Netflix members eligible for free upgrade

Iria · Nov 3, 2005, 12:02 AM

Thousands of Netflix subscribers are eligible for a one-month upgrade to their online movie rental plans under the terms of a proposed class action settlement.

The class action suit, filed in San Francisco on Sept. 24, 2004, by Frank Chavez, alleges that Netflix failed to provide one-day delivery and unlimited DVD rentals, as promised in marketing materials. The company notified its members of the proposed settlement in an e-mail Wednesday and denied any wrongdoing or liability.

Under the settlement, current Netflix subscribers who joined prior to Jan. 15, 2005, are entitled to a free, one-month upgrade in their service plans. For instance, subscribers with plans that allow for three DVDs at a time would be able to get four. Subscribers who joined prior to Jan. 15 and canceled before Oct. 19 are eligible for a free, one-month membership.

But if members aren't careful, they may end up paying for the upgrades. After a month of free benefits, the company will begin charging subscribers regular rates for the upgraded or renewed services, unless they proactively cancel or modify their plans.

Netflix, based in Los Gatos, Calif., has agreed to pay Chavez $2,000 in addition to $2.5 million for his attorneys' fees. More details on the settlement terms can be found on the Netflix Web site.
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Source: ZDNet

EcPercy · Nov 3, 2005, 05:28 AM

Wait... this sounds like a scam. They are gonna give people upgrades, but if they don't downgrade themselves, Netflix is gonna charge for the upgrade. Why can't they just downgrade it again when the month is out? I see they are going to take this opportunity to make back their loss in the lawsuit...

I was considering checking out their service until I read that...

pr0digal jenius · Nov 3, 2005, 05:31 AM

i live walking distance from blockbuster, and MOST eople live atleast driving distance. Why wait for movies in the mail when i can get it, watch it, and get another all in the same evening?

AlternateVirus · Nov 3, 2005, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pr0digal jenius

i live walking distance from blockbuster, and MOST eople live atleast driving distance. Why wait for movies in the mail when i can get it, watch it, and get another all in the same evening?

Because most people aren't you. For example, a lot of college students use this service on campus. It is much easier to have a list of movies you want to see and let it come to you than to go to blockbuster and find a movie that could take a lot of time off your schedule. And blockbuster is not that great, netflix got an awesome collection of foreign movies, anime and others that is hard to find in blockbuster.

Paradox Enigma · Nov 4, 2005, 04:06 AM

...the blockbuster stores don't have NEARLY the selection that you can get online at either netflix OR Blockbuster.com.

....besides - it's much more discrete to get your pr0n in your mailbox

Nov 3, 2005, 12:02 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Netflix members eligible for free upgrade Thousands of Netflix subscribers are eligible for a one-month upgrade to their online movie rental plans under the terms of a proposed class action settlement. The class action suit, filed in San Francisco on Sept. 24, 2004, by Frank Chavez, alleges that Netflix failed to provide one-day delivery and unlimited DVD rentals, as promised in marketing materials. The company notified its members of the proposed settlement in an e-mail Wednesday and denied any wrongdoing or liability. Under the settlement, current Netflix subscribers who joined prior to Jan. 15, 2005, are entitled to a free, one-month upgrade in their service plans. For instance, subscribers with plans that allow for three DVDs at a time would be able to get four. Subscribers who joined prior to Jan. 15 and canceled before Oct. 19 are eligible for a free, one-month membership. But if members aren't careful, they may end up paying for the upgrades. After a month of free benefits, the company will begin charging subscribers regular rates for the upgraded or renewed services, unless they proactively cancel or modify their plans. Netflix, based in Los Gatos, Calif., has agreed to pay Chavez $2,000 in addition to $2.5 million for his attorneys' fees. More details on the settlement terms can be found on the Netflix Web site. ____________ Source: ZDNet

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Paradox Enigma Lurker Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Planet Earth (I think) Posts: 126 Rep Power: 0	...the blockbuster stores don't have NEARLY the selection that you can get online at either netflix OR Blockbuster.com. ....besides - it's much more discrete to get your pr0n in your mailbox __________________ ...thread killer...

Nov 3, 2005, 05:28 AM	#2
EcPercy HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,535 Rep Power: 64	Wait... this sounds like a scam. They are gonna give people upgrades, but if they don't downgrade themselves, Netflix is gonna charge for the upgrade. Why can't they just downgrade it again when the month is out? I see they are going to take this opportunity to make back their loss in the lawsuit... I was considering checking out their service until I read that...

Nov 3, 2005, 05:31 AM	#3
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	i live walking distance from blockbuster, and MOST eople live atleast driving distance. Why wait for movies in the mail when i can get it, watch it, and get another all in the same evening?