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Amazon prime vs Netflix: need opinions on which (or neither)
11/28/15 | me

Posted on 11/28/2015 4:35:16 PM PST by spacejunkie2001

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1 posted on 11/28/2015 4:35:17 PM PST by spacejunkie2001
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I have both. I like old movies and find a lot more of them on Netflix.


2 posted on 11/28/2015 4:37:45 PM PST by tje
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I like Netfix better but subscribe to them both
‘I use the amazon more for movies and Netflix for old TV shows.

I didn’t like Hulu


3 posted on 11/28/2015 4:38:09 PM PST by Fai Mao (Genius at Large)
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I have had Amazon Prime since before they started streaming videos. If you order much from Amazon then it is worth it for the free shipping.

There is a lot of overlap between Amazon Prime and Netflix, but there are some movies that you will find on only one or the other. Amazon also has rental movies, which includes just about anything that you can find on DVD.


4 posted on 11/28/2015 4:39:06 PM PST by Bubba_Leroy (The Obamanation Continues)
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I would not get Amazon Prime just for the movies but free shipping and music too makes it worthwhile. And if your are a huge movie fan, it might be worth it as its inventory of movies appears to be much larger than Netflix.


5 posted on 11/28/2015 4:39:21 PM PST by yetidog
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wasn’t very impressed with my free month of AP. Had to usually pay for the best movies.

I love quirky little discovered horror and drama movies :)

I’ve found a lot of good movies on netflix that i’ve never seen. But I guess Netflix DVD is the best way to get the A list movies, or do you pay for them also?

i dont have Netflix DVD


6 posted on 11/28/2015 4:39:26 PM PST by dp0622 (..)
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I am not an all the time movie watcher. I didn’t need Netflix, so I canceled it. Prime is perfect for my needs. I order a lot from Amazon and like the free shipping and Kindle specials.


7 posted on 11/28/2015 4:40:09 PM PST by dforest
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Amazon has many less watchable options than Netflix. Just not worth it.


8 posted on 11/28/2015 4:41:36 PM PST by Chickensoup (“If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so.” Jef)
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I like Amazon Prime because I can pay for a year at a time. I do not permit automatic withdrawals on my accounts.

For us, the free 2 day shipping is the main benefit.

Free streaming selection is spotty, the Amazon music is worthless, some of the original series are awful (e.g. “Transparent”), others pretty good (”The Man in the High Castle”).

Stream quality was irregular, but has gotten better since we changed ISPs. I wouldn’t suggest it for HD.

If you have a Kindle, you get some options at free titles, but I believe they pick the titles.


9 posted on 11/28/2015 4:41:38 PM PST by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics)
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I tend to like Netflix more. They have better “original” programming.

I cannot remember the last time I used Amazon prime for anything other than free shipping.


10 posted on 11/28/2015 4:41:52 PM PST by Vermont Lt (I had student debt. It came from a bank. Not from the Govt.)
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Right now I have Netflix, Hulu Plus and Amazon.
I still have cable but I am cutting the cord in January.

I am planning to sign up for Sling TV as I can get just a few channels I really want, most important TCM for the old movies. That will run about $25.00 a month.

Now as to the others, my thinking is that I may drop Netflix simply because the choices are not as good as I think Hulu Plus and Amazon are.

Between Amazon Prime and Hulu Plus you can just about get everything, and all the current stuff on Network TV and watch at your convenience. So by my reckoning I will save at least $125 a month going this route.

By the way when you get a digital antenna you get a local as well as some other good channels also.


11 posted on 11/28/2015 4:42:34 PM PST by Captain Peter Blood
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Have Amazon, Netflix, and Hulu. Netflix has best movies, Hulu best TV. Have found, over a few years, that I mainly watch Hulu.


12 posted on 11/28/2015 4:43:05 PM PST by stinkerpot65 (Global warming is a Marxist lie.)
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From what I’ve seen, Amazon Prime Videos include more hard-to-find items.


13 posted on 11/28/2015 4:43:15 PM PST by RandallFlagg (With the things that are about to come to light. People might just need a little old-fashioned.)
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and many items I ordered were NOT ELIGIBLE for Amazon Prime shipping. I made out just as well using free shipping and waiting an extra few days.


14 posted on 11/28/2015 4:43:30 PM PST by Chickensoup (“If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so.” Jef)
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I’ve got both and over that last year Amazon Prime has passed Netflix in value IMO.


15 posted on 11/28/2015 4:44:57 PM PST by TTFlyer
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to both of you, are amazon’s movie choices streaming or do they do hard dvd’s via snail mail like netflix?

I like streaming movies and netflix’s choices don’t seem to be all that robust.


16 posted on 11/28/2015 4:45:32 PM PST by spacejunkie2001
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I have both. If I could only afford one, it would be Amazon for free two day shipping on purchases. I have kindle unlimited and find it to be a good value. I use Redbox some and purchase streaming movies from Amazon sometimes if there is something I really want to see.

I haven't had cable for ages and don't miss it at all.

17 posted on 11/28/2015 4:47:11 PM PST by amorphous
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I have both and wouldn't think of giving up either of them. Netflix does have better viewing selections but Amazon Prime has many other benefits including 2-day shipping on most items and Kindle book sharing, streaming music, etc.

Cut the cable!

I did it two years ago and my only regret is missing out on NFL football. But there's a Buffalo Wild Wings and other sports bars nearby where I can get my fix.

18 posted on 11/28/2015 4:47:50 PM PST by SamAdams76 (It's time we sent a junkyard dog to Washington to run the low life out)
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Waiting formTCM on Roku someway somehow.


19 posted on 11/28/2015 4:47:52 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
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You may also want to check out YouTube as they have a lot of old movies and some old TV shows.

The main problem with YouTube (actually two) you really have to search without knowing what is available, and 2) you may find something in one search and it is taken down later.

Having said that, I have found a lot of interesting stuff on YouTube to watch.


20 posted on 11/28/2015 4:48:21 PM PST by CIB-173RDABN (Nothing to add at the moment)
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