Netflix Changing Pricing Structure - Page 7

twylight · 09-19-2011, 07:09 PM

Qwikster is suck a stupid name

But it looks like that's what I'll be getting since our last movie rental store in town shut down and the only choices are the Red Box or Blue Box and those only have new releases.

Spidey-Bat · 09-19-2011, 08:09 PM

Netflix's stock all-time peak was July 8, 2011 at 295. It's fallen quite a bit since. Today the peak was 160 and it's dropped to 143. Their CEO is done.

wiegeabo · 09-19-2011, 08:19 PM

Wishing I had sold short.

Netflix for streaming makes sense as a brand name. You're getting flicks from the net.

They should have name the DVD service Homeflix, or something that doesn't suck.

Prison Mike · 09-19-2011, 09:17 PM

I think Netflix's stock will bounce back. In the long run, I think this business strategy will prove successful. There is always going to be a knee jerk reaction when sudden news regarding the company's business strategy is made.

scatterax · 09-19-2011, 09:42 PM

eh, it'll take a couple years or so to bounce back, imo.

wiegeabo · 09-19-2011, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prison Mike

I think Netflix's stock will bounce back. In the long run, I think this business strategy will prove successful. There is always going to be a knee jerk reaction when sudden news regarding the company's business strategy is made.

A knee jerk reaction is 5-10% drop. Like when Jobs left as Apple's CEO.

50% is a total loss of investor confidence. And unless it recovers all of the loss in the next week, it should be a clear signal to Netflix (and all the other streaming and non-streaming providers) that consumers want streaming. That's where the market is going.

greenrage36 · 09-19-2011, 10:09 PM

I dunno..I don't care all that much about streaming. Even if I go through a month or so where I don't feel like watching many movies I'm always going to want to watch DVD's, and I sure as s**t ain't gonna buy each and every movie that comes out. Streaming is very nice and ultra convenient, but I still want my DVD rentals!!!

StrainedEyes · 09-19-2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiegeabo

Wishing I had sold short.

Netflix for streaming makes sense as a brand name. You're getting flicks from the net.

They should have name the DVD service Homeflix, or something that doesn't suck.

Qwikflix seems like the most obvious choice once they went down the dumb spelling of 'quick' hole, but since they will also ship games now I guess they didn't want the name to be inaccurate.

But Qwikster is a really dumb name.

wiegeabo · 09-19-2011, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenrage36

I dunno..I don't care all that much about streaming. Even if I go through a month or so where I don't feel like watching many movies I'm always going to want to watch DVD's, and I sure as s**t ain't gonna buy each and every movie that comes out. Streaming is very nice and ultra convenient, but I still want my DVD rentals!!!

You can have them. I like having as much stuff as I want to watch right there any time I want it.

greenrage36 · 09-19-2011, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiegeabo

You can have them. I like having as much stuff as I want to watch right there any time I want it.

Fair enough, I can understand the logic in that. I, as I'm sure I've said before, enjoy going through all the extras that come with the DVD's and would totally be on board with streaming if they were able to include that with each release...

Darthphere · 09-20-2011, 11:24 AM

So how long before this CEO "resigns"?

Spidey-Bat · 09-20-2011, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darthphere

So how long before this CEO "resigns"?

Not long

http://techcrunch.com/2011/09/20/bad-news-bears/

Darthphere · 09-20-2011, 12:49 PM

My kid will be taught this in an economics class one day.

Raiden · 09-20-2011, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geo7877

Qwikflix seems like the most obvious choice once they went down the dumb spelling of 'quick' hole, but since they will also ship games now I guess they didn't want the name to be inaccurate.

But Qwikster is a really dumb name.

I think it seems like Netflix is expecting the DVD rental business to flop eventually, that's why they keep the name Netflix for streaming services only, but assign DVD & game rental to this new Qwikster company. It's like they were thinking that if the rental services really do go belly-up, they'll still have Netflix around.

GhostPoet · 09-20-2011, 01:41 PM

Really bad move for Netflix. Seperating streaming and dvd's was not a good idea at all. Their dvd system is seriously flawed right now. Why would I pay that money just to wait a freaking month for a new release AND pay extra for blu-ray when Blockbuster doesn't and they get movies in on day one.

