Netflix Prices

Renting movies and video games online almost always represents significant savings over doing the same at a brick-and-mortar video store. The flat fee for unlimited rentals and the lack of late fees that Netflix introduced to the industry has been so popular that almost every competitor has changed their policies to compete in some way. Now that Netflix is the new "blockbuster" store, comparing Netflix prices and services to that of their competitors is a good way to make sure that you are getting the most value for your money.

Online rental companies usually charge a single monthly fee for unlimited rentals of movies and games. This does not mean, however, that you can have the whole warehouse sitting in your living room at one time. The fee is based on the number of titles you wish to have checked out at any given time, starting as low as two or three with most companies, and going up from there.

Watch, Mail, Repeat

Movies arrive by mail complete with a pre-paid return envelope making rental returns as easy as licking the adhesive glue. Some companies will send out your next requested title as soon as you indicate on their website that you have put your rental in the mail, while others wait to physically receive the disc. Keep this policy in mind when comparing prices for Netflix and similar services, especially if fast turnaround is important to you.

Many online renters change their level of membership in the first few months after enrolling in a subscription rental service. While having three DVDS at a time may have seemed like enough at first, many find that they want to increase--or sometimes decrease--the number of titles they can keep at a time. Be prepared to fine-tune your online renting habits until you find the right combination of service and value that best suits your needs.