Do you think that netflix will raise their rates?

[swbsam]

Seems like netflix is on a roll with device partners as of late, getting their instant view service on the xbox360, tivo, roku, and various other set top players. Linux and mac support even..

Now that the tech behind streaming becomes more user friendly, do you think they'll soon increase the cost of service? I'm currently paying $9 for unlimited streaming and can't see this party lasting long (especially assuming that higher profile titles get released)

 

[Xavier434]

I'd gladly pay more if they greatly improved their selection of movies for instant queue streaming.

 

[Adam8281]

I think they're bound to raise their rates soon, as b&m rental stores start to decline and Blockbuster continues to have it's lunch eaten

 

[Leros]

They do save money on distribution with the streaming.

 

[krylon]

Originally posted by: Leros
They do save money on distribution with the streaming.

Right, and let's all look at Exhibit A: Steam

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: Adam8281
I think they're bound to raise their rates soon, as b&m rental stores start to decline and Blockbuster continues to have it's lunch eaten

Bound? By what? They lowered their rates $1 just last year for the 3-disc. Their customer base has to be growing right now. If they can get more instant content and lock in some more new tv shows that will stream immediately after airing they will be set.

 

[Kaido]

I want a Lifetime Subscription like Tivo has

 

[swbsam]

Originally posted by: Leros
They do save money on distribution with the streaming.

That's an interesting angle, but they do have very little competition right now.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: swbsam

Originally posted by: Leros
They do save money on distribution with the streaming.

That's an interesting angle, but they do have very little competition right now.

Mostly because of their low prices.

 

[SoulAssassin]

Originally posted by: TallBill

Originally posted by: swbsam

Originally posted by: Leros
They do save money on distribution with the streaming.

That's an interesting angle, but they do have very little competition right now.

Mostly because of their low prices.

But if if's unlimited there is the possibility people will use it more and counter the lower cost. If there soup to nuts cost of getting a DVD to me is 1 dollar and I get 4 movies a month, their cost for me is $4. If it costs 50 cents to get stream me a movie and I get 10 per month it just cost them $5 and they made $1 less. Numbers obviously made up but the point is that is people are watching many more movies there is the potential it could backfire.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin

Originally posted by: TallBill

Originally posted by: swbsam

Originally posted by: Leros
They do save money on distribution with the streaming.

That's an interesting angle, but they do have very little competition right now.

Mostly because of their low prices.

But if if's unlimited there is the possibility people will use it more and counter the lower cost. If there soup to nuts cost of getting a DVD to me is 1 dollar and I get 4 movies a month, their cost for me is $4. If it costs 50 cents to get stream me a movie and I get 10 per month it just cost them $5 and they made $1 less. Numbers obviously made up but the point is that is people are watching many more movies there is the potential it could backfire.

That's assuming that they pay royalties per view on streaming. Dunno what they do, but I get your point.