Netflix Gouges Blu-ray Customers With Monthly Surcharge

Well my love affair with Netflix is now over.  Today I received a message that they will now be charging  more per month for Blu-ray discs. 

If they did this from the beginning I would've understood and sucked it up but now that the HD dvd war is over it just seems like its another way to gouge customers that are hooked on the format.  I guess they don't realize whats going on with the economy right now.  I plan on responding the only way I know how, with my check book.  As of next week I will be canceling my subscription and saying so long to Netflix. 

Here is the money hungry message:

Dear Matt,

As you may know, Blu-ray movies are more expensive than standard definition movies. As a result, we're going to start charging $1 a month (plus applicable taxes), in addition to your monthly membership charge, for unlimited access to Blu-ray movies.

The additional charge for unlimited Blu-ray access will be automatically added to your next billing statement on or after November 5th, 2008 and will be referenced in your Membership Terms and Details. If you wish to continue getting Blu-ray movies for $1 a month more, you don't need to do anything. If not, you can remove Blu-ray access anytime by visiting Your Account at the Netflix website.

If you have questions about this change or need any assistance, please call us anytime at 1-888-638-3549.

-The Netflix Team