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By: amtj03

amtj03 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:21:20 +0000

I am a long time netflix customer, I however disagree and agree. Netflix has a slow turn around with new releases. If a movie/tv show is a popular movie/tv i.e Star trek, califorinication etc, it could take months AFTER the release date to recieve it. I think that if the studios met the requirements then netflix would purchase a few extra copies and this could eliminate that problem. The story says nothing about changing netflix prices, and as far as that goes it pretty good considering the alternatives (buying dvd/tv show, cable, amazon/ITunes on demand) and shipping cost. As far as its catalog goes those new releases become part of it, and while some people believe netflix customer want older films, those older ones actually cost more. If you talk about percents, 30% of people wanting new releases would affect Netflixs greatly. Add to that the decaying postal service and the cost of lost discs. Paying regular prices for non-prompt new releases could put a dent in netflix finances.

By: drew

drew — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:56:46 +0000

Why should netflix agree to buy more copies of each title (up to double the number of copies). New arrivals are not the main business.
70% of their business is catalog titles. What business would want to tie up cash in buying more of something that isn’t your top items. They would only have to turn around like any rental place and sell them used at a reduce price. Many would see the resale price as a loss but where your profit is made is in the renting. The used sale of them is just gravy money at that point. Your not making money by keeping the product on the shelf. Excessive product that sits around we all know just gets reduced and sold at a reduce price cutting into your profits.

By: slidecage

slidecage — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:40:13 +0000

: ) forgot about shipping but i think Bulk is like 24 cents each way (maybe 30) Yes if they would say that new releases are 90-95% chance your sure to get them maybe i give them another shot.. but how bad i got throttled last time i was with them in not sure i want to give them another chance

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:29:27 +0000

You act as if the cost of new movies is most of the Netflix subscription cost. No way. Postage has to be their highest expense. 88 cents each DVD they send you (a bit less possibly for presort discounts but still a lot). On a 3 out plan with one turnaround a week per disc (12 a month) that’s about $10 in postage right there.

Netflix should insist on the 50% discount but agree to buy more copies of each title (up to double the number of copies). 70% of their business is catalog titles, but for those who care about new-ish releases this would provide better availability and make everyone happy. Fewer long waits for new titles.

By: slidecage

slidecage — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:03:24 +0000

funny thing even if netflix gets a 50% cut in price you will never see it.. they will probally drop their 3 at a time for 16.99 to 12.99 and say your getting a great deal….

3 at a time for 8.50 per month would be worth waiting but will never happen

By: David

David — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:51:41 +0000

I feel the studios should meet Netflix’s request.

90% of the movies that I watch are because of Netflix. Very few movies are worth owning. I’m sure other people are in the same boat I’m in.

I’d be willing to wait 18 months or more for most new movies to be available on Netflix or Redbox before I’d ever consider buying it. I don’t see this driving up sales for the studios …