Netflix Not Giving Free Trials Any More
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203454)
Nashville, Tennessee
October 14, 2020 10:52am CST
I started a 30-day trial in September for Netflix. There were two documentaries I wanted to see. And then I will drop it.
Have never cared for the re-runs I have seen on there. And the series were never interesting. I did find a good one called Ozark (Jason Bateman) and it is good so far.
Just read this article that Netflix will no longer offer the free trials any more. Got mine just in time.
I suppose many were taking advantage, not sure. Seems like a good way to get customers in my opinion. And since they have over 190 million customers, they would continue offering this trial. But they have decided to stop. It was good while it lasted.
https://www.cnet.com/news/netflix-ends-free-trials-in-the-us-after-years-of-giving-away-first-month/
https://www.cnet.com/news/netflix-ends-free-trials-in-the-us-after-years-of-giving-away-first-month/
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29 responses
@FourWalls (62118)
• United States
14 Oct 20
I’ll miss that like I’ll miss these back spasms.
I tried Netflix once. Honestly, I canceled it less than an hour after I signed up for it. NOTHING I wanted to watch was on it!! I spent 45 minutes searching for movies or TV shows, and not a one of them was on Netflix. So I decided to cancel it and stick with buying the DVDs.
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@JWMILLER (3280)
• Westmoreland, Tennessee
14 Oct 20
We sometimes watch Netflix, only for things that look really interesting.
@jefferson126 (3051)
• Shenzhen, China
15 Oct 20
I once signed up for a online video enterprise,but i was regretful very soon,becasue i havn't seen any worthy or interesting program,then i quitted and never sign up.It isn't worth registration in my view.
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@marguicha (215405)
• Chile
14 Oct 20
I´m happy with Netflix even if I watch just one or 2 movies a month. l documentaries that are not shown on TV. And as I don´t go to the cinema, I lay on my bed in front of by smart tv.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
14 Oct 20
all good thingies end, eh? if'n i wish documentaries, i jest turn to pbs. bein' a donor to keep such goin', i've free access to all their programmin' :) not that such's easy with my ol' country net. lots 'f stops 'n starts 'nless i use that fire thingy from amazon the aunt 'n my sweet momma thought i needed. waste 'f funds, wish they'd stop spendin' funds'n 'schtuff' i've not the need 'r desire fer.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
15 Oct 20
@CarolDM see? that'll learn ya, lol. i tried peacock 's folks'd raved 'bout the 'western' with kevin costner. i couldn't bear the 1st episode. so much cooperation, though truthful'n how money buys all. 'twixt that'n the soap opera feel i killed my 'ccount.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
15 Oct 20
@crazyhorseladycx I know, but there is not much else on tv right now.
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@kobesbuddy (74553)
• East Tawas, Michigan
14 Oct 20
My sister swears by Netflix, they've used this service for quite a while.
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@kobesbuddy (74553)
• East Tawas, Michigan
14 Oct 20
@CarolDM She likes Harry Potter and Dancing with the Stars.
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@Chellezhere (5363)
• United States
14 Oct 20
I think I signed up in 1997 and left just as quickly as I signed up.
According to the credit bureau, Experian, "Netflix® payment history can now be added to your Experian credit report using Experian Boost™. So if you have a history paying your Netflix® bills on time, you could get a FICO® Score? increase in a matter of minutes."
So, as was expected, these cheapo little streaming companies are on their way to being just like the cable, satellite, and telecommunications companies that came before them.
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@Chellezhere (5363)
• United States
14 Oct 20
@CarolDM I have heard that a lot from people. I just could never get into streaming.
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@ckciasigurl (2081)
• Italy
15 Oct 20
oh sad to hear that one i have netflix im sharing it with my cousin
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@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
14 Oct 20
That's how I got hooked on netflix...with a free trial. The fee was nominal so I kept it
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
14 Oct 20
Loved Ozark! So happy you were able to get the free trial. I'm surprised they will no longer be offering free trials. It's a great way to attract more customers.
We have Netflix and have had it since it first came out. As a gift, we treated our younger son to it. Hopefully, you can find other free trials out there.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
15 Oct 20
I think it's not in their best interest to discontinue the free trials. I saw this on the news; and I thought it was a bad move.
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@LindaOHio (156159)
• United States
16 Oct 20
@CarolDM I had a month-long free trial with Hulu just to watch Lost again....but I ended up subscribing to watch Lost (again!) and to see what Manifest was all about.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Oct 20
@LindaOHio Oh well, it happens.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48929)
• United States
15 Oct 20
We love Netflix. 
it’s a shame they are doing away with the free trials.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
15 Oct 20
I never tried the 30-day trial for Netflix. I used it because a friend lent me their their password. Otherwise I guess I'd use it, well not anymore according to the article.
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
16 Oct 20
@CarolDM I am already subscribed dear Carol, thanks.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
15 Oct 20
I'm a regular subscriber of Netflix. I started last June. I'm paying it monthly for $10.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
16 Oct 20
@CarolDM My family did enjoy it especially my wife.
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