Netflix Hikes Prices, Infuriates EVERYONE...But is it Time?

I deleted my account because I could not afford the hike in price. Not all movies on Netflix stream so I would have needed the DVD plan. It was just too much for not enough service.

We don't really like the price hike but with 2 young kids (both are under 2) we don't really get to go out in the evening.
So my husband and I figure it's the cheapest "date night" we can do. It's about the cost it would be for us to go see a movie in the theater...and without having to pay for a babysitter!

Wasn't thrilled about the price hike but I've been a member for SO long and it has increased very little over time. I only watch the DVD's so it is more expensive, but with removing streaming from my account and going from 4 to 3 out at a time (I never get to watch that many close together)... I'm actually going to be saving money.

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I have been thinking about what do as well. I like your comparison to 6 Redbox rentals a month. That really puts the prize increase into perspective. If only Redbox had decent movies!

Of course I hate that the DVD option is so expensive now, but I also understand that sometimes businesses have to make risky moves in order to survive. I'll be keeping my account with them, but streaming only.

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I don't love the idea of a price hike, but I do love Netflix! I am going to swallow the change because I've been a member since August of 2005 and I have used an exceptionally huge amount of their services. I watch streaming movies on my computer, and we have two Roku devices and we rent a ton of movies.
I can earnestly say, I've been waiting for Netflix to jack up the pricing for quite some time. Even with the considerable rise,it's worth it to me...