they wouldn't have to send us ANY DVDs, and they can have their biggest wish granted. Oh Blockbuster. I'm sorry I yelled at you all those times.

[BoB]

Streaming is still a joke BTW until they get a larger % of the catalog on streaming.

[The Truth]

I hope everyone is enjoying being manipulated into becoming the consumer Netflix wishes we were.

[Jamie]

For the non streamers that want a cheaper plan, you realize you are costing them more, therefore your plan costs more, right?

Asking them to drop the price for a disk only option because you don't stream is not going to happen.

[Del]

I will be dropping from 2 DVDs to 1.

[Rocketboy_X]

Omar.. *facepalm* yes, I'm sure they don't stream to Puerto Rico because they are racist.

[Leegaupp]

Currently on 1 dvd at a time. If the streaming had more of the odd & diverse content I would drop dvd's totally. It'll happen in time. I'm just thankful for what Netflix brings to me that I can legally watch on my computer, iPhone, iPad, xbox and with my Qwest connection we can watch 2 at a time with no problem. I would have given the extra $1/month a year ago. Plus Netflix support responds - woah! That seems like a great place to work.

[Martinize]

As someone who doesn't use the streaming feature and prefers discs, I vote for a DVD-only option. I know postage keeps going up which is reason enough for Netflix to encourage online-only services, but the DVD is here to stay and Netflix would be smart to keep those customers happy too.

[Jonathan]

I'll be dropping to 1 DVD at a time, but w/Blu-ray. Been meaning to for a while (I have had 2 DVDs out for 6 wks or more!), so this will spur me on. Hate to drop DVDs entirely, as I still want to watch plenty that aren't streaming.

BTW, there *is* a no-streaming plan, but it's pretty limited (1 DVD, 2 times a month).

[TZ]

i seriously can't help but laugh at some of you schmucks

all up in arms

hahahaha

GRRRRR!!!!

hahahahaha

[TZ]

Oh yeah, I forgot to say that I love big, black men to violate me anally.

[Ryan]

I would love the streaming only plan if they had 100% of the library covered.

[TZ]

"Oh yeah, I forgot to say that I love big, black men to violate me anally."

BAHAHAHA seriously?!

see what i mean?! Someone is SOOO upset over this. they're also apparently 12.

[Joshua]

I'm deciding between two options:

1) Reduce from 4 to 2 out. (Reducing my monthly bill overall.)
2) Go streaming only and reactivate Blockbuster with 2 out. This would keep my monthly bill the same and give me the video game option.

I'll never drop discs completely as Blu-ray is too fantastic. Decisions...