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ghost_flash · Apr 19, 2004, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by Hypatia:
Yeah, new medication can sometimes do that.

Was that necessary? Does it make you feel all happy by making such a stupid statment?

Hypatia · Apr 19, 2004, 11:17 PM

Originally posted by ghost_flash:
Was that necessary? Does it make you feel all happy by making such a stupid statment?

Nope.

And nope.

Sorry.

ghost_flash · Apr 19, 2004, 11:32 PM

Wow, I actually got an apology. Thanks.

fromthecloud · Apr 20, 2004, 09:33 AM

Silly kids.

mike one · Apr 20, 2004, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by mitchell_pgh:
This kind of makes me upset... I feel it's getting worse the longer I use...

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what makes you upset michell, the long wait, or your poor taste in movies

just kidding man. just kidding.

ort888 · Apr 20, 2004, 10:11 AM

You guys may find this link interesting.

An Analysis of Netflix's DVD Allocation System

Turias · Apr 20, 2004, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by ort888:
You guys may find this link interesting.

An Analysis of Netflix's DVD Allocation System

I guess you missed the link I posted about 15 posts above.

ghost_flash · Apr 20, 2004, 10:17 AM

CANCEL YOUR ACCOUNTS WITH NETFLIX.

They'll offer you a deal on the following screen for 3 to 6 months at a discount...

fromthecloud · Apr 20, 2004, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by ghost_flash:
CANCEL YOUR ACCOUNTS WITH NETFLIX.

They'll offer you a deal on the following screen for 3 to 6 months at a discount...

With reduced rental availablity. I cancelled once, and then came back because I missed it.

ghost_flash · Apr 20, 2004, 10:44 AM

I didn't say actually cancel. Go through the steps to cancel, you will get a screen offering you a discount if you stay with Netflix, a last resort on their part to keep you.

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Turias · Apr 20, 2004, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by ghost_flash:
I didn't say actually cancel. Go through the steps to cancel, you will get a screen offering you a discount if you stay with Netflix, a last resort on their part to keep you.

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Screenshot?

fromthecloud · Apr 20, 2004, 11:13 AM

I saw that screen. They offer you the chance to go on the

$13.95 Netflix Economy
Up to 4 rentals a month - up to 2 movies out at a time for a flat monthly fee of $13.95.

That is a regular option, not a special offer. (and it's also a really bad deal)

ghost_flash · Apr 20, 2004, 11:36 AM

Originally posted by fromthecloud:
I saw that screen. They offer you the chance to go on the

That is a regular option, not a special offer. (and it's also a really bad deal)

Sorry, you are not correct. My netflix was going up to $21.95 from $19.95 and then I was offered upon almost completing the cancellation process, $15.95/month for 3 months, and $14.95/ month for 6 months.

QuadG5Man · Apr 20, 2004, 12:15 PM

I just canceled my Netflix account to get the special offer and was NOT offered any special deal. Thanks for the tip.

So I immediately signed up again since I love the Netflix service. I better not get double billed. :-(

mitchell_pgh · Apr 20, 2004, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by QuadG5Man:
I just canceled my Netflix account to get the special offer and was NOT offered any special deal. Thanks for the tip.

So I immediately signed up again since I love the Netflix service. I better not get double billed. :-(

Ha ha... I think you will get billed... Why didn't you just call and ask for a deal your neighbor has...

ghost_flash · Apr 20, 2004, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by QuadG5Man:
I just canceled my Netflix account to get the special offer and was NOT offered any special deal. Thanks for the tip.

So I immediately signed up again since I love the Netflix service. I better not get double billed. :-(

I'm calling BS, but if it happened for real, I think it's funny because I got the deal offer...

Maybe they are just doing it in certain markets?

If you get double-billed, I think it is an honorable company, and am certain if they don't then offer you a month free (ASK FOR IT), then they'll credit you. Don't give it a worry.

QuadG5Man · Apr 20, 2004, 02:34 PM

no BS.