Teelie · 09-20-2011, 02:22 PM

It's almost comical to look at their stock. It's like looking at a mountain as the year progresses going up, up, up. Only once you reach the top the other side of the mountain is just missing and all that's there is this steep drop into darkness.

marvelman2006 · 09-20-2011, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GhostPoet

Really bad move for Netflix. Seperating streaming and dvd's was not a good idea at all. Their dvd system is seriously flawed right now. Why would I pay that money just to wait a freaking month for a new release AND pay extra for blu-ray when Blockbuster doesn't and they get movies in on day one.

I feel like an idiot right now for never thinking about it like that. I already pay blockbuster $15 a month for in store unlimited video game rental and im not gonna lie most of netflix stock is always never available til like 20-30 days later. I might just say screw it and go all through blockbuster. Im not a big streaming fan and more bluray disc so no biggie there.

Prison Mike · 09-20-2011, 03:05 PM

I dropped the DVD service a long time ago. Primarily because they would get new movies in a month after video stores. Streaming is where it's at right now. I enjoy their collection but I do wish they would get more current stuff. They're probably working hard on that as we speak.

wiegeabo · 09-20-2011, 03:52 PM

If I want to keep both streaming and DVD, I'm not going to use Quikster. I'll stream with Netflix and DVD from Blockbuster. Blockbuster has new stuff sooner, and doesn't charge extra with BluRay.

Honestly, this is probably the best thing to happen to Blockbuster in a long time. I wouldn't be surprised to see their numbers taking a huge spike right now.

Also makes me wonder if the Netflix CEO has some money invested in Blockbuster...

Prison Mike · 09-20-2011, 04:06 PM

With everyone dropping the DVD service, it kind of makes me think that the Netflix CEO wanted that. He always wanted Netflix to be the company that provides video streaming...he only used the DVD service to get word of mouth out there for the company. He will be putting most of his energy into the streaming business anyway.

MessiahDecoy123 · 09-20-2011, 05:08 PM

Doesn't Netflix have a bigger dvd selection than Blockbusters?

Teelie · 09-20-2011, 05:37 PM

I don't know but even with a Blockbuster down the street I find Netflix more convienent and cheap.

Tron Bonne · 09-21-2011, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MessiahDecoy123

Doesn't Netflix have a bigger dvd selection than Blockbusters?

Yeah, especially with shows and older indie and foreign films. If you're just going with newer domestic stuff, though, the actual difference will probably be pretty minimal overall.

Prison Mike · 09-21-2011, 08:38 AM

The main difference between the two will be the amount time they get new movies. Blockbuster gets them as soon as they arrive on dvd or blu-ray. Netflix usually gets them a month after that. If you don't mind the wait, then I think Netflix (or Quikster) will be the better deal due to the bigger selection.

StrainedEyes · 09-21-2011, 10:31 AM

I started a free trial with Blockbuster the day of the announcement, mostly because Netflix sent a disc 5 down in my queue even though all the ones above it were available. The free blu-ray and games definitely appeals, but the website is a chore to use and we'll see if the turnaround time is the same.

09-19-2011, 08:09 PM	#152
Spidey-Bat Ours is the Fury Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sudden Valley Posts: 38,044	Re: Netflix Changing Pricing Structure Netflix's stock all-time peak was July 8, 2011 at 295. It's fallen quite a bit since. Today the peak was 160 and it's dropped to 143. Their CEO is done.

09-19-2011, 09:17 PM	#154
Prison Mike Hype Award Winner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Clink Posts: 37,796	Re: Netflix Changing Pricing Structure I think Netflix's stock will bounce back. In the long run, I think this business strategy will prove successful. There is always going to be a knee jerk reaction when sudden news regarding the company's business strategy is made. __________________ Michael Scott: You don't call retarded people retards. It's bad taste. You call your friends retards when they're acting retarded.

