Rental plan in Netflix, any idea?

xlenh · 05-10-02, 10:20 AM

I am considering going with Netflix but it seems that Netflix has only one plan: 3 DVD out /$19.99. Is there any other plan?

BTW How about is DVDavenue service, anyone tried them yet?

Thanks in advance.

Movie_Man · 05-10-02, 10:31 AM

Netflix Service Ultimate (8 out)
For the ultimate at-home selection of DVDs at an incredible value, choose our Ultimate Program. It lets you have 8 movies out at a time for a flat monthly fee of $39.95.

Netflix Service Plus (5 out)
Ideal for members who want a larger selection of DVDs at home, our Plus Program lets you have 5 movies out at a time for a flat monthly fee of $29.95.

Netflix Service Bonus (4 out)
With variety, value and an extra movie, our Bonus Program lets you have 4 movies out at a time for a flat monthly fee of $24.95.

Netflix Service Standard (3 out)
Enjoyed by the majority of our members, our popular Standard Program lets you have 3 movies out at a time for a flat monthly fee of $19.95.

Netflix Service Lite (2 out)
Affordable, convenient and perfect for the occasional renter, our Lite Program lets you have 2 movies out at a time for a flat monthly fee of $13.95.

Sierra Disc · 05-11-02, 07:03 PM

I've been using the 4 at a time plan although I may switch back to 3 since we've been watching less movies lately. For myself and the wife I can't see doing any of the 'bigger' plans because they just end up stacking up around the house waiting to be watched.

Goat3001 · 05-11-02, 10:56 PM

I'm on the 3 plan now. Will probably switch over to the 4 plan when summer starts becasue I'll have more time to watch them

RTDVD · 05-17-02, 11:00 PM

I'VE TRIED NETFLIX & DVD AVENUE... BOTH ARE GOOD, THE DIFFERENCES ARE:

OVERALL SELECTION: NETFLIX HAS MORE TITLES

SHIPPING TIMES: DVD AVENUE (THEY SHIP FROM MARYLAND AND I LIVE IN VIRGINIA) NETFLIX IS BASED IN CALIFORNIA (IF YOU LIVE ON THE WEST COAST EDGE TO NETFLIX)

VARIETY: DVD AVENUE HAS ADULTS & PS2 GAMES

CUTOMER SERVICE: I CAN EASILY REACH A HUMAN VOICE AT DVD AVENUE, NETFLIX IS DIFFICULT AND E-MAIL RESPONSES ARE ALWAYS AUTOMATED.

MEMBERSHIP PLANS ARE ALMOST IDENTICAL: NETFLIX FORCES YOU TO TAKE 3 OUT TO START (YOU CAN UPGRADE/DOWNGRADE AFTER THE FIRST MONTH) DVD AVENUE YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR ANY PLAN INITIALLY (BUT THEY HAVE THERE SPECIAL OFFER ON THE 3 OUT PLAN).

I DON'T THINK YOU'LL GO WRONG WITH EITHER ONE. HOPE THIS INFO IS HELPFUL....

xlenh · 05-18-02, 01:45 PM

Thanks for you help!

05-10-02, 10:20 AM	#1
xlenh New Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 13	Rental plan in Netflix, any idea? I am considering going with Netflix but it seems that Netflix has only one plan: 3 DVD out /$19.99. Is there any other plan? BTW How about is DVDavenue service, anyone tried them yet? Thanks in advance.

05-10-02, 10:31 AM	#2
Movie_Man DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 3rd Planet from the Sun Posts: 3,701	Netflix's other plans: Netflix Service Ultimate (8 out) For the ultimate at-home selection of DVDs at an incredible value, choose our Ultimate Program. It lets you have 8 movies out at a time for a flat monthly fee of $39.95. Netflix Service Plus (5 out) Ideal for members who want a larger selection of DVDs at home, our Plus Program lets you have 5 movies out at a time for a flat monthly fee of $29.95. Netflix Service Bonus (4 out) With variety, value and an extra movie, our Bonus Program lets you have 4 movies out at a time for a flat monthly fee of $24.95. Netflix Service Standard (3 out) Enjoyed by the majority of our members, our popular Standard Program lets you have 3 movies out at a time for a flat monthly fee of $19.95. Netflix Service Lite (2 out) Affordable, convenient and perfect for the occasional renter, our Lite Program lets you have 2 movies out at a time for a flat monthly fee of $13.95.

05-17-02, 11:00 PM	#5
RTDVD New Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2	DVD AVENUE FEEDBACK I'VE TRIED NETFLIX & DVD AVENUE... BOTH ARE GOOD, THE DIFFERENCES ARE: OVERALL SELECTION: NETFLIX HAS MORE TITLES SHIPPING TIMES: DVD AVENUE (THEY SHIP FROM MARYLAND AND I LIVE IN VIRGINIA) NETFLIX IS BASED IN CALIFORNIA (IF YOU LIVE ON THE WEST COAST EDGE TO NETFLIX) VARIETY: DVD AVENUE HAS ADULTS & PS2 GAMES CUTOMER SERVICE: I CAN EASILY REACH A HUMAN VOICE AT DVD AVENUE, NETFLIX IS DIFFICULT AND E-MAIL RESPONSES ARE ALWAYS AUTOMATED. MEMBERSHIP PLANS ARE ALMOST IDENTICAL: NETFLIX FORCES YOU TO TAKE 3 OUT TO START (YOU CAN UPGRADE/DOWNGRADE AFTER THE FIRST MONTH) DVD AVENUE YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR ANY PLAN INITIALLY (BUT THEY HAVE THERE SPECIAL OFFER ON THE 3 OUT PLAN). I DON'T THINK YOU'LL GO WRONG WITH EITHER ONE. HOPE THIS INFO IS HELPFUL....

05-18-02, 01:45 PM	#6
xlenh New Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 13	Thank you Thanks for you help!

05-11-02, 07:03 PM	#3
Sierra Disc DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: May 2000 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 5,559	I've been using the 4 at a time plan although I may switch back to 3 since we've been watching less movies lately. For myself and the wife I can't see doing any of the 'bigger' plans because they just end up stacking up around the house waiting to be watched.

05-11-02, 10:56 PM	#4
Goat3001 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 13,181	I'm on the 3 plan now. Will probably switch over to the 4 plan when summer starts becasue I'll have more time to watch them