I emailed them and haven't heard back yet. Anyone got their phone number handy?

ghost_flash · Apr 20, 2004, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by QuadG5Man:
no BS.

I emailed them and haven't heard back yet. Anyone got their phone number handy?

Well, go to the web site and then look it up.

QuadG5Man · Apr 20, 2004, 02:44 PM

I can't find a number on the website.

ghost_flash · Apr 20, 2004, 02:48 PM

1-800-585-8131
Mon-Fri 6am - 7pm PST
Sat-Sun 6am - 2:30pm PST

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I'm an expert at finding things...(except maybe a friggin decent job!)

GORDYmac · Apr 20, 2004, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by mitchell_pgh:
With a little work, I can get six movies a week. or app. 24 a month... at around $1 a movie...

You, Sir, would be part--a big part--of the reason the rates are increasing.

mitchell_pgh · Apr 20, 2004, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by GORDYmac:
You, Sir, would be part--a big part--of the reason the rates are increasing.

Actually, I'm part of it's success... I return the movies quickly... if more people watched movies and returned them quickly, there would be fewer complaints etc.

Think about it... At worst, they are spending (at worst) per month:

$9 for postage (which they aren't)
$2 in physically getting them out the door (and I'm guessing that's a stretch)
$5 in movies (but realistically it's lower because it's something they can use over and over)

The thing is, if the postage is off, or I don't get them in the mail FIRST THING on Monday or Thursday... the whole cycle is blown and they rake it in...

They have to raise the prices because they don't have enough people joining up...

GoGoReggieXPowars · Apr 20, 2004, 04:22 PM

It's going up by $2, big friggin' deal.

fromthecloud · Apr 20, 2004, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by GoGoReggieXPowars:
It's going up by $2, big friggin' deal.

Mine's going up by $10/month. (25%) That is a big deal.

mitchell_pgh · Apr 20, 2004, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by fromthecloud:
Mine's going up by $10/month. (25%) That is a big deal.

It's almost worth getting two $22 accounts over one $50 account... You could use one account heavily and the other one selectively so you are placed on the priority list...

Beewee · Apr 20, 2004, 06:34 PM

Originally posted by ghost_flash:
I'm cancelling the Netflix account and will now go to Wal-mart and gladly pay less for their service. Ain't CAPITALISM grand?

Or you could just download them off the net...

Now that's capitalism

mitchell_pgh · Apr 20, 2004, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by Beewee:
Or you could just download them off the net...
Now that's capitalism

You could also shoplift...

QuadG5Man · Apr 21, 2004, 07:40 PM

Thanks for the number. I guess a google search for 'netflix customer service' might have got me it, but sometimes I swear I completely blank on how to use the internet properly.

I talked to Netflix through the number and they took off the charge with no questions asked. Good Customer service netflix thanks.

I'll be happy paying a little more $ per month (especially now htat I wasn't double charged ;-) but it is a little steep for those on a tight budget, but truth be told I bet 99% of Netflix subscribers are going to cough it up because Netflix rocks, and 89% of those aren't going to even know there was a price change.

It's not like you can download DVD quality movies off the internet for $20 a month anyways, and not for a long time, and then that will still have to compete with netflix.

This is all crappy conjecture. Hopefully someone out there found this not an entirely waste of space.

ghost_flash · Apr 21, 2004, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by QuadG5Man:
Thanks for the number. I guess a google search for 'netflix customer service' might have got me it, but sometimes I swear I completely blank on how to use the internet properly.

I talked to Netflix through the number and they took off the charge with no questions asked. Good Customer service netflix thanks.

I'll be happy paying a little more $ per month (especially now htat I wasn't double charged ;-) but it is a little steep for those on a tight budget, but truth be told I bet 99% of Netflix subscribers are going to cough it up because Netflix rocks, and 89% of those aren't going to even know there was a price change.

It's not like you can download DVD quality movies off the internet for $20 a month anyways, and not for a long time, and then that will still have to compete with netflix.

This is all crappy conjecture. Hopefully someone out there found this not an entirely waste of space.

I am glad you got it straightened out. You are welcome for the number.