09-19-2011, 09:42 PM	#155
scatterax Presented in Technicolor Join Date: May 2008 Location: the present. Posts: 3,783	Re: Netflix Changing Pricing Structure eh, it'll take a couple years or so to bounce back, imo. __________________ Naruto Character tournament. Final match!: Kakashi vs Itachi. Which character do you like better? Vote NOW! http://forums.superherohype.com/show...341696&page=14 Spoiler!!! Click to Read!: Coming soon: Dragon Ball Z Character Tournament Pt II http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=339293

09-20-2011, 11:24 AM	#161
Darthphere Kneel before 'Drox! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Posts: 81,985	Re: Netflix Changing Pricing Structure So how long before this CEO "resigns"? __________________ "When I was in college, I was belittling the woman who later become my wife for not knowing who Boba Fett was, and she responded by asking me if I knew who the Prime Minister of Israel was. Surprisingly? Not Mon Mothma."-BKV

09-20-2011, 12:49 PM	#163
Darthphere Kneel before 'Drox! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Phantom Zone Posts: 81,985	Re: Netflix Changing Pricing Structure My kid will be taught this in an economics class one day. __________________ "When I was in college, I was belittling the woman who later become my wife for not knowing who Boba Fett was, and she responded by asking me if I knew who the Prime Minister of Israel was. Surprisingly? Not Mon Mothma."-BKV

09-20-2011, 01:41 PM	#165
GhostPoet Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 6,442	Re: Netflix Changing Pricing Structure Really bad move for Netflix. Seperating streaming and dvd's was not a good idea at all. Their dvd system is seriously flawed right now. Why would I pay that money just to wait a freaking month for a new release AND pay extra for blu-ray when Blockbuster doesn't and they get movies in on day one. __________________ If you live for yourself, you live for nothing.

09-20-2011, 02:22 PM	#166
Teelie Thormbian Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 976	Re: Netflix Changing Pricing Structure It's almost comical to look at their stock. It's like looking at a mountain as the year progresses going up, up, up. Only once you reach the top the other side of the mountain is just missing and all that's there is this steep drop into darkness.

09-20-2011, 03:05 PM	#168
Prison Mike Hype Award Winner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Clink Posts: 37,796	Re: Netflix Changing Pricing Structure I dropped the DVD service a long time ago. Primarily because they would get new movies in a month after video stores. Streaming is where it's at right now. I enjoy their collection but I do wish they would get more current stuff. They're probably working hard on that as we speak. __________________ Michael Scott: You don't call retarded people retards. It's bad taste. You call your friends retards when they're acting retarded.

09-20-2011, 04:06 PM	#170
Prison Mike Hype Award Winner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Clink Posts: 37,796	Re: Netflix Changing Pricing Structure With everyone dropping the DVD service, it kind of makes me think that the Netflix CEO wanted that. He always wanted Netflix to be the company that provides video streaming...he only used the DVD service to get word of mouth out there for the company. He will be putting most of his energy into the streaming business anyway. __________________ Michael Scott: You don't call retarded people retards. It's bad taste. You call your friends retards when they're acting retarded.

09-20-2011, 05:08 PM	#171
MessiahDecoy123 Cosmic Spidey Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9,178	Re: Netflix Changing Pricing Structure Doesn't Netflix have a bigger dvd selection than Blockbusters? __________________ "It's Transformers with a brain, a heart and a working sense of humor. Suck on that, Michael Bay! " - Peter Travers on The Avengers

09-20-2011, 05:37 PM	#172
Teelie Thormbian Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 976	Re: Netflix Changing Pricing Structure I don't know but even with a Blockbuster down the street I find Netflix more convienent and cheap.

09-21-2011, 08:38 AM	#174
Prison Mike Hype Award Winner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Clink Posts: 37,796	Re: Netflix Changing Pricing Structure The main difference between the two will be the amount time they get new movies. Blockbuster gets them as soon as they arrive on dvd or blu-ray. Netflix usually gets them a month after that. If you don't mind the wait, then I think Netflix (or Quikster) will be the better deal due to the bigger selection. __________________ Michael Scott: You don't call retarded people retards. It's bad taste. You call your friends retards when they're acting retarded.

09-21-2011, 10:31 AM	#175
StrainedEyes All the way up it! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WA Posts: 15,095	Re: Netflix Changing Pricing Structure I started a free trial with Blockbuster the day of the announcement, mostly because Netflix sent a disc 5 down in my queue even though all the ones above it were available. The free blu-ray and games definitely appeals, but the website is a chore to use and we'll see if the turnaround time is the same. __________________ Top of the world, all that's around you is beneath me Me learnin' from your mistakes is the only way you can teach me.

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