Is netflix worth the price?

Question

Is the shipping fast? I live in the Dallas area. If I use the free trial is it easy to cancel the membership.

Answer 1

Yes, I have used Netflix for a long time, to me its cheaper than renting from Blockbuster or any other video store...and no late fees are nice. If you time it right you are always getting a new movie depending on how often you watch movies. I enjoy using Netflix and every issue I have ever had they were more than happy to help. Cancelling is really simple, I have had to cancel several times during moves and times where I was out of town and country :)

Answer 2

A Side-by-Side Comparison and Conclusion

When comparing Netflix with Blockbuster Online, there are so many similarities that it may seem like a toss-up. The giants of the online DVD rental explosion are feeding off each other's ideas, spawning lawsuits and smearing campaigns that rival the cola wars of the mid-1980's.

Both programs allow us to pay a monthly fee, for which we receive DVD movies sent through the mail. When we return them in the postage paid envelopes, we receive more DVD's. It's an ongoing cycle that fits almost perfectly with the current American need to get the most out of the least -- more movies for less money, less effort, and less time.

Side by side, they are almost identical, but here is how they stack:

Speed of Delivery
Netflix used to have the clear edge here, but expansion to include more distribution stores has brought Blockbuster up to par. Still, for those who rent less, Netflix "ramps" the movies to these higher priority customers, pushing the heavier renters further down the list. To this, they have admitted. Blockbuster has not admitted to this practice, but their denials are not firm. Still, Netflix will have a higher overall percentage of 1 day turns on movies than Blockbuster.
Edge: Netflix

Cost
There is not a current difference in cost, though this seems to change every few months. When one lowers, the other matches. When one raises, the other follows. It is similar to airlines manipulating the markets towards their own unintended dooms. In the short run, Blockbuster offers a free month while Netflix offers 2-weeks. Blockbuster also has a customer service crew that offers discounts and "mishap compensation" more easily.
Edge: Blockbuster Online

Selection
Netflix is approaching 60,000, while Blockbuster is closing in on 55,000.
Edge: Netflix

Website
From talking to many users, it seems that while the concepts of listing movies on a queue and searching for movies in several different ways is the same for both, Netflix has the superior overall layout and useability. Its website seems smarter, though sometimes a bit slower during peak periods.
Edge: Netflix

Fringe Benefits
Netflix has none. What you see is what you get. The fact that Blockbuster offers a free in-store rental every week is extremely helpful in getting the newest releases. With both programs, you sometimes have to wait weeks to get the hottest titles, even if it is at the top of your queue. Being able to walk in and grab that week's best title is something that Netflix cannot touch.
Edge: Blockbuster Online

Intangibles
Netflix has more experience with online DVD renting, both in regards to time and sheer mass of customers. Blockbuster, as mentioned before, has superior and more responsive customer service. Having a human being available at the local store to help during problems is a big benefit. If there was a large enough gap in any of the above mentioned criteria, I would say that they supercede the intangibles. In this case, there is no substantial difference. The more human aspect of Blockbuster makes it the choice.
Edge: Blockbuster Online

When all is said and done, Blockbuster online seems to be the choice. Try it free:

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Answer 3

I'm in Seattle and the nearest facility is less than an hour's drive away, so we get our movies the day after they ship.

We use it a lot so it's been worth the price for us. If you're considered a "heavy user" though (postage costs are outweighing what you're paying each month) they will slow you down by delaying shipping by an additional day or two and they will give you lower priority for new releases than lighter, more profitable members.

Still and all, we've enjoyed it. I don't know how easy it is to cancel because we didn't see fit to do so.

Answer 4

The shipping has been fast. We've gotten our movies quickly; and do the 3 at a time thing; it works for us. We watch pretty much what we want. We got hooked on the TV show "24" this past year and went back and watched all the previous seasons using netflix...I'd rather do it that way then rent them at the store.

Answer 5

I love Netflicks! I don't know how easy it is to cancel because I have never wanted too!

I am horrible, I always get too busy to watch the movies I've rented from video stores and rarely return them on time. I'm not irresponsible, I just travel allot. It was cheaper for me to buy a movie then rent it. But Netflicks changed all that. I get the movies fast, they have everything I want to see including TV shows. Before I was buying movies which was sad because so many of them suck. Now if a movie stinks I don't care because I'm paying one flat fee.

If you love movies, you'll LOVE Netflicks. No I don't work for them and No they didn't pay me for this LOL!

Answer 6

The shipping is quick enough. If ,after avfiling the free trial offer you are bit satusfued with the delivery just click it offf and that's that. But I believe the occasion would never arise

Answer 7

I love netflix, I put one in the box on monday and get the next wednesday. so, if you do your rotation well, even if you only sign up for 2 at a time, like me, you will always have 1 at home during the week

Answer 8

I live in AR and I really like netflix. It would be a good deal if you watch a lot of movies. Their shipping times are pretty good.

Answer 9

i have been on and off with netflix,for almost 1 year,and i got it back again two days ago,its gotten better,its fast and its easy to cancel to! try it!

Answer 10

I usually get mine in about a day. Two days during Christmas season. To really get your moneys worth you need a DVD jkkljrkis to copy the sloaidnjasdklj...(damn this keyboard).