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Message: <blockquote data-quote="trancejeremy" data-source="post: 3162715" data-attributes="member: 924">You're probably not a heavy user then.But basically, if you are like me, and don't watch TV much, but do watch a movie or two a day, you can generally watch the movie the same day you get it and then mail it back the next day.In theory, if all goes well with the post office, you can pretty much get 6 movies a week (if you are on the 3 out at a time plan).However, Netflix presumably doesn't make much money off people like that. (since figure .40 cents for shipping each way).  So they "throttle" it, by delaying shipping movies. Like they get a movie, then they won't send you the next one for another couple of days.They got sued for this a few years ago, now they put this information in the fine print (much like Amazon.com's free shipping delay).  (And of course, I think lawyers got all the money in the settlement, affected users I think got an extra month).They also put you at the back of the list for new movies. What also irks me about Netflix (and other rental companies) is when they say "No late fees, keep movies as long as you want, like it's some big deal).  Well, duh, since it's a monthly fee, they've obviously love to have to keep your movies as much as possible.Anyway, back to Amazon.com, while they are still technically offering "free" shipping, it's still pretty weasally delaying it by a week.  And they should make it clear right on the ordering page that the shipment will be delayed, not having to click on shipping policies, then on the fine print for free super saver shipping.And they are overcharing for "regular" shipping. The two books I ordered should cost about $2 to mail via media mail (they aren't that big), yet Amazon.com wants over $5.  Even with the cost of a mailer, they are still probably making $2 off of it between the actual cost of shipping and container vs. what they charge.  If they don't want offer "free" shipping, they should offer legitimate low cost shipping.</blockquote>

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