http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/ Engadget HD Comments for Netflix Q1 results: Unprecedented growth, 10.3 million subs, improving testing for cracked discs http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/Apr 24th 2009 7:41PMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/Apr 24th 2009 11:01PMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/Apr 24th 2009 11:07PMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/
"Oh god, I'm so hungry. I need to get a hot dog. How much does a hot dog cost?" *pauses while starring at the bill* then though pattern resumes "Is $1.00 enough?"]]>Apr 27th 2009 1:14AMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/Apr 25th 2009 12:12AMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/Apr 25th 2009 2:56AMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/
All these people act like a few bucks a month is going to break their budget. If that's really the case, then I think you have bigger problems to worry about than watching movies, like getting a a better job or a job period.]]>Apr 25th 2009 12:06PMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/Apr 25th 2009 9:38AMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/
Since Engadhethd doesn't let people respond to responses of their posts, I'll put mine here. I think there were more people that left over the Blu-ray price increase than a few members on this board. While you may not be feeling the economic crunch, after they raised prices a dollar and then another 4 dollars, that comes to 5.00 for the smaller plan (in addition to the 17.95). There are people that have lost their jobs and can hardly afford food and their mortgage payments or rent, and an extra $5 or $7 isn't "nothing" anymore as you seem to indicate. You really think at this point and time that people can just go and get another job?

I think your post was rather insulting to those who have been struck by bad economic conditions. And some can't find better jobs and some of those that have been fired can't find any job at all. Luckily I have been OK so far, but I changed my membership from 5 at a time to 2 at a time to even out the Blu-ray increase, they also don't mention how many people downgraded their subscriptions and I would bet that number is high. So while they added 920,000 subscribers, it doesn't feel like that much money in the cash register when people are downgrading. Personally I know of 9 people who downgraded out of 13 people that I know with Netflix subscriptions.

So yes, while they reported increases in subscribers, they failed to mention how many people left or downgraded and while they added 920,000 in the first quarter, I would bet that there was a pretty decent number that cancelled cancelled or downgraded. Still, the numbers are good for Netflix, I never argued that. My point was...how many people cancelled and downgraded, which is never part of their report to the public of course. When they release their profits, it will be easier to tell when comparing that against added subscribers. I'd be willing to bet the profit margin is not what it normally would be by adding 920,000 subscribers without the recent price increase because of downgrades and cancellations.]]>Apr 25th 2009 1:19PMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/Apr 25th 2009 2:07PMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/
And tkAshur, you are what I'm talking about. If you are struggling to feed your family, why are you still getting DVD period? Get your priorities straight. God forbid you make a personal sacrifice to take care of your family. If those 5 to 7 dollars is what you "NEED to feed" your family, then image having an extra $16 when you cancel your entire subscription!

Of course, people will still be stupid, run up their credit cards with things they don't need, and then piss and moan when the card company is calling them for their money back. Then they will stop making payments and people (like myself) who actually can plan a budget, know when to buy things, and aren't thousands in bad debt will have to pick up their slack.

Damn the responsible!]]>Apr 26th 2009 11:52AMhttp://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/http://enghddev.weblogsinc.com/2009/04/24/netflixs-only-problem-is-figuring-out-where-this-1-bill-came-f/
People like you: WOW, slightly more expensive DVDs or food and shelter? Let me think about that one. Well, DVDs I guess. But I'm gonna bitch up a storm about it on message boards (using my expensive Internet connection btw).

I guess Natural Selection still rings true.]]>Apr 26th 2009 11:58AM