Board 8 > Redbox announces a price hike

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http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-20126947-17/will-redbox-pull-a-netflix-with-its-price-hike/?part=rss&subj=gaming&tag=title

I'm not bothered by this, personally - it definitely makes Family Video seem even more awesome, but nonetheless, it's only a twenty cent price hike. That having been said, though, it's undeniably hilarious they decided to do it right now. Netflix is having the PR fight of their life right now, so isn't this... y'know, the absolute worst time possible to announce something like this? >_>

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From: TheCodeisBosco | #001
y'know, the absolute worst time possible to announce something like this?

Or, a very good time to do this, as everyone is screaming about netflix, and just a 20 cent hike won't gather much attention.

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From: TheCodeisBosco | #001
y'know, the absolute worst time possible to announce something like this?
Or, a very good time to do this, as everyone is screaming about netflix, and just a 20 cent hike won't gather much attention.

Huh, that's actually not a bad point. Still though, I could see people being pissed that all this is happening at once.

If Family Video (the only relevant brick-and-mortar rental chain) decides to raise their prices soon, I'll lol so hard.

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I saw my family video would give you $5 worth of free rentals if you cancelled your Netflix account

that doesn't seem like enough!

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foolmor0n posted...
From: TheCodeisBosco | #001
y'know, the absolute worst time possible to announce something like this?
Or, a very good time to do this, as everyone is screaming about netflix, and just a 20 cent hike won't gather much attention.

Correct. The best time to do a price hike is when it will be overshadowed by your competitors.

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Love me some Family Video.

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Family Video?

Huh, I actually had to look this one up, and no wonder I never heard of it, the closest one to me is 178 miles away.

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I've only ever heard of Family Video on B8. I'm guessing they have no locations in southern California

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If people are complaining about Redbox costing $1.20, then they are more entitled then I thought.

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I saw my family video would give you $5 worth of free rentals if you cancelled your Netflix account

that doesn't seem like enough!

Think of it this way, what's stopping you from just reopening your account afterwards? It doesn't charge you extra to do so, and sometimes you can use a deal for joining Netflix again.

They used to do a similar deal if you let them cut up your Blockbuster card. Which was great, cause you could just get another blockbuster card.

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LOLContests posted...
If people are complaining about Redbox costing $1.20, then they are more entitled then I thought.

Search for "redbox" on Twitter. It's hilarious. :P

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