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 schroddie
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Thu Dec 02, 2004 12:39 pm Post subject: Netflix |
 
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Netflix
I am thinking about trying... Does anybody use it? Would you recommend it?
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thuringwethil
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Thu Dec 02, 2004 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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Blockbuster has the same program and you can get new releases. Netflix is a little slow on the new releases.
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zirael
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I like Netflix and think it's very convenient because I can keep movies for longer than a couple days. The films arrive very quickly, within a few days, and I haven't had any service problems yet.
The foreign film selection isn't too bad, so that keeps me happy. You just have to know what you're looking for because there's lots of titles that never appear on their recommendation lists. |
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 j2brown
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Wal-Mart also offers a similar service. Last time I checked all the prices were similar, but blockbuster offered 2 free in store rentals a month to all members. Taking advantage of that gets you a little more for your $$. I seem to recall that one of the 3 had significanly fewer titles in their library at the time. I'm sure that will be overcome though.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=5430&path=0:5430
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thuringwethil
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Thu Dec 02, 2004 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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Blockbuster has this in house as well you pay a monthly free to check out 2 or 3 movies at time, you can keep them for as long as you want. You get new releases as well.
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schroddie
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Thu Dec 02, 2004 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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There is also a similar thing in Hollywood Video. Free MVP rentals for $20 a month, I think or something along those lines.
I was talking about Netflix with a friend during my lunch time. Apparently after one year, Netflix gets very bad and send you scratched DVDs or DVDs that do not even work. Is that true? zirael, how long have you used it?
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Saffron
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Thu Dec 02, 2004 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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schroddie-
I have been with Netflix for 2 years now and have no current compliants. They went through a really big growth spurt last year and things took more time. Things have since gotten back to normal. We have the 5 movie plan (we watch a lot of movies)and out of the hundreds we have watched not one was unplayable. I have been very happy with them and would not considering changing, however, I will admit if I were signing up today I would seriously look at both Netflix and Blockbuster before deciding.
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Obi-son
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i watch some anime noe time but have not got anythink more. that was like 3yrs ago:D
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JERIC 
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Fri Dec 03, 2004 10:26 am Post subject: |
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I love Netflix! Please sign up through JERIC's link so he can get a commission! 
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thuringwethil
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Fri Dec 03, 2004 10:37 am Post subject: |
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jeric your link isn't showing, i went to edit it, but i don't see an error.
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zirael
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Fri Dec 03, 2004 11:14 am Post subject: |
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Schroddie, I've been with Netflix for several months and while some of the older DVDs are a little scratched they have all played fine. To me, it's not any different than the condition of the DVDs at the local video store. Besides, you can ask for a replacement if it doesn't play.
I've gone down to the 4 a month plan because I don't have time to watch so many movies and still want to go to the theaters. You may want to sign up for the free trials from each company and compare the services and selections before you decide. |
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schroddie
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Fri Dec 03, 2004 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks all for your help!! If/When I try, I'll go through your link Jeric so you can get the commission 
BTW thuring, Jeric's link may not work for now probably because Netflix is down temporarily.
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thuringwethil
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Fri Dec 03, 2004 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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schro, it should still show up in the forum and it isn't there. I thought he left it out until i went into edit.
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JERIC
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Fri Dec 03, 2004 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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It shows up here.
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thuringwethil
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Fri Dec 03, 2004 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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i get this on my screen:
I love Netflix! Please sign up through so he can get a commission!
I have to hit quote or edit to see the link. Is this going to be like obi's avatar thing again?? i don't remember how i fixed it. Does everyone else see the words "Jeric's Link" ?
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